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June-August 2026 Issue of Cattails is Here!
Our 2026 June-August edition of Cattails is here!
In this issue of Cattails, find information on our summer reading program, Plant and Seed, Read!
Find locations for the launch of our summer seed libraries, and read our summer edition of Community...
Check Out Louisiana State Parks Program
Ouachita Parish Public Library is excited to offer patrons a great way to check out Louisiana’s unmatched outdoor experiences.
Library patrons can check out a day pass for free admission to any Louisiana state park or historic site through Check Out...
Cattails is Here! (Dec-Jan)
In this issue of Cattails, read about this year's Winter Reading Challenge, Let's Geaux Read! Find out how you can earn prizes by reading, completing our virtual bingo card and learning how to get active with ULM. Get your teens ready for Mardi Gras...
June/July Issue of Cattails is Here!
In this issue of Cattails, read about this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Color Our World! Find out how you can earn prizes by reading, see the Top 6 books to vote on, and get a sneak peek of the new Main Branch, set to open in 2026.
You can read...
Louise Williams Branch Hosts its Annual Black History Writing Contest
Congratulations to our 2025 Black History Writing Contest Winners!
Each year, the Louise Williams Branch hosts a Black History Writing Contest for teens. This year's theme for Black History Month is "African Americans and Labor," recognizing the...
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