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National Hunting and Fishing Day

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National Hunting and Fishing Day is back!

Join the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for a FREE event that will include fun and informative exhibits on LDWF’s research and conservation efforts, as well as shooting and fishing demonstrations, and many other exhibits related to outdoor adventures!

This event is held nationwide on the fourth Saturday of every September to recognize generations of sportsmen and women for their contributions to conservation. LDWF is hosting four events in Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.
This FREE event will feature:
Youth fishing tournament
Live animals
Canoeing
Air-rifles
Skeet shooting
Archery
Free food and drinks
Door prizes
Face painting and more!

WHERE:
Waddill Wildlife Refuge
4142 N Flannery Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70814

WHEN:
Saturday, September 23th 8 AM – 1 PM

Visit the official event page for more info: https://fb.me/e/1nTsx7Tj4

NewSong Church Pumpkin Patch – Prairieville

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The NewSong Church Pumpkin Patch, at the corner of Old Perkins and Bluff Road in Prairieville, has announced its opening on September 25th,  better than ever, with NEW Activities for the 2023 pumpkin patch. This is one of our favorite family pumpkin patches; it’s close to home, making it convenient, never too busy, and always great for photo ops with the family.

NewSong Church Pumpkin Patch Activities

  • Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes and various types of gourds from the Navajo Tribe in Northern New Mexico will be available for purchase.
  • There will be a photo booth and other photo opportunities around the patch (no paid photography!)
  • Several pieces of vintage playground equipment
  • Giant tractor tire sandbox
  • Swings
  • Horseshoes
  • Giant hopscotch
  • Cornhole
  • Giant Adirondack chair
Morning field trips for area schools include storytime, hayrides, crafts, and pie-sized pumpkins.
NewSong will also host a FREE Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28th, from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Live music, hayrides, food, face painting, inflatables, games, crafts, and more.

PHOTOS

They have a team who has decorated awesome photo ops for you.

Please feel free to bring your kiddos and your phone to take pictures.

Due to liability issues, NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE ALLOWED at any time.

WHEN:
September 25th through Saturday, October 31st.

WHERE:
18465 Old Perkins Rd, Prairieville, LA 70769

SESSION TIMES:
Monday – Friday 9am – 6 pm
Saturdays – 9am – 6pm
Sundays – 12pm – 6pm

ADMISSION:
Free – pay for your pumpkin

Things to Do in Baton Rouge this Weekend {August 18th – August 20th }

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The Baton Rouge Family-Friendly Weekend Guide is your comprehensive source for the top events and activities taking place in Baton Rouge this weekend. Discover a wealth of family-friendly options available in Baton Rouge and beyond, ensuring that quality time with your loved ones is never in short supply!

Events are subject to change, be sure to check events are as scheduled before heading out.

Things To Do in Baton Rouge This Weekend

Nature Night Hike and Campfire: Forest
Friday, August 18th  7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
BREC’s Forest Community ParkJoin us on a Friday night for a great way to say hello to summer! The program will include a night hike learning about local ecology and nocturnal animals and will include activities and games. Come enjoy this great way to get the family out after the daytime heat. Preregistration is required, and spaces are limited. Children must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult.

 

5th Annual Sweet Baton Rouge® Ultimate Tailgate
Saturday, August 19th – 12 PM – 5 PM
Perkins Rowe

Sweet Baton Rouge® is thrilled to announce the return of our highly anticipated 5th Annual Ultimate Tailgate, taking place on August 19th from 12PM to 5PM at Perkins Rowe. This year, we are bringing the event back to where it all began, as the Ultimate Tailgate’s inaugural market was held at Perkins Rowe 2019. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you!
We will have 2 Domestic 1 Import playing all of your favorite tailgate tunes. Baton Rouge Family Fun is joining us with a table for kids to kraft while attending Ultimate Tailgate.
At the Ultimate Tailgate and all past local events Sweet Baton Rouge® host, we have always prioritized creating a strong local Louisiana community, providing a platform for others to support and shop local goods. Our gameday themed market showcases a wide range of locally made goods, local boutiques, and much more. By participating as a vendor, you will not only gain exposure for your business but also contribute to the growth and success of the local business community. If you’re a boutique or local vendor, apply here.
Not only will we have amazing vendors, but this event will have its second Corn Hole Tournament & our First Annual Jambalaya cook-off.

 

Oath Bayou Bash
Saturday, August 19th, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
10305 Blackwater Road, Central, LA 70714

Fun for the whole family! Water Slides, Jump Houses, Face Painting, Sno Balls, Ice Cream Trucks, DJ Music, Cornhole Tournament, and more!

