Ouachita Parish Public Library

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Special Edition: Summer Reading Challenge 2018

In this issue:

This Summer:

Libraries Rock.

It’s time to read, explore, and win prizes. No matter your age, your library has a challenge for you. Rock the house and complete the challenges listed in this newsletter for your age group. For each milestone, you get to pick your prize. But remember, prizes are available while supplies last and for a limited time. Here’s how you win: First, sign up to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge. Signing up is quick and easy at Summerfest, at your neighborhood branch, or online at oplib.org/river_reads. During the summer, keep track of the number of pages you read and the challenges you complete (listed on page 3) online through our mobile-friendly website. You can also ask for a paper copy of the reading challenge log and return it to your local branch. Completing page and challenge milestones will earn you prizes. Remember, challenges must be completed and logged between May 19th and August 4th at 11:59 pm CDT. There’s more information about the challenges throughout this newsletter and on www.oplib.org. Follow your library on Facebook and get the latest updates on the Summer Reading Challenge and even more opportunities to win. Summer Summer Reading Reading Challenge Challenge 2018 2017 •• www.oplib.org www.oplib.org

Adult Challenges

pg 28-34

Book Clubs

pg 31

Bookmobile Schedule

pg 7

Branch Addresses & Hours

pg 32

Children’s Challenges

pg 9-19

Computer Classes

pg 2

Digital Services

pg 28

Family Events

pg 4-6

River Reads Top 6 Books for Adults

pg 29

River Reads Top 6 Books for Children

pg 8

River Reads Top 6 Books for Young Adults

pg 21

Sponsors

pg 32

Story Time

pg 2

Summer Challenges Summary pg 3 Young Adult Challenges

pg 22-28

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FREE Computer Classes at Anna Meyer & Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branches Get the basics, or enhance your skills. These classes are on-going, and firstcome-first-served. If one session fills up, sign up for the next one so you won’t miss out.

Intermediate Computer Classes Anna Meyer Branch Instructor: LaDonna Harrison

Beginning Computer Basics Anna Meyer Branch Instructor: Monique Williams

Tuesdays at 10:30 am May 22 & 29, June 5, 12, 19, & 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 Thursdays at 10:30 am May 24 & 31; June 7, 14, 21, & 28; July 5, 12, 19, & 26; August 2 Crash Course in Windows 10 Session 1, Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Instructor: Meghan McConkey Mondays at 10:30 am June 4, 13, & 20 Wednesdays at 10:30 am June 6, 13, & 20

Pre-registration required: Call 327-1351.

Mondays at 10:30 am May 21; June 4, 11, 18, & 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Wednesdays at 10: 30 am May 23 & 30; June 6, 13, 20, & 27; July 11, 18, & 25; August 1 Fridays at 10:30 am May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29; July 6, 13, 20, & 27; August 3

Pre-registration required: Call 327-1351.

Story Times for All Ages Main Branch Tuesday 9:45 am 0 - 18 mo. 10:30 am 3 - 5 4:00 pm 6 - 12 Thursday 10:30 am 18 - 36 mo. 4:00 pm 3 - 5 Ollie Burns Monday 10:00 am 0 - 36 mo. 4:00 pm 3 - 5 Tuesday 4:00 pm 6 - 12 Sterlington Wednesday 10:30 am 3 - 5 West Ouachita Monday 1:30 pm 3:45 pm Tuesday 10:00 am 11:00 am Wednesday 10:45 am Thursday 4:00 pm

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3- 5 6 - 12 0 - 18 mo. 18 - 36 mo. 3- 5 6 - 12

Carver -McDonald Tuesday 4:00 pm Wednesday 9:30 am 10:30 am West Monroe Wednesday 10:00 am 10:30 am Thursday 4:00 pm

6 - 12 0 - 36 mo. 3- 5 0 - 24 mo. 3- 5 6 - 12

Louise Williams Tuesday 4:00 pm 6 - 12 Wednesday 10:00 am 18 mo. - 5 Anna Meyer Family Learning Center Wednesday 10:30 am 0 - 5 Wednesday 4:00 pm 6 - 12 J.R. Searcy Memorial Tuesday 10:00 am 0 - 5 Thursday 5:00 pm 5 - 7 Ouachita Valley Wednesday 10:30 am 4th Saturday 10:30 am

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Crash Course in Windows 10 Session 2, Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Instructor: Meghan McConkey Mondays at 9 am July 9, 16, & 23 Wednesdays at 9 am July 11, 18, & 25

A Tip for Using This Guide: Your library has LOTS of fun events this summer, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing! So here’s a tip: When you see an event listed in color, go to the page indicated in the listing. You’ll find a box in that same color with more information about the event. And remember, all events at your library are FREE! Attending is not only a blast, it counts toward your challenges. Keep this newsletter handy, challenge your friends, and see who can best rock reading this summer! Summer Reading Challenge 2018 • www.oplib.org

2018 Challenges: Have Fun, Earn Prizes. Here are the challenges: READ: Earn prizes for reading at each page milestone.

Children ages 0 - 12: 250 pages 500 pages 750 pages

Everyone age 13 and up: 500 pages 1000 pages 1500 pages CHALLENGE: Tasks within these challenges can be completed in any combination. When you complete all three reading levels and all three challenges, you will be entered into the special grand prize drawings at the end of the summer. The challenges are the same for all age groups.

Rock out at HOME: 1. Share a song with a friend. 2. Listen to music for 1 hour. (You can check out CDs or download music free. See page 28.) 3. Watch a musical or sing-along. (Check listings for free movie musical events at most branches.) 4. Rock your body to a song (dance or exercise). 5. Learn about a musician or a type of music. Rock out at the LIBRARY: 1. Attend a library program. (See listings page 4 - 34.) 2. Use a digital library service like Cloud Library, Hoopla, or Freegal. (See page 28.) 3. Check out a CD, Playaway, magazine, or work of art. 4. Join the Friends of the Ouachita Public Library or attend a Friends’ book sale. (See page 35.) 5. Ask a librarian. Rock out in the COMMUNITY: 1. Attend a library program. (See listings page 4 - 34.) 2. Visit a park, museum, or attraction, or attend a concert, play or festival. (See page 34 for a free concert.) 3. Volunteer for at least 1 hour at a local non-profit organization. 4. Pick up trash in your neighborhood for at least 1 hour. 5. Paint a small rock and leave it for someone to find. (See Ouachita Parish Rocks on Facebook, and the many rock painting programs listed in this newsletter.) VOTE: This year, your librarians have nominated their Top Six Books in each age group for the River Reads Choice Awards. Read at least two of the six titles, then cast your vote online under “challenges”. Kids and teens who complete this challenge earn a special prize. Adults who vote will be entered into a special drawing at the end of the summer. Once all votes are tallied, we’ll announce the winners. Talk to your friends about your favorites, and get them to vote, too! Summer Reading Challenge 2018 • www.oplib.org

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Family Events: Wednesday, May 23 10 am, Sterlington Branch 4 pm, Ouachita Valley Branch Thursday, May 24 10 am, Louise Williams Branch 2 pm, Anna Meyer Branch The Magic Yo-Yo: Matthew Noel brings his mix of magic, yo-yos, juggling and comedy. More information on page 6. Thursday, May 24, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Family Dance Activity: Join us for fun, food, and kid friendly music and dancing. Monday, May 28, Memorial Day All branches closed. Wednesday, May 30 10 am, Ouachita Valley Branch 2 pm, Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch 4:30 pm, Main Branch Thursday, May 31 10 am, Anna Meyer Branch 2 pm, West Ouachita Branch Johnette Downing: Louisiana’s music ambassador to children presents a “gumbo” of Louisiana roots music and books. More information on page 6. Friday, June 1, 10 am West Ouachita Family Movie Matinee: Coco Monday, June 4, 10:30 am Ouachita Valley Branch Zumba: Music and Dancing. Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 4 pm Anna Meyer Branch Family Zumba Time. Thursday, June 7, 5:30 pm Main Branch Family Fun Night: Music Composers (Featured books: Becoming Bach / Johann Sebastian Bach) See Main Branch Children’s Department for details. .

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Thursday, June 7, 7 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Genealogy 101: Digging Up Your Family. Friday, June 8, 10 am West Ouachita Family Movie Matinee: Sing. Friday, June 8, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Movie Matinee: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Saturday, June 9, 2 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Movie Matinee. Monday, June 11, 6:30 pm West Monroe Convention Center Chet Atkins, His Life and Music: Speaker and musician, Dr. Richard Hood from Louisiana Tech University. Live performance from Dr. Hood’s band. Tickets are free, must be picked up in advance from Ouachita Valley Branch. See page 34 for details. Friday, June 15, 10 am West Ouachita Family Movie Matinee: Rock Dog. Friday, June 15, 4 pm Sterlington Branch Donuts with Dad: Join us in celebrating our Dads – Registration Required. Saturday, June 16, 1 pm Carver-McDonald Branch Rock the Block, Juneteenth Celebration: Special guest, DJ TLC. Sunday, June 17, Father’s Day All branches closed. Monday, June 18, 2:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch and Louise Williams Branch Meet the 2018 Miss Louisiana Contestants. See page 19 for details.

Tuesday, June 19, 2 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Elvis is in the Building. Todd Martin Elvis Impersonator. Tuesday, June 19, 5 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Family Karaoke Night. Thursday, June 21, 5 30 pm Main Branch Family Fun Night: Music Composers (Featured Book: George Gershwin) See Main Branch Children’s Department for details. Thursday, June 21, 6:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Piano Recital: Presented by students of Kay Wallace. Friday, June 22, 10 am West Ouachita Family Movie Matinee: Leap. Tuesday, July 3, 5 pm Wednesday, July 4, Independence Day All branches closed. Thursday, July 5, 5 30 pm Main Branch Family Fun Night: Music Composers (Featured Book: William Grant. See Main Branch Children’s Department for details. Friday, July 6, 10 am West Ouachita Family Movie Matinee: Gnomeo & Juliet. Monday, July 9, 10:30 am Ouachita Valley Branch Zumba : Music and Dancing. Mondays, July 9, 3:30 pm Anna Meyer Branch Family Dance Time.

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Family Events: Thursday, July 12, 6 pm Carver-McDonald Branch Rock the Block, Family Outdoor Movie, Coco. Bring your own chairs. Friday, July 13, 10 am West Ouachita Family Movie Matinee: Happy Feet. Friday, July 13, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Movie Matinee: Sing. Saturday, July 14, 2 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Movie Matinee. Monday, July 16 10 am, Sterlington Branch 2 pm, Louise Williams Branch Tuesday, July 17 10 am, Main Branch 2 pm, Carver Branch 5:30 pm, Ollie Burns Branch Sciencetellers: Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden Piano. More information on page 6.

Wednesday, July 18 10 am, Anna Meyer Branch 2 pm, West Monroe Branch Thursday, July 19 10 am, Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch 2 pm, West Ouachita Branch 5:30 pm, Ouachita Valley Branch Sciencetellers: Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden Piano. More information on page 6. Wednesday, July 18, 4 pm Sterlington Branch Family Zumba. Monday, June 18, 4 pm Anna Meyer Branch Family Zumba Time. Thursday, July 19, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Family Fun: Sundae and a Movie: Coco. Thursday, July 19, 5 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Family Dance through the Decades Night. Thursday, July 19, 5:30 pm Main Branch Family Fun Night: Music Composers (Featured Books: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / Verdi) See Main Branch Children’s Department for details.

