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Calcasieu Parish Public Library
A Newsletter from Your Friends at the Calcasieu Parish Public Library!
December, 2025
Upcoming Programs for All Ages!
Rock the Halls at the Kinders' Holiday Show
Get ready to tap your toes, clap your hands, and sing along at this fun holiday show for children and families!
 
Brian and Terri Kinder are back with a festive show full of singing, dancing, laughing, and learning. Bring the whole family and get ready to sing along with the Kinders!
Learn More!
Monday, December 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Memorial Branch
Tuesday, December 16
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Moss Bluff Branch 
Wednesday, December 17
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Branch

Gift Wrap Workshops
at the Iowa Branch
 
For Teens
Thursday, December 11
4:00pm - 5:30pm 
Registration is required
 
For Adults
Friday, December 12
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Registration is required
Register Here
Sweet Treats with Teens: Cookies and Cocoa
 
Thursday, December 11
3:00pm - 4:00pm
at the Starks Branch
Registration is required
Register Here
Junior League of Lake Charles presents: American Girl Doll Day
 
Tuesday, December 16
4:00pm - 5:30pm
at the Epps Memorial branch
More Information
Teen Dungeons & Dragons on Discord
 
Wednesday, December 17
4:30pm - 5:45pm
on the CPPL Discord Channel
Registration is required
Register Here
Small Science -
The Solar System
 
Thursday, December 18
3:30pm - 4:30pm
at the Central branch
Registration is required
Register Here
Playing Card Artwork
 
Friday, December 19
4:30pm - 5:30pm
at the Carnegie Memorial branch
Read More

What's New on our Shelves?
Check out some of our newest arrivals to hit our shelves!
New Fiction
"We Do Not Part"
by Han Kang
Check It Out
New Non-Fiction
"The Story of ABBA"
by Jan Gradvall
Check It Out
New DVD/BluRay
"A Minecraft Movie"
Warner Bros., [2025]
Check It Out

Online Resource of the Month
This month, our featured online resource is:
Gale General OneFile
Gale OneFile provides what 21st-century researchers expect: instant access to complete, up-to-date content. 
 
The world's leading journals and reference sources are at your fingertips, with easy-to-use features and unique search tools.
 
 
How to Access:
 
Required:  A library card for access outside the library 

What's Offered:
  • Articles from magazines, newspapers, and professional journals
  • Full-color PDF scans of original documents available for some publications
  • Shareable links to articles and searches

Availability:  Desktop browsers & Mobile-ready website
Watch a Tutorial
Try It Out! 
Gift Guides: Trying to find the perfect present for a certain someone?
  • Type “gift ideas” in the search box at the top of the landing page.
  • To make sure you’re looking at the latest, click on Publication Date under Filter Your Results, then click Past Year.
  • Browse articles from Magazines or click News to see results from papers, wire services, and more.
  • You can even get really specific using the Search Within filter with terms like “outdoors” or “gaming.”
Family Feasts: Need a dish for a crowd that also uses a specific ingredient?
  • On the Advanced Search page, type in “family” as your first Search Term and use the drop-down menu to select Basic Search.
  • Then, in the second Search Term box, type in “pecans” but change the Field drop-down to Entire Document to make sure the search doesn’t miss anything.
  • Scroll down to Document Type and select Recipe.
  • Click the blue Search button when you’re ready and look for your next culinary masterpiece.
Fun for All Ages: The cooler weather makes for a great time to enjoy some indoor activities.
  • In Advanced Search, type in “winter” for the first Search Term and change the field to Entire Document.
  • For the second Search Term, type in “children’s handicraft” then change the field to Subject.
  • Click Search. You’ll see some fun seasonal crafts for kids to enjoy.
  • You can also click on “Document Contains Image” under Filter Your Results if you want more visual guides.
Check Out General OneFile

Upcoming Closure Dates:
Christmas Holiday:
Wednesday, Dec 24 - Friday, Dec 26
 
New Year's Holiday
Wednesday, Dec 31 - Thursday, Jan 1
 
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 19

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