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Friends Activities

Book Purchases - We provide funds for the purchase of books and to supplement the Branch's annual book budget.

Audio-Visual Collections - Friends purchase audio visual materials. Over the years our collection of books on tape, CDs, DVDs and videos has grown considerably, to one of the best in the system.

Speaker programs - We present authors and speakers of interest to the community on a regular basis.

Musical programs - Recently we held a program on the patio outside the library’s community room. People danced along to the very lively Louisiana music performed by Bonne Musique Zydeco.

Book sales - Book sales are held every 8-10 weeks in the library parking lot.

Creative writing for youth - Each year the Friends host a creative writing contest for youth from first through twelfth grade. Entries are judged by Friends members and prizes are awarded at a ceremony at the library. Click here to read the 2010 winning entries. Click on Library Programs for more details.

Bibliofile - We publish a bi-annual membership newsletter of all of the Friends activities.

Support of inner city libraries - We provide additional funds in support of several inner city branches.

Library maintenance - We provide funds to Chrysalis for bi-weekly maintenance of the library grounds.

Equipment purchases - We have purchased audio visual equipment, blinds, patio furniture, and shelves for books.

Friends also sponsor children's events, holiday programs, exhibits, and services to the homebound.