Your personal email library reminder service! Let Elf help you manage your library loans and holds, receive customized notifications via email or text messaging, and track multiple accounts.

Find your next book to read, upcoming events, and other library resources and services.

Find full-text articles, magazines, journals, eBooks, and audiobooks.   

Borrow movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. With a library card and email address, you can check out 30 titles per month. **Craftsy collection, kids mode, apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. Bonus Borrows titles do not count toward the monthly lending limits. Magazine BingePass or The Great Courses - 7 days of unlimited access with just one hoopla borrow. Enjoy these Bonus Borrows, which don't count towards the monthly lending limits.    

Find audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos. Enjoy ten checkouts per card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Borrowing magazines don't count against the checkout limit. Recommending titles is not a current option within this app, so please use the desktop version to recommend titles. Kindle users: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Instant Digital Cards (using a mobile phone number) - Only valid for one year and cannot be renewed.    

Access multiple eBooks and audiobooks geared towards all ages. 

Check out audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, comics & graphic books, and streaming videos. With a library card and PIN, enjoy 10 checkouts per card. An email address is needed to place holds. Magazines don't count against the checkout limit. Instant Digital Card: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users: In browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks.   

Search through a collection of online subscription databases provided free of charge to all library users in LA; includes educational and research materials for the elementary, high school and college student well into the undergraduate and graduate levels. Remote access requires a library card. 

Browse this biographical index from all time periods and geographic locations. 

Browse this collection of biographical titles, including the Encyclopedia of World Biography. (Gale)

Browse this collection of full-text biographies, as well as thousands of narrative biographies. 

Browse this list of subscription research resources from Gale. Topics include biographies, business, explorers, health, homework help, immigrants, Indians, government, and travel.

Search within reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, periodicals, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, historical photos and maps, and historical videos. 

Enjoy reading recommendations from featured bloggers and guest bloggers. New recommendations are posted every Wednesday.

OverDrive's global book club. Connect with readers around the world with the same eBook/audiobook at the same time without any wait lists or holds.

Your one-stop spot for book recommendations, book reviews, supplementary materials for book clubs, and search tools specially designed to help you find books you’ll love. Special sections include recently released books, and notable books publishing soon, recommended reading by genre, time period, setting, and theme, handpicked read-alikes for both books and authors, reading guides, advice for book clubs, and online discussions. 

Join the book club which offers quarterly reads with instant availability, with no holds, no waiting, and no late fees.

Join this free book club and receive a 5-minute portion of the book. If you like it, visit the library's online catalog to find out if it's available now or place a hold.

Find reading suggestions for fiction and nonfiction titles for all age levels. Search by title, author, subject, time period, character, reading level, etc. 

Download full color and black and white non-fiction e-books for ages preschool to 18.

Borrow movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. With a library card and email address, you can check out 30 titles per month. **Craftsy collection, kids mode, apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. Bonus Borrows titles do not count toward the monthly lending limits. Magazine BingePass or The Great Courses - 7 days of unlimited access with just one hoopla borrow. Enjoy these Bonus Borrows, which don't count towards the monthly lending limits.    

Find audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos. Enjoy ten checkouts per card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Borrowing magazines don't count against the checkout limit. Recommending titles is not a current option within this app, so please use the desktop version to recommend titles. Kindle users: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Instant Digital Cards (using a mobile phone number) - Only valid for one year and cannot be renewed.    

Check out audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, comics & graphic books, and streaming videos. With a library card and PIN, enjoy 10 checkouts per card. An email address is needed to place holds. Magazines don't count against the checkout limit. Instant Digital Card: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users: In browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks.   

This program is the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled's free digital book download service. Find digital books and digital magazine titles available in BARD.

NLS is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical, perceptual, or reading disability that prevents them from using regular print materials. NLS circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, that are instantly downloadable to a personal device or delivered by mail free of charge.

Welcome to the State Library’s Talking Books and Braille Library. TBBL provides free public library service to Louisiana residents of all ages who cannot easily read standard printed materials due to a visual impairment, physical disability or a reading disability whether it is permanent or temporary.

Browse country economic data, company profiles, industry info, and market research. 

Browse this list of subscription research resources from Gale. Topics include biographies, business, explorers, health, homework help, immigrants, Indians, government, and travel.

Learn more about investments, mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message.

Learn more about investments, mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message.

Find information for relevant topics from starting a company, operations management and sales to growing or rescuing a business. Get example business plans, and legal guides.

