Story Time
Wednesday from 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. In the Children’s Room.
Crafting Circle
Alice Clay Room
Every 1st Tuesday and Friday of the month, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Join us as we work on our needle crafts in a comfortable group setting. Pick up new skills and make progress on your project while enjoying the friendship of other crafters. Experienced and novice crafters are all welcome. Bring your crochet and or knitting to the library and see how much you can get done after a couple of hours with friends. Open to ages 10 & older. Session Size: 5
Fall Activities
November 2025
WEEKLY & MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Story Time
Children’s Room
Wednesdays, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Come and hear a story and do a craft!
Crafting Circle
Alice Clay Room
1st Tuesday & Friday of each month, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Ages 8+ | Session Size: 5
Work on needle crafts in a comfortable group setting. Bring your crochet/knitting projects.
STEAM Saturday
Founders Hall Meeting Room
2nd Saturday each month, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 6+ | Session Size: 10
Hands-on science, tech, engineering, art, and math activities.
Senior Board Game
Founders Hall Meeting Room
2nd Tuesday each month, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy games, refreshments, and great company.
Special Thanksgiving STEAM Saturday
Founders Hall Meeting Room
Gratitude Board
Saturday, November 8 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 9+ | Session Size: 15
Hands-on science, tech, engineering, art, and math activities.
Veterans Day
Library Closed
Tuesday, November 11
The library will open on Wednesday, November 12, at 10:00 a.m.
Computer Tutor: Computer Files & Pictures
With Tobin
Founders Hall Meeting Room
Friday, November 14 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages: Adult | Session Size: 15
Light refreshments served. Walk-ins welcome.
Thanksgiving Holidays
Library Closed
Thursday, November 27-Friday, November 28
The library will open on Saturday, November 29, at 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Notice- Posted at the Library on November 10, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Armand J. Brinkhaus, Sr., South St. Landry Community Library District will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Library, 235 Marie Street, Sunset, Louisiana 70584. All Commissioners are asked to attend. The Public is invited.
ARMAND J. BRINKHAUS COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING
NOVEMBER 11, 2025
Meeting Notice- Posted at the Library on November 10, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Armand J. Brinkhaus, Sr., South St. Landry Community Library District will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Library, 235 Marie Street, Sunset, Louisiana 70584. All Commissioners are asked to attend. The Public is invited.
ARMAND J. BRINKHAUS COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING
NOVEMBER 11, 2025
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting
Chairman’s Comments and Announcements: Andy Dakin
Friends’ Report: Myrtle Deranger
Librarian’s Report: Barbara Malbrue
Business Manager’s Report: Tricia Schroedter
OLD BUSINESS:
• Reminder: Ethics Training needs to be completed (Copies of Certificates of Completion to Business Manager for her files) https://laethics.net/EthicsTraining
• Reminder: Preventing Sexual Harassment Training should be completed http://extranet.state.lib.la.us/psh/login.html (Copies of Certificates of Completion to Business Manager for her files)
NEW BUSINESS:
• Public Comment Period
• Financial Report
• Approve Final Budget 2025
• Approve Proposed Budget 2026
ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
ADJOURN
REMINDERS: FEBRUARY MEETING:
• Appoint Nominating Committee—Elect Officers in May;
• Check Board members whose terms expire next year. Request re-appointments;
• Approve compliance questionnaire for Auditors;
• Remind Board Members of the need to attend Ethics Training for Public Servants and to complete the Financial Disclosure Form
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Barbara Malbrue at (337) 662-3442 describing the assistance that is necessary.