VITA assists eligible individuals in filing their income tax. This free service is available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To determine eligibility OR to set an appointment, dial 211. Library staff cannot set appointments for VITA.
We will not have DeRidder Story Time this week (January 31 and February 1) due to staff workshops We will still be open to the public for browsing our collection or using our patron computers! We look forward to reading with you next week!
Council members will be helping with Grab-N-Go kits and talking about future teen programs.
We will not have DeRidder Story Time this week (January 31 and February 1) due to staff workshops We will still be open to the public for browsing our collection or using our patron computers! We look forward to reading with you next week!
Join us in DeRidder for a brand new Kids' program designed for school-aged children ages 6-12! These programs all have a S.T.R.E.A.M. theme and work to engage your children and foster an interest in the subjects. In each event, your kids will be making a craft, art, or experiment to take home! You've never seen […]
Join us in DeRidder for Teen Anime Club! In February, we'll be watching Spy X Family, one of 2022's most popular animes! "World peace is at stake and secret agent Twilight must undergo his most difficult mission yet—pretend to be a family man. Posing as a loving husband and father, he’ll infiltrate an elite school […]
Adults! Come out for an awesome craft on the first Saturday of every month! We're halfway through winter and it's time to start thinking about changing out those decorations for more fresh, Spring-themed stuff. Come out and join us to create a beautiful, unique wall art piece using just paper and some imagination. This is […]
Come to any branch to collect a grab-n-go bag! Kids, teens, and adults each have a bag specifically designed for their age group. Come claim one before they're gone! Adult: Get a Pizza This Bookmark! It's one of America's favorite "junk" foods, but this pizza can serve a much longer purpose than the traditional pizza […]
VITA assists eligible individuals in filing their income tax. This free service is available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To determine eligibility OR to set an appointment, dial 211. Library staff cannot set appointments for VITA.
Give blood and help save lives! Come out to the DeRidder branch on Monday, February 6, 2023 between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM to help us reach our goal of at least 10 donations. From the Lifeshare website: "One in three people will need blood at some time in their life. When someone in the […]
The BPL Board of Control will meet in a regularly-called session at 4:35 on Monday, February 6, 2023. Pursuant to the “Sunshine Laws” (LA R.S. 42:14 et seq), meetings of this board are open to the public unless “Executive Session” is noted. To participate with a public comment, please review our Public Participation Policy. You […]
Join Mrs. Jeanien in DeRidder for Story Time! Each week, we'll be reading, singing, dancing, and crafting our way to strong literacy skills and emotional intelligence! Every book read during story time is one book closer to completing our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program!
Join Mrs. Jeanien in DeRidder for Story Time! Each week, we'll be reading, singing, dancing, and crafting our way to strong literacy skills and emotional intelligence! Every book read during story time is one book closer to completing our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program!
Join us in DeRidder for our monthly Teen Science Club! They're one of our favorite decorations to indicate a celebration. They're fun and floaty, but they make quite the noise when they "Pop!" In February, we're going to be exploring all the other possibilities that balloons can offer. You'll be surprised at what all purposes […]
Visit our DeRidder branch for a night of language exchange! Practice your language skills, trade tips, and speak with others to share thoughts on best resources and practices for learning a foreign language! Beverages will be provided.
Join us in DeRidder for Cinema Saturday! February's featured film is Hidden Figures! "Three female African-American mathematicians provide crucial calculations for NASA's space race against the Soviets, all while dealing with the racist and sexist assumptions of their white co-workers." This film is rated PG (for thematic elements and some language). Popcorn will be available […]
Come to any branch to collect a grab-n-go bag! Kids, teens, and adults each have a bag specifically designed for their age group. Come claim one before they're gone! Adult: Get a Pizza This Bookmark! It's one of America's favorite "junk" foods, but this pizza can serve a much longer purpose than the traditional pizza […]
VITA assists eligible individuals in filing their income tax. This free service is available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To determine eligibility OR to set an appointment, dial 211. Library staff cannot set appointments for VITA.
Visit our West Central branch every second Tuesday every month at 10:00 AM for an hour of captivating conversation over coffee. Ponder over a puzzle while sipping your beverage or meet new community members while browsing our collection! Occasional guest speakers will make an appearance.
