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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
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Law Talks: Disaster Prep and Contractor Fraud - Zoom discussion with L.E.A.P.
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Book Club - Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Legos at the Library
Fri, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Johnette Downing: Down in Louisiana! - Animal Songs for Children
Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Teen Lounge
Wed, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Small Science - Cloudy with a Chance of Science
Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
This event is full
Legos at the Library
Fri, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sun, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
Teen Craft Collective
Mon, Jun 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Art Society - The Color of the Sky
Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central DeBakey Community Room (2nd floor)
Library Services, Resources, and Policies Committee - Library Board of Control Committee Meeting
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Thielen Community Room (2nd floor)
Read and Bloom with Zak Morgan!
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Children's Area (1st floor)
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)
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 2:30pm
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)
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
See all events

Central Branch

We're closed Thursday June 19 due to Juneteenth holiday
Mon, Jun 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth holiday)
Fri, Jun 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 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