January 2022 Newsletter

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St. Charles Parish Library News and Events January 2022
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January 2022
Bookpage is published monthly
to share information about the
events, materials, and services of
the St. Charles Parish Library.
Library Board of Control
Celeste N. Uzee, President
District VII
Beverly A. DeLaune, Vice-President
District III
Charlene Alexander-Armstrong
District I
Annie Harmon
District II
Randy Matherne
District IV
Tammy M. Windmann
District V
Lori Lyons
District VI
Holly Fonseca, Ex-Officio Member
Leann Benedict, Board Secretary
What’s Inside
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In This Issue
Coming in 2022! 3
Featured Five 3
Adults 4-5
Monthly Calendar 6-7
Teens 8-9
Children 10-11
Locations and Hours 12
Coming In 2022!
There are a lot of events and services coming to your St. Charles
Parish Library in 2022! Here is a preview of just some of them:
10 to Try Beanstack Challenge (January 1 - December 31)
Keep track of your reading, try different genres, and explore
new library resources! You’ll win a collectible brag tag once you
complete 10 books or activities. Sign up at myscpl.beanstack.com.
German Coast Farmers’ Market
Visit the Farmers’ Market at the East Regional Library in Destrehan
every Saturday from 8am to noon and then stop into the library
after we open at 9am to stock up on books, DVDs, and more.
Evening Yoga
Sara Lyon will resume evening yoga classes at the East Regional
Library in Destrehan every Tuesday evening at 6pm. Register to
reserve your spot. Thank you to the United Way of St. Charles and
Creative Family Solutions for sponsoring this event.
Art for Adults
Join artist Becca Hillburn as she teaches the fundamentals of
drawing in a class just for adults! The three-part series begins in
January at the Paradis Branch. Registration is required.
Storytime
In addition to our weekly storytimes, look for special Saturday
and evening storytimes at some of our branches.
featured
five
LibraryReads: January 2022
Electric Idol
Katee Robert
A Flicker in the Dark
Stacy Willingham
Holidays and Closures
New Year’s Day Jan 1
New Year’s Day
(observed)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Day
On the Cover
Jan 3
Jan 18
We can’t wait to see you at
the library in 2022!
hoopla BingePass
hoopla BingePass gives you unlimited access to special collections
for 7 days…with a single borrow. BingePass launches with hoopla
Magazines and The Great Courses Library Collection.
Witness to Change Reading Discussion
We were one of 10 sites around the state chosen by the
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities to host this reading
and discussion series about the beauty and challenges faced by
coastal communities.
Prime Time Family Reading
Prime Time enhances interest in reading through positive
interactions and family bonding to build a foundation for a
lifelong love of reading.
The School for
Good Mothers
Jessamine Chan
Must Love Books
Shauna Robinson
Keep up to date on what we’re doing by visiting our website
at www.myscpl.org and following us on social media.
The Overnight Guest
Heather Gudenkauf
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Adults
Arts
Learn to Draw Anything Session 1 R
Join professional artist Becca Hillburn as she
teaches the fundamentals of drawing!
This three-part series will establish skills each
month, beginning with basic 3D geometric
shapes and building up to drawing still life.
This program is designed for any ability level
as we will be learning the foundational skills
every artist needs.
All supplies will be provided.
PARADIS BRANCH
Monday, January 10 at 6:00pm
Crafts
Creative Canvas R
We will create a canvas painting using stencils of different
designs to celebrate the new year. Express yourself and
decorate your home with this unique craft.
There are two different time slots for this craft. Please only
register for one.
HAHNVILLE BRANCH
Tuesday, January 18 at 12:00pm OR
Tuesday, January 18 at 2:00pm
Creative Crafters: Decorative Photo Frame R
Creative Crafters, it’s time to get crafting again! What can you
make using paper frames, decorative straws and twine? A 5x7
frame that’s uniquely designed by you!
Already have that special picture in mind? Bring it with you so
it will be ready for that perfect spot in your home.
NORCO BRANCH
Thursday, January 27 at noon
Heart Wreath Craft R
We will be creating heart shaped
wreaths, so join us for a chance to
let your creativity show.
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Monday, January 31 at 6:00pm
Food & Cooking
Cookbook Clubs
Enjoy the camaraderie and cuisine!
