The library is more than books!  Patrons can borrow a variety of non-traditional items from our Library of Things.  A Library of Things can inspire lifelong learning by offering hands-on experience and strengthen our community through collaborative consumption.  Borrow before you buy, or let us help you with your next project!

Click on a category to learn more about how to borrow items from our Library of Things.

How do I borrow art prints?

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Who can borrow?

Adult patrons of the Ouachita Parish Public Library and Trailblazer patrons can borrow art prints from our collection.

Where can I borrow?

Art prints are available at every branch and can be placed on hold.

How many can I borrow?

Up to 2 art prints per card can be borrowed at one time.

How long can I borrow?

Art prints have a lending period of 6 weeks and can be renewed.

How do I return?

Return art prints to any branch during operating hours.  (Cannot be placed in the book drop.)

How do I borrow baking pans?

Who can borrow?

Adult patrons of the Ouachita Parish Public Library and Trailblazer patrons can borrow baking pans.

Where can I borrow?

Baking pans are available at the West Ouachita branch only and cannot be placed on hold.

How many can I borrow?

Only 1 baking pan per household can be borrowed at one time.

How long can I borrow?

Baking pans have a lending period of 1 week and can be renewed.

How do I return?

Return clean baking pans to the lending branch during operating hours.  (Cannot be placed in the book drop.)

How do I borrow Get Down to Clean Up kits?

What comes with the Get Down to Clean Up kits?

Kits include everything you need to clean up litter in your neighborhood: safety vests, litter grabbers, and garbage bags.

Who can borrow?

Adult patrons of the Ouachita Parish Public Library and Trailblazer patrons can borrow Get Down to Clean Up kits.

Where can I borrow?

Get Down to Clean Up kits are available at all branches and cannot be placed on hold.

How many can I borrow?

Patrons can borrow up to 30 kits per card at one time, subject to availability.

How long can I borrow?

Get Down to Clean Up kits have a lending period of 1 week and can be renewed.

How do I return?

Return safety vests and litter grabbers to the lending branch during operating hours.  (Cannot be placed in the book drop.)

How do I borrow a hot spot?

Who can borrow?

· Borrowers must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Ouachita Parish, and have a valid photo ID that is current.

· Individuals must be a registered OPPL patron for a minimum of 90 days.

· Borrowers must not have any overdue items on their record or owe any fines.

Where can I borrow?

Hot spots are available at the following branches and cannot be placed on hold:

·       Cpl JR Searcy Memorial

·       Louise Williams

·       Main Branch

·       Ollie Burns

·       Ouachita Valley

How many can I borrow?

Only 1 hot spot per household can be borrowed at one time, with a 1 week waiting period between check outs.

How long can I borrow?

Hot spots have a lending period of 1 week and cannot be renewed.

How do I return?

Return hot spots to the lending branch during operating hours.  (Cannot be placed in the book drop.)

How do I borrow recreational sets?

Who can borrow?

Adult patrons of the Ouachita Parish Public Library and Trailblazer patrons can borrow recreational sets.

Where can I borrow?

Recreational sets are available at the following branches and cannot be placed on hold:

·       Anna Meyer (Badminton and Volleyball)

·       Carver-McDonald (Badminton)

·       Cpl JR Searcy Memorial (Croquet)

·       Louise Williams (Cornhole)

·       Main Branch (Giant Connect 4 and Giant Tic-Tac-Toe)

·       Ollie Burns (Cornhole)

·       Ouachita Valley (Croquet)

·       West Monroe (Cornhole)

·       West Ouachita (Volleyball)

How many can I borrow?

Patrons can borrow 1 set per household at one time.

How long can I borrow?

Recreational sets have a lending period of 1 week and can be renewed if no one else is waiting for the item.

How do I return?

Return recreational sets to the lending branch during operating hours.  (Cannot be placed in the book drop.)

How do I borrow STEM sets?

What comes with the STEM sets?

Sets include everything you need to have science lab at home, demonstrating concepts like electricity, energy, and motion.

Who can borrow?

Adult patrons of the Ouachita Parish Public Library and Trailblazer patrons can borrow STEM sets.

Where can I borrow?

STEM sets are available at the following branches and cannot be placed on hold:

·       Carver-McDonald

·       Ollie Burns

·       Ouachita Valley

·       Sterlington Memorial

How many can I borrow?

Patrons can borrow 1 set per household at one time.

How long can I borrow?

STEM sets have a lending period of 1 week and can be renewed if no one else is waiting for the item.

How do I return?

Return STEM sets to the lending branch during operating hours.  (Cannot be placed in the book drop.)

How do I borrow Storytime To-Go kits?

What comes with the Storytime To-Go kits?

Kits include one picture book with corresponding activities such as flannel boards and puppets.

Who can borrow?

Adult patrons of the Ouachita Parish Public Library and Trailblazer patrons can borrow Storytime To-Go kits.

Where can I borrow?

Storytime To-Go kits are available at the following branches and can be placed on hold:

·       Louise Williams

·       Main Branch

·       Ouachita Valley

·       West Monroe

How many can I borrow?

Patrons can borrow 1 kit per card at one time.

How long can I borrow?

Storytime To-Go kits have a lending period of 3 weeks and can be renewed if no one else is waiting for the item.

How do I return?

Return Storytime To-Go kits to any branch during operating hours.  (Cannot be placed in the book drop.)