Friday, July 20, 10 am West Ouachita Family Movie Matinee: Happy Feet 2. Saturday, July 21 at 2 pm Ollie Burns Branch Family Fun Karoake. Monday, July 23, 2 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Sock Hop Dance: Wear 50s attire (optional), karaoke and games. Monday, July 23, 3:30 pm Anna Meyer Branch Family Dance Time. Mondays, July 23, 3:30 pm Anna Meyer Branch Family Dance Time. Monday, June 25, 4 pm Anna Meyer Branch Family Zumba Time. Wednesday, August 1, 3:30 pm Anna Meyer End of Summer Block Party. Saturday, August 4, Noon - 2 pm Read Strong. Come celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge and help us set a new record for pages read. See below for details.

One Last Summer Challenge: READ STRONG!

Let’s finish strong and set a new record. Can Ouachita Parish residents read 18,000 pages from noon to 2 pm? Just slip into your neighborhood branch, any pop-up library, or the Bookmobile, pick up any book or periodical you’re interested in, and read. Report the number of pages to library staff, and you get a treat! You don’t have to stay the entire two hours to qualify. Rock out the summer... Read Strong!

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Matthew Noel and The Magic Yo-Yo

Take a world-class yo-yo artist, then combine that with juggling, comedy, and magic and you have Matthew Noel. He’s said to have “crazy yo-yo Ninja skills”, and his goal is to inspire kids to follow something they love, do it with passion, and share their talents with others.

4 Performances: Wednesday, May 23 - Thursday, May 24 See Family & Children’s listing for times and branches.

Johnette Downing: The Pied Piper of Louisiana

A music ambassador to children, this awardwinning musician and author brings Louisiana roots music and books to Ouachita Parish.

5 Performances: Wednesday, May 30 Thursday, May 31 See Family & Children’s listing for times and branches.

Sciencetellers Presents... Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden Piano Back by popular demand! Sciencetellers are back, and this year they spin a tale of the Old West, complete with a sheriff, bank robber, runaway train, abandoned mine, and SCIENCE! Fun for the whole family.

10 Performances: Monday, July 16 Thursday, July 19 See Family & Children’s listing for times and branches.

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Bookmobile Schedule: Contact the Mobile

Outreach Department (Bookmobile) at 327-1490, ext. 3019. Monday, May 21, June 11, July 2 & 23: Prevailing Faith School 9 - 9:45 am Boley Pre-K - 10:15 - 11am Savannah Grand Assisted Living 11:15 am- 12:15 pm Country Village MH P 1:15 - 1:45 pm West Monroe Guest House 2 - 3 pm Tuesday, May 22, June 12, July 3 & 24: The Playhowse 10 - 11 am Azalea Apts. 11:30 - 12:30 am Hughes MHP 1:15 - 1:45 pm Sterlington Manor 2 - 2:15 pm Sterlington Town Hall 2:30 - 2:45 pm Townhouse Apts. 3:15 - 3:45 pm Wednesday, May 23, June 13, July 25: Camelia Trace Apts. 10 - 11:30 am Post Oak Apts. 11:45 am- 12:30 pm Landmark Nursing Home 1:15 - 2:15 pm Ridgecrest Nursing Home 2:30 - 3:30 pm

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Thursday, May 24, June 14, July 5 & 26: South Pointe Sr. Village 9:30 am - 10:30 am Ouachita Grand Plaza 11 am - 12:30 pm Ouachita Healthcare 1:30 - 3:30 pm Monday, June 18, July 9 & 30: Kingsway Apts. 9:30 am - 11 am Booker T. Senior Village 11:15 am- Noon Breece Place 1 - 1:30 pm Meadowbrook Apts. 2 - 2:45 pm Delta Grand 3 - 4 pm Tuesday, May 29, June 19, July 10 & 31: Kensington Apts. 9:30 - 11:30 am Azalea Estates Assist. Living 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Chauvin Pointe Apts. 1 - 4 pm Wednesday, May 29, June 20, July 11, August 1: Claiborne Creek Apts. 9:45 - 11 am Baily St. Community Center 12:15 - 12:45 pm Dixieland MHP 1 - 2 pm Caddo Ridge MHP 2:15 - 4 pm

Thursday, May 30, June 21, July 12, August 2: CenturyLink HQ 11 am - 1 pm War Veterans Home 1:45 - 2:45 pm Monday, June 4 & 25, July 16: 1st United Methodist Church 9:30 am - 10:45 am St. Joseph’s Asst. Living 11:15 am - 11:30 am St. Joseph’s Nursing Home 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Fairhaven Apts. 1:30 - 2 pm Kilgore Complex 2:15 - 2:45 pm Shady Pines MHP 3 - 3:30 pm Tuesday, June 5 & 26, July 17: Murray Apts. 9 - 10 am McKeen Place Apts. 10:15 - 11:15 am Frances Towers 12:30 - 3:30 pm Wednesday, June 6 & 27, July 18: Lk. Passman Retirement Community #1 10 - 11 am Lk. Passman Retirement Community #2 11:15 am- 12:15 pm Colonial Apts. 1 - 2:15 pm Wilshire Apts. 2:30 - 3:15 pm Ivan Apts. 3:30 - 4 pm Thursday, June 7 & 28, July 19 : New Vision (1st half) 9:30 am - Noon New Vision (2nd half) 1 - 2:30 pm

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Top Six Book Selections for Children: Vote for Your Favorite Online. Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears by Corey Schwartz Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear know how to rock. But they need a new singer. Everyone auditions: the Three Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and more. To their dismay, no one seems right. Could the perfect lead singer be the mysterious girl sleeping on Baby Bear’s keyboard?. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic by Lauren Tarshis Ten-year-old George Calder can’t belive his luck. He and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George’s life changes forever. Ada’s Violin by Susan Hood Ada Rios grew up in a small town in Paraguay built on a landfill. She dreamed of playing the violin, but with little money for anything but the bare essentials, it was never an option. Then a music teacher named Favio Chavez arrives, and makes them instruments out of materials in the trash. It’s a crazy idea, but one that leaves Ada’s town changed forever. Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews Troy Andrews grew up in the Treme’ neighborhood of New Orleans, desperately wishing to emulate the musicians in his family. He and his friends make their own instruments out of found materials, then perform in the streets and march with bands. One day he finds a battered, discarded trombone that’s bigger than he is. Finally he has a real instrument to play, and he practices day and night, earning the nickname Trombone Shorty from his older brother. Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae Gerald the giraffe wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, dancing is harder than you would think for a giraffe. Gerald finally is able to dance to his own tune when he gets encouragement from an unlikely friend. Miguel and the Grand Harmony by Matt de la Pena Music is present in all of life’s events, the highs and lows, and takes part in the “Grand Harmony.” For some unexplained reason, Miguel is forbidden to play music. He secretly practices on a makeshift guitar while his family joyfully makes shoes.

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Children’s Summer Activities: How to Earn Prizes: You can sign up at any branch in the OPPL system, or go online to www.oplib.org, then click on the “Sign Up for Summer Reading” link and follow the instructions. To get credit for prizes, you must enter the pages you have read or the challenges you have completed on the website, or turn in your completed log book to any branch. (See page 3 for prize levels and a list of challenges.) Once you have completed a level, entered your activities into the log, and submitted that log, you can pick up your prize at your local branch. Grand prizes will be drawn on August 7th. Parents will be notified if their child has won a grand prize.

Rules to Remember: - All children ages 0 - 12 can participate. - Books and challenges must be completed and entered into a log between May 19th and August 4th at 11:59 pm - Logs can be entered online or into a written log and turned into the Children’s Department at your local branch. - Prizes will be awarded while supplies last. All prizes must be picked up before the library closes on Friday, August 31, 2018. - For more information, contact LaKeisha Bosworth, Youth Services Coordinator at (318-) 327-1490, ext. 3007, or email [email protected].

Kids! Meet the Challenge and You Could Win a NEW BIKE!!! Bikes for Books, Sponsored by the Kiwanis All children ages 5 to 12 who read and log 750 pages and complete all three challenges during the summer reading challenge will be entered into a drawing for a new bicycle! At the end of the summer, each branch will hold a drawing for a bicycle provided by the Kiwanis of Monroe and West Monroe. There will be one winner at each branch (the Bookmobile will be considered a part of Main Branch for this drawing.) The parents of each winner will be contacted after the drawing on details of when and where the bikes will be presented. So meet the challenge! You could end up with a new set of wheels! Summer Reading Challenge 2018 • www.oplib.org

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Children’s Summer Activities: Monday, May 21, 10 am Main Branch Homeschool Grill and Game Day. (Homeschoolers Only) Ages 3-12 Monday, May 21, 1 pm Main Branch Making Music Monday: Mini Lid Banjos. Ages 6-12 Monday, May 21, 1 pm Louise Williams Make & Take craft: Sock-topus. Ages 6-12 Monday, May 21, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Tween Time: Games, Crafts, Snacks and new books. Ages 9-12 Tuesday, May 22, 1 pm Main Branch Name that Tune: Disney films. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, May 22, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Artful Afternoons: Rain Stick Instrument Craft. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, May 22, 4 pm Carver McDonald Branch Make & Take craft: Maracas. Ages 3-12

Tuesday, May 22, 4 pm West Monroe Branch Tweens Club: “Jazz It Up” painting with squirt guns. Ages 9-12 Tuesday, May 22, 5 pm Ollie Burns Branch Tweens Rocking Reader’s Theatre: “Dooby Dooby Moo”. Ages 9-12 Wednesday, May 23, 10 am Sterlington Branch & 4 pm Ouachita Valley Branch The Magic Yo-Yo: Matthew Noel brings his mix of magic, yo-yos, juggling and comedy. More information on page 6. All ages. Wednesday, May 23, 10:30 am Main Branch Wee Craft . Ages 18-36 mos. Wednesday, May 23, 1 pm Main Branch Way Back Wednesday: Music from the past. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, May 23, 2 pm Ollie Burns Branch Celebrate National Taffy Day. Ages 3-12

Wednesday, May 23, 3 pm Louise Williams Watch It Wednesday: Rock Dog. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, May 23, 4 pm Main Branch Edible Craft: Fruity Mentos Spring Flowers. Ages 3-12 Thursday, May 24 10 am Louise Williams Branch & 2 pm Anna Meyer Branch The Magic Yo-Yo: Matthew Noel brings his mix of magic, yo-yos, juggling and comedy. More information on page 6. All ages Thursday, May 24, 1 pm Main Branch Books Rock: Design rock featuring a character from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Ages 3-12 Thursday, May 24, 4 pm West Ouachita Kids Club: Dancing Oobleck. Ages 6-12 Thursday, May 24, 4:30 pm Louise Williams Tie Dye T-shirts. Ages 9-12 Friday, May 25, 1 pm Main Branch Strokes of Art: Drawing with music. Ages 3-12 Friday, May 25, 3 pm Main Branch Lego Play Day. Ages 3-12 Saturday, May 26, 10:30 am Ouachita Valley Branch Lego Club. Ages 3-12

