This page offers a comprehensive overview of the library system, including its mission, vision, funding, and policies. You’ll also find links to the library board, branch locations, job openings, annual reports, and system history. Use our Library Savings Calculator to see how much you're saving, stay informed through our monthly newsletter with updates and highlights, and share your questions or suggestions via our feedback form. We're here to help you get the most out of your library experience!
The Calcasieu Parish Public Library welcomes all with convenient access to high-quality and innovative collections, resources, and services that enrich lives and create connections in our community.
The Calcasieu Parish Public Library is your connection to community, learning, literacy, and enjoying life.
Operations are funded through a dedicated ad valorem property tax renewed every 10 years.
View board members, meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes.
View library branch hours, contact info, and maps.
View job openings and library benefits.
View library policies such as code of conduct, privacy, social media, etc.
View the 2025-2029 goals and strategies.
Discover key highlights and accomplishments from the past year.
Explore the story of the library.
Learn more about the nonprofit network that supports libraries.
Access the official site of the Police Jury.
See how much your library use is really worth with this calculator.
We recognize differences and provide impartial and non-judgmental access to all. We are responsive to community needs, and we go the extra mile to deliver the best possible service.
We feel like family. The library is a safe and welcoming place that celebrates diversity and opens its doors to everyone. We support, trust, and empower each other and our communities, and we share, create, and preserve their stories.
We practice compassion and tolerance in our actions and attitudes. We listen with an open mind, and treat all patrons and staff fairly and sincerely.
We're open to innovative ideas and bold opportunities. We know what our community needs, and we embrace change to meet their needs. As the library continually evolves, we welcome opportunities for professional and personal growth.
We share a strong sense of personal and moral values. We take responsibility for the stewardship of the materials, spaces, and resources with which we are entrusted. Patrons and staff can count on us to be honest, transparent, and keep our commitments.
We work together, drawing on one another's strengths and going outside our comfort zones, to achieve common goals. We always make sure to share the load. We cooperate with one another, maintain open lines of communication, and rely on one another to lend a helping hand.
