Join us on November 22, 2:30 p.m. for the movie An American Tail, about a Russian mouse that lands in New York in the 1880’s, only to be separated from his family. He must now learn to survive on the streets and evade mean cats. Ages 4 and up plus families. No registration required.
Kids, ages 6-11, are invited to the Delmont Gardens Branch on Monday, November 20 at 1 p.m. for a presentation by the State Energy Office! Learn about solar energy and make a cyanotype paper “sun print” and a solar bead bracelet. Registration is required. To register, call 354-7060.
Saturday, November 18 is Mickey Mouse Day, honoring Mickey’s first public appearance in the short film Steamboat Willie. Join us on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Zachary Branch Library. First we’ll watch a short clip of the film, then make adorable Mickey Mouse felt ornaments. Ages 6-11.
Bring the whole family to the Main Library at Goodwood on Saturday, November 18, at 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., for this all-ages, free event and see how many games you can play in one day! Go from card games to life-sized games; enjoy a board game before switching to a VR headset; join a tabletop game session; connect with local gaming groups and stores like Little Wars and more! Come to the Library for some fun and friendly competition! Learn more here.
Join us at the Main Library at Goodwood on Wednesday, November 15 at 10 a.m. as we read Looking for Colors with Lily and Milo by Pauline Oud. Then, toddlers can play at four fun centers: tracing shapes on squishy bags; sticky paper and pulling them off; and looking at board books. Registration is required. To register, please call 231-3760.
Join the Baton Rouge Film Club for film screenings and discussions on Stories from the Golden Age! Adults can come to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, November 13 as we watch Jason and the Argonauts. The legendary Greek Hero leads a team of intrepid adventurers in a perilous quest for the legendary Golden Fleece. Come back on Monday, November 27 at 6:15 p.m. for The Adventures of Robin Hood. When Prince John and the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard’s absence in 1190’s England, a Saxon lord fights back as the outlaw leader of a resistance movement.
Monday, November 6, 4 PM – Poppy and Branch discover that they are but one of six different Trolls tribes scattered over six different lands and devoted to six different kinds of music. Queen Barb wants to destroy all other kinds of music to let rock reign supreme. With the fate of the world at stake, Poppy and Branch set out to visit all the other lands to unify the Trolls in harmony against Queen Barb. Rated PG for some mild rude humor. Ages 6 – 11. Sorry, no groups.
Calling all music lovers, young and old! The Baton Rouge Conservatory invites you to a musical adventure like no other at the Main Library at Goodwood on Sunday, November, 5 from 3-5 p.m. BRC is passionate about nurturing a love for music. Connect to the music within you as you touch, feel, and even play a variety of instruments. Our friendly instructors will be on hand to guide you. No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and a smile!
Socks are the number one requested item at homeless shelters. That’s why the East Baton Rouge Parish Library is partnering with Baton Rouge Parents Magazine for its 19th Annual “Sock It to Me!” socks drive. Join us in sharing holiday warmth to those in need by dropping off new pairs of socks in the Children’s Room of any Library location. 2023 collection dates are November 1st – December 11th! Help Baton Rouge Parents reach their goal of 28,000 pairs of socks, and be apart of the spirit of giving this holiday season.
Collect new musical skills! Discover new library books! Learn new dance steps! Kids’ Orchestra invites children, ages 5-11, to an experiential program that combines library books with music education. Each month, children will explore a theme as they learn about an instrument, sing a song, explore a dance, and play a game – all inspired by a book in the East Baton Rouge Parish Library collection.
Have you ever baked a load of bread? What’s the word for bread in Spanish? Do you know any songs about bread? Discover the book, Bread is for Eating, where Mamacita tells her child about a loaf’s journey from seed to plant to harvest to market to table, all while singing a song called “El pan es para comer”. Learn some simple salsa dance steps, meet professional musicians, sing two new songs, and play a memory game about food, bread, and days of the week.
See below for opportunities to attend this fun program! All children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.