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JUNE 2019

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Frozen (2013)

We're excited because it's finally time for the FREE Movies on the Plaza Series to return! Everyone can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. every Friday in June. We'll play a fun movie on the BIG screen in the Outdoor Plaza that the whole family will enjoy. Feel free to bring your lawn chair or blanket to sit comfortably while you watch. We also will simulcast the film in the Large Meeting Room for those who prefer an air conditioned option, and both screens will display captions. Local vendors and food trucks will be on site for the purchase of refreshments. Here's the movie schedule:

Due to weather, the June 7 showing has been rescheduled for July 5.

~ June 14 ~ Moana

~ June 21 ~ Marvel's Black

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Sign Up TODAY for the 2019 Summer Reading Program!

A Universe Summertime means fun time! Your East Baton Rouge Parish

Library has planned a Summer Reading Program for every age group,

of Stories so the whole family can participate. This summer is sure to be packed

with great books, exciting programs and fabulous prizes for adults, teens and children! We're heading into outer space to celebrate this year's theme, A Universe of Stories, with a special focus on the 50th anniversary of the very first moon landing! For more information about the 2019 Summer Reading Program for all ages, contact your Library location directly, or visit us online at summerreading.

Inside: Summer Performers ? Small Business Lunch & Learn ? Cool Careers Series ? and more!

Red Stick Farmers Market is Back!

Red Stick Farmers Market will host a seasonal mobile market at the Main Library at Goodwood from 8 a.m. until noon every Tuesday in June. Red Stick Farmers Market is an open air, produceronly market, which ensures that all produce sold at the Market is grown locally by each farmer. With more than 50 member farmers, it offers a variety of locally grown products, including fresh fruits, local plants, herbs and vegetables, plus meats, seafood, artisan breads, homemade pies, honey, milk and cheese and specialty food items. Cash, credit, debit and Louisiana Purchase EBT/SNAP benefits cards all are accepted for payment at every location of the Red Stick Farmers Market.

The Library Road Show is on Metro 21!

The Library Road Show is a 30-minute, once-a-month television show that features news, events, services and programs available through the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. Watch this program on TV Cox Cable Channel 21 (Metro 21) at 8 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday, to find out what's going on at your East Baton Rouge Parish Library! Missed an episode? Just visit our YouTube page at youtube. com/ user/EBRPLibraryTV to check out the archives and catch up on the latest show.

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FREE Concert Featuring Paraguayan Harpist Nicolas Carter!

Come to the Main Library at Goodwood for a FREE concert featuring internationallyacclaimed harpist Nicolas Carter! Everyone is invited to the Library at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, to experience a performance of the Paraguayan harp that integrates an extensive repertoire of Latin American harp music with humorous storytelling.

Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations Meeting

The Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations will hold its monthly meeting at the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13. Federation Board Director Ed Lagucki will lead a slideshow presentation sharing the results of the Federation's recent membership survey. Lagucki also will present information on how the Federation plans to inform impacted member associations of pending Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment meeting agenda items, which address developments/projects located in and around their subdivisions. The meeting is open to the public. For more information on the Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations, visit , or call President Nancy Curry at (225) 315-1206.

Adults, All Ages

*Learn How to Make Lentil Stew

Do you love lentils? Maybe you'd like to try them? Come to the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, for a FREE culinary presentation led by recipe designer and motivational speaker Lorretta Duplantis, along with food enthusiast Damien Tullier! The pair will cook up Tullier's ground lentil stew, discuss the corresponding biblical inspiration for each ingredient, and then give adults the chance to sample the savory dish. Be sure to register!