 

Wonders of Wildlife
Saturday, August, 19th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 
BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

Join BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center as they explore the wonders of urban wildlife and learn how we can all get along.
️ Educational presentations
Games
Live animals
Trail activities
Crafts and more!
Did you find a baby bird or injured animal? Worried about the snakes in your backyard and how to keep raccoons out of your garbage can? Need some tips on how your pets and the wildlife in your backyard can coexist? Find out the answers to these questions and more!
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
August 19th, 9 AM – 4 PM
️Ages: 3-17 / $4; Ages: 18+ / $5
Learn more:
Contact Information
sguidry@brec.org
Price: Ages: 3-17 / $4; Ages: 18+ / $5

 

FIELD TRIP TO THE MOON LEGO
Saturday, August 19, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Main Library Children’s Storytime Area

Join the Main Library at Goodwood to read Field Trip to the Moon by John Hare, then build LEGO creations inspired by the book. Registration is required, and space is limited. Sorry, no groups.

 

Louisiana Renaissance Festival – Know Before You Go

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The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is back for 2023 and Theme Weekends have been announced! Every autumn, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival creates the English “Village of Albright,” with more than 600 artisans, entertainers, and educational demonstrations welcoming you to the best parts of the 16th century.

Albright has a magical ambiance: an adventurous, exciting, and romantic atmosphere. Choose from dozens of professional performers, more than 50 shows, and a plethora of demonstrations every day on a dozen stages. Search a hundred booths for unique handmade creations.

2023 Dates

NOV: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26

DEC: 2, 3, 9 & 10

(Rain or Shine)

Louisiana Renaissance Festival Themes Weekends

Let this year’s themes inspire you for 6 weekends of adventure at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival!
Nov. 4 & 5: Romance & Masquerade — Romance is always celebrated at the RenFest, but on our opening weekend, it takes center stage! Add a little mystery, if you choose, by donning a mask that hides (or reveals!) your inner self.
Nov. 11 & 12: Viking — Get in touch with your inner barbarian and join the clamoring hordes of merrymakers on our second weekend. Fighting and pillaging are not allowed, but expect some good-natured berserking.
Nov. 18 & 19: Celtic — Celts were found all over Europe (even Spain and France), but most people think of Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Expect to see lots of kilts, some woad, and maybe even a leprechaun or two!
Nov. 24, 25, & 26: Myths & Magic — Set your imagination free! Legendary beings, cosplayers, and time travelers flock to our village on this fantastic 3-day weekend that includes the Friday after Thanksgiving. We can’t wait to see who you are!
Dec. 2 & 3: Pirates — Batten down the hatches and polish your peg leg; the village will be invaded by buccaneers and scallywags! Be sure to join this happy melee — a Jolly Roger time will be had by all!
Dec. 9 & 10: Fireworks — We end the season with a bang! Spend your day seeing your favorite shows and people, and making last-minute holiday purchases (we have the perfect gift for everyone on your list!); after sundown, spread a blanket and watch one of the best private fireworks shows in the region!

My family visited last year, here are some tips we think you should know before you go:

Louisiana Renaissance Festival – Know Before You Go

  • Remember to get cash before you go. Many vendors can take a card, but it’s hit and miss. There are ATMs, but there are fees to them. Plus, cash can be helpful for budgeting as well!
  • Be ready to wait in line. The lines for food ranged from a handful of patrons to dozens deep, and nearly all the interactive activities had decent lines at all times. If you have impatient littles, this is something you’ll want to plan for.
  • The mead hits hard. Mead is a historic honey wine that can be purchased at the adult tavern near the glass blowing demo. But fair warning: it’s like a Medieval Hand Grenade and WILL sneak up on you…not that I would know…
  • If you like a vendor, take their card! Even if you don’t end up buying something from them, you can still support them with a social media like, follow, and share!

Louisiana Renaissance Festival - Know Before You Go

  • There is a handful of rides, but they’re all period-accurate. No Ferris wheels or roller coasters here, but the rides that ARE there are lots of fun! There’s a sea monster boat that rocks forward and back, pony rides, and whatever this wind-up Maypole contraption is called:
  • Check the website for the daily schedule. Like music festivals, there are several shows going on at different stages all day, and you’ll want to plan your day a bit to avoid missing anything you’re interested in (our favorites were jousting and the glass blowing!). 

