A Children’s Book Festival will take place at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, with local authors present to talk about their books.
Michelle Dumont, author of a new board book titled “Phoebe Cakes the Bulldog, A Mardi Gras Tail,” will be the featured speaker.
Dumont will discuss topics such as crafting relatable characters, constructing stories that captivate young readers, and enhancing narratives with vibrant illustrations.
Dumont
She will also provide insight into the publishing process, including the roles of agents, publishers, self-publishing, and the query process.
“Phoebe Cakes The Bulldog” is a sturdy, 24-page board book that engages children with interactive search-and-find flaps on every spread. The illustrations and rhyming verses guide readers to discover the sights and sensations of Mardi Gras. Phoebe Cakes is a special needs bulldog on a search for a parade just for dogs.
Many other children’s authors will be present to talk about and sell books to patrons who may be looking for holiday gifts. They include: Gary Alipio, Karen Konnerth, Louis Duet, Laura Roach Dragon, M.H. Herlong, Leah Eskine, Laura Michaud, Gideon Hodge and others.
BOOK A LIBRARIAN: Do you need help filling out a job application? Are you wondering how to get started on a résumé? Do you need help applying for Social Security?
JPL’s Book a Librarian service allows patrons to reserve appointments with librarians for up to an hour of uninterrupted, personalized reference or technical assistance.
The help is available from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at both the East Bank Regional Library (4747 W. Napoleon Ave. in Metairie) and the West Bank Regional Library (2751 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey).
Librarians can help with all sorts of questions, including:
- Finding a good read
- Filling out an application
- Typing a letter or résumé
- Downloading e-books and/or audiobooks
- General library resources, including databases
- A research project for school
- Consumer and health education
- Genealogy resources
- Local historical research using newspaper archives
- Other JPL digital content
- Using your digital device
- Using the internet and/or creating an email address.
To schedule appointments:
For the Metairie library, call (504) 838-1111 or email your request to [email protected].
For the Harvey library, call (504) 364-3720 or email your request to [email protected].
Your call or email will be returned within two business days. Limit two sessions per person per week.
Staff cannot offer legal, medical, or financial advice. Jefferson Parish Library observes a strict confidentiality policy.
PICK IT UP: Jefferson Parish libraries are offering patrons free litter cleanup kits that consist of a safety vest, a litter grabber, two trash bags and an information sheet in a tote bag.
The kits are provided by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the Louisiana State Library, and the Louisiana Public Library System to make litter cleanup supplies readily available for check out at local libraries across the state.
Patrons can use their library cards to check out a cleanup kit, which includes instructions on how to conduct your cleanup. This program provides an opportunity for students to get service hours for school. It’s also a great hands-on way for families, small home-school groups, youth groups and Scouts to care for their neighborhood.
DEPRESSION GLASS DISPLAY: The glass display case near the manager’s office at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, contains more than 80 pieces of glass in shades of gold: candy dishes; bowls; shot glasses; candlesticks; ashtrays; compote dishes and many more.
This display, provided by the members of the New Orleans Depression Glass Society, will be there until the end of the month.
KATRINA’S IMPACT: Two display cases across from the manager’s office at the East Bank Regional Library feature photographs and documents describing the impact of 20005’s Hurricane Katrina on Jefferson Parish libraries.
Nearly every library was affected in some way. The exhibit was put together by Leo Castell and Al Heavener.
ASTRONOMY: Ralph Junius, a longtime member of the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, will give a talk about telescopes at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
STORYCORPS: Representatives from StoryCorps will be present to record conversations with patrons on Nov. 22 and 23 at the West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.
Patrons should contact Merrie Valliant at mvalliant@jplibrary@jplibrary.net to set up an appointment. They can discuss experiences with the library as it celebrates its 75th anniversary, or focus on other events/issues in their lives.
StoryCorps is committed to the idea that everyone has an important story to tell and that everyone’s story matters.
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