NATCHITOCHES, La. — Members of the Krewe of the 9 recently donated educational and art supplies to the Natchitoches Parish Library as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to support the local community.

The donation was delivered Tuesday, November 3, as part of the Krewe’s “Our Parish” campaign, which focuses on investing in the future of Natchitoches.

The Krewe of the 9 is a Natchitoches-based Mardi Gras organization representing nine historically Black fraternities and sororities, collectively known as the Divine Nine. In addition to Mardi Gras activities, the organization participates in community outreach and service projects throughout the year.

The donated supplies will support the library’s free educational and creative programs, providing materials for children, teenagers and adults.

The Natchitoches Parish Library offers a variety of free programs and resources, including in-person and online tutoring, art classes and self-paced online professional development courses.

Information about library programs and services is available at natlib.org.