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Children’s Summer Activities: Saturday, May 26, 11 am Anna Meyer Kids Movie Day: Despicable Me 3. Ages 0 - 12 Saturday, May 26, 1 pm Louise Williams Rock Star party- Rock n’ Roll party with a craft, games, and refreshments. Ages 3-12 Monday, May 28, Memorial Day All branches closed. Tuesday, May 29, 1 pm Main Branch Name that Tune: Disney films. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, May 29, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Tween Time: Games, Crafts, Snacks and new books. Ages 9-12 Tuesday, May 29, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Kid’s Music Maker Craft. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, May 29, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Artful Afternoons: Music and Movement Games. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, May 29, 4 pm Carver McDonald Branch Make & Take craft: Music Craft. Ages 3-12 Tuesday, May 29, 4 pm West Monroe Branch Pop Rock Eruptions. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, May 30 10 am Ouachita Valley Branch 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch 5:30 pm Main Branch Johnette Downing: Louisiana’s music ambassador to children presents a “gumbo” of Louisiana roots music and books. More information on page 6. All ages Summer Summer Reading Reading Challenge Challenge 2018 2017 •• www.oplib.org www.oplib.org

Wednesday, May 30, 10:30 am Main Branch Wee Craft. Ages 18-36 mos. Wednesday, May 30, 1 pm Main Branch Way Back Wednesday: Music from the past. Ages 6-12 Wednesday, May 30, 3 pm Louise Williams Watch It Wednesday: Sing. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, May 30, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Sing Along Movie Night. Ages 3-12 Thursday, May 31 10 am Anna Meyer Branch 2 pm West Ouachita Branch Johnette Downing: Louisiana’s music ambassador to children presents a “gumbo” of Louisiana roots music and books. More information on page 6. All ages Thursday, May 31, 1 pm Main Branch Books Rock: Design rock featuring a character from Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. Ages 3-12

Thursday, May 31, 3 pm Anna Meyer Rock, Paper, Color. Ages 12 and under Thursday, May 31, 3 pm Main Branch Lego Play Day. Ages 3-12 Thursday, May 31, 4 pm Louise Williams Make & Take craft: Create your own drum using repurposed items. Ages 3-5 Friday, June 1, 10 am Main Branch Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge with Nova Clarke. All ages. Friday, June 1, 1 pm Main Branch Strokes of Art: Drawing with music. Ages 3-12 Friday, June 1, 1 pm Louise Williams Treble and Bass Clef Heart Painting. Ages 9-12

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Children’s Summer Activities: Friday, June 1, 3 pm Main Branch Sock Hop: Bring a pair of socks and dance till you drop. Socks will be donated to a local charity. Ages 3-12 Friday, June 1, 3:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Tween Bingo Club. Ages 9-12 Saturday, June 2, 11 am Anna Meyer Kids Movie Day: Leap. Ages 0 - 12 Saturday, June 2, 2 pm Main Branch Movie Matinee: Beauty and the Beast. Ages 3-12 Monday, June 4, 10 am Main Branch Preschool Art. Ages 3-5 Monday, June 4, 1 pm Main Branch Making Music Monday: Box Guitars. Ages 6-12

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Monday, June 4, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Tween Time: Games, Crafts, Snacks and new books. Ages 9-12 Tuesday, June 5 10:30 am Carver McDonald Branch 3:30 pm West Monroe Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge with Nova Clarke. All ages. Tuesday, June 5, 10:30 am Carver McDonald Branch Arts and Crafts Day. Ages 3-12 Tuesday, June 5, 1 pm Main Branch Name that Tune: Disney films. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, June 5, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Tween Tuesday: Wii Play Day. Ages 9-12 Tuesday, June 5, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Artful Afternoons: Recycled Wind Chimes. Ages 6-12 Wednesday, June 6, 10 30 am Main Branch Wee Craft. Ages 18-36 mos. Wednesday, June 6, 1 pm Main Branch Way Back Wednesday: Music from the past. Ages 6-12 Wednesday, June 6, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Mother Goose Jam. Ages 3-5 Wednesday, June 6, 3 pm Louise Williams Watch It Wednesday: Aristocats. Ages 3-12

Wednesday, June 6, 3:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Make & Take Craft. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, June 6, 4 pm Main Branch All Things Tween: Design a Rain Stick. Ages 9-12 Thursday, June 7, 1 pm Main Branch Books Rock: Design a rock featuring a character from The Cat in the Hat . Ages 3-12 Thursday, June 7, 4 pm Anna Meyer Ouachita Parish Rocks – Rock painting. Ages 3 - 12 Thursday, June 7, 4 pm Louise Williams DIY Thunder Tubes: DIY STEM craft. Ages 6-12 Thursday, June 7, 4 pm West Ouachita Kids Club: Guitar Crafts. Ages 6-12 Thursday, June 7, 5:30 pm Main Branch Family Fun Night: Music Composers (Featured books: Becoming Bach / Johann Sebastian Bach) See Main Branch Children’s Department for details. All ages. Friday, June 8 3:30 pm Louise Williams Branch Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge with Nova Clarke. All ages. Friday, June 8, 1 pm Main Branch Strokes of Art: Drawing with music. Ages 3-12 Summer Reading Reading Challenge Challenge 2017 2018 •• www.oplib.org www.oplib.org Summer

Children’s Summer Activities: Friday, June 8, 3 pm Main Branch Lego Play Day. Ages 3-12 Friday, June 8, 4 pm West Ouachita Tween Club: Upcycling old CDs into art. Ages 9-12 Saturday, June 9, 10:30 am Main Branch Family Storytime Brunch. Featured Book: Miguel and the Grand Harmony. Ages 3-12 June 9, 10:30 am Ouachita Valley Branch Kids in the Kitchen. Ages 3-12 Saturday, June 9, 2 pm Main Branch You Make It, You Take It: Instrumental Music Collage. Ages 3-12 Saturday, June 9, 2 pm West Monroe Branch Lego Club. Ages 0 - 12 Monday, June 11, 10 am Main Branch Preschool Art. Ages 3-5 Monday, June 11, 1 pm Main Branch Making Music Monday: Key Wind Chime. Ages 6-12 Monday, June 11, 1 pm Louise Williams Make & Take Craft: Chicken in a Cup. Ages 6-12 Monday, June 11, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Tween Time: Games, Crafts, Snacks and new books. Ages 9-12 Summer Reading Challenge 2018 • www.oplib.org

Monday, June 11, 5:30 pm Sterlington Branch Terrific Tweens: Make cards for the local Veteran’s Home. Ages 9-12 Tuesday, June 12, 10:30 am Carver McDonald Branch Tweens in the Kitchen. Ages 9-12 Tuesday, June 12, 1 pm Main Branch Name that Tune: Disney films. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, June 12, 3 pm Main Branch Patriotic Bandana Wreath. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, June 12, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Kids Music Maker Craft. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, June 12, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Artful Afternoons: Sound experiments and crafts. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, June 12, 4 pm West Monroe Branch Tweens Club: Rock Photo Holder. Ages 9-12 Wednesday, June 13, 10:30 am Main Branch Wee Craft. Ages 18-36 mos. Wednesday, June 13, 1 pm Main Branch Way Back Wednesday: Music from the past. Ages 6-12 Wednesday, June 13, 2 pm Ollie Burns Branch Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge with Nova Clarke. All ages.

Wednesday, June 13, 3 pm Louise Williams Watch It Wednesday: Finding Dory. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, June 13, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Movie Matinee: Coco. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, June 13, 3:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Make & Take Craft. Ages 3-12 Tuesday, June 12, 4 pm Main Branch Father’s Day Craft: “Thank you for Building my Life” Plaque. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, June 13, 4 pm Main Branch Edible Craft: Sugar Wafer & Kit Kat Piano. Ages 3-12 Thursday, June 14, 1 pm Main Branch Books Rock: Design a rock featuring a character from Pete the Cat. Ages 3-12

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Children’s Summer Activities: Thursday, June 14, 4 pm Louise Williams Father’s Day Craft. Ages 3-12 Thursday, June 14, 4 pm West Ouachita Kids Club: Father’s Day Crafts. Ages 6-12 Friday, June 15, 1 pm Main Branch Strokes of Art: Drawing with music. Ages 3-12 Friday, June 15, 3 pm Main Branch Lego Play Day. Ages 3-12 Friday, June 15, 3 pm Louise Williams Dancing Oobleck: Create your own dancing Oobleck and listen to Bartholomew and the Oobleck Ages 3-12 Friday, June 15, 3:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Tween Bingo Club. Ages 9-12

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Saturday, June 16, 11 am Anna Meyer Kids Movie Day: Drumline. Ages 0 - 12 Saturday, June 16, 2 pm Main Branch Super Sizzlin. Ages 9-12 Sunday, June 17, Father’s Day All branches closed. Monday, June 18, 10 am Main Branch Preschool Art. Ages 3-5 Monday, June 18, 10:30 am Ouachita Valley Branch Hand Rhymes Rock: rhymes and hand clapping. Ages 6-12 Monday, June 18, 1 pm Main Branch Making Music Monday: Water Bottle Maracas. Ages 6-12 Monday, June 18, 1 pm Louise Williams Jungle Fruit Bop: Come play this silly game with beach balls. Ages 3-12

Monday, June 18, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Tween Time: Games, Crafts, Snacks and new books. Ages 9-12 Monday, June 18, 2 pm Ouachita Valley Branch and Louise Williams Branch Meet the 2018 Miss Louisiana Contestants. See page 19 for details. All ages Tuesday, June 19, 1 pm Main Branch Name that Tune: Disney films. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, June 19, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Make and Take: Jazzy Painting. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, June 19, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Family Snack Attack: Session 1. Ages 3-11 Tuesday, June 19, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Artful Afternoons: Lego Time. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, June 19, 4 pm West Monroe Branch Kid’s World: Come Make a Maraca or Guitar. Ages 3-5 Wednesday, June 20, 10:30 am Main Branch Wee Craft. Ages 18-36 mos. Wednesday, June 20, 10:30 am Carver McDonald Branch Keep Calm and Paint Craft. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, June 20, 1 pm Main Branch Way Back Wednesday: Music from the past. Ages 6-12 Summer Reading Reading Challenge Challenge 2017 2018 •• www.oplib.org www.oplib.org Summer

Children’s Summer Activities: Wednesday, June 20, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Music Moves Us: Dance silly and play musical games. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, June 20, 3 pm Louise Williams Watch It Wednesday: Zootopia. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, June 20, 3:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Make & Take Craft. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, June 20, 4 pm Main Branch All Things Tween: Disney Trivia. Ages 9-12 Thursday, June 21,1 pm Main Branch Books Rock: Design rock featuring a character from Elmer the Elephant. Ages 3-12 Thursday, June 21, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge with Nova Clarke. All ages. Thursday, June 21, 4 pm Louise Williams Make & Take Craft: Shake, Rattle, and Create your own rattlesnake tail. Ages 6-12 Thursday, June 21, 4 pm West Ouachita Kids Club: Ouachita Parish Rocks – rock painting. Ages 6-12 Thursday, June 21, 5:30 pm Main Branch Family Fun Night: Music Composers (Featured Book: George Gershwin) See Main Branch Children’s Department for details. Friday, June 22, 1 pm Main Branch Strokes of Art: Drawing with music. Ages 3-12 Summer Reading Reading Challenge Challenge 2017 2018 •• www.oplib.org www.oplib.org Summer

Friday, June 22, 3 pm Main Branch Lego Play Day. Ages 3-12 Friday, June 22, 4 pm Sterlington Branch Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge with Nova Clarke. All ages. Friday, June 22, 4 pm West Ouachita Tween Club: Perler bead ear bud holders. Ages 9-12 Saturday, June 23, 10:30 am Ouachita Valley Branch Lego Club. Ages 3-12 Monday, June 25, 10 am Main Branch Preschool Art. Ages 3-5 Monday, June 25, 1 pm Main Branch Making Music Monday: Mandolins. Ages 6-12 Monday, June 25, 1 pm Louise Williams Water STEM: Try to keep paper dry under water. Ages 3-12 Monday, June 25, 2 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament. Ages 3-12 Monday, June 25, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Tween Time: Games, Crafts, Snacks and new books. Ages 9-12 Tuesday, June 26, 1 pm Main Branch Name that Tune: Disney films. Ages 6-12

