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Epps Memorial Branch

This North Lake Charles location features reading and study nooks, meeting rooms, and programs. 

exterior Epps Memorial Branch building

1320 North Simmons Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
337-721-7090
Shone Guillory-Jones, Branch Manager
eppsstaff@calcasieulibrary.org

Explore the history of the Epps Memorial Branch.

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We're closed Wednesday December 31 due to New Year's Eve
We're closed Thursday January 01 due to New Year's Day
We're closed Friday January 02 due to New Year’s holiday


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We're closed Wednesday December 31 due to New Year's Eve
We're closed Thursday January 01 due to New Year's Day
We're closed Friday January 02 due to New Year’s holiday
Mon, Dec 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Dec 31 Closed
(New Year's Eve)
Thu, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 02 Closed
(New Year’s holiday)
Sat, Jan 03 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jan 04 Closed


Branch Programs

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Mon, Jan 12, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Epps Activity Room
Join the Epps Library's unconventional book club, where each month we dive into unique discussions about comics and graphic novels. Bring your favorite graphic novel, speak your thoughts, and converse with others about their favorites!

Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Send seasonal cheer with Etegami, Japan's charming picture-letter art. Create watercolor postcards featuring plum blossoms, cranes, or Mount Fuji, paired with heartfelt messages. Registration is required.

Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at Epps Library for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement.

Wed, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Come and create your own Bolang Gu, a traditional Chinese pellet drum, all while learning about the Lunar New Year, its legends, and the Chinese and Vietnamese zodiacs. Kids can also explore cultural symbols, write meaningful characters, and celebrate creativity! Registration is required.

Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Epps Memorial Children's Area
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, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Epps Activity Room
Are you ready to game? Join the Epps Library as we play through the stories of some of our favorite video games together. We'll face great villains, solve puzzles, and make fast friends as we journey through digital lands. Registration is required

Thu, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Join the Epps Memorial Library for its monthly book club discussion. A Zoom link will be provided for those unable to attend in person. Please contact the branch for more information. We look forward to seeing you! 

Fri, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Epps Activity Room
Prepare for more grand adventures at the Epps Library! We will be starting a new D&D campaign during the spring, so be ready for fun, excitement, and adventure! Materials will be provided! Registration is required to venture forth.

Sat, Jan 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Join us for a special author event with Washington-Marion alum Gerron Duhon, author of The Purpose of Paper. Hear the inspiration behind the book and learn about Gerron's writing journey. Books will be available for purchase and signing, and audience questions are welcome!

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at Epps Library for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement.

Wed, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Ready to delve into adventure? Defeat monsters and evil villains? Join Game Master David for our teen Dungeons and Dragons game on Discord. We accept both experienced and inexperienced players. Registration is required.

Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Epps Memorial Children's Area
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. 

Fri, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Celebrate resilience and renewal with a relaxing Plum Blossom Watercolor Workshop. Learn simple techniques to paint Japan's beloved winter bloom while exploring its cultural meaning and seasonal beauty. Registration is required.

Fri, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Looking for a new way to have fun after school? Come to the Epps Library, where every other week we'll play a variety of video games, make new friends, and cheer each other on!

Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at Epps Library for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement.

Wed, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Epps Activity Room
Did you grow up watching classic kids' adventure movies about small towns and crazy happenings, and always wish you could join the adventure, too? Join Epps Library for an adult-only game of Kids on Bikes, an RPG where you can play your favorite 80s movie tropes and adventures with your new friends!

Thu, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Epps Memorial Children's Area
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, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Epps Activity Room
Are you ready to game? Join the Epps Library as we play through the stories of some of our favorite video games together. We'll face great villains, solve puzzles, and make fast friends as we journey through digital lands. Registration is required

Fri, Jan 30, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Epps Activity Room
Prepare for more grand adventures at the Epps Library! We will be starting a new D&D campaign during the spring, so be ready for fun, excitement, and adventure! Materials will be provided! Registration is required to venture forth.

Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at Epps Library for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement.

Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Celebrate Ghana's Homowo Festival with a creative twist in our Gratitude Scrolls Workshop! Inspired by themes of harvest and hope, participants will craft scrolls decorated with Adinkra symbols and personal messages of thanks, honoring resilience and abundance through art.

Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Epps Memorial Children's Area
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. 

Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Looking for a new way to have fun after school? Come to the Epps Library, where every other week we'll play a variety of video games, make new friends, and cheer each other on!

Rooms

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Community and Conference Rooms

Large-capacity community room and small-capacity conference room are available.

Study Rooms

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