Join Mrs. Jeanien in DeRidder for Story Time! Each week, we'll be reading, singing, dancing, and crafting our way to strong literacy skills and emotional intelligence! Every book read during story time is one book closer to completing our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program!
Join Mrs. Jeanien in DeRidder for Story Time! Each week, we'll be reading, singing, dancing, and crafting our way to strong literacy skills and emotional intelligence! Every book read during story time is one book closer to completing our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program!
Join us in DeRidder for a brand new Kids' program designed for school-aged children ages 6-12! These programs all have a S.T.R.E.A.M. theme and work to engage your children and foster an interest in the subjects. We aim to teach all children that learning can be fun, even if it's sometimes difficult! In each event, […]
Head on over to our DeRidder branch for a fun, engaging DIY designed for teens! They're pretty, they're fun! Please walk - Don't run! - on your way to the Library this month. Learn to create your own bath bombs, personalized with your favorite colors and scents! February is the perfect month to practice self-care, […]
Join us at the DeRidder branch for a new yarn club! A pattern and supplies will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own projects! All yarn crafts are welcome. Whether you knit, crochet, macrame, weave, or nålbind, you belong here! All levels, novice to master, are invited to share in the fun! […]
VITA assists eligible individuals in filing their income tax. This free service is available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To determine eligibility OR to set an appointment, dial 211. Library staff cannot set appointments for VITA.
Join Mrs. Jeanien in DeRidder for Story Time! Each week, we'll be reading, singing, dancing, and crafting our way to strong literacy skills and emotional intelligence! Every book read during story time is one book closer to completing our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program!
Join Mrs. Jeanien in DeRidder for Story Time! Each week, we'll be reading, singing, dancing, and crafting our way to strong literacy skills and emotional intelligence! Every book read during story time is one book closer to completing our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program!
This program is strictly for teens ages 16-19. Teens! This is your time to relax and connect in a safe space. Do you need to get some things off your chest? Do you just want an outlet to complain about life or discuss today's events? Come on out to Teen Talk! You'll have the chance […]
Join us to play awesome games with your peers! In February we'll be playing a long-time favorite - Kahoot! Test your knowledge and see how you measure up to the competition. This program is for teens 13 and up.
Visit our DeRidder branch for a night of language exchange! Practice your language skills, trade tips, and speak with others to share thoughts on best resources and practices for learning a foreign language! Beverages will be provided.
VITA assists eligible individuals in filing their income tax. This free service is available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To determine eligibility OR to set an appointment, dial 211. Library staff cannot set appointments for VITA.
Visit our West Central branch every second and fourth Tuesday at 10:00 AM for an hour of captivating conversation over coffee. Beauregard Parish Museum's Elona Weston will be making the occasional appearance.
Join Mrs. Jeanien in DeRidder for Story Time! Each week, we'll be reading, singing, dancing, and crafting our way to strong literacy skills and emotional intelligence! Every book read during story time is one book closer to completing our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program!
Council members will be helping with Grab-N-Go kits and talking about future teen programs.
Join Mrs. Jeanien in DeRidder for Story Time! Each week, we'll be reading, singing, dancing, and crafting our way to strong literacy skills and emotional intelligence! Every book read during story time is one book closer to completing our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program!
This March, we'll use geometric shapes to create "tiles" and make a cool patterned design. Join us in DeRidder for a brand new Kids' program designed for school-aged children ages 6-12! These programs all have a S.T.R.E.A.M. theme and work to engage your children and foster an interest in the subjects. We aim to teach […]
Join us in DeRidder for Teen Anime Club! This March, we'll be watching the first three episodes of Ao no Exorcist (Blue Exorcist)! "Assiah, the realm of humans, and Gehenna, the realm of demons. Normally, these two dimensions would never intersect, but the demons are now intruding on the material world." This Anime series is […]
Adults! Come out for an awesome craft on the first Saturday of every month! Come release your creativity in a fun and fluid way - with paint pouring at the library! The methods we're using are unique and a little weird but you're sure to find them awesome!
