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This branch is located in South Lake Charles and is the library system's main branch. It houses both the main branch and the library's administrative offices. Services include but are not limited to laptops that can be checked out and used in the library, self-checkout stations, faxing, scanning, and printing services, study rooms, and conference rooms. 

Library Rooms

Community, Conference, and Study Rooms

Study Rooms

  • Reserve on a first come, first served basis
  • Speak with staff at the Information Service Desk or by contacting the branch. 
  • Reservations are taken on day of only between the hours of 9a and 7:30p. 
  • Rooms are not available outside of library hours of operation. 
Branch Programs
Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)

Mon, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Registration opens Monday, December 30 2024 at 2:30pm

Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)

Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)

Wed, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)

Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)

Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)

Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)

Fri, Jan 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)

Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)

Wed, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)

Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)

Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)

Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)

Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)

Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)

Wed, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)

Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)

Central Branch

Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Branch manager
Vicky Staton
Address
301 West Claude Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Tel: (337) 721-7116