Ask A Lawyer January 2024

Adults can come to the Library to take advantage of FREE, individual counseling sessions 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 for advice on non-criminal matters involving Family, Consumer, Housing, Social Security, Employment, Education, and Succession law on the following Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This FREE program will be available January 27 at the Scotlandville Branch.

Can’t make it in-person? The Baton Rouge Bar Association also provides assistance anytime through their Online Intake Application. Just visit here, complete the application, and a dedicated attorney will contact you shortly afterwards. For more information about this program, email lynn@brba.org or call 225-214-5564.

‘Queer’ History Film Series

‘Queer’ History Film Series is an exploration into LGBTIQA+ history, influence, politics and gaiety
throughout the ages. In partnership with Baton Rouge Pride, this series will feature a different film on the last Sunday of each month, continuing this month with Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton’s Cafeteria (2005, Not Rated) at the Main Library at Goodwood on Sunday, January 28
at 6 p.m. “EMMY Award-winning Screaming Queens tells the little-known story of the first known act of collective, violent resistance to the social oppression of queer people in the United States – a 1966 riot in San Francisco’s impoverished Tenderloin neighborhood, three years before the famous gay riot at New York’s Stonewall Inn.” – Kanopy Adult topics will be discussed so we ask that no children attend and viewer discretion is advised.

Revolution Natives

The Friends of Hilltop Arboretum will hold its annual symposium Resolution Natives: Ecological Restoration Meets Traditional Garden Design on Saturday, January 27, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Main Library at Goodwood.

What does it mean to live in a liberated landscape? Do you dream of ditching the weeding, fertilizing, and watering? Have you ever wondered how to make the shift from traditional garden design to ecological landscape design? Resolution Natives will explore what it means to have a successful garden – one that is rewarding, stimulating, and environmentally friendly, and how the incorporation of natives into the designed landscape can change the way you think about what a garden should do and be. Keynote speaker, Larry Weaner, will share his knowledge about environmental science and the traditions of garden design, expanding on his book, Garden Revolution: How Our Landscapes Can Be a Source of Environmental Change. Dr. Malcolm Vidrine and Dr. Charles Allen will take us along on their journey of ‘Rewilding Acadiana’ and explore what it means to act in a manner that curbs foreseeable impacts of climate change while living in Louisiana, and how to select native plants to rewild your own property. Ashlee Brackeen and Caitlin Roberts of Swamp Fly Landscapes will provide insight on the creation and maintenance
of residential landscapes that bring ecological wonder and sensorial beauty while providing nourishment and connectivity to the nonhuman world. Several vendors will be in attendance and will provide resources, information, and an extensive collection of native plants for sale. Register by January 15 to take advantage of early registration pricing! Members of Friends of Hilltop Arboretum $60, Non-Members $70, Students $30. Late Registrations: Members $70, Non-Members $80, Students $35. For additional information and to register, here, email hilltop@lsu.edu, or call 225-767-6916.

LSU Geaux Science Explorations: STEM Story Time

The LSU College of Science and Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites children in kindergarten
through third grade to explore the worlds of math and science through an exciting science story time adventure led by some of the university’s top scientists and mathematicians. Each STEM story is
followed by a fun, hands-on activity that allows the young scientists to feed their curiosity and take an even deeper dive into math and science discovery. Geaux Science Explorations STEM Story Time will take place on Saturday, January 27, 10:30-11:45 a.m., at the three Library locations below. Registration is required. To register, call the branch directly at the number provided.

Bluebonnet Regional Branch
Sun! One in a Billion
by Stacy McAnulty
Read by Dr. Catherine Deibel,
Astrophysicist at LSU
To register, please call 763-2260.

LSU Geaux Science Explorations: STEM Story Time

The LSU College of Science and Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites children in kindergarten
through third grade to explore the worlds of math and science through an exciting science story time adventure led by some of the university’s top scientists and mathematicians. Each STEM story is
followed by a fun, hands-on activity that allows the young scientists to feed their curiosity and take an even deeper dive into math and science discovery. Geaux Science Explorations STEM Story Time will take place on Saturday, January 27, 10:30-11:45 a.m., at the three Library locations below. Registration is required. To register, call the branch directly at the number provided.

Eden Park Branch
Libby Loves Science by Kimberly
Derting and Shelli R. Johannes
Read by Dr. Treva Brown, Physical
Scientist at the U.S. Naval Research
Laboratory
To register, please call 231-3260.

Art at Lunch: Photography and Protest

Join LSU MOA for Art at Lunch on Wednesday, January 24 at Noon on the third floor of the Shaw Center. Emily Williams and Jeremiah Ariaz from the LSU School of Art Photography Department will unpack the significance that photography plays in civic engagement across the globe. Bring a lunch; water and sodas will be provided. Admission is free.

Ballet Showcase with Jean Leigh Academy Dance

Immerse yourself in a family-friendly ballet performance on Sunday, February 25 at 4 p.m. at the Main Library at Goodwood, where the library will serve as a stage for a showcase of classical ballet variations. Dancers from the Jean Leigh Academy of Dance will transport the audience into a world of refined artistry and storytelling. The performance will include variations such as “Kitri” from Don Quixote, “Lilac Fairy” from Sleeping Beauty, and “Odalisque” from Le Coraire, among others, and will last approximately 45 minutes.

The American Disabilities Act and the Rights of Applicants with Disabilities

It can be difficult to apply for jobs when you are also struggling with a disability. Come to the Main Library at Goodwood on Wednesday, January 24 at 6 p.m. to learn about the resources available to you and what rights you have as an applicant! The information is also useful for those currently employed. Vicki Crochet, an employment law expert, will provide information about the American Disability Act and the rights afforded to those who have disabilities. Also, find out more about
the offerings of the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services department of the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Registration is required. To register, please visit here. For more information, call 231-3733.

Crafting Corner

Attention Crafters! Need a time and a space to work on a project, but want to socialize, too? Stuck on a project? Want an idea for a new project? Got questions about our Makerspace? Grab your tools/materials and head on over to the Jones Creek Regional Branch on Tuesday, January 23, 10 a.m.- Noon! Limited/shared access to Makerspace allowed for badged patrons. Don’t know what that means? Come ask!