Storytimes near GALVEZ BRANCH

Gonzales, Magazine Area

Scamper, slither, and flap your way over to the library to see some cute critters! Join Safari Station for a wild adventure featuring exotic animals like snakes, parrots, a giant tortoise, scorpions, tarantulas, lizards & lots more! Children will learn and laugh, have a chance to ask questions, get up close to the critters, and even pet a few of the Animal Ambassadors! Safari Station is a family-run, mobile educational experience based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Founded in 2017, they encourage awareness of the importance of wildlife conservation and share how they care for exotic animals.

Dutchtown, Activity Room

A great way to bond, build early literacy skills, and meet other caregivers! Join us for Babytime Storytime, a warm and engaging program designed especially for babies and their caregivers! This interactive session includes songs and rhymes, playful movement activities, and reading board books, creating the perfect introduction to early literacy. Babies will enjoy listening to rhythmic language, hearing music, and experiencing movement, all of which help develop important language and motor skills. Caregivers will learn activities and verses to share at home while also connecting with other families.

Gonzales, Meeting Room 3

Have you been touched by a cancer diagnosis? Join mindful chair yoga sessions and improve your overall well-being. Registration required. In partnership with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Ascension Parish Library offers mindful chair yoga sessions for cancer survivors and caregivers, aiming to help them lead full and meaningful lives during and after cancer treatment. Yoga is a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques. The mindful chair yoga classes are designed to improve strength, balance, and promote mindfulness. They will help with cancer-related fatigue, sleep improvement, and reduction in stress and anxiety. Classes will be led by certified yoga instructor Jada Kerek. Attendees are welcome to bring yoga mats if preferred. Click the button to register.

Dutchtown, Meeting Room AB

Scamper, slither, and flap your way over to the library to see some cute critters! Join Safari Station for a wild adventure featuring exotic animals like snakes, parrots, a giant tortoise, scorpions, tarantulas, lizards & lots more! Children will learn and laugh, have a chance to ask questions, get up close to the critters, and even pet a few of the Animal Ambassadors! Safari Station is a family-run, mobile educational experience based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Founded in 2017, they encourage awareness of the importance of wildlife conservation and share how they care for exotic animals.

Study Commons

You’ll have a ball playing for a chance to win! This game of numbers and letters is a world-famous tradition that started in Italy around 1530. A popular game amongst the French aristocracy, it reached England around the 1700s. Modern bingo was introduced in America at carnivals in the 1920s and later popularized by toy manufacturer Edwin S. Lowe after he patented and began mass-producing the first modern bingo cards. Is a win in your cards? You might yell BINGO B-4 you know it!

St. Amant, Meeting Room

Small, manageable, and oh-so-cute, these mini planters will make the perfect abode for your succulent! Registration required. With a bit of jute or twine, some strategic glue gun action, and a dash of paint, transform a tiny planter into something that looks like it walked straight out of a chic boho boutique. Have fun painting your own design, whether it's minimalist black triangles for an edgy look or something more colorful and whimsical. Then, when you are done decorating your planter, pick your own succulent. All supplies will be provided. Click the button to register.

Galvez, Activity Room

Dive into storytime fun! Enjoy ocean stories, songs, and a craft. Pajamas welcomed and encouraged! Make a splash at Pajama Storytime with ocean-inspired fun. Enjoy engaging stories, interactive songs, and a simple craft celebrating underwater worlds and sea creatures. You’re welcome to wear your pajamas for extra comfort as we read, sing, and create together. Perfect for little explorers who love stories, silliness, and undersea adventures. Pajamas optional, fun guaranteed!

Gonzales, Activity Room

Dive into storytime fun! Enjoy ocean stories, songs, and a craft. Pajamas welcomed and encouraged! Make a splash at Pajama Storytime with ocean-inspired fun. Enjoy engaging stories, interactive songs, and a simple craft celebrating underwater worlds and sea creatures. You’re welcome to wear your pajamas for extra comfort as we read, sing, and create together. Perfect for little explorers who love stories, silliness, and undersea adventures. Pajamas optional, fun guaranteed!

