Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? Join AARP Louisiana and the Better Business Bureau at the Main Library at Goodwood on Wednesday, January 17 at 10 a.m. for a fraud prevention workshop to arm you with tips and resources to help you spot
and avoid identity theft and fraud. By taking a few practical steps, you have the power to fight back against fraud. For more information, contact LaTonya Scott at lsscott@aarp.org or 225-252-1192.
Join Victoria Edwards, daughter of former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards for a presentation about her new book, The Life and Times of Governor’s Daughter, at the Main Library at Goodwood on Wednesday, January 17 at 6 p.m. Her life has been a little different than the average person’s because her father was in politics for so many years. His high profile, political life influenced her, which resulted in some very unusual experiences, many exciting adventures, a lot of heartache, and much joy. This talk is part of the Library’s Special Collections Lecture Series.
The Baker Branch Library will host African American Heroes: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 6, 10 a.m. – Noon. The program will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Justice Sunday. A video of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech will be shown, followed by a dialogue and commentary about his life with Dr. Charles Vincent, professor of history at Southern University, and Ms. Evelyn Johnson, civil rights activist. Ms. Johnson was a friend / playmate of the four young girls who were killed in the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in September 1963 in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information, please call 778-5940.
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Please join the Louisiana Department of Health’s Region 2 STD/HIV/Hepatitis Program (SHHP) Community’s Health Workers on Tuesday, December 19, 1-4 p.m., at the Main Library at Goodwood for a toy giveaway through Toys-4-Tots program. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to receive a toy. The team will also engage with community members by providing information of needed services (i.e. shelter, food resources, health insurance and more.) In addition to educating and linking families to resources, adults will have an opportunity to be screened for HIV, Syphilis, and / or Hepatitis C. This event is free and open to the public, while supplies last.
20-somethings are invited to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch to make adorable wine glass snow globe holders on Saturday, December 16 at 3 p.m. Bring home this easy-to-make craft and add to your Christmas décor!
You’re invited to the 2nd Annual Listening Room Film Festival at the River Branch on Saturday, December 16, 2-8 p.m. Enjoy
The film festivals held at the library are free to the public! For a full schedule of events, visit here.
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Lady Chops will visit three Library branches to celebrate the season with her exciting holiday program, Here Comes the Bells, So Many Bells! You’ll be rockin’ the holiday hits during her high-energy, interactive one-woman drumming show for all ages. Lady Chops (Elizabeth Vidos) has performed with the Off-Broadway show STOMP and at the 2023 New Orleans jazz festival. Join us as we ring in the season with fun, festive music for the whole family! See below for opportunities to attend. Registration is required. To register, please call the Library branch directly.
We are thrilled to announce that we’re in the process of redesigning our website to enhance your online experience with us.. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we believe your feedback is invaluable in shaping the new look and functionality of our website.
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