Credit: Louisiana Renaissance Festival

  • Wear comfortable shoes. And while you’re at it, wear shoes that can be washed/wiped down. You’ll spend the vast majority of your day walking around a dusty dirt path that turns to a muddy dirt path if it rains.
  • Check the website for each weekend’s theme. For example, our weekend was Heroes and Pirates Weekend; the costumes were amazing! Other themes include Celtic Weekend, Time Travelers Weekend, and Romance Weekend.
  • Dress up! Or don’t. There’s no pressure to dress in period-accurate costume, and conversely, no outfit is unwelcome.  We saw faeries, queens, knights, anime characters, pirates, jesters, comic book characters…but there were plenty of festival-goers not in costume. 
WHERE:
Fairgrounds:
46468 River Rd, Hammond LA, 70401

Visit their website at https://www.larf2023.org to learn more. 

Baton Rouge Family Fun

Christy is a Northshore native who, in 2018, was dragged kicking and screaming to Denham Springs. After a short period of adjustment, she’s learned to love her new home and enjoys exploring all the Baton Rouge area has to offer.

A working mother of two, she balances her free time between hanging out with her family, writing, and baking for her home business, The Little Things Cakes.

 

 

 

Baton Rouge Corn Maze & Night Maze at Burden 2023

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Fall is quickly approaching, and the LSU Ag Center has just announced that tickets for the highly-anticipated Corn Maze and Night Maze are now on sale! Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your presale tickets for this year’s Baton Rouge Corn Maze at Burden, as they tend to sell out quickly every year. Embrace the Family Fall Fun as the fields open and the tractors rev up, welcoming the Fall season with a safe and exciting outdoor adventure!

Baton Rouge Corn Maze at Burden 2023

Each two-hour Corn Maze experience is full of fun activities for all ages. Traverse the maze. Meander through thesunflower fields. Ride a hayride and pick satsumas with the ones you love. Climb hay mountain. Explore the corncrib. Try your hand at our gargantuan games. Meet the animals at Goula Paradise Farms petting farm. Visit thepumpkin patch where you can take a pic and pick one to take home!

Fun festival treats will be available for purchase from local vendors.

Baton Rouge Corn Maze Saturdays

Corn Maze Session Schedule

9 – 11 AM Morning Session

Available October 7, 8, 14, 21, 28

Noon – 2 PM Afternoon Session

Available October 7, 8, 14, 21, 28

2:30 – 4:30 PM Late Afternoon Session

Available October 7, 8, 14, 21, 28

6 – 9 PM Night Maze

Available October 28 Only

 

ADMISSION:
$15 per person and free for children two and younger.
Purchase Tickets: lsuagcenterbg.ticketspice.com/corn-maze-at-burden-2023 
Pre-sale tickets only. Tickets will not be sold at the gate. Limited quantities are available.

Activities will include:

  • Corn Maze
  • Sunflower Fields
  • Pumpkin Patch
  • Petting Farm
  • Gargantuan Games
  • Corn Crib
  • Spook-tacular Playground
  • Temporary Tattoo Parlor
  • Hayride
  • Satsuma picking
  • Antique Tractors
  • Hay Mountain
  • Picnic Area with local food vendors

Night Maze & Bonfire

October 28, 2023 | 6 – 9 p.m.

Grab your costumes, glow sticks, and flashlights, and head on over to Night Maze. At the family-friendly Night Maze, you can take a stroll through the corn maze, roast marshmallows by the bonfire, climb the hay mountain, go for a “swim” in the corn crib, play awesome games, and dance to live music!

Ticketing and more info: https://bit.ly/CornMazeatBurden

Summertime Ice Skating – Raising Cane’s River Center

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Beat the Louisiana heat with some Summertime Ice Skating and make some new core memories! Raising Cane’s River Center is bringing its cherished public ice skating to the summertime to help Baton Rouge cool down starting July 16th! 
Summertime Skating will feature 75-minute sessions every day from July 28th – Aug 6th. Tickets are on sale now!

Summertime Ice Skating

Session Times

July 28 – 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm

July 29 – 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm

July 30 – 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm

July 31 – CLOSED

August 1 – 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm

August 2 – 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm

August 3 – 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm

August 4 – 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm

August 5 – 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm

August 6 – 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm

Location

Baton Rouge Summertime Skating will take place in the Arena.

Raising Cane’s River Center
Portal A (next to River Road Box Office)
275 S River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Tickets

Tickets for this event will be $20 for all ages, with the exception of carried infants.

Paid admission is required for all skaters. Spectators do not need to purchase a ticket, but will need to go through security.

