Library News

The local library has joined forces with the Louisiana Department of Health to launch a crucial community initiative to provide warmth and comfort to those in need during winter. The Winter Coat and Blanket Drive will run from September 2 to November 8.

The DeSoto Parish Library is thrilled to launch Library Card Sign-Up Month this September with engaging giveaways across all branch locations. To mark the occasion, each branch will offer a range of unique prizes for adults, young adults, and children.

The recent Happy Hour Program at Logansport Library was a big hit with the community! Participants had a fantastic time repurposing tin cans into vibrant floral masterpieces, showcasing their artistic flair through painting and decorating.

Stonewall Library recently organized a touching going-away party to bid a fond farewell to a young child heading to preschool.

Stonewall Library thanks all Adult Summer Reading program participants. Mrs. Labetha and Mrs. Sky excelled in the program.

On Monday, July 1st, children at the Mansfield Library experienced an engaging and immersive learning experience through the "Be a Space Scientist" program.

The DeSoto Parish Library recently wrapped up its summer reading program with a delightful finale that left kids and parents joyful—each of the library's four locations hosted unique events to mark the end of the program.

The DeSoto Parish Library recently hosted a highly successful kickoff party at four branches, generating enthusiastic responses from all participants.

The Stonewall Library SWAP group has been making a significant impact with its heartwarming initiative. They have handcrafted beautiful corsages over the past two months, carefully selecting each flower and ribbon.

The Friends of the Library recently hosted a delightful celebration at the Logansport Library to honor our esteemed citizens and patrons over 90 years old.

Alice Poole emerged victorious in the challenging Escape Room game at DeSoto Parish Library during National Library Week (April 7-13).

April 7-13 marks National Library Week, a week-long nationwide celebration of libraries and library workers to promote library use and support. The American Library Association has chosen "Ready, Set, Library" as the theme for National Library Week 2024.

February is Library Lover's Month! We invite everyone to join the celebration at DeSoto Parish Library.

Congratulations to all the winners of the Big Buck Contest!

Mrs. Darron Spencer, the former MA Children's Librarian, and Ms. Graham, the new MA Children's Librarian, hosted a Kids' Christmas Party held last December 19, 2023, at Mansfield Library.

The Pelican Branch Library holds a “Big Buck Contest” from October 1, 2023, until the end of deer season, January 31, 2024.

The children who participated in the STEM program at the Logansport Library had a wonderful time.

Ladies at the Stonewall Library had a great time at their SWAP Christmas Party.

Please be advised that there will be a temporary change for the library operating hours in all locations of the DeSoto Parish Library starting Monday, December 4, 2023, through Saturday, March 9, 2024.

The DeSoto Fire District 1 visited Logansport Library Story Hour last Wednesday, October 17. The children were so thrilled to see our firefighters and got an up-close look at their gear and equipment.