Library challenges parish to read 19,000 pages in one day, children to read 1000 books before kindergarten The Ouachita Parish Public Library will culminate the summer reading challenge with the Read Strong challenge on August 3. Library Director Robin Toms…
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OPPL reveals list of the most checked-out books of 2018
In 2018, 708,633 items were circulated in the Ouachita Parish Public Library. In addition, patrons accessed library e-services like eBooks and audio eBooks 525,979 times. Included in e-services is access to use of free computers. Residents used library computers 130,513…
Ouachita Parish Public Library celebrating 70th Anniversary of Carver-McDonald Branch opening
The Ouachita Parish Public Library will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the opening of the Carver-McDonald Branch at 3:30 p.m. February 1 with a birthday party complete with cake, ice cream, and books. “We are so excited to honor the…
Embrace leadership at your library: celebrate National Library Week April 8-14
(Monroe, LA) – This week, Ouachita Parish Public Library joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries lead their communities through the transformative services, programs, and expertise they offer. April 8-14 is National Library Week, an annual celebration of…