Everyone will choose a different
recipe from a selected cookbook
and prepares it for the following
meeting
Participants will share information
about their recipe and dish.
PARADIS BRANCH
Friday, January 14 at 11:00am
Theme: Frank Davis Recipes
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Monday, January 24 at 6:00pm
German Coast Farmers’ Market
Visit the German Coast Farmers’ Market at the East
Regional Library parking lot for fresh local produce, food
vendors, and shopping from local artisans.
While you’re here, stop into the library! We are open from
9:00am - 5:00pm on Saturdays.
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Saturdays from 8:00am to noon (No market on January 1)
Health & Wellness
Yoga with Sara Lyon R
Welcome to Yoga with Sara Lyon!
Join Sara for a gentle yoga class
introducing the concepts of yoga
postures, breathwork, and mindful
meditation. Please register for each
week you are interested in attending.
Yoga is supported by the United Way
of St. Charles, Creative Family Solutions,
and brought to you by the St. Charles
Parish Library!
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Tuesdays at 6:00pm
Friends of the
St. Charles Library
General Membership Meeting
The Friends of the St. Charles Library will host a general
membership meeting and hold the election of officers.
Current Office Nominees
President: Janell Weber
Vice President: Marie Tizzard
Secretary: Alana Lumar
Treasurer: Sara Sims Touchard
There will be refreshments, door prizes, books, and more
while meeting and greeting each other.
Current and potential members are welcome to attend the
Friends of the Library’s general meeting to see old friends
and make new ones!
Masks will be required for this event. Drop in anytime.
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Saturday, January 15 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
What Have the Friends of the St. Charles Library
Been Up To?
In the last six months of 2021, despite Covid concerns and
Hurricane Ida, the Friends of the St. Charles Library:
• Sponsored a successful book sale at the East Regional
Library
• Provided funding for a bench for the Norco Branch
• Provided $1,500 for Summer Reading Program prizes
• Sponsored a snowball truck and distributed sidewalk
chalk and books during the End-Of-Summer Concert
• Distributed goodies for library patrons during National
Friends of Library Week
Mosaic Coaster R
• Participated in the Halloween Trunk Or Treat
Come in and make a unique mosaic coaster for your kitchen
or patio table! This mesmerizing craft will brighten any
surface.
• Met with library administrators to discuss Friends of the
Library involvement
There are two different time slots for this craft. Please only
register for one.
ST. ROSE BRANCH
Monday, January 24 at 6:00pm OR
Wednesday, January 26 at 11:00am
Adults
R Registration opens 14 days prior to events.
Adults
Adult events are for ages 18 and up unless otherwise noted.
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January 2022
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Library Closed
New Year’s Holiday
All events are free and
open to the public.
Children under the age of 10
must be accompanied
by a parent or caregiver.
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Library Closed
New Year’s Holiday
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Learn with us Bus 10:00am (C)
at PARADIS
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Storytime 10:30am (C) at EAST
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Teen Time: Squid Games 4:00pm
(T) at ST. ROSE R
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Yoga with Sara Lyon 6:00pm (A)
at EAST R
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Storytime 10:30am (C) at NORCO
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Nerd Night @ EAST 5:30pm (T)
at EAST
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Art Squad 6:00pm (Ages 10+)
at EAST R
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Learn with Us Bus 10:00am (C)
at ST. ROSE
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Storytime 10:30am (C)
at HAHNVILLE
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Family Reading Forts 6:00pm (F)
at ST. ROSE R
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Creepy Tales 6:00pm (Tw, T)
ONLINE via Zoom R
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Learn to Draw Anything Session 1
6:00pm (A) at PARADIS R
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Storytime 10:00am (C) at
PARADIS
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Storytime 10:30am (C) at EAST
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Kid Connection: Pizza Party!