Explore stocks across hundreds of industries using interactive tools and in-depth reports. Track the stock market with an easy-to-use dashboard and customizable tools. Read expert commentary on changes in the market, compare and contrast companies across 100 industries, and stay up to date on market trends and shifts with investment reports updated weekly. Limited to 8 simultaneous users.

Includes a listing for local contact information and services such as the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, SWLA Law Center, childcare services, housing, and food & clothing. Also includes links to flood protection resources and hurricane season resources.

For ages 2–8. Enjoy this interactive learning activities, including books, educational games, puzzles, art activities, songs, and music videos. 

Find your next book to read, upcoming programs/events, get homework help, link to AR titles, prepare for the LEAP/iLEAP test, and more.

A starting point for your research. Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos.

Browse educational and engaging videos for children of all ages. Access unlimited plays of any video on Kanopy Kids. Parental Controls are available.

Find your next book to read, upcoming programs/events, get homework help, link to AR titles, prepare for the LEAP/iLEAP test, and more.

Enjoy this collection of animated, talking picture books - chapter books, nonfiction, math stories, language learning, puzzles, games and lesson plans for K-6 grade.

Prepare for your test. Topics include career preparation (includes Law Enforcement, Postal Worker, Nursing, Civil Service, and Teaching), High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, or TASC), College Admissions (ACT, SAT, PSAT), improve Math skills, U.S. Citizenship, etc. Login requires a username and password.

This language-learning system uses actual conversation to enhance your language skills.
Mango Premiere: learn by watching foreign films. It's only available on the desktop version. Mango Movies: Find under the 'explore' tab once you have chosen a language. Login requires email or username, and password. Guest access is available.    

An online course preparing immigrants for the Naturalization Test; includes 100 interactive videos, drills and quizzes for practice, with a focus on the 100 questions that actually appear on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services' Naturalization Test. 

Learn one of 80 languages, or practice English as a Second Language.

Find nonfiction and fiction titles. Great for niche genre readers. Check out 6 titles per week. User login requires a library card, PIN, email address, and password. Desktop users: May require an Adobe Digital Editions ID and browsing/checking out is only available. Browse featured collections such as Destination Guides, cooking, Disney graphic novels, study aids, and true crime.    

Borrow movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. With a library card and email address, you can check out 30 titles per month. **Craftsy collection, kids mode, apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. Bonus Borrows titles do not count toward the monthly lending limits. Magazine BingePass or The Great Courses - 7 days of unlimited access with just one hoopla borrow. Enjoy these Bonus Borrows, which don't count towards the monthly lending limits.    

Check out audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, comics & graphic books, and streaming videos. With a library card and PIN, enjoy 10 checkouts per card. An email address is needed to place holds. Magazines don't count against the checkout limit. Instant Digital Card: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users: In browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks.   

Browse exclusive articles covering over 140 topics. View actual instructions, images and more for topics such as home and garden, model building, and scrapbooking. (State Library) 

Learn basic instructions for computers, email, social media, and more.

Borrow movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. With a library card and email address, you can check out 30 titles per month. **Craftsy collection, kids mode, apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. Bonus Borrows titles do not count toward the monthly lending limits. Magazine BingePass or The Great Courses - 7 days of unlimited access with just one hoopla borrow. Enjoy these Bonus Borrows, which don't count towards the monthly lending limits.    

Stream up to 10 titles per month. A library card, PIN, and email address are required. Stream anytime and anywhere from desktop to TV to tablet. Content includes documentaries, and independent & Indie films. Each checkout for a movie lasts 72 hours. There are no checkout limits for the Great Courses (lectures ranging from history, better living, science, language learning, etc.) and Kids’ Corner.
Apps for Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire tablet, Fire TV, and Samsung.    

Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) practice tests for motorcycles, automobiles, and commercial vehicle permits and licenses. 

Browse this collection of biographical titles, including the Encyclopedia of World Biography. (Gale)

Find full-text articles, magazines, journals, eBooks, and audiobooks.   

Find nonfiction and fiction titles. Great for niche genre readers. Check out 6 titles per week. User login requires a library card, PIN, email address, and password. Desktop users: May require an Adobe Digital Editions ID and browsing/checking out is only available. Browse featured collections such as Destination Guides, cooking, Disney graphic novels, study aids, and true crime.    

Search this online library of reference titles for multi-disciplinary research, including texts related to American and world history, biography, health, arts, business, travel, religion, and multicultural studies.

