DeQuincy Branch
This location features popular materials, a Create & Make space, meeting rooms, and drive-thru pickup.
102 North Pine Street, DeQuincy, LA 70663
337-721-7087
Brenda Karr, Branch Manager
deqstaff@calcasieulibrary.org
Explore the history of the DeQuincy Branch.
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We're closed Monday May 25 due to Memorial Day
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We're closed Monday May 25 due to Memorial Day
| Mon, May 25 | Closed |
| (Memorial Day) | |
| Tue, May 26 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, May 27 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, May 28 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 29 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 30 | Closed |
| Sun, May 31 | Closed |
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Branch Programs
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Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us for a fun, hands-on crafting session where teens can explore their creativity using air-dry clay and acrylic paint! Participants will learn how to make unique creations like painted clay pins, mushroom earrings, trinket dishes, and other custom crafts to take home.
Fri, May 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
It's family matinee time at the DeQuincy Branch! Enjoy a movie afternoon with robot-themed snacks like "nuts and bolts" made from cereal and pretzels. Before the movie, get hands-on by building your own dirt cup (a pudding cup with cookies and gummy worms).
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Step into the world of Claude Monet! Children will learn about this famous artist and then become artists themselves as they paint a Monet-inspired masterpiece. Using watercolors, young creators will design beautiful Japanese-style gardens complete with a charming bridge. Registration is required.
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Give your old t-shirts a second life!
Join us to make an easy hanging plant holder using recycled yarn and fabric. We'll keep it simple with beginner-friendly knots and pre-cut materials. Feel free to bring an old t-shirt to upcycle, enjoy some coffee, and add beads to personalize your creation!
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
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, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us for a hands-on zine workshop where teens will explore the many styles of zines and discover how these DIY publications have been used to share art, stories, ideas, and community voices. Teens will learn about zine culture and create their own unique zines to take home and show off!
Fri, Jun 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Bring a stuffed animal friend (but not your favorite!) for a special library sleepover! We'll share stories, sing songs, and tuck our furry friends in for the night. Then the real adventure begins; while you're home, your stuffie will explore the library!
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Create while you learn! Children will explore nature through art by using real leaves to make unique stamps with tempera paint and create colorful crayon leaf rubbings. Along the way, they'll enjoy a short lesson about how leaves help plants grow and make food.
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Get creative with us using everyday foods to make beautiful art! We'll stamp colorful designs onto a tea towel using fruits and vegetables like lemons and celery, then personalize it into a one-of-a-kind creation to take home. No experience needed, just come ready to have fun!
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
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, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us each week for an ASL-enhanced story time featuring stories, songs, movement, and playful activities presented in both American Sign Language and spoken English. Designed for children ages 0-5, this program supports early literacy through visual language, fingerplay, and interactive signing.
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us for an unforgettable program with storyteller Peter Villegas! Through the soothing sounds of the Native American flute and powerful storytelling, Peter brings to life the rich traditions, history, and enduring legacy of Indigenous cultures.
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Immerse yourself in fantasy and fun through easy-to-learn tabletop roleplay games at the DeQuincy Branch! Supplies are provided for players. However, all adventurers must register before embarking on this journey!
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Spend the morning moving with us at the DeQuincy Branch, where we will be learning adjustable, gentle exercises through chair yoga. If this is your first time doing any yoga, no worries! Each session is designed to be beginner-friendly.
Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
It's not an illusion, it's magic at the library! Nathan and Morgan of Crescent Circus return with an unforgettable performance featuring their internationally award-winning magic and circus arts. Prepare to be amazed. This is an experience you won't want to miss!
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Have you been saving seeds from your garden? Bring them along and join us at the DeQuincy Branch for their first-ever Seed Swap! Trade seeds with fellow gardeners, discover new varieties, and connect with others who share your love of gardening. Grow your garden and your community together!
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
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, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Teens are invited to get creative and have fun as they design and decorate their own mini terrariums, complete with an air plant to take home! Along the way, they'll explore how these fascinating plants and other unique species thrive in different environments by adapting to the world around them.
Registration opens Thursday, June 4 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Get ready to listen, learn, and enjoy the magic of music! The DeQuincy Branch welcomes Edwin Harrison, who will share the joys of music education with children and families.
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Learn about bees and get creative! Kids will discover the important role bees and other pollinators play in our ecosystem while making a fun, hands-on craft using natural and everyday materials.
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Trade recipes and grow your cookbook! Share your favorites, collect new ones, and design your own recipe card your way. We'll also copy all recipes brought in to create a community cookbook that you and your neighbors can revisit anytime or add to it during the summer!
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
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, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Teens are invited to unleash their creativity and showcase their personal style by designing and decorating their own photo card sleeves! Using stickers, charms, and fun embellishments, they can make something truly unique, whether it's for their favorite photos, Polaroids, or fan cards.
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Spend the morning moving with us at the DeQuincy Branch, where we will be learning adjustable, gentle exercises through chair yoga. If this is your first time doing any yoga, no worries! Each session is designed to be beginner-friendly.
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us for an exciting hands-on STEM adventure focused on plants! Children will start with a fun song and a simple lesson about the life cycle of plants. Then, they will create a unique take-home craft by forming letters out of chia seeds that spell their names.
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us for afternoon tea featuring trivia and cookie decorating, all inspired by classic Americana victory gardens. Feeling festive? Dress the part for an extra rip-roaring good time! Registration required.
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
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, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Discover a fun and creative new craft as you bring colorful pixel art to life using Perler beads! Teens can design, build, and turn their favorite patterns into unique creations perfect for showing off their creativity and taking home something special.
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Get ready for big smiles and lots of laughter! Harvey Rabbit and Friends are hopping back to Calcasieu with a show the whole family will love. Tim and Laura Allured bring their signature, joyful entertainment to the library in a program perfect for all ages.
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Create your own natural perfume using dried herbs and flowers! Join us for a short, hands-on introduction to making natural perfume and drying fresh plants for future projects. Then, we'll explore simple scent blending and use an easy infusion technique to make our own custom creation at home.
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Community and Conference Rooms
Large-capacity community rooms and small-capacity conference rooms are available.
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.
A bookable space for patrons to learn, craft, or enjoy hobbies.