Abbeville, Vermilion Parish Library. 337-893-2674. “Louisiana History: Perspectives on the Pelican State.” Tuesdays, September 7-October 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Alexandria, Westside Regional Branch, Rapides Parish Library. 318-445-2411. “Where Is North Louisiana?” Tuesdays, September 7-October 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Bastrop, Morehouse Parish Library. 318-281-3696. “Folktales and Stories of the South and Louisiana” Tuesdays, September 7-October 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Bossier City, Bossier Parish Historical Center. 318-746-7717. “Where Is North Louisiana?” Thursdays, August 19-September 23, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Galvez, Ascension Parish Library. 225-622-3339. “The Creole Identity and Experience in Louisiana Literature and History.” Tuesdays, September 21-October 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish Public Library. 337-721-7170. “The American West in Fact and Fiction.” Thursdays, September 23- October 28, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Metairie, Jefferson Parish Library. 504-838-1100. Louisiana Characters: Biographies of the Bayou State. Tuesdays, Oct. 12-Nov. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish Library. 318-357-3280. “Louisiana Characters: Biographies of the Bayou State.” Tuesdays, October 12-November 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

New Iberia, Parkview Branch, Iberia Parish Library. 337-364-7024. “The Creole Identity and Experience in Louisiana Literature and History.” Thursdays, October 7-November 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish Library. 225-638-9841. “Battleground Louisiana: Civil War Events and Experiences.” Thursdays, September 9-October 14, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Ringgold, Bienville Parish Library. 318-894-9770. “Where Is North Louisiana?” Tuesdays, September 14-October 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Ruston, Lincoln Parish Library. 318-251-5030. “Where Is North Louisiana?” Tuesdays, November 2-December 7, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Stonewall, Desoto Parish Library. 318-925-9191. “The Louisiana Purchase: Impact and Legacy.” Thursdays, September 30-November 4, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Winnfield, Winn Parish Library. 318-628-4478. “Where Is North Louisiana?” Tuesdays, September 7-October 12, 6:30-8:30 p m.