Downtown Story Time Stroll back again in April

Downtown Story Time Stroll back again in April

March 19, 2021

Free family fun! Stroll along downtown West Monroe and read a book together in the beautiful spring weather. The Ouachita Parish Public Library and the Downtown West Monroe Revitalization Group invite the public to explore downtown West Monroe dur...

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Library patron downloads more e-books during pandemic

Library patron downloads more e-books during pandemic

March 9, 2021

Long-time patron Vanessa reads dozens of books each year. She usually reads print books, but began downloading more e-books during the pandemic.

We sat down for a Q&A with Vanessa:

Why have you read more e-books than print books recently? 
The ...

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Download magazines straight to your device with the Flipster app

Download magazines straight to your device with the Flipster app

March 3, 2021

With the Flipster app and your Library card, you can download magazines straight to your device. Get started by downloading the Flipster app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. All you need is your Library card number and PIN number. Your...

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Library to give books away to kids and teens on March 2

Library to give books away to kids and teens on March 2

February 24, 2021

To celebrate Read Across America Day on March 2, the Library will give away free books to children and teens who have Ouachita Parish Public Library cards. No matter if they have had a Library card for years or if they sign up on March 2, all chil...

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We are open!

We are open!

February 22, 2021

The Library is back open! All branches are open for you to check out books, DVDs and more. No late fines will be assessed for the days the Library was closed to the public (February 15-21). The Library will begin charging late fines again on Thur...

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Library closed until Monday, February 22

Library closed until Monday, February 22

February 14, 2021

All branches remain closed Friday and Saturday due to road and power conditions. The Library plans to reopen Monday, February 22. The Library does not charge late fines when buildings are closed, so please do not drive on icy roads to return your ...

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Book a date this Valentine

Book a date this Valentine's Day

February 5, 2021

Cozy up with these fun romance novels:

pride prejudice and other flavorsPride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev

Dr. Trisha Raje is San Francisco’s most acclaimed neurosurgeon, whose influential immigrant family achieved power by making its own non-negotiable rules. Up...

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From the Archives: B.D. Robinson, Monroe

From the Archives: B.D. Robinson, Monroe's activist, educator and legend

February 4, 2021

Bernie Dayton “B.D.” Robinson is remembered by many in our region as an active leader in the Black community, dedicating his life to activism and education. The Ouachita Parish Public Library Genealogy and Special Collections Department is hom...

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Grow from YA fiction to new adult fiction

Grow from YA fiction to new adult fiction

February 1, 2021

Stuck in a reading rut since high school? Discover these read-alikes of your favorite YA titles.

If you enjoyed the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan, try American Gods by Neil Gaiman.

Why you’ll like it: Neil Gaiman is a popular author of fa...

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Cattails February/March issue available now

Cattails February/March issue available now

January 27, 2021

The February/March issue of Cattails is available now! In this issue you will find historical fiction novels, details on Library programs and a special From the Archives feature on Monroe legend B.D. Robinson. You can pick up your copy at your lo...

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