The Avoyelles Parish Library recently shared its calendar of events for the month of February. 

Saturday, Feb. 14 – 1pm – Dungeons and Dragons at the Marksville branch.

Monday, Feb. 16 – 1pm – Mardi Gras Crafts at the Marksville branch.

Tuesday, Feb. 17 – Closed for Mardi Gras.

Monday, Feb. 23 – 1:30pm – Teen Art Workshop at the Bunkie branch.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 – 5pm – Tales & Ales at Broken Wheel Brewery in Marksville; this month’s work is Toni Morrison’s short story “Recitatif” (adults only).

Saturday, Feb. 28 – 11am – Children’s Storytime at the Marksville branch.

Saturday, Feb. 28 – 1pm – Dungeons and Dragons at the Marksville branch. 

APL also reminds the community that the Chess Club meets every Tuesday at the Bunkie branch 4-6pm. 

There will also be a special event this month on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2pm. The NAACP Avoyelles Branch will host its 2nd annual banquet Honoring African American Educators at the Couchon De Lait Pavilion in Mansura. The special guest speaker will be Congressman Cleo Fields. Attire is formal or African dress. For more information call 318-305-8860 or 318-359-7020 or send an email to Avoyelles.naacp@gmail.com.