Tuesday, June 26, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Family Snack Attack: Session 2 Ages 3-12 Tuesday, June 26, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Artful Afternoons: Music and Movement games. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, June 26, 4 pm West Monroe Branch Tweens Club: Make and eat Igneous Rocks. Ages 9-12 Tuesday, June 26, 4:30 pm Ollie Burns Branch Tween Tuesday Movie: Sing. Ages 9-12 Wednesday, June 27, 10:30 am Main Branch Wee Craft. Ages 18-36 mos. Wednesday, June 27, 1 pm Main Branch Way Back Wednesday: Music tunes from the past. Ages 6-12

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Children’s Summer Activities: Wednesday, June 27, 3 pm Louise Williams Watch it Wednesday: Moana. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, June 27, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Nursery Rhymers: A Puppet Play Day. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, June 27, 3:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Make & Take Craft. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, June 27, 4 pm Main Branch Edible Craft: You are My Sunshine Cupcake. Ages 3-12 Thursday, June 28, 1 pm Main Branch Books Rock: Design a rock featuring a character from The Lorax. Ages 3-12 Thursday, June 28, 3 pm Anna Meyer Make & Take Craft: Jellyfish Crafts. Ages 12 and under

Thursday, June 28, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge with Nova Clarke. All ages. Friday June 29, 10 am Louise Williams Sea shell painting. Ages 3-5 Friday, June 29, 1 pm Main Branch Strokes of Art: Drawing with music. Ages 3-12 Friday, June 29, 3 pm Main Branch Lego Play Day. Ages 3-12 Saturday, June 30, 11 am Anna Meyer Kids Movie Day: Let It Shine. Ages 0 - 12 Monday, July 2, 10 am Main Branch Preschool Art. Ages 3-5 Monday, July 2, 1 PM Louise Williams Firework Painting. Ages 3-5

Monday, July 2, 1 pm Main Branch Making Music Monday: Kazoo. Ages 6-12 Monday, July 2, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Tween Time: Games, Crafts, Snacks and new books. Ages 9-12 Monday, July 2, 4 pm Main Branch Paper Plate Star Wreath. Ages 3-12 Tuesday, July 3, 10:30 am Carver McDonald Branch Karaoke Day. Ages 3-12 Tuesday, July 3, 1 pm Main Branch Name that Tune: Disney films. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, July 3, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Family Snack Attack: Session 3. Ages 3-11 Tuesday, July 3, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Artful Afternoons: Percussion Stick Musical Instrument. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, July 3, 4 pm West Monroe Branch Kid’s World: Musical Sensory Bottle Shakers. Ages 3-5 Wednesday, July 11, 3:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch. Make & Take Craft. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, July 11, 4 pm Main Branch Edible Craft: Rice Krispie Treat Lawn Mower & Grass. Ages 3-12

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Children’s Summer Activities: Thursday, July 12, 1 pm Main Branch Books Rock: Design a rock featuring a character from Thelma the Unicorn. Ages 3-12 Thursday, July 12, 3 pm Anna Meyer Tweens Painting Time. Ages 9-12 Thursday, July 12, 4 PM Louise Williams Pet Rock Craft. Ages 3-5 Thursday, July 12, 4 pm West Ouachita Kids Club: Art from old CDs. Ages 6-12 Friday, July 13, 1 pm Main Branch Strokes of Art: Drawing with music. Ages 3-12 Friday, July 13, 1 PM Louise Williams Rock Painting. Ages 9-12 Friday, July 13, 3 pm Main Branch Lego Play Day. Ages 3-12 Friday, July 13, 4 pm Sterlington Branch Edible Craft: Edible Robot – Registration required. Ages 6-12 Friday, July 13, 4 pm West Ouachita Tween Club: Sheet music art. Ages 9-12 Saturday, July 14, 10:30 am Main Branch Family Storytime Brunch. Featured Book: Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes. All ages. Summer Summer Reading Reading Challenge Challenge 2018 2017 •• www.oplib.org www.oplib.org

Saturday, July 14, 10:30 am Ouachita Valley Branch Kids in the Kitchen. Ages 3-12 Saturday, July 14, 11 am Anna Meyer Kids Movie Day: Happy Feet. Ages 0 - 12 Saturday, July 14, 2 pm Main Branch You Make It, You Take It. Beach Boys edible beach scene. See Main Branch children’s department for details. Ages 3-12 Saturday, July 14, 2 pm West Monroe Branch Lego Club. Ages 0 - 12

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Monday, July 16 10 am, Sterlington Branch 2 pm, Louise Williams Branch Sciencetellers presents Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden Piano. More information on page 24. All ages Monday, July 16, 10 am Main Branch Preschool Art. Ages 3-5 Monday, July 16, 1 pm Main Branch Making Music Monday: Bolang Gu. Ages 6-12 Monday, July 16, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Tween Time: Games, Crafts, Snacks and new books. Ages 9-12

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Children’s Summer Activities: Tuesday, July 17 10 am, Main Branch 2 pm, Carver Branch 5:30 pm, Ollie Burns Branch Sciencetellers presents Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden Piano. More information on page 24. All ages. Tuesday, July 17, 10:30 am Ouachita Valley Branch Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge with Nova Clarke. All ages. Tuesday, July 17, 1 pm Main Branch Name that Tune: Disney films. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, July 17, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Family Snack Attack: Session 4. Ages 3-11 Tuesday, July 17, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Artful Afternoons: Print Making with Foam Shapes. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, July 17, 4 pm West Monroe Branch Kid’s World: Make a Pet Rock. Ages 3-5 Wednesday, July 18 10 am, Anna Meyer Branch 2 pm, West Monroe Branch Sciencetellers presents Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden Piano. More information on page 24. All ages. Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 am Main Branch Wee Craft. Ages 18 – 36 mos. Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 am Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Black Bayou National Wildlife Refuge with Nova Clarke. All ages.

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Wednesday, July 18, 1 pm Main Branch Way Back Wednesday: Music from the past. Ages 6-12 Wednesday, July 18, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Kid’s Summertime Movie: Trolls. Ages 3 - 12 Wednesday, July 18, 3 pm Louise Williams Watch It Wednesday: Princess and the Frog . Ages 3 -12 Wednesday, July 18, 3:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Make & Take Craft. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, July 18, 4 pm Main Branch All Things Tween: Sheet music art with Jamie Holman. Ages 9-12 Thursday, July 19 10 am, Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch 2 pm, West Ouachita Branch 5:30 pm, Ouachita Valley Branch Sciencetellers presents Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden Piano. More information on page 24. All ages. Thursday, July 19, 1 pm Main Branch Books Rock: Design a rock featuring a character from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie . Ages 3-12 Thursday, July 19, 4:30 PM Louise Williams Jazz Splatter Painting. Ages 6-12 Thursday, July 19, 5:30 am Main Branch Family Fun Night: Music Composers (Featured Books: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / Verdi) See Main Branch Children’s Department for details.

Friday, July 20, 1pm Main Branch Strokes of Art: Drawing with music. Ages 3-12 Friday, July 20, 1 pm Louise Williams Saxophone Collage Craft. Ages 3-5 Friday, July 20, 3 pm Main Branch Lego Play Day. Ages 3-12 Friday, July 20, 3:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Tween Bingo Club. Ages 9-12 Saturday, July 21, 2 pm Main Branch Super Sizzlin. Ages 9-12 Monday, July 23, 10 am Main Branch Preschool Art. Ages 3-5 Monday, July 23, 1 pm Main Branch Making Music Monday – Trumpet / Tubular Bells. Ages 6-12 Monday July 23, 2 PM Louise Williams Chinese Fan Art. Ages 3-12 Monday, July 23, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Tween Time: Games, Crafts, Snacks and new books. Ages 9-12 Monday, July 23, 5 pm Sterlington Branch Terrific Tweens: The Angry Bird Movie. Ages 9-12

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Children’s Summer Activities: Tuesday, July 24, 10:30 am Carver McDonald Branch Movie Tuesday: Rock Dog. Ages 3-12 Tuesday, July 24, 1 pm Main Branch Name that Tune: Disney films. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, July 24, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Tweens Rocking Reader’s Theatre: Down by the Cool of the Pool. Ages 9-12 Tuesday, July 24, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Artful Afternoons: Music and Movement Games. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, July 24, 4 pm West Monroe Branch Tweens Club: Make a “Rock”et flinger. Ages 9-12 Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 am Main Branch Wee Craft. Ages 18 – 36 mos.

Wednesday, June 25, 1pm Main Branch Way Back Wednesday: Music from the past. Ages 6-12 Wednesday, July 25, 3 pm Louise Williams Watch It Wednesday: Mulan. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, July 25, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Funday. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, July 25, 3:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Make & Take Craft. Ages 3-12 Wednesday, July 25, 4 pm Main Branch Edible Craft: Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies. Ages 3-12 Thursday, July 26, 3 pm Anna Meyer Tweens Craft Time. Ages 9-12

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Thursday, July 26, 1 pm Main Branch Books Rock: Design a rock featuring a character from Fly Guy. Ages 3-12 Thursday, July 26, 3 pm Louise Williams Australian Bilma Clapstick Craft. Ages 6-12 Thursday, July 26, 4 pm West Ouachita Kids Club: 50’s Sock Hop. Ages 6-12 Friday, July 27, 1 pm Main Branch Strokes of Art: Drawing with music. Ages 3-12 Friday, July 27, 3 pm Main Branch Lego Play Day. Ages 3-12 Friday, July 27, 4 pm West Ouachita Tween Club: Spin drums. Ages 9-12

Contestants

Monday, June 18th 2 pm

Meet the extraordinary young women vying for the 2018 crown and a chance to compete for Miss America.

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Children’s Summer Activities: Saturday, July 28, 10 am Louise Williams African Dinhe Dance Party. Ages 3-12 Saturday, July 28, 10:30 am Ouachita Valley Branch Lego Club. Ages 3-12 Saturday, July 28, 11 am Anna Meyer Kids Movie Day: Roll Bounce. Ages 0 - 12 Monday, July 30, 10:30 am Main Branch Preschool Art. Ages 3-5 Monday, July 30, 1 pm Main Branch Making Music Monday : Paper Plate Shaker. Ages 6-12 Monday, July 30, 2 pm Louise Williams Limbo Lower Now: Come celebrate South America with this fun game. Ages 3-12

Monday, July 30, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Tween Time: Games, Crafts, Snacks and new books. Ages 9-12 Tuesday, July 31, 10 am Louise Williams Harry Potter Potions Class: Come dressed in costume. Ages 9-12 Tuesday, July 31, 10:30 am Carver McDonald Branch Make & Take craft: Paper Plate shaker. Ages 3-12 Tuesday, July 31, 1 pm Main Branch Name that Tune: Disney. Ages 6-12 Tuesday, July 31, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Artful Afternoons: Silly Sock Hop Party. Ages 6-12

Tuesday, July 31, 4 pm West Monroe Branch Edible Craft: Edible Sedimentary Rock. Ages 3 - 12 Wednesday, August 1, 3 pm Louise Williams Watch It Wednesday: Lilo and Stitch. Ages 3-12 Thursday, August 2, 4:30 pm Louise Williams Celebrate Spanish culture and music by making your own bottle top castanets. Ages 3-12 Friday, August 3, 1 pm Louise Williams End of the Summer Luau. Ages 3-12 Saturday, August 4, Noon - 2 pm At Brookshire’s 165N.Come celebrate Read Strong. the end of the Summer Reading Challenge and help us set a new record for pages read. See page 5 for details. All ages.

