May 2013 Iberia Parish Newsletter

Make sure to check out the

back cover for details on how to

become a Friend of the Library!

May 2

Pop-Up Tech Table

3:00-5:00 p.m.

@ Main Library

May 4

Lydia Drop-In Craft

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

@ Lydia Library

May 5-11

Summer Workshop

Registration

Main Library *Questions - 364.7024

May 7-10

St. Peter Drop-In Craft

3:00-5:00 p.m.

@ St. Peter Library

May 8

UL Art Reception

6:00-7:30 p.m.

@ Main Library

May 2013 www.iberia.lib.la.us

Are you looking for programs

and updates at your library?

If you are not looking in here, chances

are you are missing out on some great programming. Make sure to pick up your copy of the Iberia Parish Library monthly newsletter. Ask how to

receive one at home in the mail.

Summer is approaching very quickly. It won’t be long before it’s time to pull out the bathing suits and sunscreen and head to the beach! Before

you plan those family vacations, make sure to register your children for Iberia Parish Library Summer Workshops! The booklets are out and can

be picked up at ANY branch of the Iberia Parish Library.

Registration will take place the week of May 5 to 11 during the Main

Library’s normal operating hours - Sunday, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Monday

through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Friday & Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Registration forms may be downloaded from the

library’s website: www.iberia.lib.la.us or picked up at any branch of the

library during the week of registration. All forms must be turned in at

the Main Library by Saturday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m.

We can’t wait to dig into this summer with you! Happy registration from the summer workshop staff!

Or visit us online to review a digital copy at www.iberia.lib.la.us

‘Like’ us on Facebook for program reminders.

May 13-17

Coteau Drop-In Craft

1:30-5:30 p.m.

@ Coteau Library

May 14

Pop-Up Tech Table 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

@ Main Library

May 16

Main street Book Club

5:30 p.m. @ Main Library

May 2013

To better serve the community and support the online services the Iberia Parish Library has to offer, we will be hosting two pop-up

tables in the month of May. During this time, patrons with any

questions can come for tech support and a small demonstration (on

their own devices) in the convenience of the library. Some of the

services that we can cover include:

Freegal

Zinio

Muzzy

Overdrive

Mango If you have not already taken the opportunity to learn about these

wonderful services, please join us on Thursday, May 2 from 3-5 pm

at the Main Library or on Tuesday, May 14 from 11 am to 1 pm at

the Main Library. If you have any questions, please call 364.7024.

Did you know that your Iberia Parish Library is on Facebook? It’s another great way for you to

stay informed of events and programs that we are hosting.

Simply look up Iberia Parish Library on Facebook, and then click “Like.” You will instantly receive all of our posts on your

newsfeed. How simple! As always, you can visit

www.iberia.lib.la.us for more information on the library and

its databases.

The Library is ready to “kick off” and dig into its summer festivities! We

invite you to our annual carnival celebration on Monday, June 3 at

9:15 a.m. at the Main Library. Unearth some fun prizes as you “dig” your

way through games and crafts. You will also have a chance to sign up for the “Dig Into Reading” summer reading program at this time. Following

the carnival, there will be an awards ceremony for the 15th Annual Bookmark Contest at 10:15 a.m. and a performance by the

Calliope Puppets at 10:30 a.m.

We will also hold kick off events at each of our branches. Join us for

some magical fun with Magician Mitch Richard at the branches at

the following times.

Parkview Branch Tuesday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m.

St. Peter Branch Tuesday, May 28 at 2:00 p.m.

Loreauville Branch Wednesday, May 29 at 10:00 a.m.

Jeanerette Branch Wednesday, May 29 at 2:00 p.m.

Lydia Branch Thursday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m.

Coteau Branch Thursday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m.

May 2013

Our Libraries

Main Library 445 E. Main Street, New Iberia

Front Desk: 364-7024

Children’s: 364-7134

Fax Number: 364-7042

Email: [email protected]

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fri. & Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sun. 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Coteau Library 6308 Coteau Park Road, New Iberia

Phone: 364-7430


Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Jeanerette Library 411 Kentucky Street, Jeanerette

Phone: 276-4014

Fax: 276-9595


Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Loreauville Library 510 N. Main Street, Loreauville

Phone: 229-6348


Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. &

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Lydia Library 4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia

Phone: 364-7808



Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Parkview Library 500 Grand Pré Blvd., New Iberia

Phone: 364-7480

Fax: 364-7714



Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

St. Peter Street Library 1111 W. St. Peter Street, New Iberia

Phone: 364-7670

Fax: 364-7261



Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Delcambre Library 206 W. Main Street, Delcambre

Phone: 685-2388


Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 4 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lydia Library

Mother’s Day wouldn’t be complete without a special

something. On Saturday, May 4

make sure to drop into the Lydia Library to let your

children make their very own hand crafted flower for mom.

