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Find branch locations, contact us with questions or comments, and check library closure times.

Carnegie Memorial Branch
411 Pujo St., Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 721-7084
Mon. - Fri.: 9a - 6p
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Central Branch
301 W. Claude St., Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 721-7116
(337) 721-7117 (curbside pickup only)
Mon. - Thu.: 9a - 8p
Fri.: 9a - 6p
Sat.: 9a - 5p
Sun.: 1p - 5p
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DeQuincy Branch
102 N. Pine Street, DeQuincy, LA 70633 
(337) 721-7087 or (337) 786-4213
Mon. - Fri.: 9a - 6p
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Epps Memorial Branch
1619 Cessford St., Lake Charles, LA 70601 (temp location)
(inside the Corporal Donald Ray Stevens Community Center)
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(337) 721-7090
Mon. - Fri.: 9a - 6p
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Hayes Branch
7709 Perier St., Hayes, LA 70646
(337) 721-7098 or (337) 622-3605
Mon. - Fri.: 10a - 6p
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Iowa Branch
This location is closing early due to a power outage. We expect to reopen on Fri., July 11.
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109 South Thomson Avenue, Iowa, LA 70647
(337) 721-7101
Mon. - Fri.: 9a - 6p
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Maplewood Outreach Center
91 Center Circle, Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 721-7148
Mon. - Fri.: 730a - 4p
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Moss Bluff Branch
261 Parish Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 721-7128
Mon. - Thu.: 9a - 8p
Fri: 9a - 6p
Sat.: 9a - 5p
Sun: 1p - 5p
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Starks Branch
113 S. HWY 109, Starks, LA 70661
(337) 721-7107 or (337) 743-6560
Mon. - Fri.: 10a - 6p
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Sulphur Regional Branch
1160 Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 721-7138
Mon. - Thu.: 9a - 8p
Fri.: 9a - 6p
Sat.: 9a- 5p
Sun.: 1p - 5p
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SWLA Genealogy Branch
411 Pujo St., Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 721-7110
Mon. - Fri.: 9a - 6p
Every third Sat.: 9a - 5p
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Vinton Branch
1601 Loree St., Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 721-7095
Mon. - Fri.: 9a - 6p
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Westlake Branch
937 Mulberry St., Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 721-7113
Mon. - Fri.: 9a - 6p
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Blue Neighborhood Library Box
Octane/Exxon (Morganfield)
3170 E McNeese St., Lake Charles, LA 70605
Always open – 24 hours, 7 days a week
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Green Neighborhood Library Box
Brookshire Brothers Express
4907 Big Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Always open – 24 hours, 7 days a week
Details
Orange Neighborhood Library Box
Carlyss Park
6043 Carlyss Dr., Sulphur, LA 70665
Always open – 24 hours, 7 days a week
Details

Contact Us

Contact us with any questions or comments regarding your library account, programs, policies, resources, or services.

  • Contact your local branch using the contact information listed above. For the main branch, you can reach them at (337) 721-7116.
  • Use our Live Chat service during the following hours: Mon. - Fri. from 7 AM to 10 PM, Sat. from 8 AM to 8 PM, and Sun. from 11 AM to 8 PM.
  • Submit your question or comment using this online form.

Administrative Directors

  • Executive Director - Vacant
  • Collection & Computing Services Director - Sheryl Chaisson
  • Branch Services Director - Katie Pennington
  • Community Enrichment Director - Vacant
  • Facilities Management Director - Dwight Toland
  • Human Resources Director - Angela Stutes 

Main contact number: 337-721-7147
Mailing address: c/o Central Library, 301 West Claude St., Lake Charles, LA 70605

2025 Closed Dates

  • January 1 -  New Year's Day
  • January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • March 4 - Mardi Gras
  • April 18 and 20 - Easter
  • May 26 - Memorial Day
  • June 19 - Juneteenth
  • July 4 - Independence Day
  • September 1 - Labor Day
  • October 3 - Staff Development Day
  • November 11 - Veterans Day
  • November 27 and 28 - Thanksgiving
  • December 24, 25, and 26 - Christmas
  • December 31 - New Year's Eve