Alex P. Allain-Franklin
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Amelia 
Bayou Vista 
St. Mary Parish Library Newsletter
Berwick
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Centerville
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Patterson
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West End-Baldwin
August 2016
2015
Summer Fun at the Library!
This year’s Summer Reading Program was filled with many activities, crafts and performers at the St. Mary Parish
Library! We had so much fun with everyone that attended to make this year’s program a huge success! We would like
to thank everyone for participating and hope to see you all throughout the school year, but first, we would like to take
one last look at our wonderful summer!
Summer Reading Top Readers
AMELIA BRANCH
Winners at the Amelia Branch Library in the Pre-K to First
Grade: Kennadee Hebert, first; Dylan Bibian, second; Natalie Rink,
third; Huy Vu, honorable mention.
Second and Third Grade: D’andra Nixon, first; Astrid Sanchez,
second; Leonardo Zavala, third; Roberto Bibian, honorable mention.
Fourth and Fifth Grade: Ashley Bibian, first; Sherley Perez,
second; Wendi Flores, third; Jacqueline Zavala, honorable mention.
Sixth Grade and Up: Aimee Bartholomew, first; Cynthia Zavala,
second; Briana Toups, third; Mychol Deleon, honorable mention.
Candy Guess Winner: Astrid Sanchez and Miguel Delia
BAYOU VISTA BRANCH
Bayou Vista Branch Library winners in the Toddlers: Aryonna
Johnson, First; Karaline Faulk, second; Kyleigh Guillot, third;
Zane Manuel; Honorable Mention
Pre-K to First Grade: Jonathan Faulk, first; Katerra Faulk, first;
Owen Businelle, second; Greyson Broussard, third; Briana Wilson,
honorable mention.
Second and Third Grade: Gabriella Morice, first; Zach Billiot,
second; Hunter Adams, third; Ciarra Wilson, honorable mention.
Fourth and Fifth Grade: Oceana Marsh, first; Reagan Breaux,
second; Jaleigh Chauvin, third; Connor Billiot, honorable mention.
Sixth Grade and Up: Nicole Johnson, first; Jaden Breaux, second;
Shannon Breaux, third; Shannon Sampey and Maura Sampey,
honorable mention.
Adults Participating: Carolyn Ackman, Anita Billiot, Ann Breaux,
Patricia Brown, Danielle Businelle, Roseanna Crochet, Raini
Haddad, Alana Harris, Pamela Johnson, Stacy Plaisance, Tegan
Simmons and Shenica Simmons.
Candy Guess Winner: Gracie Durapau
Adult Raffle Winner: Carolyn Ackman
BERWICK BRANCH
Winners at the Berwick Branch Library in the Pre-K to First
Grade: Blakely Fuhrer, first; Miller Fuhrer, first; Laiken Chautin,
second; Victoria Gonzales, third; Naomi Gonzales, honorable
mention.
Second and Third Grade: Brody Gonzales, first; Hebert Worth Jr.,
second; Anabelle Yoder, third; Chris Cooper, third; Elizabeth
Winters, honorable mention.
Fourth and Fifth Grade: Zoe Gonzales, first; Nevaeh Chautin,
second; Phillip Yoder, third; Ivan Arias-Perez, honorable mention.
Sixth Grade and Up: Alyssa Goodwin, first; Breanna Chautin,
second; Iris Clair, third; Christopher Bailey, third; Seth Baham,
honorable mention.
Adult Winners: Nicole Hall, first; Charis Yoder, second; Sherry
Cantrelle, second; Ann Hough, third; Mamie Winters, honorable
mention.
Candy Guess Winner: Ivan Arias-Perez
Adult Raffle Winner: Amanda Lee
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On Your Mark, Get Set...READ!
CENTERVILLE BRANCH
Winners at the Centerville Branch Library in the Pre-K to First
Grade: Christian Chauvin, first; Briea Williams, second
Second and Third Grade: Tyler Smith, first; Ella Billiot, second; Malonie Blackburn, third; Faith Lovell, honorable mention.
