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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
Story Time
Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Board of Control Special Meeting - Calcasieu Parish Public Library Board of Control Meeting
Wed, Apr 02, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Teen Crafternoon
Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Fun with Fideaux
Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Legos at the Library
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Cajun Table à la Bibliothèque - Cajun Table at the Library
Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Adult Crafternoon
Mon, Apr 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bingo For Books
Tue, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Kids Craft Time - Paper Bug Jar
Tue, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration - Exhibit Opening Reception
Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Teen Creative Writing
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Legos at the Library
Fri, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Game Day
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Small Science - Static Electricity Excellence
Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Conference Room (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Teen Lounge
Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Evening Bingo For Books
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Migration of the Acadians from Nova Scotia - Presented by Warren and Mary Perrin
Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Legos at the Library
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
After-School Stories
Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Teen Crafternoon
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Fun with Fideaux
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, May 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cajun Table à la Bibliothèque - Cajun Table at the Library
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
See all events

Central Branch

Mon, Mar 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 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