St. Amant, Meeting Room

Take your summer hosting duties to the next level with some easy party favorites. Spots are limited, and registration begins on June 26. Ever wondered how to whip up fresh, creamy mayonnaise from scratch or craft your own flavorful salad dressings? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn those skills and more as we help you get party-ready for summer. Bring your appetite and your guest list—we’ll show you how to create delicious dressings and crowd-pleasing finger foods perfect for your next gathering. Spots are limited, so click the button to register!

Dutchtown

Seed keeping is a rewarding hobby and a great skill for every gardener to know. Discover some tips and tricks for saving seeds from your own garden, including harvesting seeds, drying and storing seeds properly, and planting them at the right time for success. Anna Timmerman is a Horticulture Extension Agent for the LSU AgCenter in the greater New Orleans Area. She has been with the AgCenter for nine years, working with home gardeners, farmers, and green industry professionals. She holds a master’s degree from Louisiana State University from the School of Plant, and Environmental, and Soil Sciences. She was recently appointed as the LSU AgCenter State Citrus Point of Contact. This workshop is organized by Ascension Parish Library and the LSU AgCenter to educate adults interested in gardening, landscaping, and modern agriculture.

Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Beep beep! We'll have fiction, nonfiction, board games, and more available for the residents of Donaldsonville Senior Apartments and the surrounding area! Click for directions: 425 Memorial Dr., Donaldsonville, LA 70346 Our collection at this location will have more adult fiction, adult nonfiction, and large print titles available. Movies and audiobooks available by request.

Galvez, Meeting Room 2

WALL•E (2008, 1h 38m, G) is set in a far future where humans left Earth due to garbage, but one robot is working to clean it up. WALL•E is a curious little robot, responsible for cleaning a far-future waste-covered Earth. When he meets another robot named EVE, the two set off on an exciting journey through space that could change the future of humanity. Filled with humor, adventure, and touching moments, it’s a story about caring for our world—and each other. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. This film's run time is 1 hour and 38 minutes, and it's rated G for general audiences.

St. Amant

Take your summer hosting duties to the next level with some easy party favorites. Spots are limited, and registration begins on June 26. Ever wondered how to whip up fresh, creamy mayonnaise from scratch or craft your own flavorful salad dressings? In this demonstration class, you’ll learn those skills and more as we help you get party-ready for summer. Bring your appetite and your guest list—we’ll show you how to create delicious dressings and crowd-pleasing finger foods perfect for your next gathering. Spots are limited, so click the button to register!

Gonzales, Meeting Room 1

Create a summer-themed coaster set! Registration is required. Brighten up your space with a burst of citrus creativity! In this hands-on activity, make a set of four coasters inspired by fresh summer fruits—lemon, orange, lime, and grapefruit. Using foam backing and clothesline rope, shape and design your coasters and then finish them with vibrant spray-painted colors. The result is a bold, textured coaster set that’s both functional and fun. All supplies will be provided by the library. Chill out with us this summer! Call the library to save your seat.

Gonzales

Help your daughter feel informed about the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty. Registration required. In partnership with Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, the library will host this matter-of-fact and reassuring discussion about a normal part of growing up. Call Our Lady of the Lake St. Elizabeth at 225-743-2906 to register.

Galvez, Meeting Room 2

Teen Book Club meets on the second Saturday of every month. Registration required. Step into new worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and share your hot takes at APL’s Teen Book Club! Whether you loved the book or had opinions, this is your space to hang out, talk it out, and connect with other teens who get it. The group is open to teens 12-18 and meets on the second Saturday of every month at 11:00am in Galvez. Book selections will be reserved for pickup at our Galvez location. July’s Pick: We Are Okay by Nina LaCour This atmospheric, introspective novel takes place during college freshman Marin’s winter holidays, as she chooses to remain in an empty dorm in New York rather than return home to California. The reasons she decides to stay unfold gently, layer by layer, powerfully exploring her solitude and conflicted emotions. This book is the winner of the 2018 Michael L. Printz Award. Snacks will be provided. Call 225-622-3339 to register and reserve your spot. Note: While our book picks are curated for teens, parents may choose to review selections to make sure they’re a good fit for their reader. Questions? Contact the library in Galvez.