Fourth and Fifth Grade: Bryson Trahan, first; Jessie Rodriguez,
second.
Sixth Grade and Up: Trinezah Williams, first; Brice Miguez,
second; Rhiannon Pellergrin, third; Ronald J. Trahan, honorable mention.
Adult Winners: Patty Boudreaux, first; Evelyn Ortego, second; Heather
Trahan, third; Sandy Breaux, honorable mention.
Guess the Number Game Winner: Faith Lovell
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FRANKLIN BRANCH
Franklin Branch Library winners in the Toddlers: Olivia Hebert,
First; Boden Hoffman, second; Tobie Cook, third; Henry Morales;
Honorable Mention.
Pre-K to First Grade: Fernando Fonseca, Jr., first; Khloe
Larpenteur, second; Ali Freeman, third; Lucas Morales,
honorable mention.
Second and Third Grade: Isabelle Freeman, first; Addison
Thomas, second; Amoret Evans, third; Elijah Trosclair, honorable
mention.
Fourth and Fifth Grade: Trinity Climax, first; Alexianna Sanders,
second; Brayden Friedman, third; Bre’Asia Richardson, honorable
mention; Kenya Broussard, honorable mention.
Sixth Grade and Up: Faith Phillips, first; Elijah Smith, second;
A’Nyah Howard, third; Ariella Sanders,honorable mention.
Adults Participating: Amy Freeman, first; Osairia Rogers, second;
Sheila Deslatte, third; Sharon Larson, honorable mention.
Guessing Game Winners: Lincoln Aldrovandi (Children’s Winner)
Trinity Climax and Faith Phillips (YA Winners)
Kami Aldrovandi (Adult Winner)
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Summer Reading Top Readers
PATTERSON BRANCH
Patterson Branch Library winners in the Toddlers-K: Logan
Stanzione, First; Xayden Johnson-Jackson, second; Addison Liner,
third; Davin Williams, Honorable Mention; Devin Williams,
Honorable Mention.
First Grade-Third Grade: Analeigh Bourgeois, first; Chance
Bourgeois, first; Brooklyn Stelly, second; Hayley Breaux, third;
Kaylee Breaux, third; Kaylynn Breaux, third; Jermaine Gaskins,
honorable mention.
Fourth Grade and Up: Emily Ackman, first; Rylie Smith, second;
Ramie Bourgeois, third; Hollyn Stelly, honorable mention.
Candy Guess Winner: Jordyn Hawkins
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WEST END BRANCH
West End Branch Library winners in the Toddlers-Pre-K: Eric
Steven Holt, III, First; Austin Day, second; Richard Tabb, third;
Lydia Damron, Honorable Mention.
K-First Grade: Stephanie Holt, first; Isabella Bonin, second;
Addieson Guillotte, third; Kayani Manuel, honorable mention.
Second and Third Grade: Emberlee Domingue, first; Onnie
Doucet, second; Ethan St. Germain, third; Brynne Colley, honorable
mention.
Fourth and Fifth Grade: Tanyla Lucas, first; Bryson Hawkins,
second; Luke St. Germain, Third; Broderick Willis, honorable
mention.
Sixth Grade and Up: Haley Prieb, first; Jamie Adams, second;
Emily Prieb, third; Kaleb Thibodeaux, honorable mention.
Adults: Jeanie Holt, first; Debbie Box, second; Ella Bertrand, third;
Theressa Hawkins, honorable mention.
Adult Guessing Game Winner: Jeanie Holt
Children Guessing Game Winner: Dominique Landry
Dum Dum Guessing Game Winner: Emily Prieb
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BOOK CLUBS
WEST END ADULT
BOOK CLUB
The West End Branch Library Book Club for Adults
will meet on Tuesday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the book “Delancey” by Molly Wizenberg.
When Molly Wizenberg married Brandon Pettit, he was
a trained composer with a handful of offbeat interest:
espresso machines, wooden boats, violin-building, and
ice cream making. So when Brandon decided to open a
pizza restaurant, Molly was supportive not because she wanted him
to do it, but because the idea was far-fetched that she didn't think he
would. Before she knew it, he’d signed a lease on a space. The
restaurant, Delancey, was going to be a reality, and all of
Molly’s assumptions about her marriage were about change.