Tickets available on Ticketmaster.com or at the River Center Box Office on River Road.

Tickets are only valid for the session you purchase them for.

Summertime Ice Skating Details

  • The rink is made out of real ice! The team goes through a lengthy process in the weeks leading up to the opening session to freeze the floor in preparation for skaters.
  • Ice skates are included in the price of admission! Of course, you’re more than welcome to bring your own ice skates if you’d like to, but admission will not be discounted if you decide to use your own.
  • Skate sizes start at a Children’s size 8 up to an Adult’s size 13. They do not have 1/2 sizes.
  • Generally, children can skate once they are comfortable walking. Ages 5 and up are recommended.
  • Skating aids are not available. It’s recommended that novice skaters always have a buddy to accompany them.

 

Baton Rouge Tennis Lessons & Developmental Benefits

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While tennis might not be as popular as sports like baseball or football, it remains a great option for young athletes. As a parent trying to decide which sports will benefit your children the most, be sure to consider tennis as an option. Enrolling your child in Baton Rouge tennis lessons with BREC will not only expose them to a great sport now but could also lead to a lifelong passion for this popular game. BREC Tennis lessons are the perfect way to introduce your child to the sport that many call the sport of a lifetime! Following are ten benefits of choosing tennis as one of your child’s sports.

Top 10 Developmental Benefits of BREC Tennis For Kids

  • Bone Strength. Playing tennis regularly strengthens the bones of young players and has been proven to help prevent osteoporosis later on in life. Thus the reason why Tennis is often called the sport of a lifetime.
  • Hand-Eye Coordination.
  • Aerobic and Cardiovascular Exercise.
  • Speed.
  • Flexibility.
  • Gross Motor Coordination.
  • Fine Motor Coordination.
  • Agility.

Baton Rouge Tennis with BREC

BREC’s Tennis Department manages five major tennis centers, each housing its own pro shop that offers tennis resale merchandise, equipment rentals, refreshments and a full staff that manages court reservations and fees. The five major tennis centers provide a number of programs to the community, including tennis instruction, school athletic programs, youth and adult league play and tournaments.

BREC Tennis also offers a variety of youth programs for all ages and skill levels throughout the parish! Programs are designed to help your child develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, overall athleticism, and fundamental tennis strokes. Fun is guaranteed, so don’t drop the ball! Get registered with BREC Tennis today!

There are also 72 neighborhood tennis courts located at recreation centers throughout East Baton Rouge Parish, where patrons can play tennis at no charge.

Learn more about each program and register here!

Youth Legacy Duplessis Park
 – New Family Playground

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New Park Alert! Ascension Parish Recreation announced the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new playground additions. The Youth Legacy Duplessis Park is complete and ready for PLAY!! The new additions to this beautiful new park are innovative and functional for the whole family!

Youth Legacy Duplessis Park
 is a GameTime National Demonstration Site (NDS) for Inclusion & PlayOn!

What does that mean?

This playground was designed to promote the following:

  • Inclusion

Including people with disabilities in play and recreation activities and providing them the same opportunities to participate is the true definition of inclusion.

Youth Legacy Duplessis Park


  • PlayOn! (Youth Fitness and Physical Activity)

PlayCore worked with Shape America, the organization that has established standards for developing physically literate students, to develop a curriculum promoting youth fitness and physical activity.

Youth Legacy Duplessis Park


Youth Legacy Duplessis Park

Here’s what you can expect when you visit:

Nature’s Delight:

Duplessis Park boasts magnificent oak and pecan trees, creating a natural haven that will transport you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It’s where you can reconnect with nature, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the serene beauty.

Endless Recreation:

Duplessis Park has something for everyone, whether you’re a tennis lover or a disc golf enthusiast. Hit the well-maintained tennis courts for a friendly match, or test your skills on the challenging disc golf course. Sports lovers of all ages will find their perfect match here.

Youth Legacy Duplessis Park


Relax and Savor:

Take a break from the action and head to the BBQ pavilions.  Whether grilling or enjoying a picnic, the pavilions provide a comfortable and inviting space to enjoy good food and great company.

Stay Active:

Duplessis Park also offers walking and jogging trails that invite you to stretch your legs and soak up the natural surroundings.

Whether you’re looking for a place to work out, play, relax, or enjoy the great outdoors, Duplessis Park is the perfect spot.

“These outdoor spaces are important for providing our children with a place to maintain physical health, to engage with others, and also for families to create lasting memories,” said Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment.

