The Red River Parish Library is happy to announce its partnership with Louisiana State Parks. The Check Out Louisiana State Parks program, developed by the State Library of Louisiana in collaboration with Louisiana State Parks, encourages Louisiana residents to experience and discover the state by visiting its many great state parks and historic sites.

This program aims to increase public access to Louisiana’s rich natural and cultural resources while emphasizing the important roles of libraries and state parks in community enrichment. The program was actually launched last week on April 21, 2026, and will continue through the end of this year. It will allow our cardholders to obtain a free day pass from the library. The day passes will allow cardholders to access 21 Louisiana state parks and 16 state historic sites.

Our library has received a number of passes. The “pass” is a physical ticket that allows one person or one vehicle a one-day access to any of the state parks or historic sites across the state. The pass must be presented to the park ranger upon entry to the park. It allows a one- time entry and cannot be reused.

We also have “Geaux Explore” backpacks that can be checked out if desired. Each backpack includes a pair of binoculars, a compass, and a magnifying glass. The backpack and its contents must be returned at the end of a week.

For more information about this new program, a patron may stop by the library and speak to the librarians or call the library at 318-932-5416. One can also visit the following websites: http://www.CheckoutLouisiana.org or library.la.gov/check-out-la-state-parks.

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