LAPLACE — When the 2015 Summer Reading Program ended at St. John Parish Library, more than 600 children, 65 teens and 140 adults read books, watched movies and made crafts as they participated in this year’s programs under the theme of “Every Hero Has A Story.”

Many of this year’s programs and crafts featured superhero themed activities that included costume construction, trivia games / contests and viewing Superhero movies.

The library also featured stories about animal heroes, community heroes and military heroes.  There were visits from the St. John Sheriff’s office and from the local fire departments.

Children in St. John the Baptist Parish had the opportunity to see animals up close and personal by visiting the Audubon Zoo’s Bugmobile and ZOOmobile.

They listened to stories told by Angela Davis the Yarnspinner and watched dramatic performances by Calliope Puppets and members of the Playmakers of Baton Rouge.

They had the chance to attend a magical performance by David LeBoeuf and were taken on a musical journey by Johnette Downing.

St. John Summer Reading Program certificate holders:

Children

Payton Albert, Prince Alexander, Addisyn Alleyne, Dakota Anderson, Mariah Anderson, Makayla Anderson, Zahara Anderson, Nevaeh Armstrong, Niveah Armstrong, Darson Augillard, Vernon Bailey, Dakota Baker, Sean Baltazar, Kelvinte’ Barber, Armani Batiste, Nathan Bell, Chloe Beraud, Giancarlos Bonilla, Leilany Bonilla, Kason Borne, Eldwyn Branch, Bria Brown, Jayven Charles Brown, Rh’Nai Paris Brown, Sanai Anay Brown-Davis, Damien Burton Jr., Cheyenne Campbell, Clifton Campbell, Alexa Camus, Leea Canas, Lluvia Canas, Coryn Cancienne, Kayden Cannon, Kyle Cannon, Seth Catoire, Jayden Chopin, Niyasia Clay, Demi Clayton, Anna Clement, Adriauna Clifford, Kaiden Clifford, Devon Coco, Nace Coignet, Dajon Coleman, Gabi Connor, Adalyn Cooper, Adele Cooper, Adison Cooper, Krishai Crouch, Barry Cummins, Ariel Davis, Angelica Davis, E’nai Anay Davis, Ernest Charles Davis III, Madison Davis, Moira Davis, Myracle Ann-Marie Davis, Albert Decardi, Shelby Defiel, Zachary Denham, Torri Dennis, Lilliana Doiron, Bryce Dunn, Bailey Falcon, Riley Falcon, Taylor Favorite, Arthur Francis, Starr Francis, Kayla Frank, Jackson Freemont, Mason Freemont, Taylor Gary, Lorelei Gipson, Giovana Godchaux, Fairyon Gordon, Fredrick Gordon, Marie Guilfou, Zoey Guillory, Hailey Guiterrez, Ethan Hahling, Auna Hall, Rex Hall, Dominic Harrilal, McKayla Harris, Ashlynn Harvey, Lailyn Hatter, Nicole Hawkins, Aaron Hille, Cecelia Hille, Tyler Hoyt, Kennedy Hughes, Whitney Hughes, Ble’u Jackson, Darrius Jackson, Jeniah Jackson, Jewel Jackson, Marquez Johnson, Wyatt Jones, Drake Joseph, Shaylee Joseph, Rheanna Jouty, Na’Jae Kimble, Na’Kari Kimble, Jakobe King, Daisy La Duke, Hailey Landry, Harley Landry, Brendin Little, Saige Loupe, Jaida Manson, Madelyn Martin, Mallory Martin, Sky Martin, Andrew McGee, Kayden McGee, Xavier Meyer, Hunter Millet, Shyanne Millet, Kassidy Mitchell, Darren Mondello, Emily Mondello, Jurnee Moore, Casen Morris, Devan Navarre, Dylan Navarre, Aidan Orgeron, Henry Orgeron, Lucas Palomo, McKenzie Palomo, Phoenix Palomo, Samuel Palomo, Khamren Paul, Ariana Pavageau, Cameron Pavageau, Craig Pavageau, Abigal Pearce, Katherine Pearce, Lillian Pearce, Demi Perrilloux, Tyii Perrilloux, Nehemiah Philip, Aiden Phill, Kelsea Phill, Sebastian Picard, Shanay Polk, Eleanor Powers, Trince Prembrook, Kerry Raymond Jr., Anthony Reyna, Matthew Reyna, Keaton Rich, Kennedy Roberts, Maddison Roberts, Caleb Roper, Katelyn Roper, Angelle Ropollo, Payten Roussel, Alexandra Rutledge, Emily Sanchez, Yaralise Santana, Kale Satterlee, Diamond Slack, Najiah Slack, Elon Scott, John Scott, Lauren Smothers, Payton Smothers, Emily Sosa, Jacob Sosa, Devin Stevens, Chase Storey, Connor Storey, Nolan Strobl, Caydence Strode, Gabrielle Strode, Che’ Stutes, Akpobaro Takpor, Tobore Takpor, Cadence Tassara, Camryn Tassara, Cole Tassara, Alana Terrell, Daniel “DJ” Thames, Devin Thomas Jr., Beza Tilahun, Dagmawi Tilahun, Geila Tilahun, Raven Toefield, Khloe Trant, Heaven Trepangier, Karen Trichell, Aulora Truax, Branden Truax, Jack Washburn, Marleigh Washington, Tranyija Weber, Nasir Weston, Amirah Wheeler, Aiden Whitlock, Christian Williams, Hanna Williams, Prymus  Williams, Katrina Wilson, Danica Wingard, Isaiah Wingard, Logan York and Kailin Zhou

