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CELEBRATE OUR DIAMOND JUBILEE
The Jefferson Parish Library will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a kickoff celebration on Saturday, November 9, 1 to 4 pm, at the EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY. The festivities will include the following:
- A presentation by library historian Cyril Lagvanec, PhD, exploring the history of the library alongside the development of Jefferson Parish
- A second-line parade and performance by Da Kulture Brass Band
- Sign-ups to record public oral histories with StoryCorps when the organization visits the West Bank Regional Library on November 22 and 23 and the East Bank Regional Library on December 11 and 13
- A ceremonial sealing of a time capsule featuring materials from the library and the communities they serve
- An exhibition charting the changes in the Jefferson Parish Library, including unseen historic photos from the new Jefferson Parish Archive
- A celebration of the 10th anniversary of the LEGO Club program with crafts and activities for kids;
- Distribution of a list of “75 must-read books” recommended by library staff
- Ceremonial comments from Parish Deputy Chief Operating Officer Cherreen Gegenheimer, State Librarian Meg Placke, Jefferson Parish Library Director Jessica Styons, Friends of the Jefferson Public Library President Marie Orth, Jefferson Parish Library Board President Becky Knight, and 75th Anniversary Committee Chair Nicholas Caluda
A special cake cutting ceremony will take place, with the anniversary confection donated by Jean-Luc Albin of Maurice's Bakery. Attendees will also have the first opportunity to receive 75th anniversary swag, including bookmarks, tote bags, and commemorative library card.