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We're more than just books - We invite you to Read, Learn, and Create with us!

05/29/2026

Turn your ideas into a tiny world of whimsy and imagination.

Design your own mini fairy garden inside a clear orb container using tiny plants, magical décor, and personal touches to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake to take home.

Space is limited. Registration required. Call the library to save your seat.

For ages 12-18.

05/28/2026

Our Kick-Off Party at the Study Commons has been rescheduled! We hope to see you tomorrow, May 29, at 2:00pm for games, activities, snacks, and more as we celebrate the start of summer.

05/27/2026

From curiosity to creation — our makerspaces are open to everyone.

See what's available here: myapl.org/makerspaces/location/allbranches

05/26/2026

Learn the basics of the recorder with local music teacher Erin Perdue on June 2 at 5:30pm at the library in Gonzales! Instruments will be provided.

Designed for adults. Registration is required. Sign up online: https://myapl.org/event/16570015

05/22/2026

All Ascension Parish Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at all locations.

05/21/2026

Due to inclement weather, the Kick-Off Party scheduled for 10:00am today at the Study Commons has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience!

05/20/2026

Not every space in the library is quiet 🎙️
St. Amant's Recording Studio is open and ready for podcasts, music, voiceovers, and more. Stop by and try it out!

05/19/2026

School’s out, and it’s time to kick off summer at Ascension Parish Library!

Sign up for Summer Reading and celebrate the start of the season with a farm-themed party for all ages. Meet animals from Cajun Cuties mobile petting zoo, including pigs, goats, rabbits, and more, and enjoy outdoor fun like games, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk.

You’ll find something special happening at each location, with a mix of creative activities, games, and hands-on fun to help kick off summer reading.

Pick your day to celebrate and get ready for a summer that grows with you!

Visit our website for more event details: https://itl.ink/ea418c45

05/18/2026

Get ready to grow something great this summer with Plant a Seed, Read at Ascension Parish Library!

This year’s Summer Reading Program is open to all ages and celebrates the way stories, ideas, and imagination take root and flourish when we read. Experts recommend just 15 minutes of daily reading to flex your brain, and this summer is the perfect time to make it part of your routine.

Beginning May 21, participants can sign up through Beanstack at myAPL.beanstack.org to start tracking books, audiobooks, and magazines all summer long. Reading can be logged online or with a printed log available at any library location. All participation must be logged by July 31.

Find full program details and our schedule of summer events on our website: https://myapl.org/srp

05/17/2026

Build momentum for your business ideas in this two-hour workshop for aspiring and growing entrepreneurs on Wednesday, May 20, at 10:00am at our Galvez location.

Led by Ada Womack-Bell, director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, the session covers financing, marketing, and practical tools for growth.

For ages 18+.

Registration required. Sign up online: https://myapl.org/event/16280238

Address

708 S Irma Boulevard
Gonzales, LA
70737

Website

http://www.myAPL.org/

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