This real photo postcard shows the main branch library after it was built in the late 1950's. The front entrance faced Stubbs Avenue, which is why it still has a Stubbs address. The front entrance has been remodeled to open on 18th street, those front windows were removed and new space added to make more … Continue reading Ouachita Parish Public Library
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Gardenia the Library Cat
Back in 2012, I wrote the following article about Gardenia the library cat for Louisiana Road Trips Magazine. In this day and age, when so many are allergic to cats, library cats are a rare sight. Many years ago, rats were a problem in libraries, so to get rid of the problem, many libraries got … Continue reading Gardenia the Library Cat
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 