News from your Calcasieu Parish Public Library! -October, 2026

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News from the Calcasieu Parish Public Library

October, 2026

News Alerts!

Software Update Coming!

On Tuesday, October 20, we will be upgrading our software.

What this means to you:

Services and Resources requiring your library card will be unavailable during the update.

We expect everything to be up and running again that afternoon.

Epps Memorial Library Closing Early for Homecoming

The Epps Memorial Branch will close at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 22nd, for the Washington-Marion Homecoming Parade.

Upcoming Programs

Tech Hour

Monday, October 19

11:00am - 12:00pm

Hayes Branch

More Information

Whether you're learning to browse the internet or trying to navigate your tablet, our staff is here to help. Feel free to bring your device and ask for step-by-step guidance in a friendly, pressure-free environment!

Candle Painting

Tuesday, October 20
10:00am - 11:00am

DeQuincy Branch

Registration required

Get crafty this fall! Create your own one-of-a-kind taper candles featuring pumpkins, ghosts, and other autumn-inspired details. Come get creative and add a little handmade Halloween charm to your home! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

Computer Basics: Resume Workshop

Tuesday, October 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Epps Memorial Branch

Registration required

Join the Epps Memorial team for an introduction to creating a winning resume! Learn the basics of building a clear and effective resume, including what information to include, how to highlight your skills and experience, and tips for making your resume stand out to potential employers. Registration is required.

Teen Scream Night

Tuesday, October 20
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Central Branch

More Information

Join us to watch a live-action movie about a very special dog and his mystery-solving crew while creating and decorating your very own spooky-themed snacks. Costumes are encouraged, not required! This program is recommended for teens (6th-12th grade), and the film is rated PG. If you have any questions about the program or need more information, please call (337) 721-7116.

Let's Get Digital:
Film & Slide Digitization Day

Wednesday, October 21
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Genealogy Branch

More Information

Do you have family film or slides that need to be digitized? We can help! Join us at the SWLA Genealogical & Historical Branch as the Central Create & Make team demonstrates their Slide-to-Digital Converter. Convert your film and slides to lasting memories! Conversion is limited to 20 images per participant. USB drives will be provided for image saving.

Pop Into Fall: Popcorn Ball Workshop

Friday, October 23
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Iowa Branch

Registration required

Kick off an a-MAIZE-ing fall with a no-heat popcorn ball workshop! Drop in anytime to create your own tasty treat. We'll be STICKING around all event-long, so come when it's convenient for you! Registration is required.

Harvest Creations:

Paint the Season

Monday, October 26
3:30pm - 6:00pm

Carnegie Memorial Branch

Registration required

Celebrate the beauty of fall by painting your own wooden ornament. Create a personalized fall-themed decoration featuring pumpkins, leaves, acorns, or other seasonal designs. Come for a relaxing, beginner-friendly program that sparks your creativity while making a unique piece of fall decor. Registration is required.

Check out our calendar for

more programs!

Children

Young Adults

Adults

New on Our Shelves

Trudeau & Doonesbury:

A Biography

By: Joshua C. Kendall

Check It Out

The Jellyfish Problem

By: Tessa Yang

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Blaze of Glory

By: Diana Palmer

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Dream Big

By: Emma Dodd

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Seconds to Spare

By: Rachel Reiss

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Online Resource of the Month

To celebrate National Book Month, we’re highlighting our Books & Authors resource!

Watch a Tutorial

The Basics:

Required: Library Card for access outside the library

Availability: Desktop browsers | Mobile-ready website

What’s Offered: Title and series read-a-likes| Browse for titles by genre | Book lists and award winners | Advanced Search by Audience, Location, Character, and more

Try It Out!

Spooky Season: It’s the perfect time to check out some chilling tales, and finding great titles is easy with Books & Authors. Look for the Genres menu to the far right and click on Horror stories. Uncheck the boxes next to Children and Young Adult to limit the results. Then, click on the drop-down menu under Topic and begin typing in “ghost” to quickly get to the option for Ghost Story to find some great picks!

Fall in Love: Prefer something lighter? Click on the drop-down menu under Genre and select Popular Romances. For Topic, go to Humor. When something catches your eye, just click on the title to visit the book’s page. You’ll find a summary plus specific information on settings and characters. There are even Read-a-likes for similar titles to check out.

Air of Mystery: But what is cozy weather without cozy reads? Go back to the Browse Genres page and change the Genre to Mystery fiction. Find and select Cozy Mystery in the Topic drop-down menu. Type in “series” under Search within and visit any series page to find all of its titles plus other similar series listed under Read-a-likes. Your TBR list will never run low!

Acess Gale Books & Authors