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Explore the Southwest Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Library

A brick library with large windows, an accessible entrance, steps, and handrails. A tree nearby and a sign shows the library's status, with a sidewalk and street surrounding it.

Contact the Genealogy Staff

Library Hours
We're closed Wednesday May 07 due to due to the continued threat of inclement weather 
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 07 Closed
(due to the continued threat of inclement weather )
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 Closed
Sun, May 11 Closed

We're closed Wednesday May 07 due to due to the continued threat of inclement weather 

Address
411 Pujo Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601

Parking and Amenities

  • One-hour parking is available along Bilbo Street on the west side of the building.
  • Pujo Street is a one-way street, running from east to west.
  • The public kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and an ice maker.
Upcoming Genealogy Programs

Resources, Services, and Collections

  • Books, periodicals, microfilm, compiled family records, and subscription databases.
  • Indexes of obituary notices from local newspapers, along with marriage and some birth records.
  • Records from most U.S. states, with a special emphasis on Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and other states along the Mississippi River, as well as Canada and Acadia.
  • Limited resources on British genealogy and lineage books from patriotic organizations.
  • Cemetery and church records, parish courthouse records, military records, compiled family histories, parish histories, and land records.
  • How-to books and research tips for both novice and experienced genealogists, including titles like Tracing Your Family Tree by William Forsyth. 
  • Projects and resources such as the C-GOV Channel (Tidbits of History), the Yearbook Digitization Project, the History of Mossville, and Reclaim the Records (a nonprofit initiative).
  • View this Tidbits of History collection on our YouTube channel - Genealogy playlist.
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Banner titled "Maude Reid Scrapbook Index" with a magnifying glass over an open book.
 Banner titled "1895-1896 LC City Directory" displaying names and addresses.
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