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Upcoming Programs
Looking for some fun? Attend one of our free programs!
Lady Chops is BACK!
Lady Chops is bringing her interactive drumming show to Calcasieu Libraries! She'll show off her instruments, share fun facts, and rock some holiday hits with help from the audience. Don't miss this!
Join us for a musical treat for the whole family! Featuring Lady Chops on percussion and Amanda Roberts, 2017 National Hammered Dulcimer Champion, you don't want to miss this holiday show!
Central Branch Thursday, December 22 10:00am
Sulphur Regional Branch Thursday, December 22 2:00pm
Winter is in the air and so are our wind chimes! Using a clay pot and some bells, teens will create a set of winter wind chimes! All supplies will be provided by the library. For more information, call the Epps Express branch at (337) 721-7090.
Tuesday, December 13 3:00pm - 4:00pm at the MLK Recreation Center 2009 N. Simmons St.
Teens (6th to 12th grade) will learn how to make a beautiful piece of art using a tree branch, yarn, and a crochet needle. Refreshments will be provided. Registration required. To sign up, click on the link below or call (337) 721-7113.
Thursday, December 15 4:00pm - 5:15pm Westlake Branch
Join us at Central Branch and paint along with us as we create a step-by-step masterpiece! All materials will be provided. Registration is required. To sign up, click on the link below or call (337) 721-7117.
Thursday, December 15 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Branch
Lessons for 163 languages, including regional and country specific variations
137 “home” languages to start from
Audio and video components for enhanced learning
Plus!:
Create customized courses based on your interests or occupation
Coaching and comparison via microphone and video access
Options for children ages 3 and up
Try It Out!
American Sign Language:
Using either Instant access or an account, click on the drop-down menu under “I want to learn.”
Select American Sign near the top left of the screen that pops up.
Click on Main Course > Language Learning Levels > Powerful Phrases.
Play the videos to learn terms. At the bottom of the videos, there are options to slow it down, mute the speaker, and the camera icon will let you view the sign from a different angle.
Video Comparison will let you see how close you are to the instructor.
Language Lagniappe:
Go back to the “I want to learn” screen and select French.
Click on Main Course > Language Learning Levels and then scroll down. There are additional media offerings in French, including movies (ProFlix), music (ProTunes), poetry, and you can even listen to the play Cyrano de Bergerac in French while reading it in both French and English on your screen!
Workplace Connections:
When signed in with an account, go to “I want to learn” and select Korean.
Click on Personalized Courses > Create.
Click on the large button to select your occupation.
Choose your job from the list -- or scroll down to Teacher if you just want to try it out.
Customize the course further by selecting your skill level, age, and weeks you want to study. You even get to select how many new phrases you want to learn each day, if you want more drills or quizzes, and what your learning priorities are!