*Innovation Space Badging Classes

The Bluebonnet Regional Branch Innovation Space has various tools you can use to create something awesome! The Space features audio/visual (A/V) equipment like a GoPro, Sennheiser microphones, a Yamaha mixer, green screens, instrument cables and XLR cables available for patron use. If you want to learn how to use them on your own, join other adults and teens ages 12 and up at the Library for a tutorial. Another tool is the 3D printer, which can be used by patrons to print things like an iPhone case, earrings, toys and more. To learn how, adults and teens ages 12 and up can attend an informative training course. Registration is required for all sessions. To register, visit the online events calendar at . For more information, call (225) 763-2250. Once you've completed the class, you'll be able to reserve the room on your own. Here's the class schedule:

? 3D Printer Class 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8

? Video Equipment Class 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22

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Adults, All Ages Beats 101

Have you got tunes ringing in your ears, and want to learn how to put them together for everyone to enjoy? Come to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Innovation Space at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 20, for a FREE tutorial on creating original songs with GarageBand by Apple! We'll work with virtual drums, keyboards, guitars and other instruments to make your unique sound, and then we'll upload the song to Audacity for editing. No experience needed, and all supplies will be provided. This workshop is for ages 12 and up.

Cut the Cord with Kanopy

Tired of paying for cable? Adults can come to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15, for Cut the Cord a FREE seminar that will cover the basics and benefits of switching from cable television to streaming video subscriptions. Attendees also will learn how they can take advantage of the Library's free resources including Kanopy for streaming films.

TEEN OPEN MIC + POETRY SLAM

FREE ADMISSION

5:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 MAIN LIBRARY AT GOODWOOD

Introduction to Linux

What is Linux? It's a family of open source operating systems that serve as an alternative to Windows on any computer. Adults can come to the Carver Branch at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, for a FREE tutorial on the basics of Linux. It's easy to use, is updated constantly and is completely free to everyone!

*FREE Self-Defense Tactics Class

Sergeant Antonio Carter of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office will be at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, to lead a FREE self-defense presentation for adults that will cover techniques that can be helpful in the event of a threat or attack.

Telescope Training Class

Adults can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, for a brief presentation on how to use and care for the Library's Dobsonian telescope. This telescope also is available to borrow. All that's required is attendance at the training class and your Library card.

Get Your Life Right with Torey White Series

Are there aspects of your life that you'd like to see improve? If you said yes, you'll want to join other adults at the Eden Park Branch at 5 p.m. Monday, June 24, for "Goals and Habits" a FREE presentation led by Torey White. Get tips and strategies that can help you reach your goals.

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All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit .

* Registration required.

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Adults, All Ages

Play Bingo at the Library!

This game never gets old, so grab your friends and family and join us each month for a roaring game of bingo at the Library! Win prizes and enjoy snacks while you play! *Registration is required for some. Bingo game dates, times and locations are listed below.

? 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, Scotlandville Branch

? 2 p.m. Thursday, June 13, Baker Branch

? 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, Delmont Gardens Branch

? *6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, Jones Creek Regional Branch

Adult Coloring Sessions at the Library

Need to decompress from a long day at the office? Maybe you're just looking for a way to get creative and relieve stress. Either way, we're here to help! Adults are invited to join us at the Library this month for FREE coloring sessions. We'll provide the coloring sheets and colors, but you should feel free to bring your own. Here's the schedule:

? 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Main Library at Goodwood

? 3 p.m. Monday, June 3, River Center Branch

? 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, Scotlandville Branch

? 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, Main Library at Goodwood

? 10 a.m. Thursday, June 20, Delmont Gardens Branch

? 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, Main Library at Goodwood

? 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, Central Branch

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The Gardening Bug

Louisiana Master Gardeners at the Library!

The Louisiana Master Gardeners program is a service and educational activity offered by the Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter. Representatives from this group will be at the Library this month to present FREE two-part classes for adults on varying gardening topics. These two-hour classes consist of one-hour segments per topic. Check out the schedule below.

6 p.m. Thursday, June 6, Carver Branch ? Now is the Time to Prepare for a Fall Garden ? Plant Selection for Fall Gardens

6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, Zachary Branch ? Beyond Basil: Year-Round Culinary Herbs ? Hydroponics: You Don't Have to Get Your Hands Dirty Any Longer!