It’s sure to put a smile on that special someone's face. For

more information, please call

the Lydia Library at 364.7808.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Iberia Parish Library.

Tue., May 7 - Fri., May 10 3-5 p.m. St. Peter Library

Fly into your St. Peter Branch Library with the kids this May. Make this Winged Wonder come to life

as your children use their imagination to create a

fluttering piece of art! All ages are welcome; however,

younger children may require more parental assistance.

Please call 364.7670 for more information.

Sponsored by the

Friends of the Library and

Iberia Parish Library.

May 2013

At the end of April 20, 2013 from The New York Times.

Combined Print and eBook Fiction

Combined Print and eBook Nonfiction

Hardcover Fiction

Hardcover Nonfiction

Children’s & Teen Series

Wednesday, May 8 3:00-5:00 p.m. Jeanerette Library

Make sure to drop into the Jeanerette Library with your children so they can make their very own Mother’s Day Frame! This is a fun and

easy craft you won’t want to miss! All ages are welcome; however, younger children may require more parental assistance. For more

information, please call the Jeanerette Library at 276.4014.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Iberia Parish Library.

The Iberia Parish Library proudly invites the community to support your

local artists. Starting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 at the Main

Library, the Continuing Education Art Class will be exhibiting their artwork.

You will see original collections that were created during the semester. Light refreshments will be served.

Come out for this evening social, and fill your spring spirit with the beauty

of art! For more information, please call the Main Library at 364.7024.

This program is sponsored by: Iberia Parish Library

& the Friends of the Library.

Wednesday, May 8 6:00-7:30 p.m. Main Library

1. WALKING DISASTER, by Jamie McGuire

2. FEVER, by Maya Banks

3. STARTING NOW, by Debbie Macomber

4. SIX YEARS, by Harlan Coben

5. THE HOST, by Stephenie Meyer

1. LEAN IN, by Sheryl Sandberg with

Nell Scovell

2. PROOF OF HEAVEN, by Eben Alexander

3. GULP, by Mary Roach

4. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, by

Ben Carson with Candy Carson

5. WILD, by Cheryl Strayed

1. STARTING NOW, by Debbie Macomber

2. MANUSCRIPT FOUND IN ACCRA, by

Paulo Coelho

3. LIFE AFTER LIFE, by Kate Atkinson

4. THE BURGESS BOYS, by

Elizabeth Strout

5. SIX YEARS, by Harlan Coben

1. LEAN IN, by Sheryl Sandberg with

Nell Scovell

2. GULP, by Mary Roach

3. CARRY ON, WARRIOR, by Glennon

Doyle Melton

4. THE GREAT DEFORMATION, by David

Stockman

5. SECRETS OF SILICON VALLEY, by

Deborah Perry Piscione

1. THE HUNGER GAMES, by

Suzanne Collins

2. THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS, by

Cassandra Clare

3. BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, by Kami

Garcia and Margaret Stohl

4. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, written and

illustrated by Jeff Kinney

5. THE INFERNAL DEVICES, by

Cassandra Clare

May 2013

Every Thursday

10:00 a.m. Main Library 445 E. Main Street, New Iberia

Call 364.7134 for more information.

Wednesday, May 1

4:00 p.m. at the Jeanerette Library

411 Kentucky Street, Jeanerette Call 276-4014 for more information.

Tuesday, May 7 10:00 a.m. at the Parkview Library

500 Grand Pré Boulevard, New Iberia Call 364-7480 for more information.

Wednesday, May 8

10:00 a.m. at the Loreauville Library 510 N. Main, Loreauville

Call 229-6348 for more information.

Thursday, May 9

4:30 p.m. at the Coteau Library 6308 Coteau Park Road, New Iberia


Tuesday, May 14 4:15 p.m. at the Lydia Library 4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia


Wednesday, May 15

3:00 p.m. at the St. Peter Library

1111 W. St. Peter Street, New Iberia Call 364-7670 for more information.

This month’s book club selection

will be Beautiful Ruins by Jess

Walter. The Main Street Book

Club will meet on Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. Copies of this book can be found at the

Main Library. New members are always welcome. For more

information please call 364.7024.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Iberia Parish Library.

