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Central Branch

This South Lake Charles location offers public computers, study and community rooms, and a creative space. 

exterior Central Branch building

301 West Claude Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
337-721-7116
337-721-7117 (curbside only)
Vicky Staton, Branch Manager
cenref@calcasieulibrary.org

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Mon, Nov 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Branch Programs

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Story Time
Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Join us at the Central Library branch for a fun-filled story time hour full of themed stories, songs, and dancing! We will practice our numbers, letters, and colors with fun activities!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Searching for your next literary adventure? The Friends of the Library will host their weekly book sale at the Central Library every Sunday and Tuesday. Come by and browse their fantastic selection of books and find your next favorite read!
Kids Create: Fall Tree Watercolor
Tue, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
The Central Library branch invites kids to express their creativity! This month, we will be painting our own fall-themed tree! One registration per child is required. Guardians must remain with their little artists throughout the program.
Teen Craft Collective: Sun Catchers
Wed, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Calling all teen crafters! The Central Branch invites you to join us for a crafty afternoon. This month, we will be making sun catchers that are shaped like plants. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.
Book Club - "Never Lie," by Frieda McFadden
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for our Adult Book Club. Let's discuss our current read over coffee or tea! This month, we are reading "Never Lie," by Frieda McFadden. We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this title!
Legos at the Library
Fri, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Join us at the Central Library for an hour of creativity! We will provide an assortment of different sizes and colors of blocks to help your child build to their imagination's content.  
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Searching for your next literary adventure? The Friends of the Library will host their weekly book sale at the Central Library every Sunday and Tuesday. Come by and browse their fantastic selection of books and find your next favorite read!
Story Time
Mon, Nov 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Join us at the Central Library branch for a fun-filled story time hour full of themed stories, songs, and dancing! We will practice our numbers, letters, and colors with fun activities!
Afternoon Story Time
Mon, Nov 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Join us at the Central Library branch for a fun-filled story time full of themed stories, songs, and dancing! We will also do a fun craft or activity to explore our creative sides!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Searching for your next literary adventure? The Friends of the Library will host their weekly book sale at the Central Library every Sunday and Tuesday. Come by and browse their fantastic selection of books and find your next favorite read!
Teen Lounge
Tue, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Just because you're a teenager doesn't mean you don't get snack time anymore! Join us at the Central Branch for games, coloring, and most importantly, snacks! The Teen Lounge is all about creating a space for teens to hang out and relax after school.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Searching for your next literary adventure? The Friends of the Library will host their weekly book sale at the Central Library every Sunday and Tuesday. Come by and browse their fantastic selection of books and find your next favorite read!
Story Time
Mon, Dec 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Join us at the Central Library branch for a fun-filled story time hour full of themed stories, songs, and dancing! We will practice our numbers, letters, and colors with fun activities!
Adult Crafternoon
Mon, Dec 01, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Do you love to create? Then, come on over to the Central Library for our Adult Crafternoon, where we will enjoy a fun craft each month! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, November 17 2025 at 2:30pm
Pajama Story Time
Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for our monthly evening story time!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Dec 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Searching for your next literary adventure? The Friends of the Library will host their weekly book sale at the Central Library every Sunday and Tuesday. Come by and browse their fantastic selection of books and find your next favorite read!
Teen Craft Collective: Holiday Cards
Wed, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Calling all crafters! The Central Branch invites you to join us for a crafty afternoon. We will be working on holiday cards to share with others. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.
Fun with Fideaux
Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Dr. Dogs Therapy Group is back to bring in trained therapy dogs for children to read to! Children can practice their reading skills in a non-judgmental environment and make friends with both people and dogs.
Legos at the Library
Fri, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Join us at the Central Library for an hour of creativity! We will provide an assortment of different sizes and colors of blocks to help your child build to their imagination's content.  
Cajun Table à la Bibliothèque  - Cajun Table at the Library
