D.E.A.R.-Drop Everything and Read

All locations of the Rapides Parish Libraries, During hours of operations. Sponsored by Rapides Parish Library System. D.E.A.R. is a national month long celebration of reading designed to remind people of all ages to make reading a priority activity in their lives. A nationwide celebration in honor of Beverly Cleary’s birthday in April. Cleary first wrote about D.E.A.R. in Ramona Quimby, age 8 and celebrates the love of reading. In addition we’re celebrating and honoring National Library week! What is more fun(damental) than reading! Cost: Free. Call Suzanne James: 445-2411 x 1060.