Your Library in the Community: Pop-Up Libraries To celebrate National Library Week, your library took to the streets and staffed “pop-up libraries” throughout the parish on April 10 and 11. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and chatted with us. We had so much fun, we’re planning to do it again! If you see us “pop-up” be sure to come visit. We’d love to see you, and you’ll probably learn something new about one of Ouachita Parish’s best kept secrets... your Ouachita Parish Public Library.

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At Brookshire’s 165N.

At Super One West Monroe.

At the Brown Bag Concert.

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Top Six Book Selections for Teens & Young Adults: Vote for Your Favorite Online. Seraphina by Rachel Hartman It’s a world where dragons and humans coexist. Dragons can assume human form. Seraphina (whose mother died giving birth to her) has a talent for music, but she is struggling with accepting her gift, and with her own identity. This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab Kate Harper has just been kicked out of her sixth boarding school. August Flynn is a monster who just wants to be human and good-hearted, but is cursed with the ability to steal a soul with his music. August wants protect Kate, but a failed assassination attempt forces the pair to flee for their lives. The two must choose whether to become heros or villains in a violent, seething metropolis that produces monsters from all sides, including from within. Wintersong by S. Jae Jones All her life, Liesl has heard the legend of the Goblin King. Now 18 and working at her family’s inn, Liesl’s world is changed when the Goblin King abducts her sister. Her journey into the Underground presents her with a strange world, a mysterious man who rules it, and an impossible decision that will force her to discover who she truly is before time runs out. The Haters by Jesse Andrews Wes and Corey are pretty bummed about summer jazz camp. It was supposed to be cool, but instead they find dudes talking in jazz voice and are labeled bottom-feeders. That is, until they jam with Ash, and discover pure musical magic. Before they know it, they are loaded up in Ash’s SUV and heading south for an adventure they call The Haters Summer of Hate Tour. Wicked Like Wildfire by Lana Popovic Twins Iris and Malina are gifted. Iris sees flowers as fractals and can turn her visions to glasswork, Malina interprets moods as music. But their mother insists they keep their talents a secret, and she forbids them from falling in love. When their mother is mysteriously attacked, they discover a wicked curse that haunts their family and the truth behind the quiet lives their mother has built for them. Solo by Kwam Alexander with Mary Rand Hess Blade would give anything to not be the son of Rutherford Morrison, a washed-up, drug addicted rock star. His girlfriend, Chapel, has been forbidden to see him by her parents who are convinced Blade will end up like his father. In truth, the only thing the father and son share is music. When Rutherford ruins Blade’s graduation, Chapel seems gone forever. Then a family secret comes to light, along with a letter that could bring Blade freedom and love, or leave him adrift forever. Summer Reading Reading Challenge Challenge 2017 2018 •• www.oplib.org www.oplib.org Summer

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Young Adult Summer Events: How to Earn Prizes: You can sign up at any branch in the OPPL system, or go online to www.oplib.org, then click on the “Sign Up for Summer Reading” link and follow the instructions. To get credit for prizes, you must enter the pages you have read or the challenges you have completed on the website, or turn in your completed log book to any branch. (See page 3 for prize levels and a list of challenges.) Once you have completed a level, entered your activities into the log, and submitted that log, you can pick up your prize at your local branch. Grand prizes will be drawn on August 7th. Parents will be notified if their child has won a grand prize.

Rules to Remember: - Teens ages 13 - 18 can participate. - Books and challenges must be completed and entered into a log between May 19th and August 4th at 11:59 pm - Logs can be entered online or into a written log and turned into your local branch. - Prizes will be awarded while supplies last. All prizes must be picked up before the library closes on Friday, August 31, 2018. - For more information, contact LaKeisha Bosworth, Youth Services Coordinator at (318-) 327-1490, ext. 3007, or email [email protected]. Monday, May 21, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Musical Monday: Wii like to dance. Just Dance battle on the Wii. Monday, May 21, 3:30 pm Louise Williams Branch Live at Louise Williams: Performance by rapper Bush Baby from Shreveport. Tuesday, May 22, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Karaoke. Tuesday, May 22, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Zeros to Heroes: Discuss your favorite protagonists and what makes them heroic.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2 pm Sterlington Branch Movie Day: Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Tuesday, May 22, 4 pm Main Branch Ani-May: Pokémon the First Movie. Tuesday, May 22, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Scene: Make your own ice cream in a bag. Tuesday, May 22, 4:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Musical Movie Screening. Wednesday, May 23, 2 pm Anna Meyer Branch Watch It Wednesday: Grease.

Thursday, May 24, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Just Dance Tournament. Thursday, May 24, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Family Dance Activity: Join us for fun, food, and kid friendly music and dancing. Thursday, May 24, 3 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Slime Time: Make your own goopy creation. Thursday, May 24, 4 pm Carver-McDonald Branch Music Note Craft: Paint a music note. Thursday, May 24, 5:30 pm Main Branch Dungeons and Dragons: Final session of the spring campaign. SummerReading ReadingChallenge Challenge2017 2018••www.oplib.org www.oplib.org Summer

Young Adult Summer Events: Friday, May 25, 3 pm West Monroe Branch DIY Retro Wallet: Cassette tape wallet. Monday, May 28, Memorial Day All branches closed. Tuesday, May 29, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Karaoke. Tuesday, May 29, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Disney Movie Sing-Along. Tuesday, May 29, 2 pm Sterlington Branch Ouachita Rocks: Rock painting. Tuesday, May 29, 2:30 pm Main Branch Ani-May: Pokémon crafts. Tuesday, May 29, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Crafty Tuesday: Recycled art and DIY projects. Tuesday, May 29, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Scene: Fandom Trivia. Thursday, May 31, 2:30 pm Louise Williams Branch Life-Sized Candyland. Thursday, May 31, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Color & Chill Thursday. Thursday, May 31, 3 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Scratch Off CD Art: Make an upcycled craft with old CDs. Thursday, May 31, 4 pm Carver-McDonald Branch Teen Arts & Crafts: Paint a music box. Thursday, May 31, 4:30pm Ollie Burns Branch Playlist Exchange and Listening Party.

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Friday, June 1, 1:30 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Movie: The Greatest Showman. Friday, June 1, 3 pm West Monroe Branch DIY Earbud Case. Monday, June 4, 11, 18, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch ACT Prep Workshop: Improve your test-taking skills and take a practice ACT exam in this free 3-week workshop. More info on page 28. Tuesday, June 5, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Karaoke. Tuesday, June 5, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Scratch Off CD Art. Tuesday, June 5, 2 pm Sterlington Branch Do you have a green thumb? Work on your camouflage skin painting. Tuesday, June 5, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Scene: Collaborative art project. Wednesday, June 6, 2 pm Anna Meyer Branch Watch It Wednesday: Little Shop of Horrors . Wednesday, June 6, 3 pm West Monroe Branch DIY Jewelry: Make your own guitar pick jewelry and play Guitar Hero. Wednesday, June 6,13, 20, 4 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch ACT Prep Workshop: Improve your test-taking skills and take a practice ACT Exam in this free 3-week workshop. More info on page 28.

Wednesday, June 6, 6:30 pm Sterlington Branch Sci-Fi Fantasy Book Club: Snow Crash. Thursday, June 7, 10:30 am Carver-McDonald Branch Teen Music Trivia. Thursday, June 7, 1 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Musical Tech: Create your own musical masterpiece and experiment with sound apps; bring your own device or use library laptops. Thursday, June 7, 2:30 pm Main Branch Scratch Off CD Art. Thursday, June 7, 3 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Karaoke. Thursday, June 7, 4:30 pm Ollie Burns Branch DIY Moon Rocks. Friday, June 8, 1:30 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Movie: Hairspray (2007). Friday, June 8, 2:30 pm Main Branch Music Trivia: Here’s your chance to prove your knowledge and be named the trivia champ. Friday, June 8, 3 pm Louise Williams Branch Guitar Pick Accessories: Make jewelry and other accessories using guitar picks. Friday, June 8, 3 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Salsa and Salsa. Saturday, June 9, 11 am Anna Meyer Branch Teen Movie Day: Stomp the Yard. Monday, June 11, 2 pm Main Branch Teen Writing Workshop: Introduction to writing.

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Young Adult Summer Events: Tuesday, June 12, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Karaoke. Tuesday, June 12, 2 pm Main Branch Teen Writing Workshop: Writing flash fiction. Tuesday, June 12, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Fun & Games: Music Trivia Challenge. Tuesday, June 12, 2 pm Sterlington Branch Movie Day: Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey. Tuesday, June 12, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Crafty Tuesday: Recycled art and DIY projects. Tuesday, June 12, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Scene: Upcycled sheet music art. Tuesday, June 12, 4:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Musical Movie Screening. Wednesday, June 13, 2 pm Main Branch Teen Writing Workshop: Introduction to performance poetry.

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Wednesday, June 13, 3 pm West Monroe Branch Kindness Rocks: Paint a rock with an inspirational saying and place it in the community. Thursday, June 14, 10:30 am Carver-McDonald Branch Puzzle Day: Crossword challenges with a musical twist. Thursday, June 14, 2 pm Main Branch Teen Writing Workshop: Poem writing. Thursday, June 14, 3 pm Louise Williams Branch Song Lyric Jeopardy. Thursday, June 14, 3 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Perler Bead Magnets. Thursday, June 14, 4:30 pm Ollie Burns Branch Lyric Canvas Interpretations: Favorite lyrics transformed into visual art. Thursday, June 14, 5:30 pm Main Branch Beyond the Tabletop: How to be a Dungeon Master. Registration required: call 327-1490, ext. 3008. Friday, June 15, 1:30 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Movie: Enchanted.

Friday, June 15, 2 pm Main Branch Teen Writing Workshop: Open mic at OPPL. Teen writers will share their works from the workshop. Friday, June 15, 3 pm West Monroe Branch Teen Cinema: Thor: Ragnarok. Friday, June 15, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Movies and Music: The Greatest Showman. Sunday, June 17, Father’s Day All branches closed. Tuesday, June 19, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Karaoke. Tuesday, June 19, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Make Album Cover Art. Tuesday, June 19, 2 pm Sterlington Branch DIY Galaxy Shirts: Bring your own t-shirt. Tuesday, June 19, 2:30 pm Main Branch DIY Dragon Eggs: Create your own. Tuesday, June 19, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Scene: Lip sync competition. Wednesday, June 20, 2 pm Anna Meyer Branch Watch It Wednesday: Save the Last Dance. Thursday, June 21, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Zen Yoga: International Yoga Day— The first 10 to sign up will get a free yoga mat. Thursday, June 21, 1 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Musical Tech: Create your own music and experiment with sound apps; bring your own device or use library laptops. Summer Reading Reading Challenge Challenge 2017 2018 •• www.oplib.org www.oplib.org Summer

Young Adult Summer Events: Thursday, June 21, 2:30 pm Main Branch STEAM Teen: Slime. Thursday, June 21, 3 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Sheet Music Art. Thursday, June 21, 4:30 pm Ollie Burns Branch Music Influence Boards. Friday, June 22, 10 am Carver McDonald Branch Pound: Pound to the beat of your own drum with Adrian Williams and Brandi. Friday, June 22, 1:30 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Movie: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Friday, June 22, 2:30 pm Main Branch Superhero Party. Friday, June 22, 3 pm West Monroe Branch DIY Photo Holders. Tuesday, June 26, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Karaoke. Tuesday, June 26, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Karaoke Throwdown. Tuesday, June 26, 2 pm Sterlington Branch Edible Rock Cycle: Learn the rock cycle using edible sugary treats. Tuesday, June 26, 2:30 pm Main Branch Music Lyric Art: Transform song lyrics into a work of visual art. Tuesday, June 26, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Scene: Participate in the Ouachita Rocks movement by painting rocks to place in the community.

