Baker library to remember MLK, celebrate Justice Sunday

Photo provided by the Runnels SchoolGabriella Runnels stars as Eliza Doolittle in the Runnels School production of 'My Fair Lady'

Learn more about the life of Martin Luther King Jr., and commemorate Justice Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday at the East Baton Rouge Parish Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road.

Southern University professor Charles Vincent will present video, commentary and a discussion on the civil rights leader. Call [phone] for information.

Here are some other opportunities offered by the library:

• High school seniors preparing for the working world are welcomed to take advantage of library and career assistance with resumé, cover letter or job application help from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 25 at the River Center Branch, 120 St. Louis St. Call [phone] for information.
• Need help with study skills or preparing for the GED? Kathleen Johnson, a professional tutor, will show students how to improve their techniques at 3 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Greenwell Springs Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road. Register at [phone].
• The Main Library is offering teens a free SAT practice test from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at the 7711 Goodwood Blvd. location. A scores-back session will also be held on Feb. 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants must be at least age 15 or in high school. Registration can be completed at http://www.princetonreview.com. Call [phone] for information.
• Take some time to read to children. “The African-American Read-In” begins in February and area libraries are looking for readers to participate. To find out how, call your local branch’s children’s room or call [phone] for information.

‘My Fair Lady’ at Runnels

The Runnels School will present Lerner & Loewe’s musical, “My Fair Lady” for three performances at 7 p.m. Jan. 27 and 28 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Runnels Theatre for the Performing Arts, 17255 S. Harrell’s Ferry Road.

Advanced tickets are $12 for students and $15 for adults. Call Runnels High School at [phone] for tickets or visit http://www.runnels.org for information.

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