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A two-story building with a teal gabled roof, beige stone walls, and a green sign. Two flags fly on flagpoles, with a paved area, landscaping, and shrubs in the foreground under a blue sky.

Located in South Lake Charles, this is the library system's main branch, housing both the library and administrative offices. Services include laptop checkouts, self-checkout stations, faxing, scanning, printing, study rooms, community rooms, and a creative space. 

Community and Conference Rooms

  • Large-capacity community rooms and small-capacity conference rooms are available.

Study Rooms

  • Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Speak with staff at the Information Service Desk or contact the branch for assistance. Reservations can only be made on the day of use, and are not available outside of library hours.

Create & Make Space

  • A bookable space for patrons to learn, craft, or enjoy hobbies.
Branch Programs
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Adult Crafternoon
Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Teen Writer's League
Mon, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids Create - Paper Campfire & S'mores
Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
This event is full
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Bingo For Books
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Evening Bingo For Books
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Small Science - All About Sharks
Thu, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
This event is full
Teen Yarn Circle
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Legos at the Library
Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Cajun Table à la Bibliothèque  - Cajun Table at the Library
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sweet Treat Story Time
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Book Club - Things I Wish I Told My Mother by Sue Patterson
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Rescheduled
Library Board of Control - Calcasieu Parish Public Library Board of Control Meeting
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Wednesday, July 30, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Family Movie Afternoon and Costume Contest - End of Summer Party!
Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Board of Control - Calcasieu Parish Public Library Board of Control Meeting
Tue, Jul 29, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Board of Control - Calcasieu Parish Public Library Board of Control Meeting
Wed, Jul 30, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Cajun Table à la Bibliothèque  - Cajun Table at the Library
Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Law Talks: Making A Will - Zoom discussion with Legal Education Assistance Program
Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
See all events

Central Branch

We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day holiday
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day holiday)
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Branch manager
Vicky Staton
Address
301 West Claude Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Tel: (337) 721-7116