Search within various encyclopedias for medicine, alternative medicine, children's health, and disorders. (Gale)

Borrow movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. With a library card and email address, you can check out 30 titles per month. **Craftsy collection, kids mode, apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. Bonus Borrows titles do not count toward the monthly lending limits. Magazine BingePass or The Great Courses - 7 days of unlimited access with just one hoopla borrow. Enjoy these Bonus Borrows, which don't count towards the monthly lending limits.    

Learn all about the law and the American judicial system. 

Find audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos. Enjoy ten checkouts per card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Borrowing magazines don't count against the checkout limit. Recommending titles is not a current option within this app, so please use the desktop version to recommend titles. Kindle users: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Instant Digital Cards (using a mobile phone number) - Only valid for one year and cannot be renewed.    

Access multiple eBooks and audiobooks geared towards all ages. 

Search through a collection of online subscription databases provided free of charge to all library users in LA; includes educational and research materials for the elementary, high school and college student well into the undergraduate and graduate levels. Remote access requires a library card. 

Access e-books and other digital content for grades 6 – 12, featuring more than 1000 titles, including student-favorite Graphic Novels, enhanced e-books with full audio narration and highlighted text, classic literature, National Geographic videos, and more! 

Enjoy this collection of animated, talking picture books - chapter books, nonfiction, math stories, language learning, puzzles, games and lesson plans for K-6 grade.

For ages 2–8. Enjoy this interactive learning activities, including books, educational games, puzzles, art activities, songs, and music videos. 

Create professional-quality resumes in three easy steps.

Free online tutoring, test prep, and job search assistance to eligible library cardholders statewide.  Live tutors available Sun.-Thurs. 2p -12p, and job search assistance available Sun.-Thurs. 10a-12p. Skills center available 24/7. Powered by Tutor.com.

Assistance is available seven days a week from 10 a.m. - midnight. Assistance includes online job search & applications, resumes & cover letters, interview preparation, drop-off cover letter review, and drop-off resume review.

Browse articles and magazines, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, the news of the day via New York Times, on-this-day info, and recommended websites. Includes ImageQuest - rights-cleared images.

Browse articles and magazines, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, the news of the day via New York Times, on-this-day info, and recommended websites.
Includes ImageQuest - rights-cleared images.

Search within reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, periodicals, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, historical photos and maps, and historical videos. 

Browse this comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full-text science-oriented content containing full text for science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals.

Search through a collection of online subscription databases provided free of charge to all library users in LA; includes educational and research materials for the elementary, high school and college student well into the undergraduate and graduate levels. Remote access requires a library card. 

Did you miss any exhibits that were displayed at the library? Here's your chance to browse through past, current and future exhibits.

Stream up to 10 titles per month. A library card, PIN, and email address are required. Stream anytime and anywhere from desktop to TV to tablet. Content includes documentaries, and independent & Indie films. Each checkout for a movie lasts 72 hours. There are no checkout limits for the Great Courses (lectures ranging from history, better living, science, language learning, etc.) and Kids’ Corner.
Apps for Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire tablet, Fire TV, and Samsung.    

Learn more about investments, mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message.

Learn more about investments, mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message.

Explore stocks across hundreds of industries using interactive tools and in-depth reports. Track the stock market with an easy-to-use dashboard and customizable tools. Read expert commentary on changes in the market, compare and contrast companies across 100 industries, and stay up to date on market trends and shifts with investment reports updated weekly. Limited to 8 simultaneous users.

A digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research, including census records, vital records, freedman and slave records, church records, and legal records. 

A digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research, including census records, vital records, freedman and slave records, church records, and legal records. 

Unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more.

Browse this biographical index from all time periods and geographic locations. 

Access military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

Access military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research, 1704 – today. NOTE: Choose the A-Z Source list button to search multiple sources. Each source will list available dates, location, type, format, and language.

Discover your family's history. Start your family tree research here. 

Discover your family's history. Start your family tree research here.

Browse original landowners of the continental United States according to state and federal records, and antique maps and atlases.

A missing piece of Lake Charles history has come home. 

Browse through the thirteen volumes of scrapbooks compiled by Maude Reid over a span of more than 50 years. 

Learn more about this project. Bonus: View the A Forgotten Community: A History of Mossville presentation via YouTube, and find copies of the physical book in the library catalog.

The collection includes current events, special reports, content from local, regional, and national sources. Sources include America's News - Southwest Daily News, Louisiana News Sources, USA Today Collection, USA, and America's News Magazines. Plus, access Heritage Hub, the largest and most comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices. 

Find historical and genealogical information; this archive spans more than 400 years of family history, small-town events, and world news. 

Search by the deceased's surname, first name, middle name, and date of death, etc.  

Learn all about the 50 states! Find facts, figures, farmer’s markets, recipes, image collections, sports, recreation, and more.