Thursday, May 16 5:30 p.m. Main Library

Mon., May 13-Fri., May 17 1:30-5:30 p.m. Coteau Library

Make sure to mark your place at the Coteau Library in the month of May. Bring your child during the week of

May 13-17 to get a chance to make a butterfly bookmark. Perfect for

keeping their place while they “Dig Into Reading” this summer! All ages

are welcome; however, younger children may require more parental

assistance. For more information, please call 364.7430.

Sponsored by the Friends of the

Library and Iberia Parish Library.

May 2013

The basic computer classes will be back this fall at the Main Branch. Make sure to keep looking out for more information on

programming by getting your own copy of the monthly newsletter.

Can you believe it was only a year ago that the Main

Library underwent a remodel. New carpets, fresh

paint, new furniture pieces and a few other added

special touches were some of the major projects. Take a

trip down memory lane with

us with the pictures below.

Toddler Time is back! Make sure to register for the summer

session which will begin on Wednesday, June 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Main

Library. Toddler Time is for children ages 24-35 months (2

years old). They can enjoy

stories, easy crafts, finger plays, and sing along to songs with their parent or guardian. This

program is absolutely free and all you need to do is register by

calling the Children’s Department at 364.7150.

Beginning Wednesday, June 12 10:30 a.m. Main Library

May 2013

Freegal Music gives you access to millions of songs from over 10,000 labels including the Sony Music catalog. This revolutionary

database is now offered at your Iberia Parish Library, and it’s

absolutely FREE with your library card.

How Freegal Music Works:

Each library patron has a 3 song download limit per week. You will be able

to keep track of your downloads in the upper right corner of the site.

Every song has a sample clip you can listen to before you download.

The downloads on this site are all in the MP3 format with no DRM. This

service will work with any MP3 player, including iPod, and can be loaded

into iTunes. It works on both PCs and Macs.

Check out the new mobile apps for iOS and Android devices!

The link is on the library’s home page and database page, www.iberia.lib.la.us, and needs no software installation. It is 100%

internet-based, and you can access it from home, the library, or any other place that has an internet connection. For more information on this free

service, you can always call the Main Library at 364.7024.

Iberia Parish Library is proud to announce another new online service

coming April 1st! Zinio is the world’s largest online newsstand and is

now offered at your library absolutely FREE with your library card.

How Zinio Newsstand Works:

NO LIMITS / You can download

as many magazines as you want No holds or checkout periods

Multiple viewing platforms (computer, smart phone, tablet, etc.)

Interactive elements such as audio and video

Popular titles Intuitive searching and navigating within each magazine

Watch our Facebook page to see when we go live! The link will be on the

library’s home page and database page, www.iberia.lib.la.us, and needs no software installation. It is 100% internet-based, and you can access it from home, the library, or any other place that has an internet connection. For

more information on this free service, you can always call the Main Library at 364.7024.

Text: AskIPL To: 66746

Message and data rates apply.

Try the Text a Librarian feature. Ask

any questions you may have without emailing or calling your branch. A

librarian with the Iberia Parish Library will respond with an answer.

Fast/easy/Available at your library.

www.iberia.lib.la.us

A to Z Maps Provides access to World Maps, Continent Maps, Country Maps,

United States Maps and an abundance of useful

information for travel or

school reports.

Mango Languages Learn a new language, or translate a

common phrase in over 20 languages. Want to learn how to speak French,

Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Arabic? Access Mango Languages today!

Louisiana Jobs and

Career Center Searching for a new job? Between jobs and not quite sure what to do? Visit this database which has a wide

selection of information on becoming employed or making yourself

better-trained for jobs that you already have.

www.iberia.lib.la.us

Workshops Monday,

Funday CraftDays

Storytimes Jeanerette

Movies Drop-In Crafts

Performers Summer

Reading Program

What does it mean to be a Friend of the Library? The Friends of the Library are an integral part of the library’s mission of service. The volunteer hours,

financial support, and energy that you as a Friend of the Library invest enriches the lives of every age in our community far beyond the traditional

role of a library.

Joining the Friends is easy! Fill out a membership form at any Iberia Parish Library location. There are many perks including exclusive access to the

Annual Book sale and monthly newsletters mailed to your home! For more information, please call 364.7024 or stop by a branch today!

A very special thank you to Shred-it New Orleans for

donating the shred boxes for the Iberia Parish Library patrons to use for FREE during the month of April.

Their support is outstanding!!

May 2013 Iberia Parish Newsletter

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