Friends of the Lincoln Parish Library

Hi, everybody!

If you have been wanting to join the Friends, this meeting is the place to be!
If you believe the library is a vital part of our community, this group is for you. Your support is what keeps the library thriving and our community flourishing.

We hope to see you there!

Dear Library Supporter:

As with last year, there is proposed Louisiana legislation that has been filed that could impact public operation across the State. The Lincoln Parish Library board asks for your support and aid in letting our representatives know that we do not approve of these measures as currently written. Links to all of these bills are provided at the end of this post.

The Google Drive link at the last bullet point below includes:

●The Board’s analysis of the House Bills 414 and 640. They explain the impact of each bill and any possible amendments that would make each bill more suitable.
●A sample letter that you can send to our Lincoln Parish representatives. Please feel free to adapt it for your use, especially in terms of how this legislation affects your library use.
●A list of Lincoln Parish Legislators with their contact information which includes email addresses.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nCpMt_xJlZMkjbXlyb-dyoOKXqOtOKU9?usp=sharing


Thank you for your support and efforts in this matter.

The Lincoln Parish Library Board of Control

Links to current filled bills that affect public libraries and library staff:

HB 168 : https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1346584

HB 414 : https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1350683

HB 545 : https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1351530 (pertains to school libraries and library staff in the same manner as HB 414)

HB 640 : https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1352220

HB 777: https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=879593

Information for Legislatrion - Google Drive

Thank you to everyone who came out to the book sale 😊 we hope you found a little treasure.

And thank you to everyone who volunteered to help!

It's hard to put a price on your possible new FAVORITE book...but 50 cents doesn't sound too bad 😉

We are looking for a Secretary!
If you would like to serve the Friends of the Lincoln Parish Library, message us!
The primary duty of this position is to attend meetings and take minutes.

Send a message to learn more

Me too!

Mark this on your calenders!!

Come check out our book nook!! 📚I see a lot of good ones out this morning.

Look at those classic Disney VHS's, I remember I used to have a lot of these ☀️

And remember we have a membership box in the book nook which makes it so easy to become a Friend 😊

Hello everyone!

This is Lindsay, your new Corresponding Secretary of Friends of the Lincoln Parish Library.

I'm so excited that I've been elected for this role, and I would love to hear everyone's thoughts and ideas that could benefit this organization/the library.

This is a volunteer-based organization comprised of community members who love the library. If you're seeing this post and you haven't joined yet, but would like to, let us know!

Thank you for your support 📖

Volunteers Needed Today

We are cleaning up after the booksale. All day today. Anytime

Just stop by the library and offer a hand please

Thank you ❤️ to the kind volunteers and library staff for helping us set up for the Annual Peach Festival Book Sale this Friday and Saturday

See Ya’ll this weekend

Annual Peach Fair Book Sale
June 3rd and June 4th. Volunteers needed.

Booksale! Searching for Volunteers

Tentatively scheduled for
Thursday June 2, 2pm - 6pm
Friday, June 3, 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday, June 4, 10 am - 6 pm

If you can help out - please reply with your availability

We are gearing up for our summer book sale. Any volunteer interest?

Thinking of all the Friends of the Library

Friends of the Lincoln Parish Library wants to Thank You for your Vote foe the Library and our community.

WE DID IT!!!!!!
Thank you!

Please help us clean up after the vote by picking up any yard signs you put up in the public space and returning to the library.

& congratulations once again!!!! Yay!!!!

TAX RENEWAL PASSED!

Latest results for the vote

Early and Absentee Voting counted. Looking strong so far!

Friends of the Library announcement:

November 13 is this Saturday. Polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm.

Lincoln Parish Library is doing more with less!

We love you, Ruston!

The Ruston Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau firmly believes that a strong community creates a strong destination. In Lincoln Parish, we are fortunate to have several community resources that enhance the local quality of life, including robust K-12 programs, a variety of civic organizations, two nationally recognized universities, and a library with extensive programming.

The Lincoln Parish Library not only serves as a hub for education, but it is a cornerstone of the community, providing access to resources for all residents. We are proud to call the library a partner in tourism and community development, and we place our support behind this irreplaceable community asset.

We encourage Lincoln Parish residents to exercise their right to vote on the upcoming library millage on November 13. Early voting is currently taking place through November 6.

We have a major parish wide decision to make November 13.

https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/top-stories/lincoln-parish-could-become-the-only-parish-in-the-state-without-a-library-if-tax-renewal-doesnt-pass-in-upcoming-election/amp/

Lincoln Parish could become the only Parish in the state without a library if tax renewal doesn’t pass in upcoming election RUSTON,La(KTVE/KARD)–The Lincoln Parish library could close indefinitely if the millage renewal for property taxes doesn’t pass on November 13th.The 4.49 millage renewal will help fund …

Here it is! Keep the library open and vote YES!

Lincoln Parish ❤️our Public Library.