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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 Wednesday December 31 due to New Year's Eve
We're closed Thursday January 01 due to New Year's Day
We're closed Friday January 02 due to New Year’s holiday


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We're closed Wednesday December 31 due to New Year's Eve
We're closed Thursday January 01 due to New Year's Day
We're closed Friday January 02 due to New Year’s holiday
Mon, Dec 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Dec 31 Closed
(New Year's Eve)
Thu, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 02 Closed
(New Year’s holiday)
Sat, Jan 03 Closed
Sun, Jan 04 Closed

Branch Programs
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Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Create a magical dragon eye from air-dry clay! Kids will sculpt and decorate their own colorful dragon eyes to take home. All materials are provided; just bring your imagination! Refreshments will also be available. Registration is required; space is limited.

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Thu, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Come create a unique self-portrait using collage! Teens can explore creativity and self-expression with magazines, paper, and other mixed media. All supplies and refreshments provided.

Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Thu, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Make a treat at the Carnegie Branch for your feathered friends! Adults are invited to create DIY suet cakes using bird seed, mealworms, and suet or lard. All materials provided. Registration required; space is limited.

Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Fri, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Get creative and paint your own mini tumbling tower game! Teens will have the opportunity to design and customize their own set to take home. This compact game is perfect for on-the-go fun, as it fits right in your pocket! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Create your own fuzzy, colorful troll headband! Kids can design and decorate their own playful accessory to take home. All materials provided. Registration required; space is limited.
Registration opens Monday, January 19 2026 at 9:00am