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Carnegie Memorial Branch

Our downtown Lake Charles branch offers story time and craft activities.

exterior Carnegie Memorial Branch building

411 Pujo Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
337-721-7084
Brandon Shoumaker, Branch Manager
carnstaff@calcasieulibrary.org

Explore the history of the Carnegie Memorial Branch.

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Mon, Jan 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 Closed
Sun, Jan 18 Closed

Branch Programs
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Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Fri, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Come create a unique self-portrait using collage! Teens can explore creativity and self-expression with magazines, paper, and other mixed media. All supplies and refreshments provided.

Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Thu, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Make a treat at the Carnegie Branch for your feathered friends! Adults are invited to create DIY suet cakes using bird seed, mealworms, and suet or lard. All materials provided. Registration required; space is limited.

Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Fri, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Get creative and paint your own mini tumbling tower game! Teens will have the opportunity to design and customize their own set to take home. This compact game is perfect for on-the-go fun, as it fits right in your pocket! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Create your own fuzzy, colorful troll headband! Kids can design and decorate their own playful accessory to take home. All materials provided. Registration required; space is limited.
Registration opens Monday, January 19 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Craft a cozy no-sew heart pillow! Adults can create soft fleece pillows with no stitching required. All materials provided. Registration required; space is limited.

Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.