Browse this list of subscription research resources from Gale. Topics include biographies, business, explorers, health, homework help, immigrants, Indians, government, and travel.

Find nonfiction and fiction titles. Great for niche genre readers. Check out 6 titles per week. User login requires a library card, PIN, email address, and password. Desktop users: May require an Adobe Digital Editions ID and browsing/checking out is only available. Browse featured collections such as Destination Guides, cooking, Disney graphic novels, study aids, and true crime.    

Check out audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, comics & graphic books, and streaming videos. With a library card and PIN, enjoy 10 checkouts per card. An email address is needed to place holds. Magazines don't count against the checkout limit. Instant Digital Card: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users: In browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks.   

Access e-books and other digital content for grades 6 – 12, featuring more than 1000 titles, including student-favorite Graphic Novels, enhanced e-books with full audio narration and highlighted text, classic literature, National Geographic videos, and more! 

Enjoy this collection of animated, talking picture books - chapter books, nonfiction, math stories, language learning, puzzles, games and lesson plans for K-6 grade.

Search medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles.

Browse this list of subscription research resources from Gale. Topics include biographies, business, explorers, health, homework help, immigrants, Indians, government, and travel.

Search within various encyclopedias for medicine, alternative medicine, children's health, and disorders. (Gale)

Browse through this comprehensive medical information source since 1899 covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine. They are offered as a free public service to health care professionals and the general public.

Library resources and third-party websites regarding general, American, Black History, Hispanic, Native American, and Women's history. (Content created by CPPL staff.)

Search within reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, periodicals, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, historical photos and maps, and historical videos. 

Search this collection of various Calcasieu Parish high school yearbooks that were loaned to us for this digitization project. Additional details.

This full-text database is designed to assist homeowners in do-it-yourself home repair, maintenance, and remodeling projects; includes step-by-step instructions for projects in the areas of plumbing, woodworking, electrical, etc. 

Search through a collection of online subscription databases provided free of charge to all library users in LA; includes educational and research materials for the elementary, high school and college student well into the undergraduate and graduate levels. Remote access requires a library card. 

Learn all about the 50 states! Find facts, figures, farmer’s markets, recipes, image collections, sports, recreation, and more.

Browse this collection of biographical titles, including the Encyclopedia of World Biography. (Gale)

Browse this collection of full-text biographies, as well as thousands of narrative biographies. 

Download full color and black and white non-fiction e-books for ages preschool to 18.

Browse articles and magazines, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, the news of the day via New York Times, on-this-day info, and recommended websites. Includes ImageQuest - rights-cleared images.

Browse articles and magazines, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, the news of the day via New York Times, on-this-day info, and recommended websites.
Includes ImageQuest - rights-cleared images.

Search biographical and critical essays. (Gale)

A starting point for your research. Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos.

A starting point for your research. Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos.

A starting point for your research. Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos.

Browse this specialized research center for teachers.

Browse magazines, newspapers, journals, newswire, transcripts, etc. Save, share, and download content from anywhere and on any device. Set search result alerts and/or publication alerts. Includes, but not limited to, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and older issues of Consumer Reports. Login: Google or Microsoft. Note: A library card is needed for remote access. Here's a list of all publications. 

A cross-search resource for searching Literature Resource Center, Literature Criticism Online, Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online, Something About the Author Online, Contemporary Authors Online, LitFinder, Scribners Writers Online, Twayne's Authors Online, and MLA International Biography. 

Browse this list of subscription research resources from Gale. Topics include biographies, business, explorers, health, homework help, immigrants, Indians, government, and travel.

Search this online library of reference titles for multi-disciplinary research, including texts related to American and world history, biography, health, arts, business, travel, religion, and multicultural studies.

Library resources and third-party websites regarding general, American, Black History, Hispanic, Native American, and Women's history. (Content created by CPPL staff.)

Free online tutoring, test prep, and job search assistance to eligible library cardholders statewide.  Live tutors available Sun.-Thurs. 2p -12p, and job search assistance available Sun.-Thurs. 10a-12p. Skills center available 24/7. Powered by Tutor.com.

Browse this comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full-text science-oriented content containing full text for science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals.

Search through a collection of online subscription databases provided free of charge to all library users in LA; includes educational and research materials for the elementary, high school and college student well into the undergraduate and graduate levels. Remote access requires a library card. 

Browse through this webpage filled with local and state information, pet friendly hotels, cleanup guides, etc. 

Browse articles and magazines, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, the news of the day via New York Times, on-this-day info, and recommended websites. Includes ImageQuest - rights-cleared images.