Youth Legacy Duplessis Park


Youth Legacy Duplessis Park is a community-focused park that provides a safe and inclusive environment for children and families. The park offers a range of recreational facilities, green spaces,  and educational programs to foster physical activity, social interaction, and community engagement.

Youth Legacy Duplessis Park
38103 La. 621, Gonzales

Photo credit: Ascension Parish Recreation

 

 

 

 

AUDUBON AQUARIUM AND INSECTARIUM NOW OPEN

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It’s official – the new Reimagined Aquarium and the new Audubon Insectarium are NOW OPEN! Be one of the first to visit the two completely reimagined and redesigned Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium and see all there is to discover at Audubon Nature Institute.

AUDUBON AQUARIUM AND INSECTARIUM

AUDUBON AQUARIUM AND INSECTARIUM

Drone image of Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Insectarium.
March 29, 2023

The Aquarium temporarily closed in November to undergo months of extensive renovation, while Audubon Insectarium relocated from its former home at the U.S. Custom House to the Aquarium building. Having the two popular attractions in one location will provide guests with a one-of-a-kind opportunity as it is the only facility in the world to house both an aquarium and an insectarium under the same roof.

AUDUBON AQUARIUM AND INSECTARIUM

Guests will be immersed in experiences featuring the beauty and stunning diversity of wildlife and habitats worldwide, from local Louisiana bayous to the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean through South and Central America, and the Amazon River basin.

“Through our reimagining, visitors will experience many of their favorite Aquarium exhibits in an entirely new way. Not only are there new animals in our care, but educational opportunities to showcase the important connections between humans, animals, and the environment,” said Rich Toth, Senior Vice-President and Director of Audubon’s downtown facilities.”


Rusty Costanza / Digital Roux Photography

Among the updates to the building is the creation of a new, downriver entrance that features a multi-story bird-safe glass curtain wall, a monumental stairway, and a 2,500-square-foot lobby that will tell the story of Audubon’s conservation work worldwide. Separate entrances to the Aquarium and the Insectarium will be on the second floor.

Guests can experience unique animal encounters with penguins, a 60-foot-long hands-on touch pool with sharks and stingrays, daily animal presentations, and the highly anticipated behind-the-scenes access to the Aquarium’s largest exhibit, the 450,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico exhibit.

AUDUBON AQUARIUM AND INSECTARIUM

In the Amazon gallery, visitors can walk among lush greenery and 60 colorful free-flying birds representing 15 different species before venturing into the Amazon Encounter with even more animal species, including armadillo, tortoise, several species of birds, and the newest member of the Audubon Aquarium family, a Linnaeus’ two-toed sloth.

The relocated Audubon Insectarium has a new and innovative look at the most plentiful animals on Earth, including a magical trip into the Insectarium’s Butterfly Garden, where hundreds of butterflies representing 20 different species flit and float around guests as they stroll through the garden and enjoy breathtaking views of the Mighty Mississippi.

AUDUBON AQUARIUM AND INSECTARIUM

Audubon Insectarium allows guests to experience the fantastic animals that pollinate our crops, add beauty and diversity to our world, and make up the largest group of animals on the planet.

“Combining technology with the natural beauty of the animals in our care offers innovative experiences for our guests,” said Higinio Covarrubias, Director of Husbandry at Audubon’s downtown facilities. “There is a 264-square foot giant-sized motion reactive display wall that uses the latest interactive technology to bring images of butterflies and lightning bugs to life that reacts as people walk near.”

WHERE: 1 Canal St., New Orleans
WHEN: Open Daily 10 AM – 5 PM
TICKETS: One attraction: $30 adult/$25 youth

For tickets and more information, visit audubonnatureinstitute.org

Photos & Sources Credit: audubonnatureinstitute.org

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2023 – All Together Now

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The long-awaited summer months are finally here, and while fun in the sun is top of mind for us all, we’re also thinking about how we can help encourage students to keep reading over the summer. The East Baton Rouge Parish Summer Reading Program is the answer! 

Make plans to join in the fun during the 2023 EBRP LIBRARY’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM. The East Baton Rouge Parish Library hosts reading challenges for babies, kids, teens, and adults.

All Together Now! Summer Reading Extravaganza

kick off Summer Reading at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch on Monday, June 5 at 2:30 p.m. for music, dancing, calligraphy, Korean lettering, and more as members of the Baton Rouge community share their special talents. Fun for the whole family! Registration is required. To register, call 763-2260.

