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Calcasieu Parish Public Library
Upcoming Programs for All Ages
Looking for something fun to do?
Join us at one of our programs!
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Air Power in WWII
Monday, November 25
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Charles City Hall
 
Join us for an engaging exploration of "Planes, Rockets, Bombs, and Fire: Airpower in World War II," presented by Dr. Robert Forrest, a retired history professor from McNeese State University.
 
The event will take place in the Lake Charles City Hall Council Chambers at 326 Pujo St.
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Family Bingo!
Tuesday, November 26
10:00am - 11:00am
Sulphur Regional Library
 
Bring the kids and join us at the Sulphur Regional Library for a fun-filled hour of Bingo and a chance to win a prize! Large print Bingo cards will be available. 
 
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
REGISTER NOW
Swamp Kids Story Time with Leif Pedersen
Tuesday, November 26
11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
 
Local author, Leif Pedersen, will be joining us at the Central Library to share his wonderful series, The Swamp Kids! Mr. Pedersen will read his book A Dog Named Cat and families will also make a Cat the Puppy puppet craft. Don't miss out on this very special story time!
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Winter Wonder Bites!
December 2 - December 20
at various library branches.
Follow the link for details. 
 
Join us at various library branches for some yuletide yummies in these fun and festive food workshops! Come hungry, leave inspired, and take home your very own holly jolly treat bag to enjoy or share!
 
We'll be making hot chocolate in a jar, reindeer chow, and decorative cookies! See below for information! 
 
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
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Coffee and Company
Tuesday, December 3
10:00am - 11:00am
SWLA Genealogy Library
 
Join us at the SWLA Genealogical Library where library staff will host a coffee get-together for patrons to come and celebrate the discoveries made in 2024 and discuss research goals for 2025.
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Read to Your Doll- Magical Holiday Pajama Party
Wednesday, December 4
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Moss Bluff Library
 
Get ready for a cozy and enchanting afternoon filled with holiday cheer! Children can bring their favorite doll or plushie and wear their comfiest pajamas for an afternoon of fun, stories, and a craft.
 
The Junior League of Lake Charles will be introducing the newest additions to our American Doll collection. They will also have a doll salon set up for the kids. 
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Be sure to bookmark our online calendar
for even more programs! 
Check back often as more and more programs are being added daily!
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New Books Hitting Our Shelves!
Check out some of these new releases hitting our shelves!
To browse our catalog, click here! 
"A Christmas Duet- A Novel"
by:  Debbie Macomber
Check It Out!
"Bringer of Dust - A Novel"
by: J.M. Miro
Check It Out!
"Fire in the Sky - A Novel"
by: Sophie Jordan
Check It Out!

This month we’re highlighting resources to help you make some festive feasts!
All About: HooplaDigital, OverDrive, & Gale General OneFile
The Basics: 
 
Try it out!
 
Get Cooking:
  • HooplaDigital offers the Bingepass “In the Kitchen,” with instructional videos from Craftsy. Get 7 days of unlimited access to the included titles that cover making breads and pies plus roasting techniques!

Picture Perfect Plates:
  • You can also access current and back issues of popular Food and Cooking magazines with OverDrive and its Libby app! Find plenty of recipes and tips for the mouth-watering dishes that grace the covers of titles like Taste of Home and Bon Appétit!

Stir Up Some Ideas:
  • Have some leftover ingredients you need to use up? Go to Gale OneFile > Advanced Search. Type in the ingredient, for example “lemon zest,” in the first search box. Change the drop-down to the right from Keyword to Entire Document.
  • Scroll down to Search Limiters. Keep the Documents with Full Text box checked and also check Document Contains Images.
  • Finally, for Document type, select Recipe. Click the blue Search button. You’ll see search results from popular magazines like Prevention and Cuisine at Home!
Try them out!

Please Mark Your Calendars
Upcoming Closure Dates
November 28 & 29 - Thanksgiving
 
December 24-26 - Christmas
 
December 31-January 1 - New Years

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Calcasieu Parish Public Library
301 W. Claude St. Lake Charles, LA 70605
Phone: (337) 721-7116
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