Browse articles and magazines, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, the news of the day via New York Times, on-this-day info, and recommended websites.
Includes ImageQuest - rights-cleared images.

Browse the online library of digital material for Louisiana's history, culture, places, and people. Browse the library's yearbook collection.

Browse the union catalog for all Louisiana public libraries, manage your interlibrary loans, or request that the library add an item to its collection.

Create professional-quality resumes in three easy steps.

Free online tutoring, test prep, and job search assistance to eligible library cardholders statewide.  Live tutors available Sun.-Thurs. 2p -12p, and job search assistance available Sun.-Thurs. 10a-12p. Skills center available 24/7. Powered by Tutor.com.

Assistance is available seven days a week from 10 a.m. - midnight. Assistance includes online job search & applications, resumes & cover letters, interview preparation, drop-off cover letter review, and drop-off resume review.

Browse this index to popular Louisiana periodicals.

Find full-text articles, magazines, journals, eBooks, and audiobooks.   

Browse magazines, newspapers, journals, newswire, transcripts, etc. Save, share, and download content from anywhere and on any device. Set search result alerts and/or publication alerts. Includes, but not limited to, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and older issues of Consumer Reports. Login: Google or Microsoft. Note: A library card is needed for remote access. Here's a list of all publications. 

Search scholarly journals, magazines, trade journals, reports, conference papers & proceedings, and other sources.

This language-learning system uses actual conversation to enhance your language skills.
Mango Premiere: learn by watching foreign films. It's only available on the desktop version. Mango Movies: Find under the 'explore' tab once you have chosen a language. Login requires email or username, and password. Guest access is available.    

Learn one of 80 languages, or practice English as a Second Language.

Search through a collection of online subscription databases provided free of charge to all library users in LA; includes educational and research materials for the elementary, high school and college student well into the undergraduate and graduate levels. Remote access requires a library card. 

Learn all about the law and the American judicial system. 

DIY resource for legal assistance. This resource includes personal, employment, and small business forms. NOTE: Consult an attorney for serious legal matters.

Browse online full-text consumer legal reference books, full-text publications and legal forms. Many of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo.

Find information for relevant topics from starting a company, operations management and sales to growing or rescuing a business. Get example business plans, and legal guides.

Borrow movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. With a library card and email address, you can check out 30 titles per month. **Craftsy collection, kids mode, apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. Bonus Borrows titles do not count toward the monthly lending limits. Magazine BingePass or The Great Courses - 7 days of unlimited access with just one hoopla borrow. Enjoy these Bonus Borrows, which don't count towards the monthly lending limits.    

Stream up to 10 titles per month. A library card, PIN, and email address are required. Stream anytime and anywhere from desktop to TV to tablet. Content includes documentaries, and independent & Indie films. Each checkout for a movie lasts 72 hours. There are no checkout limits for the Great Courses (lectures ranging from history, better living, science, language learning, etc.) and Kids’ Corner.
Apps for Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire tablet, Fire TV, and Samsung.    

Search for books, music, movies & more. Place multiple holds, text item info, view account, apply for a library card and/or pay bills online, and LIKE titles.

Browse the union catalog for all Louisiana public libraries, manage your interlibrary loans, or request that the library add an item to its collection.

Search the catalogs for all Louisiana Universities.

A cross-search resource for searching Literature Resource Center, Literature Criticism Online, Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online, Something About the Author Online, Contemporary Authors Online, LitFinder, Scribners Writers Online, Twayne's Authors Online, and MLA International Biography. 

Find information from major respected reference works, books, literary journals.

Search essays of 2,000+ authors and literary genres. This database is accessible through Gale Literary Sources.

Search illustrated biographical profiles of authors and artists for children and young adults, ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators. This database is accessible through Gale Literary Sources.

Search through a collection of online subscription databases provided free of charge to all library users in LA; includes educational and research materials for the elementary, high school and college student well into the undergraduate and graduate levels. Remote access requires a library card. 

Search full-text titles from the Twayne Literary Masters series, 200 each from Twayne World, US, and English Authors This database is available through Gale Literary Sources.

Includes a listing for local contact information and services such as the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, SWLA Law Center, childcare services, housing, and food & clothing. Also includes links to flood protection resources and hurricane season resources.

Browse the online library of digital material for Louisiana's history, culture, places, and people. Browse the library's yearbook collection.

Access free newspaper sites in Louisiana and in other states. 

Browse the collection of more than 20,000 Louisiana born-digital public documents, most since 2002. The physical collection is located in the digital resources' repository of the State Library of Louisiana.

