The list below consists of library subscription databases. The list includes, but not limited to language learning tools, reader's advisory, homework helpers, business, genealogy, health, homework, and entertainment resources.
Find your next book to read, upcoming events, and other library resources and services.
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.
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.
Browse this index to popular Louisiana periodicals.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Be ready for your CNA test with similar questions to the real written exam.
Find your next book to read, upcoming programs/events, get homework help, link to AR titles, prepare for the LEAP/iLEAP test, and more.
Create professional-quality resumes in three easy steps.
Search biographical and critical essays. (Gale)
Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) practice tests for motorcycles, automobiles, and commercial vehicle permits and licenses.
Free information for families who have children with disabilities on how to access services and resources.
Did you miss any exhibits that were displayed at the library? Here's your chance to browse through past, current and future exhibits.
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.
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.
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.
Search within various encyclopedias for medicine, alternative medicine, children's health, and disorders. (Gale)
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.
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 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)
Join the book club which offers quarterly reads with instant availability, with no holds, no waiting, and no late fees.
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.
Browse through this webpage filled with local and state information, pet friendly hotels, cleanup guides, etc.
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.
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.
A missing piece of Lake Charles history has come home.
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 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.
Enjoy reading recommendations from featured bloggers and guest bloggers. New recommendations are posted every Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
Search the catalogs for all Louisiana Universities.
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.
Access multiple eBooks and audiobooks geared towards all ages.
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.
Browse through the thirteen volumes of scrapbooks compiled by Maude Reid over a span of more than 50 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Search by the deceased's surname, first name, middle name, and date of death, etc.
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.
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.
Find a vast list of categories: health, homeschool, bullying, and more.
Find your next book to read, upcoming programs/events, get homework help, link to AR titles, prepare for the LEAP/iLEAP test, and more.
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 scholarly journals, magazines, trade journals, reports, conference papers & proceedings, and other sources.
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 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.
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.
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.
Access IRS and State of Louisiana tax forms and find tax aid services within our community or online.
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!
Find your next book to read, upcoming programs/events, get homework help, find online learning tools or financial aid for college, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Search this collection of various Calcasieu Parish high school yearbooks that were loaned to us for this digitization project. Additional details.
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.
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.
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.
Find your next book to read, upcoming programs/events, get homework help, link to AR titles, prepare for the LEAP/iLEAP test, and more.
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.
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.
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)
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 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!
Create professional-quality resumes in three easy steps.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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.
Search biographical and critical essays. (Gale)
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.)
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 the online library of digital material for Louisiana's history, culture, places, and people. Browse the library's yearbook collection.
Create professional-quality resumes in three easy steps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 biographical and critical essays. (Gale)
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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