August 11, 2021 | WPLIBRARIES NEWSLETTER
Department News
           
Children's
Cassidy Duck New Children's Coordinator
If you see Cassidy, current children's department director at Mack Memorial, be sure to congratulate her! She is now the Children's Coordinator and will be providing programming for all branches.
 
 Loaded Cookies!
 
Mack Memorial recently held their cookie decorating event. Kids let their imaginations run wild and created cookies worthy of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory!
Teens
 
 Pick Up a Hobby at Your Library
As the busy school year approaches, we'd just like to remind you that WPLibraries is a great place to learn a new hobby.  We have ukuleles in Minden along with instructional materials.  We also have craft kits like metal jewelry stamping and knitting looms!  Take some "me time" and explore new avenues at WPLibraries today!
 
The Downstairs Girl
by Stacey Lee

 1890, Atlanta. By day, seventeen-year-old Jo Kuan works as a lady's maid for the cruel Caroline Payne, the daughter of one of the wealthiest men in Atlanta. But by night, Jo moonlights as the pseudonymous author of a newspaper advice column for 'the genteel Southern lady'. Voted a Louisiana Teen Choice 2021-2022 book.
 
Adults
 
That's A Wrap on Springhill Adult SRP!
 The adult SRP group at Mack Memorial branch painted clay pots and rocks to make creative flower arrangements. All through summer, they participated in book bingo, with the goal to get as many marks on their bingo boards while reading new genres, titles and authors. 
 
 
 
 The Fiancee 
by Kate White
 
Sensing that something is off with her brother-in-law’s new fiancé, Hannah, who is a fellow actress, Summer, finding her suspicions ignored, investigates just how far Hannah is willing to go to keep her perfect image intact when a family member is murdered. 20,000 first printing.

 Announcements
 
We're Temporarily Pausing Our VHS to DVD Service
In order to catch up with this popular service, we are temporarily halting VHS to DVD services while we get through current tapes. We'll let you know as soon as we're ready to resume submissions.
 
Outdoor Seating To Be Installed at Small Branches
Cotton Valley will soon have a canopy installed and outdoor seating is coming to the small branches soon. 
 
 Genealogy Club Returns
 Mark your calendars! The Genealogy Club at Minden returns SEP 9 from 1-2 P.M. Guest speaker will be Cindy Walker, who will share about how she uses the Family Tree Notebook system.

Upcoming Events You Don't Want to Miss
just a sample of what's happening at Webster Parish Libraries
Minden
FRI AUG 20, Adult Book Club at 10 A.M. 
 
THU AUG 26, Adult Craft at 10 A.M. (drop-in event)
 
Springhill
THU AUG 12,STEM Tie Dye Chemistry, 5:30 P.M. (registration required).
 SAT AUG 14, Puzzle Club at  2 P.M. 
 TUE AUG 17, Adult Bingo at 2 P.M. (registration required)
 
 
Small Branches
Cotton Valley
WED AUG 18, Hoopla Storytime & Children's Activities, 4:30-5:30 P.M.
WED AUG 25, Master Gardener Talk (Adult), 3:30-4:30 P.M.
Sibley
 TUE AUG 24,Making Suncatchers, 
3:30-4:30 P.M.
Doyline
  TUE AUG 24, Book Club at 2 P.M.
 

Connect With Our Facebook and Event Calendar or pick up a calendar at your favorite department for a complete listing of programming

The Latest News
Multi-Purpose Room Progress
 
The paint in the newly designated multi-purpose room is going up! What's going into the multi-purpose room? Stay tuned to find out.
 
WPLibraries Help Pack The Bus
 
We were happy for the opportunity to pack and distribute Webster Parish Library bags full of free school supplies to local students. Administrative Assistant, Ginger Ebarb and Community Liaison, Kim Sentell, represented us well!
Happy Trails for Summer Reading at Mack Memorial 
 
Springhill ended its fun and successful summer reading program with a pizza party and a bounce house! 
 
 
 
 


Check This Out!
 
The time of green magic
by Hilary McKay

When eleven-year-old Abi moves with her father and new stepfamily into an eerie old house, something magical makes her books more real and brings a not-so-imaginary friend to stepbrother Louis.

Let us know how your latest library visit went and scan this QR code to complete a brief feedback survey!
 
Anna Wilson, editor.
Webster Parish Libraries
521 E and W St
Minden, Louisiana 71055
(318) 371-3080

websterparishlibrary.org/