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Ongoing overdue “fine-free” pilot program (restrictions apply)

Student Resources

• Tutor.com / Homework LA is available 24/7 for Kindergarten-College. Connect with a real, live tutor who is a
  subject expert. Includes term paper / report review.

Business & Employment

• Online resume builder
• Online continuing education for work skills and certifications
• Small business / entrepreneurial resource hub including demographics, planning, finances, and learning tools

Leisure Learning

• Free online video courses for hobbies, skills, and education
• Onsite classes and demonstrations scheduled periodically throughout the year (visit online calendar)
• Physical and virtual library access to books and other resources

International & Language Resources

• Foreign language learning (with apps for your mobile devices)
• Global travel resources
• English as a Second Language (ESL) helps
• Citizenship test helps

24/7 Stream or Download Digital Music, Videos, & Books

• Thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, songs available for download / streaming 24/7 through our eLibrary
• Free music and audiobook downloads / stream to keep you company while you workout, clean house, travel, etc.
• Stream movies and TV shows with hoopla

Programs for Kids, Teens, & Adults

• Monthly activities at all locations for kids, teens, and adults
• Monthly grab-n-go activity kits for kids, teens, and adults
• Monthly delivery of books, DVDs, and more for homebound patrons
• Educational, entertainment, and cultural programs scheduled periodically within the parish (view calendar)
• Reading challenges for all ages with opportunities to earn prizes
• Early literacy family program, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Wi-Fi / Communication Services

• Secure Wi-Fi available 24/7 with log-in
• Print, copy, and scan. Fax services available at all branches except DeRidder.
• Solar charging / Wi-Fi benches provide internet access around parish

Statistics

• In 2023, BPL provided over 5,600 new collection items, 466 programs for all ages, and welcomed over 1,000 new cardholders.
• BPL’s complete collection totals over 237,000 items and those items circulated a total of 744,267 times in 2023.

Locations

• Current locations in DeRidder, East Beauregard (Wye), Merryville, South Beauregard (Ragley), and West Central Branch.