Teens

Loren Aubert, Angelica Carter, Kaila Ferguson, Marley Foster, Maya Foster, Ayannah Hannah, Ashia Henry, Aaliyah Jackson, Joshua James, Robyn Pearce, Iyanna Sanders, Katelyn Slack, Arielle Tillery, Lauren Trichell, Emily Washburn, Cameron Williams, Shalayah Williams

EDGARD BRANCH

Children

Cengston Batiste, Cylar Batiste, Kalen Burse, Jalen Burse, Alaycia Cannon, Braylon Cannon, Jaci Donald, Co’Lynn Duhe, Tykia Dumas, Tyla Edwards, Nikeal Franklin, Karl Grows III, Zende‘ Grows, Zuri Grows, Kadelyn Holliday, Keydren Holliday, Zynae Jones, Keonne Lockett, Kernell Narcisse, Maddyn Peck, Brayden Poche’, Brielle Poche’, Braylon Roussell, Jara’Lynn Roussell, Dajaenell Scott, Dajontell Scott, Santana Trepagnier, Amaya Williams, Caden Williams, Kaci Williams, Khailin Williams, Kori Williams

TEENS

Tori Bailey, Eddie Franklin, Malik Gaudet, La’Chea Grows, Chantz Harris, Candace Roussell, Darryan Saul

ADULTS

Connie Alexis, Arnella Barre, Brandi Barre, Gionne Burke, Tynisha Garibaldi, Ashanti Lumar, Amanda Roussell, Alika Williams

GARYVILLE BRANCH

Children

J’mya Adams, J’nya Adams, Brayden Bourgeois, Jayden Bourgeois, Malaya Bowser, Karli L. Caronna, Reagan Catoire, Gage Descant, Justin Duhe, Ka’dyn Duhe, Kyla Duhe, Lailah Duhe, Kyndal Elizabeth Griffin, Carleisha Harvey, Rayneisha Harvey, Rayshawn Harvey, Benjamin Hays, Jalissia Johnson, Jayla Johnson, Cameron Joseph, Alaina Keller, Caiden Keller, Parys Mason, Amaya Morton, Brinley Roccaforte, Brody Roccaforte, Davis St. Pierre, Jakya Stirgus, Jakyra Stirgus, Akyja Tuircuit, Micah Wilson, Mikese Wilson