Search through a collection of online subscription databases provided free of charge to all library users in LA; includes educational and research materials for the elementary, high school and college student well into the undergraduate and graduate levels. Remote access requires a library card. 

Browse this index to popular Louisiana periodicals.

Find full-text articles, magazines, journals, eBooks, and audiobooks.   

Browse magazines, newspapers, journals, newswire, transcripts, etc. Save, share, and download content from anywhere and on any device. Set search result alerts and/or publication alerts. Includes, but not limited to, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and older issues of Consumer Reports. Login: Google or Microsoft. Note: A library card is needed for remote access. Here's a list of all publications. 

Borrow movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. With a library card and email address, you can check out 30 titles per month. **Craftsy collection, kids mode, apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. Bonus Borrows titles do not count toward the monthly lending limits. Magazine BingePass or The Great Courses - 7 days of unlimited access with just one hoopla borrow. Enjoy these Bonus Borrows, which don't count towards the monthly lending limits.    

Find audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos. Enjoy ten checkouts per card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Borrowing magazines don't count against the checkout limit. Recommending titles is not a current option within this app, so please use the desktop version to recommend titles. Kindle users: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Instant Digital Cards (using a mobile phone number) - Only valid for one year and cannot be renewed.    

Check out audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, comics & graphic books, and streaming videos. With a library card and PIN, enjoy 10 checkouts per card. An email address is needed to place holds. Magazines don't count against the checkout limit. Instant Digital Card: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users: In browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks.   

Search scholarly journals, magazines, trade journals, reports, conference papers & proceedings, and other sources.

A starting point for your research. Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos.

Search for books, music, and more. Use the built-in virtual card, link accounts without logging in/out, and so much more.   

Borrow movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. With a library card and email address, you can check out 30 titles per month. **Craftsy collection, kids mode, apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. Bonus Borrows titles do not count toward the monthly lending limits. Magazine BingePass or The Great Courses - 7 days of unlimited access with just one hoopla borrow. Enjoy these Bonus Borrows, which don't count towards the monthly lending limits.    

Stream up to 10 titles per month. A library card, PIN, and email address are required. Stream anytime and anywhere from desktop to TV to tablet. Content includes documentaries, and independent & Indie films. Each checkout for a movie lasts 72 hours. There are no checkout limits for the Great Courses (lectures ranging from history, better living, science, language learning, etc.) and Kids’ Corner.
Apps for Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire tablet, Fire TV, and Samsung.    

Browse educational and engaging videos for children of all ages. Access unlimited plays of any video on Kanopy Kids. Parental Controls are available.

Find audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos. Enjoy ten checkouts per card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Borrowing magazines don't count against the checkout limit. Recommending titles is not a current option within this app, so please use the desktop version to recommend titles. Kindle users: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Instant Digital Cards (using a mobile phone number) - Only valid for one year and cannot be renewed.    

Download (and keep) or stream music, music videos, and audiobooks. Create and listen to pre-created playlists. Five checkouts per week and 3-hour streaming daily. A library card and PIN required, and an email address required for reminders.    

Borrow movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. With a library card and email address, you can check out 30 titles per month. **Craftsy collection, kids mode, apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. Bonus Borrows titles do not count toward the monthly lending limits. Magazine BingePass or The Great Courses - 7 days of unlimited access with just one hoopla borrow. Enjoy these Bonus Borrows, which don't count towards the monthly lending limits.    

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues, and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Local collection includes newspapers from big cities and small towns in Louisiana.

Read current/weekly issues & archives - choose daily or archive, then tap/click Log In.
Jan. 2022: Currently migrating its archived issues into a new system, so there are missing issues.

Get the scoop! If you've registered for a library card then you are automatically signed up to receive the newsletter. If you need to opt out, follow the link within any received newsletter.

Access free newspaper sites in Louisiana and in other states. 

The collection includes current events, special reports, content from local, regional, and national sources. Sources include America's News - Southwest Daily News, Louisiana News Sources, USA Today Collection, USA, and America's News Magazines. Plus, access Heritage Hub, the largest and most comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices. 

Find historical and genealogical information; this archive spans more than 400 years of family history, small-town events, and world news. 

Browse millions of pages of historical newspapers from 1,000+ newspapers from around the United States and beyond. NOTE: The library's subscription covers up to year 1922. Powered by Newspapers.com™ by Ancestry® - ProQuest.

Coverage for the text edition includes issues for 2001 - current. Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of Southwest Daily News. Also, available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Search through a collection of online subscription databases provided free of charge to all library users in LA; includes educational and research materials for the elementary, high school and college student well into the undergraduate and graduate levels. Remote access requires a library card. 

