Epps Memorial Branch
This North Lake Charles location features reading and study nooks, meeting rooms, and programs.

1320 North Simmons Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
337-721-7090
Shone Guillory-Jones, Branch Manager
eppsstaff@calcasieulibrary.org
Read the history of the Epps Memorial Branch.
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| Mon, Nov 02 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Nov 03 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Nov 04 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Nov 05 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Nov 06 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Nov 07 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM |
| Sun, Nov 08 | Closed |
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Branch Programs
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Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Epps 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, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Epps Activity Room
Are you ready to game? Join the Epps Memorial Branch as we play through the stories of some of our favorite video games together. We'll face great villains, solve puzzles, and make fast friends as we journey through digital lands.
Fri, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Prepare for more grand adventures at the Epps Memorial Branch! We will be continuing our ongoing D&D campaign during the fall, so be ready for fun, excitement, and adventure!
Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement!
Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Epps 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, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, by creating a colorful elephant ornament! Learn about the traditions and significance of this joyful holiday while decorating your own festive elephant with vibrant colors and designs. All supplies are provided. Registration is required.
Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement!
Wed, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Epps Activity Room
Step into a world of imagination at Epps Memorial's Dungeons & Dragons game. Create a character, join fellow adventurers, and explore thrilling quests filled with mystery, teamwork, and storytelling. All experience levels welcome! Registration is required.
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Epps 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, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Epps Activity Room
Are you ready to game? Join the Epps Memorial Branch as we play through the stories of some of our favorite video games together. We'll face great villains, solve puzzles, and make fast friends as we journey through digital lands.
Thu, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Join us each month for a relaxed and engaging adult book club where readers come together to share stories, spark thoughtful conversations, and enjoy the company of fellow book lovers. Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, November 5 2026 at 5:00pm
Fri, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Prepare for more grand adventures at the Epps Memorial Branch! We will be continuing our ongoing D&D campaign during the fall, so be ready for fun, excitement, and adventure!
Registration opens Sunday, November 8 2026 at 4:30pm
Mon, Nov 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Join us as poetry springs hilariously to life as soon as shadow puppets hit the screen! "A Wild Goose Chase" is an interactive live performance that blends shadow puppetry with poetry, entertaining and inspiring young audiences to read and write poetry on their own.
Tue, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
It's family matinee time! Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch for a cozy afternoon and enjoy a fun, family-friendly film together. Sit back, relax, and make it a movie night the whole family will love! For more information about this upcoming event, please call 337-721-7090.
Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement!
Wed, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Celebrate the beauty and colorful world of Diwali through watercolor painting. Create a vibrant, Diwali-inspired piece of art featuring themes such as diyas, floral patterns, rangoli-inspired designs, and colorful light motifs.
Tue, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement!
Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Epps 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, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Epps Activity Room
Are you ready to game? Join the Epps Memorial Branch as we play through the stories of some of our favorite video games together. We'll face great villains, solve puzzles, and make fast friends as we journey through digital lands.
Thu, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Stir and sip your way into the holiday season! Join us for a festive, hands-on introduction to holiday mocktails and learn how to mix up delicious, alcohol-free drinks with seasonal flavors and flair. Come ready to mix, mingle, and enjoy a little seasonal cheer! Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, November 19 2026 at 9:00am
Fri, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Epps Activity Room
Prepare for more grand adventures at the Epps Memorial Branch! We will be continuing our ongoing D&D campaign during the fall, so be ready for fun, excitement, and adventure!
Registration opens Sunday, November 22 2026 at 4:30pm
Tue, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement!
Wed, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Epps Activity Room
Become a fragrance designer for an evening! Learn the basics of perfume making, explore a variety of scents, and create your own custom holiday-inspired fragrance. You'll even take home your personalized perfume as a keepsake or special holiday gift! Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 25 2026 at 9:00am
Thu, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Epps 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.
Tue, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement!
Rooms
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Community and Conference Rooms
A large-capacity community room and a small-capacity conference room are available.
Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Speak with staff or contact the branch for assistance. Reservations can only be made on the day of use, and are not available outside of library hours.
