This week in library news, I have a new service to tell you about because the Check Out Louisiana State Parks Program is officially available at your library!

This is a partnership between State Parks and the State Library/Parish Libraries and it works like this: first, pick a participating state park or historic site to visit; next, stop by one of your local libraries to check out a state park pass; finally, spend a day at the park. Passes are good for one (1) vehicle and its passengers for a single day visit. For a full list of participating locations, use the link below or search “check out Louisiana state parks” in your browser.

We do have a finite number of passes, which will be replenished at the start of each calendar year as long as the program continues, as such checkouts for the passes are limited to one per library card in a six-month period. In addition to the park passes, each branch has Geaux Explore backpacks that can be checked out with or without a park pass. Each backpack contains: a pair of binoculars, a compass, a magnifying glass, Leave No Trace outdoor ethics cards, a Louisiana Bird Guide, a Louisiana Wildlife Guide, a Louisiana Trees and Wildflower Guide, and two Litter-Free Louisiana Activity Books which are for patrons to use and keep.

Stop by any of our library locations, or call, for additional information. And while you’re there, don’t forget to sign up for our Summer Reading Program, which kicks off on June 1st! We’ve made some changes to the program this year which we think you’ll enjoy, but it’s still available for all ages and we’ve got prizes, raffles, and special events planned.

Check Out Louisiana State Parks: https://www.lastateparks.com/state-parks-historic-sites

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