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Thursday, June 28, 10:30 am Carver McDonald Branch Teen Movie Thursday: Save the Last Dance. Thursday, June 28, 2:30 pm Louise Williams Branch Make and Take: Duct Tape Earbud Case. Thursday, June 28, 2:30 pm Main Branch Teen Karaoke Party Thursday, June 28, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Color & Chill Thursday: Relax and color with friends while enjoying frozen treats. Thursday, June 28, 3 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Makey Makey Music. Thursday, June 28, 4:30pm Ollie Burns Branch Teen Movie Matinee: Into the Woods. Thursday, June 28, 5:30 pm Main Branch Beyond the Tabletop: Character Creation. Friday, June 29, 2:30 pm Main Branch Music Changed My Life Panel: Hear from people from all walks of life that were positively affected by music. Friday, June 29, 3 pm West Monroe Branch DIY Windchimes. Monday, July 2, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Sing Along with Mulan. Monday, July 2, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Musical Monday: Music Trivia. Tuesday, July 3, 2pm Louise Williams Branch Karaoke.

Tuesday, July 3, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Fun & Games: Drum Circle and Circle Games. Tuesday, July 3, 2 pm Sterlington Branch Giant Clue: Play life-sized Clue. Tuesday, July 3, 5 pm Wednesday, July 4, Independence Day All branches closed. Thursday, July 5, 10:30 am Carver-McDonald Branch Teen Craft Day: Make a musical craft using buttons. Thursday, July 5, 1 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Musical Tech: Create your own musical masterpiece and experiment with sound apps; bring your own device or use library laptops. Thursday, July 5, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Make and Take: Embroidery Earbuds: Bring your own earbuds. Thursday, July 5, 2 pm Main Branch Teen Cinema: Coco. Thursday, July 5, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Kids, Tweens, and Teens Rockin’ Game Day: Rock out and have fun playing games with children of all ages. Thursday, July 5, 3 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Slime Time: Make your own goopy creation. Thursday, July 5, 4:30 pm Ollie Burns Branch STEM DIY: Let’s make music with water.

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Young Adult Summer Events: Friday, July 6, 1:30 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Movie: Kudo and the Two Strings. Friday, July 6, 2:30 pm Main Branch Level Up: Videogames on the big screen. Friday, July 6, 3 pm West Monroe Branch DIY Musical Bouquet: Flowers out of sheet music. Thursday, July 5, 4:30pm Ollie Burns Branch STEM DIY: Lava Slime. Saturday, July 7, 11 am Anna Meyer Branch Teen Movie Day: Coco. Monday, July 9, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Musical Movie: Into the Woods. Monday, July 9. 16. 23, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch and Wednesday, July 11, 18, 15, 4 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch College Writing Workshop: Learn the basics of college-style writing, including MLA format, and hone your essay skills in this 3-week workshop.

Tuesday, July 10, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Music and Art: Make sketches on music sheets. Tuesday, July 10, 2 pm Sterlington Branch Movie Day: School of Rock. Tuesday, July 10, 2:30 pm Main Branch Jarred Dragons: Make your own dragon in a jar. Tuesday, July 10, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Crafty Tuesday. Tuesday, July 10, 4:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Musical Movie Screening. Tuesday, July 10, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Scene: DIY music note keychains made from Perler beads. Tuesday, July 10, 4:30 pm Ollie Burns Branch DIY Volcano Rock Slime. Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 pm Sterlington Branch Sci-Fi Fantasy Book Club: Dragonsong Thursday, July 12, 10:30 am Carver McDonald Branch Teen Game Day: Rock n’ Roll style bingo.

Pull Back the Curtain at Teen Theatre Camp!

Tuesday, July 10, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Karaoke.

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Calling all would-be writers and actors! Learn what happens behind the scenes of your favorite plays and performances at Teen Theatre Camp at Main Branch. It’s a two-week long immersion experience, concluding with a performance by the group in front of a live audience. Monday, July 16 - Thursday, July 26 Call 327-1490 to register.

Thursday, July 12, 2:30 pm Main Branch Teen Karaoke Party. Thursday, July 12, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Color & Chill Thursday: Relax and color with friends while enjoying frozen treats. Thursday, July 12, 3 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Henge Building. Thursday, July 12 4:30pm Ollie Burns Branch DIY Music Jewelry: Music note jewelry. Thursday, July 12, 5:30 pm Main Branch Beyond the Tabletop: Always Be Your Elf—Getting into the mind of your D&D or other RPG character. Friday, July 13, 3 pm West Monroe Branch Limestone Landforms: Special guest, Dr. Sean Chenoweth, professor of Geography at ULM. Friday, July 13, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Movie: Rock of Ages. Friday, July 13, 2:30 pm Main Branch STEAM Teens: Bubble Day. Monday July 16 Thursday July 26, 12 pm Main Branch Teen Theatre Camp: Join Ms. Clair from the library and Ms. Cathy of CA Studio for a 2-week long theatre camp. See page 26 for more information. Monday, July 16, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Sing Along with The Lion King. Monday, July 16, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Musical Monday: Karaoke Fun. 2018 • www.oplib.org Summer Reading Challenge 2017

Young Adult Summer Events: Tuesday, July 17, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Karaoke. Tuesday, July 17, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Fun & Games: Just Dance for the Wii. Tuesday, July 17, 2 pm Sterlington Branch DIY Rock Candy. Tuesday, July 17, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Scene: Upcycled craft with old CDs. Wednesday, July 18, 2 pm Anna Meyer Branch Watch It Wednesday: Selena. Thursday, July 19, 10:30 am Carver McDonald Branch Teen Craft Day: Guitar painting. Thursday, July 19, 1 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Musical Tech: Create your own musical masterpiece and experiment with sound apps; bring your own device or use library laptops. Thursday, July 19, 3 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Rock Painting: Decorate rocks to hide in your community. Thursday, July 19, 1:30 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Movie: The original Footloose. Friday, July 20, 3 pm West Monroe Branch Teen Cinema: The Greatest Showman. Friday, July 20, 3:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Movies and Music: Rock of Ages. Saturday, July 21, 11 am Anna Meyer Branch Teen Movie Day: Michael Jackson’s This Is It.

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Saturday, July 21, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Watercolor Agate Painting Tuesday, July 24, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Karaoke. Tuesday, July 24, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Music and Art: Rock Painting. Tuesday, July 24, 2 pm Sterlington Branch Giant Games: Giant Jenga and tic-tac-toe. Tuesday, July 24, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Crafty Tuesday: painting, recycled art and DIY projects. *** Tuesday, July 24, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Scene: Black Light Party. Thursday, July 26, 10:30 am Carver McDonald Branch Teen Game Day. Friday, July 26, 12:30 pm Main Branch Teen Theatre Camp theatrical premiere of The Hobbit. Thursday, July 26, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Color & Chill Thursday. Thursday, July 26, 3 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling. Thursday, July 26, 4:30 pm Ollie Burns Branch 50’s Rock Party. Friday, July 27, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Peace, Love, & Music. Tie Dye CD Sharpie Shirts. Only 15 spots available. Friday, July 27, 3 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Snack and Songs.

Friday, July 27, 3 pm West Monroe Branch DIY Rock Terrarium. Saturday, July 28, 4:30pm Ollie Burns Branch Teen Movie Matinee: Pitch Perfect 3. Monday, July 30, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Sing along with High School Musical 2. Tuesday, July 31, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Interactive Movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in a whole new way in honor of Harry’s Birthday. Free to all Potter Fans. Wear your House gear. Monday, July 30, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Musical Monday: Learn about the art of DJ-ing and the importance of education. Speaker: GoDJ Twinz. Tuesday, July 31, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Lip Sync Battle: Pick your song, bring your props, and compete with friends to be crowned Lip Sync Champ. Group entries welcome. Tuesday, July 31, 2 pm Sterlington Branch Movie Day: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Thursday, July 31, 3 pm Ollie Burns Branch Harry Potter Birthday Party. Tuesday, July 31, 4 pm West Ouachita Branch Teen Scene: Happy Birthday, Harry Potter. Come celebrate the boy who lived and watch Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Tuesday, July 31, 4:30 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Musical Movie Screening.

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Young Adult Summer Events: Thursday, August 2, 1 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Musical Tech: Create your own musical masterpiece and experiment with sound apps; bring your own device or use library laptops. Thursday, August 2, 2 pm Louise Williams Branch Lip Sync Battle: Challenge your friends in a Lip Sync battle tournament. Props will be available. Thursday, August 2, 2:30 pm Main Branch STEAM Teens: Come tie dye a t-shirt. The first 10 registrants will receive an XL white t-shirt. All other participants must bring their own shirt. Friday, August 3, 2:30 pm Main Branch Water Play Day: Bring your own towel. Saturday, August 4, Noon - 2 pm Read Strong. Come celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge and help us set a new record for pages read. See page 5 for details.

Prepare for the Most Important Test You’ll Take in High School: The ACT Planning on continuing education after high school? You’ll be required to take the ACT exam. It will determine which universities you are qualified to attend, and, in some cases, if you will receive scholarships or financial aid. It makes sense to practice. This FREE three week course will give you tips and a trial run. Available at two branches: West Ouachita Branch: Mondays, June 4, 11, 18 at 4 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch: Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 at 4 pm

Take the Challenge and Explore these FREE Digital Services from YOUR Library. • Freegal : Download music and keep it. Choose from more than 3 million songs. • Flipster: Read digital magazines online. • Hoopla: Stream audio books, comics, ebooks, movies, music, & TV shows. • World Book OnLine: 7 databases created for specific age ranges & abilities. Includes ebooks, activities, audio files, video & more. • Library Elf: Let Library Elf help you keep up with due dates, holds, and the list of items checked out on multiple library cards. Get email and mobile alerts to keep you up to date. • TumbleBooks, TumbleBook Premium: Animated, talking picture books, fiction & non-fiction, and forgeign language titles. Read-alongs, videos, puzzles, & games. • Cloud Library : Download ebooks and eaudiobooks to your iPhone, Android, iPad, Kindle, or Nook anytime, 24-7. Free apps available. All available FREE with your Ouachita Parish Public Library Card.

