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Carnegie Memorial Branch

Our downtown Lake Charles branch offers story time and craft activities.

exterior Carnegie Memorial Branch building

411 Pujo Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
337-721-7084
Brandon Shoumaker, Branch Manager
carnstaff@calcasieulibrary.org

Explore the history of the Carnegie Memorial Branch.

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We're closed Tuesday November 11 due to Veterans Day holiday


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We're closed Tuesday November 11 due to Veterans Day holiday
Mon, Nov 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day holiday)
Wed, Nov 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 Closed
Sun, Nov 16 Closed

Branch Programs
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Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us at Carnegie for our weekly reading adventure!

Thu, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Join us at the Carnegie Library for a creative twist on candle art! Using melted tea candles in a variety of vibrant colors, you'll paint and decorate your own candlesticks with warm wax. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
This event is full

Wed, Nov 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us at Carnegie for our weekly reading adventure!

Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us at Carnegie for our weekly reading adventure!

Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us at Carnegie for our weekly reading adventure!

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us at Carnegie to build your very own winter wonderland in a snow globe! Supplies and refreshments provided! Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, November 24 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Join us at Carnegie for our book club! This month we will be reading "Broken Country" by Clare Leslie Hall. Refreshments will be served.

Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us at Carnegie for our weekly reading adventure!

Fri, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Join us at Carnegie to turn plain playing cards into unique art! With paint, markers, and collage supplies, we can create DIY decor you can hang in your school locker or bedroom. Supplies and refreshments provided.