Together they built Delancey: gutting and renovating the space on a
cobbled together budget, developing a menu, hiring staff, and
passing inspections. Delancey became a success, and Molly tried to
convince herself that she was happy in their new life until in the
heat and pressure of the restaurant kitchen she realized that she
hadn't been honest with herself or Brandon.
If you are interested in joining or for more information, please call
the West End Branch at 337-923-6205.
BERWICK BRANCH
ADULT BOOK CLUB
The Berwick Branch Library Book Club for Adults will
meet on Thursday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss
the book “The Readers of Broken Wheel
Recommend” by Katarina Bivald.
Broken Wheel, Iowa, has never seen anyone like Sara,
who traveled all the way from Sweden just to meet her
book-loving pen pal, Amy. When she arrives, however,
she finds Amy’s funeral guest just leaving. The residents of
Broken Wheel are happy to look after their bewildered visitorthere’s not much else to do in a dying small town that’s almost
beyond repair.
You certainly wouldn't open a bookstore. And definitely not with
the tourist in charge. You’d need a vacant storefront (Main Street
is full of them), books (Amy’s house is full of them), and…
customers.
The bookstore might be a little quirky. Then again, so is Sara. But
Broken Wheel’s own story might be more eccentric and surprising
that she thought.
A heartwarming reminder of why we are booklovers, this is a
sweet, smart story about how books find us, change us, and connect us.
If you are interested in joining or for more information, please call
the Berwick Branch Library at 985-385-2943.
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PATTERSON BRANCH
ADULT BOOK CLUB
The Patterson Branch Library Book Club will meet on
Thursday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the book
“Blessed Child” by Ted Dekker.
The young orphaned boy was abandoned and raised in an
Ethiopian monastery. He has never seen outside its walls at
least, not the way most people see. Now he must flee these
walls or die.
When relief expert Jason Marker agrees to take Caleb from the
monastery, he unwittingly opens humanity’s doors to an incredible
journey filled with intrigue and peril. Together with Leiah, the French
Canadian nurse who escapes to America with them, Jason discovers
Caleb’s stunning power. But so do the boy’s enemies, who will stop at
nothing to destroy him. Jason and Leiah fight for the boy’s survival
while the world erupts into debate over the source of the boy’s power.
We are sorry to announce that we are now at our capacity for our Adult
Book Club.
CENTERVILLE BRANCH
ADULT BOOK CLUB
The Centerville Branch Library Book Club for Adults
will meet on Wednesday, August 24th at 10:30 a.m. to
discuss the book “The Silent Sister” by Diane
Chamberlain.
Riley MacPherson has spent her entire life believing that
her older sister Lisa committed suicide as a teenager. It
was a belief that helped shape her own childhood and that
of her brother. It shaped her view of her family and their
dynamics. It influenced her entire life. Now, more than twenty years
later, her father has passed away and she’s in New Bern, North
Carolina, cleaning out his house when she finds evidence that what she
has always believed is not the truth. Lisa is alive. Alive and living
under a new identity. But why, exactly, was she on the run all those
years ago? What secrets are being kept now, and what will happen if
those secrets are revealed? As Riley works to uncover the truth, her
discoveries will put into question everything she thought she knew
about her family. Riley must decide what the past means for her
present, and what she will do with her newfound reality. Told with
Diane Chamberlain’s powerful prose and illumination into the human
heart and soul, The Silent Sister is an evocative novel of love, loss,
and the bonds among siblings.
If you are interested in joining or for more information, please call the
Centerville Branch Library at 337-836-1717.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
BAYOU VISTA BRANCH
COLORING FOR ADULTS
Coloring is an activity that we tend to associate with children. As we grow older, we put
aside our crayons and colored pencils in favor of more respectable writing utensils like pens
and highlighters. However, it turns out coloring can be beneficial for adults — namely for its
de-stressing power.