Fri, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Do you miss hearing Cajun French being spoken in your home or on the front porch while your family members swapped stories about the old days? Then join us at Central Library the first Friday of each month at 4:00 PM as we practice our Cajun language skills! Beginner & fluent francophones welcome!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Searching for your next literary adventure? The Friends of the Library will host their weekly book sale at the Central Library every Sunday and Tuesday. Come by and browse their fantastic selection of books and find your next favorite read!
Story Time
Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Join us at the Central Library branch for a fun-filled story time hour full of themed stories, songs, and dancing! We will practice our numbers, letters, and colors with fun activities!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Dec 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Searching for your next literary adventure? The Friends of the Library will host their weekly book sale at the Central Library every Sunday and Tuesday. Come by and browse their fantastic selection of books and find your next favorite read!
Kids Create: Gingerbread Man
Tue, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
The Central Library branch invites kids to express their creativity! This month, we will be designing our own gingerbread person! One registration per child is required. Guardians must remain with their little artists throughout the program.
BINGO for Books
Wed, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Are you an adult who loves to play BINGO? Do you also love books? Then come to the Central Library for BINGO for Books, where each winner will receive a book! Light refreshments will be served.
Teen Writers League
Wed, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Calling all teen writers! Are you a beginner in the art of expressing yourself through writing? All experience levels are welcome to join us at Central Library as we explore different aspects of storytelling in a judgment-free zone.
Legos at the Library
Fri, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Join us at the Central Library for an hour of creativity! We will provide an assortment of different sizes and colors of blocks to help your child build to their imagination's content.  
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Searching for your next literary adventure? The Friends of the Library will host their weekly book sale at the Central Library every Sunday and Tuesday. Come by and browse their fantastic selection of books and find your next favorite read!
Story Time
Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Join us at the Central Library branch for a fun-filled story time hour full of themed stories, songs, and dancing! We will practice our numbers, letters, and colors with fun activities!
Afternoon Story Time
Mon, Dec 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Join us at the Central Library branch for a fun-filled story time full of themed stories, songs, and dancing! We will also do a fun craft or activity to explore our creative sides!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Searching for your next literary adventure? The Friends of the Library will host their weekly book sale at the Central Library every Sunday and Tuesday. Come by and browse their fantastic selection of books and find your next favorite read!
Cookies and Coloring
Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Pull up a seat and join us for cookies and coloring! We will provide the colors, coloring sheets, and of course, the cookies! Parents must remain with their child throughout the program.
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Teen Craft Collective: Mini Wreaths
Wed, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling all teen crafters! The Central Branch invites you to join us for a crafty afternoon. This month, we will be creating a mini wreath. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.
Book Club - "The Last Thing He Told Me," by Laura Dave
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for our Adult Book Club. Let's discuss our current read over coffee or tea! This month, we are reading "The Last Thing He Told Me," by Laura Dave. We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this title!
Small Science - Solar System
Thu, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Enter the Central Library's laboratory as we explore scientific concepts with stories and activities! This month, we will be discussing the planets in our solar system! This event is intended for children in elementary school. One registration per child is required.
Legos at the Library
Fri, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Join us at the Central Library for an hour of creativity! We will provide an assortment of different sizes and colors of blocks to help your child build to their imagination's content.  
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Searching for your next literary adventure? The Friends of the Library will host their weekly book sale at the Central Library every Sunday and Tuesday. Come by and browse their fantastic selection of books and find your next favorite read!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Dec 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Searching for your next literary adventure? The Friends of the Library will host their weekly book sale at the Central Library every Sunday and Tuesday. Come by and browse their fantastic selection of books and find your next favorite read!
Teen Yarn Circle
Tue, Dec 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
The Central Branch's Teen Yarn Circle is back and better than ever! Beginners and Pros are welcome here in our judgment-free zone. Everyone has to start somewhere! Due to limited supplies, registration is required.
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Rooms and Spaces

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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.