Library News

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and DeSoto Parish Library is celebrating with the theme “A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes.”

LEGO Land at the Logansport Bramch Library was filled with creativity, building, and big ideas.

Color, creativity, and plenty of dots filled the Stonewall Branch on September 3 during Children’s Library Club.

Angelica Ezernack, Children’s Librarian, welcomed little readers to Story Hour on September 2 at the Pelican Branch.

The Mansfield Main Branch recently hosted an Adult Crafting Class, allowing participants to welcome the autumn season with a fun and creative project.

The Pelican Branch welcomed a packed house for an exciting fishing techniques program featuring Willie Richardson. Attendees enjoyed learning valuable tips, techniques, and fishing stories while also sharing their own experiences and memories from time spent outdoors.

The Stonewall Branch welcomed Steve’s Snaketuary on July 23 for an engaging educational program featuring a variety of fascinating snakes and reptiles.

As part of the Summer Reading Program themed “Plant a Seed, Read,” children took part in a hands-on cooking class filled with creativity, learning, and fun at the Pelican Branch on June 16.

The Logansport Library hosted an exciting Summer Reading Program event on June 15 featuring special guests from 4-H. The program was part of the summer theme “Unearth Story” and brought high energy, creativity, and hands-on learning experiences for local youth.

On June 12, the Stonewall Branch hosted a special hands-on activity as part of its Summer Reading Program, themed “Plant a Seed, Read.” Children took part in a creative balloon art workshop led by Sharon Atkins, owner of Elite Party Designs, along with her team.

Children and families gathered at the Mansfield Main Branch Library on June 12 for an exciting visit from Steve's Snaketuary as part of the library's Summer Reading Program.

The summer reading fun is happening right now at the DeSoto Parish Library, and the kickoff events have already brought in families, kids, and readers of all ages for a great start to the season.

The Logansport Library was buzzing with excitement during its annual Story Hour Easter Party. Young readers gathered for a morning filled with holiday magic, stories, and festive activities.

Stonewall Library welcomed children ages 0-5 for a festive Easter Egg Hunt that brought smiles, crafts, and plenty of holiday fun.

It was an electrifying day at Mansfield Library as young minds came together for an exciting S.T.E.M. program focused on creativity, engineering, and hands-on learning.

The Pelican Branch Library was transformed into a prehistoric playground as dinosaurs took over in a fun-filled event that captured the excitement of the community.

On March 27, Mr. Spillman visited Logansport Library to share his expertise on worm composting.

Earlier this February, DeSoto Parish Library proudly launched its new Digital History Archive during a week-long community celebration, Love Your History, Love Your Library. While Launch Week has passed, the Digital History Archive remains available for everyone to explore—anytime, anywhere.

The Ladies Craft Circle at the Stonewall Branch meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:00 P.M. Participants gather for a fun craft project while enjoying great company and conversation.

Creativity was on full display at Logansport’s Happy Hour Crafts, where a small group of participants created beautiful paintings in a fun and relaxed setting.