Claiborne Parish Public Library serves the information needs for the entire parish and all ages. Some services the library offers include: hooks, audio books, videos, large print books, children's programs and services, interlibrary loan services, genealogy materials, newspapers, reference books and telephone reference service, adult programs, adult storytelling, meeting rooms for the public, fax and copy machines for public use at nominal charges, magazines and periodicals, internet access (free), periodical abstracts with many full text articles via internet, bookmobile service to schools, communities and nursing homes, automated library services and dial-up service. Please call for bookmobile schedule.
COST: The use of the library is free to the public. Late charges apply to overdue and lost items. Fax and copy machines are available for nominal charges.
The Friends of the Claiborne Parish Library provide monetary support by donating funds for books, programs, equipment and activities. For more information contact the club President, Denice Owens at 318-927-3845.
The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agricultural Center, provides educational information to the public. It is a non-profit organization in conjunction with the Louisiana State University, the United States Department of Agriculture, local police juries, parish and city councils, and school boards. Professionals in the following subject areas provide technical information:
Agriculture
- This program is designed to help farmers solve the problems of crops and soils, livestock and poultry, farm machinery, buildings and forestry. While continuing to stress better production methods to farmers, the program works with agricultural businesses and professional people, teaches modem management techniques to farmers and places special emphasis in helping low-income farmers.
Aquaculture
- This program promotes the usage of recommended businesses and managerial practices among the industry. The program offers educational information to farmers and processors concerning new ideas in business management, equipment technology, marketing and quality control.
Energy
- The Energy program helps consumers cope effectively with price changes in energy usage. This program also teaches how to conserve energy in homes and businesses and to adapt to lifestyles to current conditions. The Energy Education for Tomorrow program is focused on educating Louisiana's youth on energy conservation and usage.
Home Economics
- Our goal is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. We focus on our clients' economic and family well-being, helping them to improve their health and strengthen their personal and family relationships. We provide information on food and nutrition, family development, family resource development, health, safety, environment, housing, apparel and textile management, as well as leadership development.
Parenting Education
- Parenting Education Classes: Parenting education classes are offered quarterly by the LSU Agricultural Center's Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service's Claiborne Office. The classes are designed to educate new parents with children aged 0- 5 years. Every Touch Counts, the first level of parenting classes includes instruction on caring and nurturing baby during his first two years of life. During class time students are taught to bathe and diaper the baby. Hints are also given on how to make the home safe for baby. Guidance. learning to say no to baby, and learning to have fun with baby are also part of the instruction. Bringing Up Children, Ages 2 to 5 is the second level of parenting classes. This level provides parents with information about child development. The three part series focuses on teaching parents about their child; how he thinks, feels. and what his needs are. Secondly, teaching parenting responsibility and styles. And lastly, teaching about your child's behavior. The classes are offered quarterly. Character Counts!: A hands-on educational effort aimed at teaching young children six positive character traits, including: trustworthiness, fairness, respect, caring, responsibility, and citizenship. Principals and selected faculty members at all Claiborne Parish public and private schools have received training in the program. The Character Counts! curriculum is taught by trained teens to younger children. Teens teach younger children one character trait each month and the classroom teacher reinforces the character trait for the entire month.
For more information on these programs contact Dora Ann Hatch.
The 4-H Youth Program is designed for boys and girls from ages 9 through 19 and is based on the principle of "learning by doing." 4-H enables young people to learn technical facts and life skills useful in everyday activities. Club and community activities aid in the development of citizenship and leadership skills. 4-H also offers awards in recognition of self-improvement and work well done.