Virtual

We’ve planned some page-turning adventures this summer! Get ready to grow your imagination and harvest rewards all summer long. Get ready to dig in! This year’s summer reading program, Plant a Seed, Read , is inspired by the farm-to-table movement. This year’s theme celebrates how things grow. Farms grow food that fuels our bodies. Libraries grow ideas that feed our minds. Both connect us to family, culture, community, and the world around us. When you plant a seed or open a book, you nurture something amazing. All summer long, we’ll be cultivating fun with live performers, hands-on fairy garden creations, visits from real (and pretend!) farm animals, and plenty of surprises still waiting to sprout. But that’s just the beginning. Sign up and start earning rewards for reading (or listening!) to books, audiobooks, and magazines—it all counts. Track your progress at myAPL.beanstack.org, in the Beanstack app, or with a printed reading log available at any library location. Log in to Beanstack daily to record your reading and keep your streak growing! You can enter minutes, books, or pages. Strive to meet the challenge's goal, flex your brain, and push to do just a bit more. The goal for Adults (18+) is to read three books, and the goal for Read to Me (0-5) is 20 books. Something new for this year is that Kids (6-11) and Teens (12-18) are challenged to read 30 days of the summer. Experts recommend 15-20 minutes of sustained reading per day. You will earn a badge in Beanstack for every three days that you read, which is also a chance for the grand prize. When you hit the halfway mark of 15 days, you earn a chance to pull a reward from our prize bins. Reach 30 days and receive completion prizes for meeting the reading goal - while supplies last. The more you read, the more chances you have to win one of the grand prizes. Readers can earn up to 24 chances to win one of our Grand Prize drawings at the end of the summer. Adult Grand Prize: A cast-iron, enamel Dutch oven, a copy of the cookbook Bayou by Melissa Martin, and an assortment of local spices and pantry goods. Teen Grand Prize: Bluetooth Shower Speaker Kids Grand Prize: Mini Greenhouse Gardening Kit Read to Me Grand Prize: Play Tent The last day to log your summer reading is Friday, July 31. The challenge begins Thursday, May 22.

Gonzales, Magazine Area

Hear all about the northern tundra and see an inflatable life-sized polar bear! Get ready for an exciting Ocean Adventure that takes you in search of polar bears! Through action-packed marine science exploration, watch real expedition videos from Karen and Wayne Brown filmed near a remote, frozen Norwegian island close to the North Pole. See amazing props, replicas, and specimens—including a 10-foot-long inflatable polar bear and a 5-foot-tall Olaf snowman. After the presentation, pose for pictures with the inflatables. Led by experienced marine experts Karen and Wayne Brown, this show-and-tell-style discussion brings the wonders of the ocean and the Arctic to life in a fun, memorable way. Karen and Wayne have more than 30 years of experience as marine researchers, scuba divers, educators, and award-winning photographers.

St. Amant, Meeting Room

Hear all about the northern tundra and see an inflatable life-sized polar bear! Get ready for an exciting Ocean Adventure that takes you in search of polar bears! Through action-packed marine science exploration, watch real expedition videos from Karen and Wayne Brown filmed near a remote, frozen Norwegian island close to the North Pole. See amazing props, replicas, and specimens—including a 10-foot-long inflatable polar bear and a 5-foot-tall Olaf snowman. After the presentation, pose for pictures with the inflatables. Led by experienced marine experts Karen and Wayne Brown, this show-and-tell-style discussion brings the wonders of the ocean and the Arctic to life in a fun, memorable way. Karen and Wayne have more than 30 years of experience as marine researchers, scuba divers, educators, and award-winning photographers.

Gonzales

You’ll have a ball playing for a chance to win!

Galvez, Meeting Room 2

Hear all about the northern tundra and see an inflatable life-sized polar bear! Get ready for an exciting Ocean Adventure that takes you in search of polar bears! Through action-packed marine science exploration, watch real expedition videos from Karen and Wayne Brown filmed near a remote, frozen Norwegian island close to the North Pole. See amazing props, replicas, and specimens—including a 10-foot-long inflatable polar bear and a 5-foot-tall Olaf snowman. After the presentation, pose for pictures with the inflatables. Led by experienced marine experts Karen and Wayne Brown, this show-and-tell-style discussion brings the wonders of the ocean and the Arctic to life in a fun, memorable way. Karen and Wayne have more than 30 years of experience as marine researchers, scuba divers, educators, and award-winning photographers.