The practice generates wellness, quietness and also stimulates brain areas related to motor
skills, the senses and creativity. In fact, publishers have lately been launching coloring books
specifically for adults. The trend is alive and well in countries in Europe and North America.
Come join us on August 26th at 10:00 a.m. for some coloring fun! Coloring pages from books designed especially for
adults as well as colored pencils, crayons and refreshments will be provided.
For more information please call 985-399-9866.
PATTERSON BRANCH
PAINTING WITH CAROLINE
Local artist, Caroline Simoneaux, will hold a painting program at the Patterson Branch Library
on August 25th at 6:00 p.m. Each participant will paint a Fleur De Lis, but each individual’s
artwork will be unique and embody the personality of the artist. This program is open to
adults only. Registration is required and participation is limited to only 10.
For more information or to register, call the library at 985-395-2777.
WEST END BRANCH
NUTRITION PROGRAM
Come join us on Tuesday, August 30th at 6:00 p.m. at the West End Branch to learn
about nutrition with registered dietitian, Becky Smith.
For more information please call the library at 337-923-6205.
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Memorials & Donations
In Memory Of:
Brigadier General William R. Bigler
Donated by
Mr. & Mrs. Neal Lancon
The West Point History of the Civil War
Glynn Sharp
Donated by
Cleco Corporate Holdings, LLC.
Louisiana Wild
Jim Evans
Donated by
Carolyn Fondren
Daddy Hugs
Jo Ann Peltier Smith
Donated by
Franklin Line Dancers & The Pokeno Clubs
The Gangster
A Few of the Girls
The Murder House
Shannon Evans
Donated by
Corolyn Fondren
Lifelong Landscape Design
Jammie Hebert
Donated by
Dr. Roland Degeyter
Stirred With Love
The Second Chance Shop
Lee Ann Mire
Donated by
Dr. Roland Degeyter
Tony & Pam Blanton
Jones Insurance, LLC
Duane & Lisa Duet
Robert & Judith Adamietz
Kathryn Poindexter
Tina Cenac, Evie Poindexter & Arthe’ & Jesse Lambert
The Genius of Birds
Louisiana Cajun Girl
Bayou My Love
Fever Born
A Buccaneer at Heart
A Low Country Wedding
Only Beloved
A Beautiful Wreck
Out of the Wreckage
Wrecked & Yours
This Summer Games
The Reluctant Duchess
Indiscreet
Flirtation Walk
A Bide of a Distant Isle
Sweet Bitter
Forever Safe
Never Have an Outlaw’s Baby: Deadly Pistols
Player: A Secret Baby Sports Romance
One With You (Crossfire)
A Guest at the Ranch
Thomas Randazzo
Donated by
Dr. Roland Degeyter
Guitar for Dummies
Bobbie Jean Owens Vaccarella
Donated by
Franklin Line Dancers & The Pokeno Clubs
Mardi Gras Madness
Queen of the Mardi Gras Ball
A will of Her Own
15th Affair
Private Paris
DONATIONS
Hardcover Books
Erin Martin
Linda Lucia
Bayou Vista Garden Club
Softcover Books
Erin Martin
Bayou Vista Garden Club
Underwood Typewriter
Judith J. Polito & Thomas M. Randazzo, Sr.
Prizes for Summer Reading Program
Brittany Faulk and Family
Joe Ann Paul
Donated by
Hospital Auxiliary of Morgan City, Inc.
Nurse’s Night Before Christmas
Southern Mother Goose
The Teacher’s Night Before Christmas
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St. Mary Parish Library
206 Iberia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
You are now able to sign up at your local library for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. This free program allows
parents the opportunity to share books every day with their child. The goal is to read 1000 books before your child
starts kindergarten. Reading to or with your child daily helps them develop the pre-reading skills necessary for them
to be successful readers in kindergarten.
Families with babies and children not yet enrolled in kindergarten are invited to come to the library and register their
children. Upon registration you will receive a reading packet complete with program information, reading logs,
bookmark, and incentives for the start of a fun reading journey.
For more information, contact your local branch library.
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