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Top Six Book Selections for Adults: Vote for Your Favorite Online. Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. In the 1920s, the richest people in the world were the Osage Indian nation. Oil had been discovered beneath their land, and they lived a lifestyle of mansions and chauffeured cars. Then, one by one, the Osage were killed, and those who dared investigate were murdered. Young FBI director J. Edgar Hoover teamed up with former Texas Ranger Tom White to unravel one of the most chilling mysteries in American history. Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom. At age nine, Spanish war orphan Frankie Presto is sent to America in the bottom of a boat with only an old guitar and six strings. As he grows, his talent touches stars in every genre, from classical to jazz to rock, including Hank Williams and Elvis Presley. But his gift is also a burden. His music has the power to alter lives, and a string turns blue when a life is changed. Suddenly, Frankie vanishes, to reappear decades later to touch one last life. Sourdough by Robin Sloan. Lois Clary is stuck in a plum job at a robotics tech company, but she feels like a robot herself. She orders takeout each evening from two amiable brothers. When they are forced to flee the country, she is entrusted with their precious sourdough starter. Lois soon begins to bake, and excels at it. But when a cutthroat farmer’s market committee refuses to admit her, she is recruited by a mysterious marketplace that exploits both her tech and culinary skills. Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia. The Bellweather Hotel was rocked 15 years ago by a murder-suicide in room 712. Now hundreds of high school musicians have gathered in its crumbling halls for the annual statewide festival, and a colossal snowstorm threatens to trap them all inside. In the midst of it all, someone goes missing from room 712. The search for her entwines an eccentric cast of characters. They all have arrived with a secret, and everyone is haunted. The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. A.J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his live over and see everything anew. The Chilbury Ladie’s Choir by Jennifer Ryan. In the early days of World War II England, the men are away fighting and the women of Chilbury village forge an uncommon bond. They defy the Vicar’s edict to close the choir. Instead, they carry on as the Chilbury Ladies’ Choir. Five unforgettable choir members face home-front struggles: a widow sending her only son to fight; the local scion’s daughter drawn to a mysterious artist; her younger sister with an impossible crush; a Jewish refugee hiding a family secret; and a conniving midwife plotting to outrun a seedy past. Summer Summer Reading Reading Challenge Challenge 2018 2017 •• www.oplib.org www.oplib.org

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Adult Summer Events: How to Earn Prizes: You can sign up at any branch in the OPPL system, or go online to www.oplib.org, then click on the “Sign Up for Summer Reading” link and follow the instructions. To get credit for prizes, you must enter the pages you have read or the challenges you have completed on the website, or turn in your completed log book to any branch. (See page 3 for prize levels and a list of challenges.) Once you have completed a level, entered your activities into the log, and submitted that log, you can pick up your prize at your local branch. Grand prizes will be drawn on August 7th.

Rules to Remember: - The Adult Summer Reading Challenge is open to everyone ages 18 and over. - Patrons age 18 can register for the Young Adult or the Adult program, but not both. - Read from any section you like: teen, adult, graphic novels, magazines, eBooks, or audiobooks. - Books and challenges must be completed and entered into a log between May 19th and August 4th at 11:59 pm CDT. - Logs can be entered online or into a written log and turned into your local branch between May 21st and August 4th by midnight. - Prizes will be awarded while supplies last. The drawing will be held Tuesday, August 7. Participants will be called ONLY if they have received a prize. All prizes must be picked up before the library closes on Friday, August 31, 2018. Mondays, May 21 & 28, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Beginning Computer Class, Instructor: Monique Williams. Monday, May 21, 11 am Ouachita Valley Branch La Leche Breast Feeding Support Group: for mothers who breast feed and those who want to start. Monday, May 21, 5:30 pm Main Branch Next Level, Rainbow Reads Book Club: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. Tuesdays, May 22 & 29, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Intermediate Computer Class, Instructor: LaDonna Harrison.

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Tuesday, May 22, 6 pm Main Branch Write Club. Wednesdays, May 23 & 30, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Beginning Computer Class, Instructor: LaDonna Harrison. Wednesday, May 23, 2 pm West Monroe Branch General George Patton: Speaker, Georgiann Potts. Part 1 of 3. Wednesday, May 23, 5 pm Ollie Burns Branch Picture Frame Vision Board Craft. Registration required. 327-1235 Wednesday, May 23, 5:30 pm Main Branch Next Level: Pub-style Trivia, general knowledge.

Thursdays, May 24 & 31, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Intermediate Computer Class, Instructor: Monique Williams. Thursday, May 24, 1 pm West Ouachita Branch Inspirational Poems and Songs: Performer, Jean Brantley Evans. Thursday, May 24, 1:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Ouachita Parish Rocks: Music theme rock painting. Thursday, May 24, 5:30 pm Main Branch Dungeons & Dragons, The Merry Wanderers: Last session of the spring campaign. Fridays, May 25, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Beginning Computer Class, Instructor: Monique Williams. Summer Reading Challenge 2018 • www.oplib.org

Adult Summer Events: Monday, May 28, Memorial Day All branches closed. Tuesday, May 29, 11 am Ouachita Valley Branch Serendipity Book Club: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Wednesday, May 30, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Movie Night: Purple Rain. Wednesday, May 30, 5:30 pm Main Branch Holly’s Hobbies: Ouachita Parish Rocks: rock painting. Thursday, May 31, 1:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Just Read Book Club: River Reads’ Top Six Books. Thursday, May 31, 5 pm Main Branch Anime Extras, Manga Drawing Workshop: Instructor, Jalen Jack. Thursday, May 31, 5:30 pm Louise Williams Branch Northeast Louisiana Delta AfricanAmerican Heritage Museum. Fridays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Beginning Computer Class, Instructor: Monique Williams. Friday, June 1, 7:00 pm Main Branch Next Level, After-hours Recess, Ghost Hunting 101: Learn what a ghost investigation really entails, separating fact from fiction and the sensationalism of TV shows. Skeptics and believers both welcome. Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Beginning Computer Class, Instructor: Monique Williams. Mondays, June 4, 11, & 18, 9 am J.R. Searcy Branch Crash Course in Windows 10, Instructor: Meghan McConkey. Summer Reading Challenge 2018 • www.oplib.org

Monday, June 4, 5:30 pm Main Branch Killers of the Flower Moon: Speaker, Dr. Glenn Jordan. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, & 26, at 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Intermediate Computer Class, Instructor: LaDonna Harrison. Tuesday, June 5, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Game Night. Tuesday, June 5, 5:30 pm Main Branch Holly’s Hobbies: Beginning Crochet. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, & 27, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Beginning Computer Class, Instructor: Monique Williams. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, & 20, 9 am J.R. Searcy Branch Crash Course in Windows 10, Instructor: Meghan McConkey. Wednesday, June 6, 12 pm Anna Meyer Branch Added Sugars: Speaker, Pam Sapp from LSU AgCenter. Wednesday, June 6, 5:30 pm Main Branch Next Level, Talk Nerdy to Me: Come ready to debate the nerdy questions that have kept you up at night. Visit the Main Branch or email jwheeler@ oplib.org for a topic and resource guide. Wednesday, June 6, 5:30 pm Main Branch Shh Book Club. Wednesday, June 6, 6:30 pm Sterlington Branch Sci-Fi Fantasy Book Club: Snow Crash

Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, & 28, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Intermediate Computer Class, Instructor: LaDonna Harrison. Thursday, June 7, 10:30 am Main Branch Adaptive Story Time: Story Time for adults with special needs, music theme. Thursday, June 7, 1 pm Louise Williams Branch Riverwalk Downtown. Thursday, June 7, 1 pm West Ouachita Branch Bluegrass Concert: Performer, Debbie Driskill. Thursday, June 7, 2 pm Carver-McDonald Branch Throwback Thursday Musical Matinee: Hallelujah. Thursday, June 7, 4 pm Anna Meyer Branch Painting to Music: Instructor, Sherry Gummere. Thursday, June 7, 5 pm Main Branch Anime Club: Trinity Seven. Thursday, June 7, 6:30 pm Sterlington Branch Adult Coloring. Saturday, June 9, 2 pm Ollie Burns Branch Movie Musical. Monday, June 11, 6:30 pm West Monroe Convention Center Chet Atkins, His Life and Music: Speaker and musician, Dr. Richard Hood from Louisiana Tech University. Live performance from Dr. Hood’s band. Tickets are free, must be picked up in advance from Ouachita Valley Branch. See page 34 for more information.

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Adult Summer Events: Tuesday, June 12, 2 pm Ollie Burns Branch Songs of the Heart, Aretha Franklin: Speaker, Georgiann Potts. Tuesday, June 12, 4 pm Anna Meyer Branch Food for the Soul Book Club. Tuesday, June 12, 6 pm Main Branch Lost in the Stacks Book Club: Lallapaloosa by Rags Daniels. Wednesday, June 13, 5:30 pm Main Branch Reel History: Swing Time. Thursday, June 14, 1 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Mixing Media with Rene: Music themed Fourth of July painting. Registration required. 327-1240 Thursday, June 14, 1 pm Louise Williams Branch Masur Art Museum. Thursday, June 14, 2 pm Carver-McDonald Branch Throwback Thursday Musical Matinees: Sophisticated Ladies. Thursday, June 14, 5:30 pm Main Branch Beyond the Tabletop: How to DM in D&D. Registration required: 327-1490, ext. 3008. Thursday, June 14, 5:30 pm Main Branch Philosophy Café. Thursday, June 14, 6 pm Sterlington Branch Time to Paint: Self-directed painting. Bring your own easel. Sunday, June 17, Father’s Day All branches closed. Monday, June 18, 2 pm Ouachita Valley Branch and Louise Williams Branch Meet the 2018 Miss Louisiana Contestants. See pg 19 for details.

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Monday, June 18, 5:30 pm Main Branch Monday Milestones, History of Monroe’s Little Theater: Speaker, Anita Breen, general manager of the Strauss Theater Complex. Tuesday, June 19, 2 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Elvis is in the Building. Elvis Impersonator Todd Martin. Wednesday, June 20, 2 pm West Monroe Branch General George Patton: Speaker, Georgiann Potts. Part 2 of 3. Thursday, June 20, 5:30 pm Main Branch Next Level: Game Night . Thursday, June 21, 9:30 am Main Branch Skillbuilders, Pet Skills: Speaker, Ellen Hicks from the Humane Society. Geared for our Senior Community to build skills for major life change. Thursday, June 21, 2 pm Sterlington Branch How Funny Was That?: Speaker, Georgiann Potts. Part 1 of 2. Thursday, June 21, 1 pm West Ouachita Branch Woodcarving Demonstration: Wooden toys. Thursday, June 21, 2 pm Carver-McDonald Branch Throwback Thursdays Musical Matinees: Thunder Soul. Thursday, June 21, 6 pm Main Branch Doctor Who Watchers’ Club. Monday, June 25, 11 am Ouachita Valley Branch Serendipity Book Club: Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia. Monday, June 25, 5:30 pm Main Branch Rainbow Reads Book Club: David Bowie Made Me Gay: 100 Years of LGBT Music by Daryl W. Bullock.