Business & Legal

FREE ReferenceUSA Lunch & Learn

Your East Baton Rouge Parish Library Small Business Services presents a FREE lunch and learn event at the Main Library at Goodwood at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, featuring our vendor ReferenceUSA. Find out how this powerful resource which is available through the online Digital Library, can help you identify customers, create sales lists and more. Go to DigitalLibrary to check it out ahead of the event! ReferenceUSA will provide FREE pizza for attendees to enjoy. Attendees should feel free to bring their own bag lunch, if they prefer this option. For more information, send an email to smallbusiness@ .

Check Out the Library's Small Business Services

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library offers a variety of FREE tools and events for business with its Small Business Services. Established organizations can receive help for finding new customers, and budding entrepreneurs can get assistance for transforming an idea into a solid business plan. We also offer FREE consultations with a business librarian who will guide entrepreneurs through the Library's resources. Staff can come out to meet with business owners and entrepreneurs to customize what we have to match their unique needs. Visit the Small Business Services InfoGuide at . smallbusiness. For more information or to set up a consultation, send an email to smallbusiness@ or call (225) 231-3750. To learn more, contact Andrew Tadman at atadman@ or Ned Denby at ndenby@.

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SCORE: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business

Have you resolved to start your business this year? SCORE Baton Rouge will offer a FREE workshop, Simple Steps for Starting Your Business, at the Main Library at Goodwood at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 4. Business mentoring also is available at the Main Library every Wednesday for those with appointments. For appointments and more information, contact the SCORE office at (225) 215-0080. Visit the SCORE website at scorebr. org, to learn more.

Get FREE Legal Counsel with the Ask a Lawyer Program

Adults can come to the Fairwood Branch from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8, to take advantage of FREE and individual counseling offered by the Pro Bono Project of the Baton Rouge Bar Association. Area attorneys will be available for one-on-one, 15-minute sessions for legal advice on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ask a Lawyer: Estate Planning Seminar

Adults are welcome at the Main Library at Goodwood at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, for a FREE panel-style seminar on estate planning. Volunteer attorneys will be available to answer questions about wills, successions, power of attorney and trusts. The attorneys will address inquiries related to estate planning only; all other legal questions can be covered at the monthly Ask a Lawyer program during a FREE 15-minute session for legal advice on a first-come, first-served basis. All Ask a Lawyer opportunities are offered by the Pro Bono Project of the Baton Rouge Bar Association.

Career Path

Join the Job Club Networking Group!

The Career Center of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library is sponsoring an ongoing search and networking group for adult job seekers in professional careers. Job searching can be a lonely and discouraging activity, and this group will provide you with a safe space to meet and network with likeminded professionals who are challenged by the same job hunting process. Attendees will share job search experiences, network tips and encouragement, and they'll learn the latest job search techniques and so much more. Patrons are welcome to join us at the Main Library at Goodwood from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. every Friday in June. It's FREE and open to those in professional careers who are seeking employment. Certified Career Coach Anne Nowak will lead the meetings, and topics discussed will differ each week. For more information, call 225-231-3733. To register, go online to . events/.

All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly.

For more information, visit . *Registration required.

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Career Path

*The Cool Careers Series is Back!

Last month, the Career Center kicked off its annual FREE sevenweek Cool Careers Series for teens and 20-somethings with a program all about scholarships! Join us at the Main Library at Goodwood at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays in June through mid-July for this awesome program. Each session will feature a presentation led by a representative from area organizations working in exciting careers including entertainment/digital media, science, technology, engineering and mathcentered (STEM) fields, crime scene investigation, veterinary care, video production and broadcast journalism and more! Registration is required for all. To register, go online to events/. For more information, call the Career Center at (225) 231-3733. Here's the remaining schedule: ? June 5, Film/Entertainment

& Digital Media ? June 12, Trade Industry

& Aviation ? June 19, Forensic Science

& Technology ? June 26, Animal Science

& Veterinary Medicine ? July 10, Video Game Design

& STEM Careers ? July 17, Video Production

& Broadcast Journalism

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