2023 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

EAST BATON ROUGE LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Beginning Thursday, June 1, and running through Tuesday, August 15, enjoy an entire summer of FREE programs, workshops, storytimes, concerts and performances for all ages, scheduled throughout the Library system.  Read books, record them on your summer reading log, attend free programs, and win prizes. This summer’s program offerings for youth include art, crafts, STEAM, storytimes, and a great lineup of guest presenters.

First, sign up at your local Library location or online at ebrpl.beanstack.org starting June 1. Then, read books and log them into your Beanstack account to earn virtual badges, completion rewards, and entries for weekly prize drawings! There are reading challenges and incentives for kids, teens, and even adults! Don’t forget about eBooks, audiobooks, and other digital resources available free with your library card too.

Kids Program – Ages 0 – 11

SUMMER READING PROGRAM The Kids Program is for ages 0 to 11. Choose your preferred way to log reading:

  • Earn 1 point for every book logged
  • Earn 2 points for every 30 minutes of reading logged
  • For every 5 points earned, you will receive a drawing entry. Earn up to 6 drawing entries total!
  • Collect a FREE book bag once you’ve earned 10 points!
  • Completion packets contain a certificate, coupons from area vendors, a FREE book of your choice, and a little something extra too!
  • Participate in fun, kid-friendly activities to earn lots of fun virtual badges!

For more information, call 231-3760.

 

Teens – Grades 6 to 12

SUMMER READING PROGRAM The teen challenge is for grades 6 to 12. Earn 1 badge for every 3 books completed, up to 25 badges. Each badge earns an entry into prize drawings. Additionally, you can earn 5 virtual activity badges, for a maximum of 30 drawing entries.

Check out the teen calendars to see what’s happening at your branch this summer.

For more information, call 231-3770.

 

Adults – 18 and Up

The Adult Challenge is open to ages 18 and up. Adults must read at least 3 books to complete the challenge, but you can also keep reading and earn up to 27 virtual activity badges and 3 entries into our end-of-summer grand prize drawings!

For more information, call 231-3740.

Sign up for all reading challenges on BeanStack!

 

Summer Reading Program Entertainment

Harvey Rabbit and Friends

Join Harvey Rabbit, Cecil the Orangutan, Miss Laura, and Mr. Tim as they bring fun and mayhem to the Library with ventriloquism, puppetry, music, magic and comedy! It just wouldn’t be summer without this gang’s fun and entertainment! Group registration is required. Harvey Rabbit and Friends will visit more Library locations in July!

Thursday, June 1 at 10 a.m. – Scotlandville Branch
Thursday, June 1 at 2:30 p.m. – Baker Branch
Monday, June 12 at 10 a.m. – Central Branch
Monday, June 12 at 2:30 p.m. – Zachary Branch
Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m. – Jones Creek Regional Branch
Thursday, June 22 at 2:30 p.m. – Bluebonnet Regional Branch
Friday, June 23 at 10 a.m. – Pride-Chaneyville Branch

 

Baton Rouge Youth Ballet Presents Coppélia

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Set to the timeless music of Leo Delibes, Coppélia is a comic story ballet set hundreds of years ago in a festive Hungarian village. Follow the antics of Swanilda and Franz, two young lovebirds, who quarrel over the beautiful maiden in the window of the local toymaker’s shop. In Dr. Coppélius’ toyshop, discover life-size, dancing toys, and the truth about the girl in the window. This program lasts approximately 45 minutes. Group registration is required.

Thursday, June 1 at 9:30 a.m. – Baker Branch
Thursday, June 1 at 11:30 a.m. – Zachary Branch
Thursday, June 1 at 1:30 p.m. – Central Branch
Thursday, June 1 at 3:30 p.m. – Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch
Monday, June 5 at 11:30 a.m. – River Center Branch Monday
June 5 at 1:30 p.m. – Scotlandville Branch Monday
June 5 at 3:30 p.m. – Delmont Gardens Branch
Tuesday, June 6 at 11:30 a.m. – Bluebonnet Regional Branch
Tuesday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m. – Fairwood Branch
Tuesday, June 6 at 3:30 p.m. – Jones Creek Regional Branch
Wednesday, June 7 at 3:30 p.m. – Main Library at Goodwood
Monday, June 9 at 9:30 a.m. – Carver Branch

 

Baton Rouge Mounted Patrol

SUMMER READING PROGRAMThe Baton Rouge Mounted Patrol will trot out their finest equine officers to share with us a demonstration of their day-to-day activities and show how the Mounted Patrol train to serve and protect our community. Families are welcome to come meet the officers and their equestrian partners. These visits will take place outside of the library. Registration is required. The Baton Rouge Mounted Patrol will visit more Library locations in July!

