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Terrebonne Parish Library reveals statistics for 2023
The library system hosted an outstanding year of public service, programs, and resources in 2023. Click to read more about library usage and stats.
TPL introduces new state-mandated library card system
Read more about how the Terrebonne Parish Library updated our library card system in compliance with Louisiana Revised Statute 25:225.
Tax filing assistance through VITA available at Main Library
Tax filling assistance returns to the Main Library on Tuesdays from Feb. 6 to April 9, except February 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Read more about the program here.
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Our Anticipated Books of 2026
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Our Anticipated Books of 2025
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Obscure Genre Spotlight: The Horrors and the Humors
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Obscure Genres Spotlight: Science and Pixels
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Obscure Genre Spotlight: Nontraditional Formats and Unusual Settings
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Introduction to Land Records for Genealogy Research
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