4:00pm (Ages 8-18) at
ST. ROSE R
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Yoga with Sara Lyon 6:00pm (A)
at EAST R
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Storytime 10:30am (C) at NORCO
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Nerd Night @ EAST 5:30pm (T)
at EAST
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Pajama Stories 6:00pm (F)
at EAST
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Teen Hangouts: Squid Games
6:00pm (T) at EAST R
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Storytime 10:00am (C)
at ST. ROSE
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Storytime 10:30am (C) at
HAHNVILLE
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Cookbook Club 11:00am (A) at
PARADIS
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German Coast Farmers’ Market
8:00am to Noon (Aa) at EAST
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German Coast Farmers’ Market
8:00am to Noon (Aa) at EAST
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Wiggle Stories 11:00am (C)
at EAST
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Friends of the St. Charles Library
General Membership Meeting
1:00pm to 3:00pm (A) at EAST
LOCATION
● ●East Regional
in Destrehan
● ●West Regional
in Luling
● ●Hahnville
● ●Norco
● ●Paradis
● ●St. Rose
●●Online
AGE GROUPS
A = Adults
T = Teens
Tw = Tweens
C = Children
F = Family
Aa = All Ages
6
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
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Fairy Tales Escape Room 5:30pm
(Tw, T) ONLINE via Zoom R
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Mosaic Coaster 6:00pm (A)
at ST. ROSE R
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Cookbook Club 6:00pm (A)
at EAST
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Heart Wreath Craft 6:00pm (A)
at EAST R
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Learn with us Bus 10:00am (C) at
PARADIS
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Storytime 10:30am (C) at EAST
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Creative Canvas 12:00pm (A) at
HAHNVILLE R
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Creative Canvas 2:00pm (A) at
HAHNVILLE R
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TAB Meeting 4:00pm (T) at ST. ROSE
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Yoga with Sara Lyon 6:00pm (A)
at EAST R
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Book Discussion 6:00pm (A) at EAST
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Storytime 10:00am (C)
at PARADIS
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Storytime 10:30am (C) at EAST
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Yoga with Sara Lyon 6:00pm (A)
at EAST R
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Edible Snowmen 10:00am (F)
at HAHNVILLE R
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Storytime 10:30am (C) at NORCO
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Edible Snowmen 2:00pm (F)
at HAHNVILLE R
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Nerd Night @ EAST 5:30pm (T)
at EAST
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Storytime 10:30am (C) at NORCO
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Mosaic Coaster 11:00am (A)
at ST. ROSE R
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Nerd Night @ EAST 5:30pm (T)
at EAST
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Be Among Us 6:00pm (Tw, T)
ONLINE via Zoom R
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LEGO Club 6:00pm (Ages 5-11)
at EAST
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Thursday Thrills: Squid Games
4:00pm (T) at PARADIS R
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Art Squad 6:00pm (Ages 10+)
at EAST R
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Creative Crafters: Decorative
Photo Frame 12:00pm (A)
at NORCO R
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ACT/SAT Study Group
4:30pm (T) at EAST R
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Learn with Us Bus 10:00am (C) at
ST. ROSE
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Storytime 10:30am (C) at
HAHNVILLE
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Storytime 10:00am (C)
at ST. ROSE
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Storytime 10:30am (C)
at HAHNVILLE
● ● “Roaring” into the New Year:
Paper Lantern Craft 6:00pm (C, T)
ONLINE via Facebook R
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German Coast Farmers’ Market
8:00am to Noon (Aa) at EAST
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Puppet Stories 10:30am (C)
at NORCO R
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German Coast Farmers’ Market
8:00am to Noon (Aa) at EAST
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Crafty Winter Morning
9:00am to Noon (F) at EAST
All activities are
subject to change.
Check www.myscpl.org
for more information and
schedule changes.
R
Registration is required
for some events.
Online registration opens
14 days before the event.
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Teens
Arts
Games & Activities
School & Career
Art Squad R
Art Squad lets you explore your artistic side with fellow artists
and professional comic artist Becca Hillburn. Come hang
out with us to develop your artistic skills, learn different art
techniques, or get inspired for future art goals!
No experience necessary.
For ages 10 and up.
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Thursday, January 6 at 6:00 pm
Come chill out with us as we play Pictionary!
Thursday, January 20 at 6:00 pm
Come hang out to learn how to fold and bind your very own
sketchbook!
Crafts
“Roaring” into the New Year - Paper Lantern Craft R
2022 is the Year of the Tiger, so let’s create an adorable,
hanging, tiger paper lantern!
ONLINE VIA FACEBOOK
Friday, January 28 at 6:00 pm
Lost in the World of Fairy Tales Escape Room R
Join us in the world of Fairy Tales. Can you outwit the Big Bad
Wolf and save the Three Little Pigs? What about Little Red
Riding Hood? Can you get out of the Giant’s house and save
Jack?
