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News from your Calcasieu Parish Public Library
Upcoming Programs
A Look at Creative Bug
and a Tour of the Create & Make Room
Join us for an interactive introduction to our newest CPPL resource, Creative Bug! We'll start with a guided virtual tour of the platform and how to access it through the library. Afterward, we'll head downstairs for a tour of our Create & Make space, where you can turn your ideas into a reality!
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Find a Book Club Near You!
Joining a book club turns reading into a shared adventure—where stories spark conversations, laughter, and new friendships. Read a little, laugh a lot, and connect over great stories. That’s the magic of book club.
Find a Book Club
Roots, Reads & Ribbon Cutting-Iowa's Natural Habitat Garden Grand Opening
Celebrate the grand opening of our new Natural Habitat Garden at the Iowa Branch! Join us for the ribbon cutting, then stick around for our Summer Reading Kickoff. This year's theme, Plant a Seed, Read, is the perfect way to grow into summer fun!
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Summer Reading Program Branch
Kick-Offs!
Kick off summer reading with fun celebrations at your local library branches! This year’s theme is “Plant a Seed, Read,” and we’re excited to welcome a variety of special guests to help "grow" a love of reading in our community.
Find a Branch Kickoff
Summer Reading is Almost Here!
And this year, we're doing things a little different...
Pre‑registration begins Friday, May 15, and participants can start logging their reading on Friday, May 22, when the program officially kicks off.
 
New this year, the library is introducing a simple, days‑based reading system. To complete the Summer Reading challenge, readers of all ages must read for 10 minutes a day for 30 days—that’s it!
Participants can track their reading in two easy ways:
  • Pick up a paper reading log at any Calcasieu Parish Public Library branch, or
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New On Our Shelves
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Fiction
"Famous Last Words"
Gillian McAllister
 
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Non-Fiction
"Personal Branding for Introverts"
Goldie Chan
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Young Adult
"Among Ghosts"
Rachel Hartman
 
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Children
"It's My Bird-Day"
Mo Willems
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Audiobook
"Cold Zero"
Brad Thor
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DVD
"The Senior"
Angel Studios
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Resource of the Month
This month, let's take a look at NoveList K-8
The Basics:
Required: Library Card (if outside library)

What’s Offered: Reading suggestions, Accelerated Reader information, and title lists

Plus!: View information directly in the catalog!
Watch a Tutorial!
Looking for great books for your child?
NoveList K-8 Plus makes it easy for kids and young teens to discover their next favorite read.
 
They can search by books and authors they already love to find similar titles.
 
Not sure where to start? They can explore reading lists based on topics that interest them.
 
NoveList K-8 Plus offers both fiction and nonfiction options. It’s also a helpful tool for teachers, with ready-made thematic units and resources to bring both fiction and nonfiction into the classroom.
Ready to Try It Out?
For Your Super Reader: Find picks based on your reader’s favorite series with Curated Lists! On the landing page, scroll past Books with Buzz and you’ll see the section with three drop-down menus. Click on the third drop-down to change it from All List Categories to For Fans of... You’ll see a few lists show up. Click on the purple button below them to view all lists and sort by Date Newest for the latest and greatest. If you scroll down a little, you’ll see a list of reading recommendations for kids who enjoy the Dog Man series.

New to Nonfiction: Even the biggest readers have trouble getting interested in nonfiction books. Go back to the main page and in the Curated Lists section, change the first drop-down to Ages 0-8, and the second to Nonfiction. You’ll find lists that are just nonfiction for younger readers.

Perfect Timing: You can also switch up list options instantly with the drop-downs. Change the second back to All Fiction/Nonfiction and then change the third to Seasonal Reads. Use the purple button again to view all lists and scroll to iREAD: Plant a Seed, Read – our Summer Reading Program theme!
 
Try It Out!

Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Closure Dates!
Monday, May 25th
Memorial Day
 
Friday, June 19th
Juneteenth
 
Friday, July 3rd
Independence Day (observed)
 
Saturday, July 4th
Independence Day

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