Ouachita Parish Public Library 'Summer Reading Program' returns for 78th year

KEDM Public Radio | By Cory Crowe

Published May 22, 2026 at 8:52 AM EDT

Dive into adventure with the Ouachita Parish Public Library's Summer Reading Program. From kids to adults, there's something for everyone.

Read exciting titles like Potato Pants, The Bad Seed, and Flowers Are Pretty Weird.

Kids can snag fun goodies, while adults have a shot at gift cards & more.

Willetta Bailey joins Cory Crowe on Lagniappe. https://www.oplib.org/summerreading

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Cory Crowe

Originally from Monroe, Cory has worked in a variety of media. He has worked in television news and spent seven years as a TV sports play-by-play announcer. He was also creative director for a television advertising department and worked extensively as a photojournalist. Cory has lived in both Dallas and New Orleans.

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