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10/30/2026

Get ready to tackle health head-on at the Kickoff to Better Health Community Health Fair on Friday, November 6, from 8:30am to 12:00pm at our Gonzales location.

Explore community wellness resources, take advantage of health screenings, participate in fitness challenges, and enter giveaways. Don't forget to wear your favorite team's apparel to participate in the Best Dressed Fan Contest!

10/29/2026

Whatever you're dreaming up, there's room for it here at APL.

10/28/2026

Get ahead of the holiday rush with creative, eco-friendly gift-wrapping ideas!

Join us at the library in Gonzales on Tuesday, November 3, at 6:00pm to learn wrapping techniques that are kinder to the planet, along with tips to help you stay prepared, save money, and reduce waste. We’ll provide everything you need to wrap gifts using simple, reusable materials.

10/26/2026

Our haunted library is back for Halloween! Dare to enter the library in Dutchtown on Saturday, October 31, at 10:00am for a morning of spooky activities, including a slime walk, creepy sensory cauldrons, trick-or-treat bag decorating, photo opportunities, and treats waiting around every corner.

Wear your Halloween costume for a chance to win our costume contest! Winners will be chosen in four age categories: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, and Adults.

We can’t wait to see what you come dressed as!

10/23/2026

Need legal advice? Join us for Lawyers in Libraries - Ask-A-Lawyer consultations!

Meet one-on-one with volunteer attorneys for 15 minutes to get answers to your civil legal questions at no cost. Consultations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that advice will be provided on non-criminal matters only.

For more information, visit our event calendar: itl.ink/LawyersAPL

10/22/2026

Looking for a simple way to give back this fall? 🧦🍂

Donate new socks to the Sock It to Me! Sock Drive, presented by Baton Rouge Parents Magazine & Family Resource Group Foundation. Socks are one of the most requested items at homeless and women’s shelters, and your contribution can help provide comfort to neighbors in need across the Greater Baton Rouge area.

Bring your donations to any Ascension Parish Library location through December 11, 2026!

10/21/2026

Ready to make some noise? Explore the world of synthesizers at the library in Gonzales on Thursday, October 29, at 5:30pm. Learn how monophonic, paraphonic, and polyphonic instruments create sound through live demonstrations and hands-on examples.

Perfect for beginners, musicians, and anyone curious about electronic music.

10/20/2026

Settle in for a little movie magic, a fall-inspired craft, and a cozy evening! We’re screening "Practical Magic" (1998, PG-13) at the library in Gonzales on Thursday, October 22, at 6:00pm, with a floral sachet craft using dried flowers and essential oils to make while you watch. Movie snacks and all craft supplies will be provided!

For ages 18+.

10/17/2026

Looking for ways to fund your small business? Learn what lenders and funders look for, how to prepare your business for financing, and how to explore loans, grants, and other funding opportunities.

Join Ada Womack-Bell, director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University, for a business seminar at the library in Dutchtown on Wednesday, October 21, at 10:00am.

Registration is required. Sign up on our website or call 225-673-8699 to reserve your spot!

10/16/2026

Think you know your "A Court Of Thornes and Roses" lore? From naming the Archeron sisters in order to identifying the seven High Fae courts, put your faerie-world knowledge to the test!

Join us at the library in St. Amant on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:00pm for a night of trivia, court-inspired refreshments, and friendly competition. Dressing for the theme is highly encouraged, and a prize will be awarded to the best-dressed guest. Just remember to keep that ash wood handy. You never know when you might need it!

For ages 18+.

Address

708 S Irma Boulevard
Gonzales, LA
70737

Website

http://www.myAPL.org/

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