Gonzales, Activity Room

A great way to bond, build early literacy skills, and meet other caregivers! Join us for Babytime Storytime, a warm and engaging program designed especially for babies and their caregivers! This interactive session includes songs and rhymes, playful movement activities, and reading board books, creating the perfect introduction to early literacy. Babies will enjoy listening to rhythmic language, hearing music, and experiencing movement, all of which help develop important language and motor skills. Caregivers will learn activities and verses to share at home while also connecting with other families.

St. Amant, Meeting Room

Enjoy farm-themed learning fun as we gather eggs, ride pretend horses, and play games. Yee-haw, it’s time for some barnyard fun! Gather eggs from our pretend chicken coop, play farmer with miniature animal and truck toys, and take turns riding on our pretend bouncy horses. Practice sorting in our pompom barn, pin the tail on the cow, toss beanbags, and more! This playful event encourages fine motor skills, matching, sorting, movement, and imagination. Help your little learner explore each station at their own pace.

Donaldsonville, Meeting Room

Hear all about the northern tundra and see an inflatable life-sized polar bear! Get ready for an exciting Ocean Adventure that takes you in search of polar bears! Through action-packed marine science exploration, watch real expedition videos from Karen and Wayne Brown filmed near a remote, frozen Norwegian island close to the North Pole. See amazing props, replicas, and specimens—including a 10-foot-long inflatable polar bear and a 5-foot-tall Olaf snowman. After the presentation, pose for pictures with the inflatables. Led by experienced marine experts Karen and Wayne Brown, this show-and-tell-style discussion brings the wonders of the ocean and the Arctic to life in a fun, memorable way. Karen and Wayne have more than 30 years of experience as marine researchers, scuba divers, educators, and award-winning photographers.

Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Beep beep! We'll have fiction, nonfiction, board games, and more available for all ages! Click for directions: Keystone of Galvez Park, Prairieville, LA 70769

Gonzales, Meeting Room 1

Meet other teens to talk about books, movies, and music while eating food, playing games, and doing crafts and suggesting programs you would like to see at the library. If you’d like to hang out and be social with other teens, try our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings. Teens ages 13–18 who have a valid Ascension Parish Library card are invited to come out to monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month. Brainstorm ideas of things you would like to see happen in the library and help at library events. TAB members are asked to volunteer for two hours or help with one library event each month, as their schedule allows. Meet new people and share your thoughts on library possibilities. Grab an application to join TAB at any library location or call 225-647-3955.

Donaldsonville

Dive into storytime fun! Enjoy ocean stories, songs, and a craft. Pajamas welcomed and encouraged! Make a splash at Pajama Storytime with ocean-inspired fun. Enjoy engaging stories, interactive songs, and a simple craft celebrating underwater worlds and sea creatures. You’re welcome to wear your pajamas for extra comfort as we read, sing, and create together. Perfect for little explorers who love stories, silliness, and undersea adventures. Pajamas optional, fun guaranteed!

St. Amant, Meeting Room

Dive into storytime fun! Enjoy ocean stories, songs, and a craft. Pajamas welcomed and encouraged! Make a splash at Pajama Storytime with ocean-inspired fun. Enjoy engaging stories, interactive songs, and a simple craft celebrating underwater worlds and sea creatures. You’re welcome to wear your pajamas for extra comfort as we read, sing, and create together. Perfect for little explorers who love stories, silliness, and undersea adventures. Pajamas optional, fun guaranteed!

Dutchtown, Activity Room

Visit our lively and interactive storytime session for toddlers! Toddler Storytime includes singing, rhyming, movement activities, playing, and reading simple, engaging books to keep little ones entertained while building early literacy skills. Toddlers love to move, and this storytime encourages them to wiggle, clap, dance, and participate as they learn new words, rhythms, and songs. Combining stories, music, and hands-on activities helps develop language skills, motor coordination, and a love for books. This storytime is an excellent way to introduce young children to the magic of reading in a fun and playful setting.

Donaldsonville

Visit our lively and interactive storytime session for toddlers! Toddler Storytime includes singing, rhyming, movement activities, playing, and reading simple, engaging books to keep little ones entertained while building early literacy skills. Toddlers love to move, and this storytime encourages them to wiggle, clap, dance, and participate as they learn new words, rhythms, and songs. Combining stories, music, and hands-on activities helps develop language skills, motor coordination, and a love for books. This storytime is an excellent way to introduce young children to the magic of reading in a fun and playful setting.