Explore USA history through local news, events, and people with USA TODAY Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online. Also, available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Get the scoop! If you've registered for a library card then you are automatically signed up to receive the newsletter. If you need to opt out, follow the link within any received newsletter.

Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more with these on-demand video courses in multiple languages. Your library card and a Google or Microsoft account are required, and users must be 13 years or older. App notes: "your team".udemy.com - enter gale in the "your team" field to get started. Choose public library option, enter Calcasieu Parish Library in the search field, tap/click the magnifying glass icon, choose Calcasieu Parish Library in the search results, then sign in with your library card.    

Find a vast list of categories: health, homeschool, bullying, and more.

Free information for families who have children with disabilities on how to access services and resources. 

Be ready for your CNA test with similar questions to the real written exam. 

Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) practice tests for motorcycles, automobiles, and commercial vehicle permits and licenses. 

Prepare for your test. Topics include career preparation (includes Law Enforcement, Postal Worker, Nursing, Civil Service, and Teaching), High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, or TASC), College Admissions (ACT, SAT, PSAT), improve Math skills, U.S. Citizenship, etc. Login requires a username and password.

An online course preparing immigrants for the Naturalization Test; includes 100 interactive videos, drills and quizzes for practice, with a focus on the 100 questions that actually appear on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services' Naturalization Test. 

Browse full-text searchable reviews of book, CD, and DVD titles.

Your one-stop spot for book recommendations, book reviews, supplementary materials for book clubs, and search tools specially designed to help you find books you’ll love. Special sections include recently released books, and notable books publishing soon, recommended reading by genre, time period, setting, and theme, handpicked read-alikes for both books and authors, reading guides, advice for book clubs, and online discussions. 

Find reading suggestions for fiction and nonfiction titles for all age levels. Search by title, author, subject, time period, character, reading level, etc. 

Enjoy reading recommendations from featured bloggers and guest bloggers. New recommendations are posted every Wednesday.

Join this free book club and receive a 5-minute portion of the book. If you like it, visit the library's online catalog to find out if it's available now or place a hold.

Earn virtual badges with reading challenges and activities, follow your friends, and receive book recommendations based on your profile information and reading habits. Register as an individual, family or group.   

Browse the union catalog for all Louisiana public libraries, manage your interlibrary loans, or request that the library add an item to its collection.

Browse this index to popular Louisiana periodicals.

Browse this collection of biographical titles, including the Encyclopedia of World Biography. (Gale)

Browse this collection of full-text biographies, as well as thousands of narrative biographies. 

Download full color and black and white non-fiction e-books for ages preschool to 18.

Browse country economic data, company profiles, industry info, and market research. 

Search medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles.

Search biographical and critical essays. (Gale)

Find full-text articles, magazines, journals, eBooks, and audiobooks.   

A starting point for your research. Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos.

A starting point for your research. Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos.

A starting point for your research. Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos.

Browse this specialized research center for teachers.

A cross-search resource for searching Literature Resource Center, Literature Criticism Online, Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online, Something About the Author Online, Contemporary Authors Online, LitFinder, Scribners Writers Online, Twayne's Authors Online, and MLA International Biography. 

Browse this list of subscription research resources from Gale. Topics include biographies, business, explorers, health, homework help, immigrants, Indians, government, and travel.

Search this online library of reference titles for multi-disciplinary research, including texts related to American and world history, biography, health, arts, business, travel, religion, and multicultural studies.

Library resources and third-party websites regarding general, American, Black History, Hispanic, Native American, and Women's history. (Content created by CPPL staff.)

Search within reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, periodicals, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, historical photos and maps, and historical videos. 

Browse original landowners of the continental United States according to state and federal records, and antique maps and atlases.

Browse online full-text consumer legal reference books, full-text publications and legal forms. Many of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo.

Find information from major respected reference works, books, literary journals.

Browse the collection of more than 20,000 Louisiana born-digital public documents, most since 2002. The physical collection is located in the digital resources' repository of the State Library of Louisiana.

Browse this comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full-text science-oriented content containing full text for science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals.

Search through a collection of online subscription databases provided free of charge to all library users in LA; includes educational and research materials for the elementary, high school and college student well into the undergraduate and graduate levels. Remote access requires a library card. 

Create professional-quality resumes in three easy steps.

Learn more about investments, mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message.

Learn more about investments, mutual funds, stocks, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds. Access is limited to three simultaneous users. If the limit has been reached either inside or outside the library, you'll receive an "access denied" message.