Team up with others to solve puzzles or brave it on your own!
This is a three-part series that will begin in January and end
in March, but don’t hesitate to join if you miss a month.
For ages 8 and up.
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Monday, January 24 at 5:30 pm
Gaming
Nerd Night @ EAST
While West is under construction, hang out with us at the East
Regional Library’s Teen Room!
Welcome to Nerd Night! Join us for an evening of fun,
tabletop adventure games, video games, movies, and more!
Designed for ages 13-17.
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Pop Culture
Teen Time: Squid Games R
Would you like to play a game with us?
Become players in our very own Squid Games, an elimination
tournament of children’s games.
Ages 12 and up.
ST. ROSE BRANCH
Tuesday, January 4 at 4:00 pm
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Thursday, January 13 at 6:00 pm
PARADIS BRANCH
Thursday, January 20 at 4:00 pm
ACT/SAT Study Group R
With standardized testing rolling out during the school year,
come join our study group to help prepare you for the ACT
and SAT.
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Thursday, January 27 at 4:30 pm
Social
Kid Connection: Pizza Party! R
Welcome Back to Kid Connection! We’re starting the new year
off right with a pizza party. Join us for a slice and see what it’s
all about.
Ages 8 - 18.
ST. ROSE BRANCH
Tuesday, January 11 at 4:00 pm
Creepy Tales R
Join if you dare and if you’re in for a scare! Devin will read
spooky stories from the web (is that spider or internet...?) and
you’ll enjoy creepy treats while you listen.
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Monday, January 10 at 6:00 pm
Be Among Us R
Don’t be sus! Who is the impostor? Can you stop them
before they destroy the spaceship and all your crewmates?
Among Us is similar to the games Mafia or Werewolf.
Download the game Among Us before joining the event. It is
available for free on app stores via a phone or tablet.
You will be emailed a Zoom link for this event when you
register.
For ages 8 and up.
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Wednesday, January 26 at 6:00 pm
Teen Advisory Board
St. Rose Branch TAB Meeting
Do you want to help out at the library? Join our Teen Advisory
Board and make a difference!
TAB members suggest programs they would like to see,
volunteer at the branch, get service hours, and help choose
books for our teen sections.
ST. ROSE BRANCH
Tuesday, January 18 at 4:00 pm
8 Teens
R Registration opens 14 days prior to events.
Teen events are for grades 6-12 unless otherwise noted.
Teens
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Children
Arts
Art Squad R
Art Squad lets you explore your artistic side with fellow artists
and professional comic artist Becca Hillburn. Come hang
out with us to develop your artistic skills, learn different art
techniques, or get inspired for future art goals! No experience
necessary.
For ages 10 and up.
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Thursday, January 6 at 6:00 pm
Come chill out with us as we play Pictionary!
Thursday, January 20 at 6:00 pm
Come hang out to learn how to fold and bind your very own
sketchbook!
Crafts
Crafty Winter Morning
Come craft along with us! Take a break from the farmer’s
market and check out the craft offerings!
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Saturday, January 29 at 9:00 am
LEGO Club
Calling all LEGO Builders! Build your own LEGO creations and
meet new friends. Complete a different challenge each month.
For ages 5-11.
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Wednesday, January 26 at 6:00 pm
“Roaring” into the New Year - Paper Lantern Craft R
2022 is the Year of the Tiger, so let’s create an adorable,
hanging, tiger paper lantern!
ONLINE VIA FACEBOOK
Friday, January 28 at 6:00 pm
Children
Games & Activities
Learn with us Bus Visits
Hop on board the Learn With Us Bus during select storytime
days and times!
This rolling Family Center goes to parents and children in St.
Charles Parish. Come join the fun as they provide a playgroup
with toys, books, games, and more. The Learn With Us Bus
is a service from the St Charles Parish Public Schools Family
Centers to provide their excellent resources to the community
on the go.
Adults must wear masks on the Learn With Us Bus.
PARADIS BRANCH
Tuesday, January 4 & 18 at 10:00 am
ST. ROSE BRANCH
Friday, January 7 & 21 at 10:00 am
Lost in the World of Fairy Tales Escape Room R
Join us in the world of Fairy Tales. Can you outwit the Big Bad
Wolf and save the Three Little Pigs? What about Little Red
Riding Hood? Can you get out of the Giant’s house and save
Jack?