Tuesday, June 26, 2 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Songs from the Heart, Aretha Franklin: Speaker, Georgiann Potts. Tuesday, June 26, 5:30 pm Main Branch Write Club. Wednesday, June 27, 2 pm West Monroe Branch Beyond the Pages Book Club. Wednesday, June 27, 5:30 pm Main Branch Author Talk: S.A. McGarey, local author of Crescendo. Thursday, June 28, 1 pm Louise Williams Branch Visitors from Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo. Thursday, June 28, 1:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Search Branch Just Read Book Club: River Reads’ Top Six. Thursday, June 28, 2 pm Sterlington Branch How Funny Was That?: Speaker, Georgiann Potts. Second of a series. Thursday, June 28, 2 pm Carver-McDonald Branch Throwback Thursdays Musical Matinees: Of Mind and Music. Thursday, June 28, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Edible Crafts. Registration required. 327-1351 Thursday, June 28, 5:30 pm Main Branch Beyond the Tabletop: Character Creation for D&D. Mondays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Beginning Computer Class, Instructor: Monique Williams. Tuesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Intermediate Computer Class, Instructor: LaDonna Harrison. Summer Reading Challenge 2018 • www.oplib.org

Adult Summer Events: Tuesday, July 3, 5 pm Wednesday, July 4, Independence Day All branches closed. Thursday, July 5, 10:30 am Main Branch Adaptive Story Time: Story Time for adults with special needs, music theme. Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19, & 26, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Intermediate Computer Class, Instructor: LaDonna Harrison. Thursday, July 5, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Music Bingo Thursday, July 5, 5 pm Main Branch Anime Club: Paniponi Dash. Thursday, July 5, 6:30 pm Sterlington Branch Pet Lovers’ Book Club: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Friday, July 6, 13, 20, & 27, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Beginning Computer Class, Instructor: Monique Williams. Mondays, July 9, 16, & 23, 10:30 am J.R. Searcy Branch Crash Course in Windows 10, Instructor: Meghan McConkey. Tuesday, July 10, 2 pm Ollie Burns Branch Live Performance: Local Saxophonist Donald Givens. Tuesday, July 10, 4 pm Anna Meyer Branch Food for the Soul Book Club. Tuesday, July 10, 6 pm Main Branch Lost in the Stacks Book Club: Saint Mazie by Jami Attenberg. Wednesdays, July 11, 18, & 25, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Beginning Computer Class, Instructor: Monique Williams.

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Wednesdays, July 11, 18, & 25, 10:30 am J.R. Searcy Branch Crash Course in Windows 10, Instructor: Meghan McConkey. Wednesday, July 11, 12 pm Anna Meyer Branch Finding Sugars in Foods: Speaker, Pam Sapp from LSU AgCenter. Wednesday, July 11, 2 pm West Monroe Branch General George Patton: Speaker, Georgiann Potts. Part 3 of 3. Wednesday, July 11, 5:30 pm Main Branch Reel History: Thousands Cheer. Wednesday, July 11, 5:30 pm Main Branch Shh Book Club. Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 pm Sterlington Branch Sci-Fi Fantasy Book Club: Dragonsong Thursday, July 12, 11 am Carver-McDonald Branch Reel Readers Book Club: Sourdough by Robin Sloan. Thursday, July 12, 1 pm West Ouachita Branch Cooking with Kathy: Ice cream sundaes. Thursday, July 12, 1:30 pm Louise Williams Branch Dolly Parton: Speaker, Georgiann Potts. Thursday, July 12, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Movie Night: Get On Up. Thursday, July 12, 5:30 pm Main Branch Beyond the Tabletop: Always Be Your Elf, role-playing and improv skills for your RPG characters. Thursday, July 12, 5:30 pm Main Branch Philosophy Café. Thursday, July 12, 6:30 pm Sterlington Branch Adult Coloring.

Monday, July 16, 11 am Ouachita Valley Branch La Leche Breast Feeding Support Group: for mothers who breast feed and those who want to start. Monday, July 16, 5:30 pm Main Branch Feed, Grow, and Bake Sourdough: Speaker, Jackie Peacock. Tuesday, July 17, 5:30 pm Main Branch Get Creative: Pressed Flower Bookmarks and Cards, instructor Leslie Calhoun. Wednesday, July 18, 5:30 pm Main Branch Next Level: Pub-style Trivia, music themed. Thursday, July 19, 9:30 am Main Branch Skillbuilders, Gardening Basics: Speaker from Sammy’s Plant World. Geared for our Senior Community to build skills for major life change. Thursday, July 19, 1 pm Louise Williams Branch Coca-Cola Museum at the Biedenharn. Thursday, July 19, 1 pm West Ouachita Branch Musical Bookmarks. Thursday, July 19, 2 pm Sterlington Branch J.K. Rowling and Harry, Both Wizards of our Time: Speaker, Georgiann Potts. Thursday, July 19, 6 pm Main Branch Doctor Who Watchers’ Club. Monday, July 23, 5:30 pm Main Branch Monday Milestones, Sounds of the Mississippi: Speaker Georgiann Potts. Tuesday, July 24, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch You Rock Craft. Tuesday, July 24, 6 pm Main Branch Write Club.

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Adult Summer Events: Wednesday, July 25, 2 pm West Monroe Branch Beyond the Pages Book Club. Wednesday, July 25, 5:30 pm Main Branch Holly’s Hobbies: Book Page Wreath Craft. Thursday, July 26, 1:30 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Just Read Book Club: River Reads’ Top Six Books. Thursday, July 26, 3 pm Anna Meyer Branch Game Night. Thursday, July 26, 5:30 pm Main Branch Session 0 of D&D Fall Campaign. Meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday concluding on Dec. 13. Must commit to attending 8 of the 10 sessions. Experience is not required. Registration required. Email [email protected]. Thursday, July 26, 6 pm Sterlington Branch Time to Paint: Self-directed painting. Bring your own easel. Friday, July 27, 7 pm Main Branch Next Level, After-hours Recess: Painting. Registration required. Email [email protected].

Monday, July 30, 11 am Ouachita Valley Branch Serendipity Book Club: The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir by Jennifer Ryan. Monday, July 30, 5:30 pm Main Branch Next Level, Rainbow Reads Book Club: Unveiling the Muse: The Lost History of Gay Carnival in New Orleans by Howard Phillips Smith. Tuesday, July 31, 2 pm Ouachita Valley Branch Songs from the Heart, Dolly Parton: Speaker, Georgiann Potts. Tuesday, July 31, 6 pm Main Branch Chilbury-ish Ladies Choir: local ladies choir sings selections from The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir by Jennifer Ryan, one of this year’s River Reads’Top Six.

Wednesdays, August 1, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Beginning Computer Class, Instructor: Monique Williams. Wednesday, August 1, 2 pm West Monroe Branch Cake Walk with Musical Chairs. Wednesday, August 1, 5:30 pm Main Branch Next Level: Game Night.

Wednesday, August 1, 5:30 pm Main Branch Shh Book Club.

Thursday, August 2, 10: 30 am Main Branch Adaptive Story Time: Story Time for adults with special needs, back to school theme. Thursdays, August 2, 10:30 am Anna Meyer Branch Adult Intermediate Computer Class, Instructor: LaDonna Harrison. Thursday, August 2, 2 pm Cpl. J.R. Searcy Branch Movie Time Matinee: The Music Man. Thursday, August 2, 4 pm Anna Meyer Branch Painting to Music: Instructor, Sherry Gummere. Thursday, August 2, 5 pm Main Branch Anime Club: Princess Tutu. Thursday, August 2, 6:30 pm Sterlington Branch Pet Lovers’ Book Club: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. Saturday, August 4, Noon - 2 pm Read Strong. Come celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge and help us set a new record for pages read. See page 5 for details.

The Circulate. Performance Series Continues with:

Chet Atkins’ Story: His Life, Music & Songs Featuring Dr. Richard Hood, with Dennis Smith on bass, and Jimmy Martin on drums. Monday, June 11th, 6:30 pm West Monroe Convention Center Tickets are FREE, but are limited. Must be picked up in advance from the Ouachita Valley Branch. Sponsored by: Chet Atkins Dr. Richard Hood

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Book Club Meetings: May: Monday, May 21 5:30 pm at Main Rainbow Reads Book Club Tuesday, May 29 11 am at Ouachita Valley Serendipity Book Club Thursday, May 30 1:30 pm at Cpl. J.R. Searcy Just Read Book Club June: Wednesday, June 6 5:30 pm at Main Shh Book Club Wednesday, June 6 6:30 pm at Sterlington Sci-Fi Fantasy Book Club (YA/Teen & Adult) Tuesday, June 12 4 pm at Anna Meyer Food for the Soul Book Club Tuesday, June 12 6 pm at Main Lost in the Stacks Book Club Monday, June 25 11 am at Ouachita Valley Serendipity Book Club Monday, June 25 5:30 pm at Main Rainbow Reads Book Club Tuesday, June 27 5 pm at Ollie Burns The Bibliophile Maniacs (YA/Teen) Wednesday, June 27 2 pm at West Monroe Beyond the Pages Book Club Thursday, June 28 1:30 pm at Cpl. J.R. Searcy Just Read Book Club

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July: Thursday, July 5 6:30 pm at Sterlington Pet Lover’s Book Club Tuesday, July 10 4 pm at Anna Meyer Food for the Soul Book Club Tuesday, July 10 6 pm at Main Lost in the Stacks Book Club Wednesday, July 11 5:30 pm at Main Shh Book Club Wednesday, July11 6:30 pm at Sterlington Sci-Fi Fantasy Book Club (YA/Teen & Adult) Thursday, July 12 11 am at Carver-McDonald Reel Readers Book Club Wednesday, July 25 2 pm at West Monroe Beyond the Pages Book Club Thursday, July 26 1:30 pm at Cpl. J.R. Searcy Just Read Book Club Monday, July 30 11 am at Ouachita Valley Serendipity Book Club Monday, July 30 5:30 pm at Main Rainbow Reads Book Club August: Wednesday, August 1 5:30 pm at Main Shh Book Club Thursday, August 2 6:30 pm at Sterlington Pet Lover’s Book Club

Don’t forget the Friends of the Library Book Sale.

The last Friday and Saturday of each month at the West Ouachita Branch.

Bargains galore. Shop early for the best selection. Books, games, CDs, DVDs, magazines, instruction guides... all at a fraction of what you’d pay in a retail store. Plus proceeds support your Library’s programs and projects, including the Summer Reading Challenge. So mark your calendar and set an alarm in your phone: Fri., May 25th & Sat., May 26th Fri., June 29th & Sat., June 30th Fri. July 27th & Sat., July 28th

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Main Branch & Bookmobile 1800 Stubbs Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 318-327-1490 M-Th 9 am - 8 pm Fri 9 am - 6 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm Sun 2 pm - 5 pm Anna Meyer Family Learning Center 1808 US Hwy 165 S Monroe, LA 71202 318-327-1351 M-F 10 am - 6 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm

Friends of the Ouachita Public Library 1800 Stubbs Ave. Monroe, LA 71201

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Monroe, LA 71203 Permit # 41 Address Service Requested

Ollie Burns Branch 5601 Hwy 165 By-Pass Richwood, LA 71202 318-327-1235 M-Th 9 am - 8 pm Fri 9 am - 6 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm Carver McDonald Branch 2941 Renwick St. Monroe, LA 71201 318-327-1477 M-F 9 am - 6 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm Louise Williams Branch 140 Bayou Oaks Dr. Monroe, LA 71203 318-327-5422 M-Th 9 am - 8 pm Fri 9 am - 6 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm Sterlington Memorial Branch 305 Keystone Rd. Monroe, LA 71203 318-327-1382 M-Th 9 am - 8 pm Fri 9 am - 6 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm

The Ouachita Parish Public Library would like to thank these businesses and organizations for sponsoring the 2018 Summer Reading Challenge:

Mobile Outreach Service (Bookmobile) 1800 Stubbs Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 318-327-1490 M-F 9 am - 5 pm Ouachita Valley Branch 601 McMillan Rd. West Monroe, LA 71291 318-327-1470 M-Th 9 am - 8 pm Fri 9 am - 6 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm Sun 2 pm - 5 pm West Monroe Branch 315 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291 318-327-1365 M-F 9 am - 6 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm West Ouachita Branch 188 Hwy 546 West Monroe, LA 71291 318-327-5414 M-Th 9 am - 8 pm Fri 9 am - 6 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm Cpl J.R. Searcy Memorial Branch 5775 Jonesboro Rd. West Monroe, LA 71292 318-327-1240 M-Th 9 am - 8 pm Fri 9 am - 6 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm

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