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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
Legos at the Library
Fri, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Adult Crafternoon
Mon, Mar 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Teen Crafternoon
Wed, Mar 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Read Across America Celebration
Thu, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Fun with Fideaux
Thu, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Legos at the Library
Fri, Mar 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Cajun Table à la Bibliothèque - Cajun Table at the Library
Fri, Mar 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Mar 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids Craft Time - Home Sweet Snail Shell
Tue, Mar 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Library Board of Control: Personnel Committee Meeting - Library Board of Control: Personnel Committee Meeting
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Bingo for Books
Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Teen Creative Writing
Wed, Mar 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Handmade Harmony Hour - Bring Your Own Craft
Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Library Board of Control: Personnel Committee Meeting - Library Board of Control: Personnel Committee Meeting
Thu, Mar 13, 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
This event is full
Jigsaw Jamboree
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Legos at the Library
Fri, Mar 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Black Hertiage Festival
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Library Board of Control: Personnel Committee Meeting - Library Board of Control: Personnel Committee Meeting
Mon, Mar 17, 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Teen Game Day
Wed, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Book Club - Jane Eyre
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Library Board of Control - Calcasieu Parish Public Library Board of Control Meeting
Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Small Science - Brilliant Brainpower
Thu, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Legos at the Library
Fri, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
FHF SWLA Bunny Stop & Hop - Event for individuals and families with disabilities
Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
After-School Stories - The Lemonade War: Part 2
Tue, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Teen Lounge
Wed, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Shaping the Skies: Airpower in the Global Conflict of WWII - A History Lesson with Dr. Robert Forrest
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
This event is full
Legos at the Library
Fri, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
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
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)
Registration opens Monday, March 24 2025 at 2:30pm
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)
Registration opens Tuesday, March 25 2025 at 3:30pm
See all events

Central Branch

Mon, Feb 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 28 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 02 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