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A two-story building with a teal gabled roof, beige stone walls, and a green sign. Two flags fly on flagpoles, with a paved area, landscaping, and shrubs in the foreground under a blue sky.

Located in South Lake Charles, this is the library system's main branch, housing both the library and administrative offices. Services include laptop checkouts, self-checkout stations, faxing, scanning, printing, study rooms, community rooms, and a creative space. 

Community and Conference Rooms

  • Large-capacity community rooms and small-capacity conference rooms are available.

Study Rooms

  • Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Speak with staff at the Information Service Desk or contact the branch for assistance. Reservations can only be made on the day of use, and are not available outside of library hours.

Create & Make Space

  • A bookable space for patrons to learn, craft, or enjoy hobbies.
Branch Programs
Library Board: Buildings and Properties Committee Meeting - Library Board of Control Committee Meeting
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Library Board of Control - Calcasieu Parish Public Library Board of Control Meeting
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Authors on the Bayou - Meet Area Authors & Illustrators!
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor),Central Create & Make,Central Teen/YA Room (1st floor)
Community Event: Raisin Cane's Reopening
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Book Club - Red Rising
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Legos at the Library
Fri, May 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, May 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Summer Reading Program Kickoff - Color Our World
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Pajama Story Time
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Evening Bingo For Books
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Teen Writer's League
Thu, May 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Conference Room (1st floor)
Legos at the Library
Fri, May 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Adult Crafternoon
Mon, Jun 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Registration opens Monday, May 19 2025 at 2:30pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Art Society - Shape of Me
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Kids Create - Fish Outta Watercolor
Thu, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Legos at the Library
Fri, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Cajun Table à la Bibliothèque  - Cajun Table at the Library
Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Teen Writer's League
Mon, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Bingo For Books
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Didgeridoo Down Under
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Teen Yarn Circle
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Legos at the Library
Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Blind Date With A Book: Science Fiction Edition
Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Teen Trivia
Mon, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Law Talks: Disaster Prep and Contractor Fraud - Zoom discussion with L.E.A.P.
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
The Dinosaur Experience - Ranger Martin and His Dinosaur Friends!
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Registration opens Friday, May 16 2025 at 9:00am
The Dinosaur Experience - Ranger Martin and His Dinosaur Friends!
Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Registration opens Friday, May 16 2025 at 9:00am
Book Club - Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Legos at the Library
Fri, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Johnette Downing: Down in Louisiana! - Animal Songs for Children
Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
See all events

Central Branch

Mon, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Branch manager
Vicky Staton
Address
301 West Claude Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Tel: (337) 721-7116