Explore stocks across hundreds of industries using interactive tools and in-depth reports. Track the stock market with an easy-to-use dashboard and customizable tools. Read expert commentary on changes in the market, compare and contrast companies across 100 industries, and stay up to date on market trends and shifts with investment reports updated weekly. Limited to 8 simultaneous users.

Access IRS and State of Louisiana tax forms and find tax aid services within our community or online.

Browse this specialized research center for teachers.

Find a vast list of categories: health, homeschool, bullying, and more.

Find your next book to read, upcoming programs/events, get homework help, find online learning tools or financial aid for college, and more.

Learn all about the 50 states! Find facts, figures, farmer’s markets, recipes, image collections, sports, recreation, and more.

Be ready for your CNA test with similar questions to the real written exam. 

Learn basic instructions for computers, email, social media, and more.

Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) practice tests for motorcycles, automobiles, and commercial vehicle permits and licenses. 

Free online tutoring, test prep, and job search assistance to eligible library cardholders statewide.  Live tutors available Sun.-Thurs. 2p -12p, and job search assistance available Sun.-Thurs. 10a-12p. Skills center available 24/7. Powered by Tutor.com.

Prepare for your test. Topics include career preparation (includes Law Enforcement, Postal Worker, Nursing, Civil Service, and Teaching), High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, or TASC), College Admissions (ACT, SAT, PSAT), improve Math skills, U.S. Citizenship, etc. Login requires a username and password.

Learn how to use library resources and services, research databases, language learning tools, as well as different software and technology tools with this collection of online tutorials.

An online course preparing immigrants for the Naturalization Test; includes 100 interactive videos, drills and quizzes for practice, with a focus on the 100 questions that actually appear on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services' Naturalization Test. 

Search through a collection of online subscription databases provided free of charge to all library users in LA; includes educational and research materials for the elementary, high school and college student well into the undergraduate and graduate levels. Remote access requires a library card. 

Borrow movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. With a library card and email address, you can check out 30 titles per month. **Craftsy collection, kids mode, apps for Amazon, Chromecast, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV, and Roku. Bonus Borrows titles do not count toward the monthly lending limits. Magazine BingePass or The Great Courses - 7 days of unlimited access with just one hoopla borrow. Enjoy these Bonus Borrows, which don't count towards the monthly lending limits.    

Learn how to use library resources and services, research databases, language learning tools, as well as different software and technology tools with this collection of online tutorials.

Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more with these on-demand video courses in multiple languages. Your library card and a Google or Microsoft account are required, and users must be 13 years or older. App notes: "your team".udemy.com - enter gale in the "your team" field to get started. Choose public library option, enter Calcasieu Parish Library in the search field, tap/click the magnifying glass icon, choose Calcasieu Parish Library in the search results, then sign in with your library card.    

Browse educational and engaging videos for children of all ages. Access unlimited plays of any video on Kanopy Kids. Parental Controls are available.

Find audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos. Enjoy ten checkouts per card. Track reading history and positions/bookmarks/notes sync across devices. A library card and PIN are required, and an email address is required to place holds. Borrowing magazines don't count against the checkout limit. Recommending titles is not a current option within this app, so please use the desktop version to recommend titles. Kindle users: Option 1: Install the app on Kindle. Option 2: In the browser, access libbyapp.com. Instant Digital Cards (using a mobile phone number) - Only valid for one year and cannot be renewed.    

Check out audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, comics & graphic books, and streaming videos. With a library card and PIN, enjoy 10 checkouts per card. An email address is needed to place holds. Magazines don't count against the checkout limit. Instant Digital Card: use mobile phone number; valid for 1 yr, and can't be renewed. Kindle users: In browser, access libbyapp.com. Libby app also available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks.   

Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more with these on-demand video courses in multiple languages. Your library card and a Google or Microsoft account are required, and users must be 13 years or older. App notes: "your team".udemy.com - enter gale in the "your team" field to get started. Choose public library option, enter Calcasieu Parish Library in the search field, tap/click the magnifying glass icon, choose Calcasieu Parish Library in the search results, then sign in with your library card.    

Browse the online library of digital material for Louisiana's history, culture, places, and people. Browse the library's yearbook collection.

Search this collection of various Calcasieu Parish high school yearbooks that were loaned to us for this digitization project. Additional details.

A starting point for your research. Search primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos.

Access e-books and other digital content for grades 6 – 12, featuring more than 1000 titles, including student-favorite Graphic Novels, enhanced e-books with full audio narration and highlighted text, classic literature, National Geographic videos, and more!