Team up with others to solve puzzles or brave it on your own!
This is a three-part series that will begin in January and end in
March, but please don’t hesitate to join if you miss a month.
For ages 8 and up.
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Monday, January 24 at 5:30 pm
Gaming
Be Among Us R
Don’t be sus! Who is the impostor?
Can you stop them before they
destroy the spaceship and all your
crewmates? Among Us is similar to
the games Mafia or Werewolf.
Download the game Among Us
before joining the event. It is available
for free on app stores via a phone or tablet.
You will be emailed a Zoom link for this event when you
register.
For ages 8 and up.
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Wednesday, January 26 at 6:00 pm
Storytime
Introduce your children to
the love of reading. We use
stories, songs, and rhymes to
encourage children to explore
the world around them.
Themes change weekly and
play activities follow.
For ages birth to 5 years.
R Registration opens 14 days prior to events.
East Regional Library
Tuesdays at 10:30am
Norco Branch
Wednesdays at 10:30am
Hahnville Branch
Fridays at 10:30am
Paradis Branch
Tuesdays at 10:00am
Learn with Us Bus Visits - January 4 & 18
St. Rose Branch
Fridays at 10:00am
Learn with Us Bus Visits - January 7 & 21
Check www.myscpl.org for schedule changes.
Children
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Social
Kid Connection: Pizza Party! R
Welcome Back to Kid Connection! We’re starting the new year
off right with a pizza party. Join us for a slice and see what it’s
all about.
Ages 8 - 18.
ST. ROSE BRANCH
Tuesday, January 11 at 4:00 pm
Creepy Tales R
Join if you dare and if you’re in for a scare! Devin will read
spooky stories from the web (is that spider or internet...?) and
you’ll enjoy creepy treats while you listen.
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Monday, January 10 at 6:00 pm
Special Storytimes
Pajama Stories
Cozy up with some new stories! Join us for books, songs, and
an activity. Pajamas optional!
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Wednesday, January 12 at 6:00 pm
Puppet Stories R
Join us for this special Puppet Show!
Enjoy the show, and create your own
puppet with us.
NORCO BRANCH
Saturday, January 22 at 10:30 am
Wiggle Stories
Join the fun! Dance and shout! Come get your wiggles out!
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Saturday, January 15 at 11:00 am
Family Fun
These activities are designed for the whole family to
participate!
Family Reading Forts R
Get cozy with a story and a cup of cocoa before heading
out in the stacks to construct your own blanket fort to read
in together! We will provide basic blanket fort construction
materials, but feel free to BYOB - Bring Your Own Blankets
(and pillows) to play with.
ST. ROSE BRANCH
Monday, January 10 at 6:00 pm
Edible Snowmen R
Do you want to build a snowman? Do you want to eat a
snowman? Join us to create a tasty snowman from some of
our favorite treats!
HAHNVILLE BRANCH
Wednesday, January 19 at 10:00 am AND 2:00 pm

Visit
West Regional Library
985-785-8471
Temporarily closed for building repairs.
Visit www.myscpl.org for reopening updates.
East Regional Library
985-764-2366
160 W. Campus Dr.
Destrehan, LA 70047
Monday-Thursday: 9 am-8 pm
Friday and Saturday: 9 am-5 pm
Paradis Branch
985-758-1868
307 Audubon St.
Paradis, LA 70080
Monday: 10 am-8 pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm
Friday: 9 am-5 pm
Saturday: 10 am-2 pm
Hahnville Branch
985-783-2341
14996 River Rd.
Hahnville, LA 70057
Monday-Friday: 9 am-5 pm
St. Rose Branch
504-465-0646
90 East Club Dr.
St. Rose, LA 70087
Monday: 10 am-8 pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm
Friday: 9 am-5 pm
Saturday: 10 am-2 pm
Norco Branch
985-764-6581
590 Apple St.
Norco, LA 70079
Monday: 10 am-8 pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm
Friday: 9 am-5 pm
Saturday: 10 am-2 pm
Bookmobile: Call 985-785-8471 for more information
Planetarium: Located at the West Regional Library
Temporarily closed for building repairs. Visit www.myscpl.org for updates.
Curbside pickup service is available from opening until 30 minutes before closing.
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