Thursday, June 1 at 10 a.m. – Pride-Chaneyville Branch
Tuesday June 13 at 10 a.m. – Bluebonnet Regional Branch
Thursday June 15 at 10 a.m. – Scotlandville Branch
Tuesday June 20 at 10 a.m. – Zachary Branch
Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m. – Fairwood Branch
Tuesday, June 27 at 10 a.m. – Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch
Thursday, June 29 at 10 a.m. – Main Library at Goodwood

 

Rick Kelley Presents “Don’t Just Sit There…Read Something!”

SUMMER READING PROGRAMSinger-songwriter-keyboardist-one-man band AND Children’s author, Rick Kelley presents “Don’t Just Sit There…Read Something,” a fun-filled, extremely interactive music program designed to excite kids and families about reading and developing a passion for learning and books. This event includes sing-a-longs, dance-a-longs, comedy, and movement! Group registration is required.

Monday, June 5 at 10 a.m. Pride-Chaneyville Branch
Monday, June 5 at 2:30 p.m. Zachary Branch
Tuesday, June 6 at 10 a.m. Fairwood Branch
Tuesday, June 6 at 2:30 p.m. – Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch
Wednesday, June 7 at 10 a.m. – Main Library at Goodwood
Wednesday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. – Central Branch
Thursday, June 8 at 10 a.m. – Carver Branch
Thursday, June 8 at 2:30 p.m. – River Center Branch
Friday, June 9 at 10 a.m. – Jones Creek Regional Branch
Saturday, June 10 at 10 a.m. – Bluebonnet Regional Branch
Monday, June 12 at 10 a.m. – Scotlandville Branch Monday, June 12 at 2:30 p.m. – Baker Branch
Tuesday, June 13 at 10 a.m. – Eden Park Branch
Tuesday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m. – Delmont Gardens Branch

 

Cangelosi Dance Project

Cangelosi Dance Project presents their annual summer dance performance with choreography by Kris Cangelosi performed by her company in variety of jazz, modern, and ballets styles. Group registration is required.

Tuesday, June 13 at 10 a.m. – River Center Branch
Tuesday, June 20 at 10 a.m. – Bluebonnet Regional Branch

 

Lady Chops

Universally, people are always brought together through music. Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, brings her one woman drumming show to our libraries this summer. She will amaze, delight, and bring us all together through music! Lady Chops is a talented percussionist who previously performed in the hit off-Broadway show “STOMP!” Lady Chops’ performances are energetic, interactive, and fun for all ages! Group registration is required.

Thursday, June 15 at 10 a.m. – Pride-Chaneyville Branch
Thursday, June 15 at 2:30 p.m. – Zachary Branch
Friday, June 16 at 10 a.m. – Jones Creek Regional Branch
Saturday June 17 at 10 a.m. – Bluebonnet Regional Branch
Saturday June 17 at 2:30 p.m. – Fairwood Branch
Tuesday, June 20 at 10 a.m. – Carver Branch
Tuesday, June 20 at 2:30 p.m. – Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch
Wednesday, June 21 at 10 a.m. – River Center Branch
Wednesday, June 21 at 2:30 p.m. – Main Library at Goodwood
Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m. – Central Branch
Thursday June 22 at 2:30 p.m. – Eden Park Branch
Friday June 23 at 10 a.m. – Baker Branch
Saturday, June 24 at 10 a.m. – Delmont Gardens Branch
Saturday June 24 at 2:30 p.m. – Scotlandville Branch

 

Carver Cubs Book Club

Join the Carver Cubs Book Club where every tiger is a reader! Kids entering grades 1-6 can participate in FREE guided reading and writing enrichment with an LSU graduate student reading buddy! The club will take place at the Carver Branch from May 30
– June 9, 3-4 p.m., and will focus on reading fiction. Each Carver Cub will receive a reading certificate and enjoy a pizza party upon completion of the program. Space is limited. Registration
is required. To register, call 389-7460.

 

Artsy Smartsy Saturday

Join us for Artsy Smartsy Saturday at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch on Saturday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. and explore world instruments! Hear selections from the book Before Music: Where Instruments Come From by Annette Bay Pimentel. Then, you can try out and play different instruments from around the world. You will also get to make your own tambourine and set of castanets. Limited to 8 children. Registration is required. To register, call 658-1560. Sorry, no groups.

 

Game Thursdays

Children are invited to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch each Thursday in June at 1:30 p.m. to play video games on the Nintendo Switch. Registration is required. To register, call 274-4460.

