The Krewe of Hebe hosted this year’s Jefferson Salutes America celebration. The annual event starts off at Otstott Park with a Children’s Parade, then is followed by a Pie & Cake Auction benefiting Youth Programs at the Jefferson Carnegie Library. A concert by the Shreveport Metropolitan Concert Band caps ofContinue Reading
Stacy Mills/Contributing Writer Beginning June 7th and running every Wednesday morning through July 26th, the Jefferson Carnegie Library will host children ages K-5th grades for the Summer Reading Program. This year the theme is “Caddo Critters”. Animals, fish, and birds living in or around Caddo Lake and The Big CypressContinue Reading
Youth Services Coordinator Sandra Spencer schedules events and activities for children in our community. Any pre-school through third grade child is welcomed to attend a weekly story hour where stories are read and activities are planned related to the story or theme. Story hour is from 10:00-11:00am on Wednesdays. WeContinue Reading
The Friends of the Jefferson Carnegie Library held its annual golf tournament on March 25 at Wood Hollow Golf Course in Longview. The First Place Team included David Neely, James Navaretti, Seth McGregor and James Walker. James Navaretti won the Closest to the Hole contest and Justin Powell hit theContinue Reading
From Jefferson Carnegie Library Simply E, The Library Reader App, is now available through Jefferson Carnegie Library. The library is reaching out into our community to provide reading experiences for our patrons through SimplyE which is easy to install and navigate. SimplyE provides over 5,000 books for your reading pleasureContinue Reading
The Jefferson Carnegie Library board selected Stacy Mills to be the new president of the library. She thanked outgoing president Tony Jones for his loyal and dedicated service over the last two years. Victor Perot will serve as the new vice-president with Tony Jones becoming the new secretary. Cathey BrannonContinue Reading
Marion County children enjoyed the Jefferson Carnegie Library’s annual “Breakfast With Rudolph” this week with a hearty breakfast, book story telling, games, activities, and, of course, the head reindeer himself. Zack Baldwin had the honor of playing Rudolph this year. Continue Reading
Let your jingle bells and join the Jefferson Carnegie Library from 10-11 a.m. December 7, for an hour of fun as you have Breakfast with Rudolph. All pre- and primary school age kids welcome!Continue Reading
Youngsters visited with the Easter Bunny at the Jefferson Carneige Library last week in advance of the upcoming holiday. Continue Reading
The Friends Board of the Jefferson Carnegie Library hosted their End-of-Year Get-Together and Business meeting on September 16. It is a yearly event hosted by the Friends Board to thank their membership and supporters of the library. It is also the time when a check is presented to the libraryContinue Reading
Hollis Shadden presenting a check to Stacy Mills, Friends of the LIbrary Board President, for $750 from proceeds of the Big Cypress Corvette Show that was held in June. Shadden said the Corvette Show was very successful this year allowing Big Cypress Corvettes to give back to the community withContinue Reading
The 2021 Jefferson Carnegie Library Annual Golf Tournament held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 was a huge success. Forty-eight golfers enjoyed lunch, an 18-hole round of golf and some good ol’ friendly competition. The winning team consisted of Jim Stacey (Jefferson) and Pat Stacey, Jay Ward and Scott Ward (Tyler).Continue Reading