TEEN

Lauryn Elon Baloney

RESERVE BRANCH

Children

John Ambrose, Cooper Barber, Tyler Barber, Madison Batiste, David Blake, Ayden Breaux, Donovan Brown, Kandelle Brown, Keirstyn Brown, Nasir Brown, Camden Brumfield, Logan Bukaske, Mya Bukaske, Preston Bukaske, Kaleb Campbell, Callie Cassagne, Rakyia M. Cobb, Emmanuel Cook, Abrigale Leah’ Cooper, Katherine Cox, Dazyriah Devare, Aiden Duhe, Allie Duhe, Melvin Fenroy, Christian Gant, Jalaun Gardner, Jalyce Gardner, Taylor Gayles, Alexandria Gibson, Kynnedi Gibson, Kyron Gibson, Makenzie Granier, Bayle Grifith, Terreke Grover, Caleb Jenkins, Chance Jimmerson, Jayce Johnson, Ramiyah Johnson, Josiah Jordan, Aaron Joseph, Amani Joseph, Kaden Keller, Janiya Kliebert, Jaquel M. Lewis, Halle Lumar, Levi Lumar, Seth Lumar, Ashley Marshall, Loveleigh Medina, Armanai Mitchell, Christopher Palmer, Chesney Parker, Martha A. Perez, Carmani Poche, Elyse K. Poche, Emma K. Poche, Marrio Porter, Emanuel Rayfield Jr., Tahj Rogers, Tristen Rogers, Kassadi Ross, Sanaa Simmons, Kayden Simon, Kenley Simon, Ra’Nya A. Stewart, Ny’Jae Tassin, Kai Taylor, Kamri Thompson, William Townsend, Yasmine Crystal Skye Townsend, Edvin Vampran, Aiden Vicknair, Destiny Walker, Journee Williams, Dandre Woodley, Hailegh Wyble, Kyrah Wyble, Javen Young, Journee Young

Teens

Lacey Bogart, Jiana Cook,  Kayon Johnson, Dannecia Nora, Kayla Peters, Iveth Ramirez, Kennedi Ross

Prize Winners

The names of those children  reading at least 20 books were put in a drawing for prizes at each branch. Prizes included toys, backpacks, puzzles, art sets, chalkboards and two Superhero themed quilts made by Children’s Librarian Margaret Carlson.  Our Teen readers were given chance to win Wal-Mart Gift Cards. Prize winners are listed below.

LaPlace Branch:

Makayla Anderson, Loren Aubert, Dakota Baker, Clifton Campbell, Kyle Cannon, Adele Cooper, Barry Cummins, Angelica Davis, Lilliana Doiron, Kayla Frank, Rheanna Jouty,  Na’Jae Kimble, Harley Landry,  Brendin Little, Sky Martin, Emily Mondello, Aiden Orgeron, McKenzie Palomo, Cameron Pavageau,

Lillian Pearce, Aiden Phill , Anthony Reyna, Maddison Roberts, Katelyn Slack, Jacob Sosa, Chase Storey, Nolan Strobl, Caydence Strode, Gelila Tilahun, Branden Truax, Emily Washburn, Cameron Williams, Hanna Williams

Edgard

Tori Bailey, Jalen Burse, Jaci Donald, Keydren Holliday, Jara’Lynn Roussell, Darryan Saul,  Santana Trepagnier, Kaci Williams

Garyville

J’mya Adams, Lauryn Elon Baloney, Gage Descant, Rayshawn Harvey, Jayla Johnson

Reserve

Madison Batiste, Nasir Brown,

Abrigale Leah Cooper, Katherine Cox,  Allie Duhe,  Alexandria Gibson, Terreke Grover, Josiah Jordan, Chesney Parker,  Martha Perez, Kayla Peters,  Emma Poche, Iveth Ramirez, Kassadi Ross, Hayden Simon, William Townsend,  Yasmine Townsend, Hailegh Wyble, Kyrah Wyble, Javen Young

For the first time adult patrons were also asked to participate  in their own  “Escape the Ordinary” reading program.  We had 62 adults that completed the program with the chance to win a prize.

The winners of the Kindle are Trusie Martin and Shelita Duhone.