Thursdays in June:
8th Mario Kart (ages 6-11)
15th Rocket League (ages 7-11)
22th Overcooked (ages 6-11)
29th Clubhouse Games (ages 6-11)

 

Story Walks

Literacy and exercise go together! Visit one of our Story Walks today! There are numbered stations near each of the locations below. Each station has 1-2 pages of a children’s book, plus a suggestion for physical activity as you travel to the next station. At the last station, there will be a story-related worksheet for the children to take home. See below for branches and June’s story titles:

• Main Library at Goodwood: The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson • Baker Branch: Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied
• Carver Branch: Summer Song by Kevin Henkes

SUMMER FLICKS

Movie Mondays

Kids ages 5-11 are welcomed to bring their own brown bag lunch or snacks and join us for a movie at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on three Mondays in June at 11 a.m. Registration is required. To register, call 274-4460.

Mondays in June at 11 a.m.
5: The Great Muppet Caper
12: Lilo and Stitch
26: Pete’s Dragon

 

Brown Bag Movies

Bring a lunch and a drink, and join the Bluebonnet Regional Branch for storytime and short, book-based movies on Wednesdays in June at 11:15 a.m. Sorry, no groups.

Wednesday’s in June:
 7: Stories from Near and Far and Subway Mouse
14: The William Steig Library
21: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs; Voyage to the Bunny Planet: Mabela the Clever; and I Could Do That
28: Simms Taback Stories; The Squirrel Sisters; and Miss Smith’s Incredible Storybook

Pajama Party Movie Night

Just keep swimming! Join us at the Jones Creek Regional Branch on Wednesday, June 7 at 6:15 p.m. for a showing of Disney-Pixar’s Finding Nemo. When a young fish is kidnapped, his father, with the help of some new friends, will
stop at nothing to rescue his son. Children are invited to wear their
pajamas and bring a blanket or stuffie to snuggle with during the film.

Movie Time!

Children ages 5-11 are invited to the Carver Branch on Thursday, June 29 at 2:30 p.m. to watch Disney-Pixar’s Monster’s, Inc.

Find all EBRP Library program listings in the Event Calendar.

 

West Baton Rouge Library Summer Reading Program

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

WBR Library invites you to read books, record them on your summer reading log, attend free programs, and win prizes this summer. They have library activities for all ages. This summer’s program offerings for youth include art, crafts, STEAM, storytimes, and a great lineup of guest presenters. Don’t forget about the weekly Grab & Go craft bags while supplies last. For more information, be sure to swing by the library, check out their website, or follow them on social media.

This summer they have partnered with Raising Canes and Entergy. Raising Canes is providing kids meal coupon prizes while supplies last, and Entergy is sponsoring some great presenters.

Youth Program Calendar All Activities Summer 2023

2023 Guest Entertainers & Presenters for birth to 11 years old. 

2023 Teen Programs and Presenters for 6-12th grade

Ascension Parish Library Summer Reading Program

Summer is here, and while you may be in vacation mode, Ascension Parish Library wants to keep everyone’s minds active with our 2023 Summer Reading Program, Have Book, Will Travel.

There’s something for all ages! Plus, check out the library’s lineup of summer events and entertaining presenters. Discover a new activity, dive into a new book, and support lifelong learning with APL! Get your printable calendar now. Also available en español.

Registration begins on Wednesday, May 24. You can register online at myAPL.beanstack.org or by using the Beanstack app. All participation must be logged online by Monday, July 31, to be redeemed for prizes. Prizes provided by a generous donation from Friends of the Ascension Public Library.

More Summer Reading Program Resources

Kids Who Read Beat Summer Slide. Studies show that access to books during the summer prevents a drastic loss in reading skill – especially for kids in need. (PRNewsFoto/First Book)

Chuck E. Cheese – Kids can earn 10 free Chuck E. Cheese tokens for reading each day for 2 weeks.

Scholastic Summer Challenge – Scholastic has a summer reading challenge where kids read and then go online to record the minutes they’ve read this summer. They’ll also be able to take weekly challenges to earn rewards and take part in a World Record challenge!

 Barnes & Noble Summer Reading for Kids– Earn a free book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program for kids in Grades 1- 6.

SIMPLY FOLLOW THESE THREE EASY STEPS:

  1. Read any eight books this summer and record them in this Summer Reading Journal. Tell us which part of the book is your favorite, and why.
  2. Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between July 1 and August 31, 2023.
  3. Choose your free reading adventure from the books listed below.