Moss Bluff Branch
This location offers meeting rooms, programs, and popular materials.
261 Parish Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611
337-721-7128
Reginald Nash, Branch Manager
mbstaff@calcasieulibrary.org
Explore the history of the Moss Bluff Branch.
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| Mon, May 11 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, May 12 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, May 13 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, May 14 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, May 15 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 16 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, May 17 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
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Branch Programs
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Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
Kick off the Summer Reading Program (SRP) with fun for all ages! Sign up for SRP, pick up an events calendar, and enjoy crafts, outdoor games, and snacks. Activities include flower pot decorating, a tattoo station, dirt cup treats, princess photo ops, and balloon animals from the Shriner Clowns.
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
Game on! Teens are invited to kick off the summer with an epic afternoon of gaming. Board games, card games, yard games, and video games, we've got it all. If you can game it, we'll play it! Additionally, don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program to make this summer your best one yet.
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Moss Bluff Community Room
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, and play, little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
Make it, decorate it, and take it home! Children in 3rd-5th grade are invited to design and color their own one-of-a-kind 2-D paper vase to take home and show off. Let your imagination bloom at this fun, hands-on InBetweens program!
Thu, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
Let's grow something together! Come paint your own flowerpot, then plant a few seeds to take home and watch them flourish. Explore our Seed Library, pick out seeds to try, and browse gardening books to spark new ideas! Registration is required.
Mon, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
Get ready to have some fun and move your feet at our exciting Line Dance Class. You'll learn popular line dances step by step, sharpen your rhythm and coordination, and enjoy dancing alongside others in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Moss Bluff Community Room
Discover the fascinating world of garden critters at the Moss Bluff Branch! A representative from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will share insights into common garden pests, featuring live animals and a variety of insects on display.
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
Step into a world of whimsy! Using fantasy and forest-inspired supplies, teens will unleash their creativity while crafting one-of-a-kind enchanted picture frames. Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 19 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Moss Bluff Community Room
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, and play, little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.
Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
CSE Credit Union is joining us for a hands-on financial literacy game designed by the American Library Association! InBetweeners (3rd-5th grade) will step into the role of party planners, creating planning boards for imaginary clients while managing a $100 budget.
Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
The Story Ship is coming to Calcasieu! Join Paleontologist Diggery for a high-energy dinosaur adventure filled with music, magic, comedy, and audience participation. Families will dance, solve puzzles, and help save the world before it's too late!
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
Live your Y2K dreams and come craft with us! Teens will enjoy a throwback afternoon of Y2K-inspired crafts, including friendship bracelets, jelly string keychains, duct tape wallets, shrinky dinks, and more! Registration is required.
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Moss Bluff Community Room
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, and play, little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
Calling all InBetweeners (3rd-5th graders)! Get creative and design your own canvas bag using fruits and vegetables as fun, colorful prints. Join us for this unique art experience. Registration is required!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 2:00pm
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us at Sam Houston Jones State Park to hunt for Geocaches! Using GPS devices provided by the park, we will search trails for geocaches, and teens will have the opportunity to hide a Geocache! You don't want to miss out on this adventure! Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 2 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Moss Bluff 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, and play, little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Moss Bluff Children's Area
Get creative at the Moss Bluff Branch with an afternoon of LEGO® challenges! All building materials are provided, and builders of all ages are welcome.
Thu, Jun 18, 8:30am - 9:30am
Step away from the noise and reconnect with the natural world through Shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing," where we take in nature's wonders through our senses. This gentle guided experience with a SWLA Master Naturalist invites you to slow down and enjoy the calming presence of nature.
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
Get ready to have some fun and move your feet at our exciting Line Dance Class. You'll learn popular line dances step by step, sharpen your rhythm and coordination, and enjoy dancing alongside others in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
Mon, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
Bring a stuffed animal friend (but not your favorite!) for a special library sleepover! We'll share stories, sing songs, and tuck our furry friends in for the night. Then the real adventure begins; while you're home, your stuffie will explore the library!
Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
Get creative and make your own decorative art! Teens will build and customize their very own suncatcher using string, beads, and assorted materials. Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 9 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Moss Bluff Community Room
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, and play, little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Moss Bluff Community Room
Calling all InBetweeners (3rd-5th graders)! Join us for a creative painting program where you'll decorate ceramic pieces generously provided by a local business. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 2:00pm
Rooms
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Community and/or Conference Rooms
This location may have a large-capacity community room and/or a small-capacity conference room.
This location has at least one study room that accommodates 2 to 6 people. 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.