We have a lot of things going on over the next few weeks, so we are including a calendar for the month of June, as well as a listing and a description of the different activities. We hope that all of you will take advantage of some of the events that will be going on at the library.

One of the biggest changes for the library starts with the library being open on Saturday, June 6. We will
be open on Saturdays from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. That gives our patrons some extra hours to visit the library each week.

On Fridays, June 5 and June 12, Storytime will begin at 10:00 am for children and parents or grandparents. Our Summer Reading Program will start at the end of June, so Ms. Sims will be telling the children and adults all about it so they can be prepared.

We will also be open on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 to 1:00, for some extra hours.

On Wednesday, June 10, our highly popular Bingo will begin at 1:00. At our last meeting, there were about 30 people here, and we all had a great time. There were some light refreshments, and all the winners had their choice of different prizes. We invite everyone to come for the June games to enjoy the fun!

On Tuesday, June 16, the representative from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) will be at the library to help people as young as 14 to 24 with the Out-of-School Youth Program and the WIOA Youth Program which include such things as job skills, work experience, tutoring, and other skills necessary to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. There is also a CDL training program for those 21 years of age or older. Anyone who is in the 14 to 24 age bracket and needs help finding a job or preparing for a career should stop by the library on June 16, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

If you have a teenager at home or a grandchild who might be interested in these programs, bring them to the library to find out what might be available.

On Wednesday, June 17, our genealogy group meets at 10:00 am. Even if someone has never been to this group before, all interested people are welcome. Anyone who has a laptop may bring it, or we have a few laptops here at the library that can be used if needed. Mrs. Linda Young, one of our librarians, as well Dr. Virginia Webb, a local genealogist, will be available to help anyone who needs it.

On Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20, the library will be closed in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.

On Tuesday, June 23, at 2:00 pm, there will be a presentation from Ms. Erin Staub of the Louisiana Wild Society about native plants in our area of Louisiana. All people who enjoy gardening, who are interested in learning about our local plants, or who are Master Gardeners are invited to attend this presentation. There will be a question and answer session at the end. On Friday, June 26, Storytime will begin at 10:00 am. Remember the library will be open on Saturday, June 27 from 9:00 to 1:00.

Our Summer Reading Program will officially begin at 2:00 pm on the afternoon of Monday, June 29. The program will be presented by Harvey Rabbit, a favorite of children of all ages for many years. There will be music and lots of laughter, so bring your children and grandchildren to join in the fun. Remember, the library will be open on Saturday, June 27, for those who need a little extra time to check out books or movies or magazines.

On Tuesday, June 30, Ms. Elizabeth Martin of the LSU Agricultural Center will be at the library to share information with adults about “Roots and Recipes.” She will discuss the different kinds of plants whose roots are edible, and the ways that they can be prepared to eat. Everyone is invited to attend.

More information on each of these events can be found on the library website at redriverparishlibrary.org. When you get to the website, click on the word Calendar. When the calendar appears, click on the date you want to know about, and the information about that date will appear to the left of the calendar. If you have any trouble using the website, call the library at (318) 932-5614.

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