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A Newsletter from Your Friends at the Calcasieu Parish Public Library!
March, 2026 Edition
Programs for Adults
Legal Literacy- Grandparents' and Custody Rights
Wednesday, March 11
10:00am - 12:00pm
at the Epps Memorial Branch
No registration needed.
More Information
Meme Your Way Through Canva
Thursday, March 19
10:00am - 11:00am
at the DeQuincy Branch
Registration required.
Register Here
Gardening Basics
Thursday, March 19
11:00am - 12:30pm
at the Hayes Branch
Registration required.
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Candle Creamery
Friday, March 20
2:30pm - 5:00pm
at the Iowa Branch
Registration required.
Register Here
Programs for Teens
Petals & Thorns-
Tabletop Roleplay Game
Tuesday, March 17
4:00pm - 6:00pm
at the Moss Bluff Branch
Registration required.
Register Here
Color Splash Bookmarks
Wednesday, March 18
3:30pm - 4:30pm
at the Sulphur Regional Branch
No registration needed.
More Information
"Boot"-iful Creations
Thursday, March 19
4:00pm - 5:00pm
at the Vinton Branch
Registration required.
Register Here
Magic Water Candles
Thursday, March 19
4:00pm - 5:30pm
at the Iowa Branch
Registration required.
Register Here
Adulting 101- Basic Home Life Skills
Tuesday, March 24
4:00pm - 5:15pm
at the Westlake Branch
Registration required.
Register Here
Collaborative Canvas Art
Tuesday, March 24, Thursday, March 26 & Friday, March 27
4:00pm - 5:00pm
at the Hayes Branch
Registration required.
Register Here
Programs for Children
Best in Plush- A Stuffed Animal Pet Show
Thursday, March 12
4:00pm - 5:00pm
at the Starks Branch
Registration required.
Register Here
ASL Basics- Family
and Phrases
Monday, March 16
4:00pm - 5:30pm
at the Iowa Branch
Registration required.
Register Here
ASL Basics- Letters, Numbers, and Colors
Monday, March 16
4:00pm - 5:00pm
at the Epps Memorial Branch
Registration required.
Register Here
Lend a Heart and Share the Luck- Foster Care Presentation and Craft
Tuesday, March 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm
at the Sulphur Regional Branch
No registration needed.
More Information
Book It to the Park
Saturday, March 21
10:00am - 12:00pm
at the Buddy Prejean Park
No registration needed.
More Information
Reach Out and Read-
A Dr. Seuss Celebration 
Thursday, March 26
4:00pm - 5:30pm
at the Epps Memorial Branch
No registration needed.
More Information
Want to see a list of all of our programs?
Follow the link below to view our online event calendar!
Check Out Our Calendar!
Library Takeover Days
at Port Wonder!
The Calcasieu Parish Public Library is taking over Port Wonder!
 
Come out for Library Takeover Days, featuring Story Times at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, plus a fun craft activity designed for young children and families.
Find Out When!
An all-day Pop-Up Library will also be available for browsing and checkout, along with a library card sign-up station and an information table!
 
Port Wonder is located at:
1011 N Lakeshore Dr.
Lake Charles, LA 70601

Ready to Find Your Creative Spark?
Check out Our New Resource, Creative Bug! 
Your hub for art & craft inspiration, instruction and community!
Creativebug is an online platform offering thousands of high-quality, expert-led video classes in painting, knitting, sewing, and crafts, designed for all skill levels with no-pressure, self-paced learning.
 
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes.
 Watch classes anytime, anywhere!
Get Started with Creative Bug!
What You'll Need:
 
Required:
You'll need your Library Card number and your PIN.  New users will have to set up an account with an email address and password.
 
What’s Offered:
  •  Classes on arts, crafts, food and DIY
  • Downloadable SVGs and patterns
  • Printable coloring sheets and resources
  • Live events
  • Reviews and gallery images from other crafters
For Best Experience:  Use a Desktop/tablet browser (mobile browser experience may vary)
Read to try it out? 
Beginner Basics: Want to learn something new but not sure where to start?
Hover over Classes in the top menu to view the different categories offered.
Hover over Paper, and you’ll see there are craft types but also a link “For Beginners.” Click on it to discover a variety of projects built for newbies across the paper crafting realm. 
  • Tip: If the choices are a little overwhelming, just go back to the Paper menu and select a specific type, e.g. Book Arts. Use the Filter Results drop-down > scroll to Class Type > select For Beginners. 

Crafty Kids: There are also plenty of activities for makers of all ages to stretch their creative muscles! (Or keep them busy on a rainy day.) Use the Classes menu again but go to Kids + Teens. Click on “4 to 7 Years” to find tutorials for that age group, including some STEAM activities to incorporate a little more learning.

Fit to Print: Back at the top menu, click on Patterns & Printables. Scroll down a little and click on Recipes.  There are some downloadable PDFs for delicious treats like spritz cookies and marshmallows, but you can also grab instructions for making your own soaps and salves! Like to share your own recipes? Then check out the printable heirloom recipe cards.
Get Started with Creative Bug!

What's New in Fiction!
Looking for a new read?  Check out some of the latest titles to hit our bookshelves!
"Broken Country"
by Clare Leslie Hall
Check It Out!
"Famous Last Words"
by Gillian McAllister
Check It Out!
"The Widow"
by John Grisham
Check It Out!
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Sign up for CPPL Reads, our monthly book recommendation newsletter!
 
Each month, you'll receive two book reviews written by library staff.
 
You'll also find a “Books with Buzz” section featuring trending titles!
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301 W. Claude St. Lake Charles, LA 70605
Phone: (337) 721-7116
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