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Explore services such as Book a Librarian, Accessibility Services, Curbside Pickup, and more.

Book a Librarian

Need help with a device, app, website, or something else? Schedule an appointment with a librarian for one-on-one assistance.

  • Stop by the Reference Desk at the Central or Sulphur branch or call to arrange a time with our staff.
  • Please ensure you have all necessary email addresses and passwords ready.
Locations

Central Library - 301 W. Claude St., Lake Charles, (337) 721-7116

Branch Details
Sulphur

Sulphur Regional Library - 1160 Cypress St., Sulphur, (337) 721-7141

Branch Details
Accessibility Services

Version 1:

The Calcasieu Parish Public Library System seeks to provide all visitors with a welcoming, productive, and safe environment, which is accessible to all. We offer equipment and services that help to provide equitable access to our collections and branches. If you have a question about a library service for persons with disabilities, please contact ??? 

[The Calcasieu Parish Public Library is committed to providing equal access to all customers, including those with disabilities, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require an accommodation in order to access any Library materials, services, programs or public computers, please communicate with Library staff.

All reasonable requests for accommodations will be considered. In the event that a preferred accommodation cannot be provided, Library staff will attempt to provide an effective, alternate accommodation. For more information about accessibility accommodations please call ###-
###-####, email ??? or use the online form.

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Version 2: 
The Calcasieu Parish Public Library System is dedicated to providing a welcoming, productive, and safe environment that is accessible to all visitors. We offer equipment and services designed to ensure equitable access to our collections and branches. If you have any questions about library services for persons with disabilities, please contact [insert contact information].

The Calcasieu Parish Public Library is fully committed to providing equal access to all customers, including those with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to access any library materials, services, programs, or public computers, please reach out to our staff.

We will consider all reasonable requests for accommodations. If a preferred accommodation cannot be provided, library staff will work to offer an effective, alternative solution. For more information about accessibility accommodations, please call [insert phone number], email [insert email], or use the online form.

  • Services and Resources
    • Library Material

      Physical Materials:

      • Large Print, Playaways, Talking Books, Audiobooks, eAudiobooks, Playaways, Playaway views, Book on CD, Book and CD, 
      • For those Sensory Sensitivities, check out a Sensory Backpack.


      Digital Materials:

      • OverDrive Accessibility (available via desktop and the Libby app)
      • Hoopla materials: includes digital audiobooks and eBooks


      These are designed to ensure all library visitors have easy and equitable access to library materials in both physical and digital formats.

    • Resources

      Access Pronunicator for it's American Sign Language course.

    • Services

      Accessible Entrances and Parking

      All Calcasieu Parish Public Library locations provide designated accessible parking spaces and automatic doors at all main entrances to ensure ease of access.

      Under Louisiana State Law (????) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities have the right to be accompanied by their service dogs or miniature horses in all public accommodations, including library facilities.

      Curbside Service

      For more information about our curbside service, please refer to the Curbside Service section on this webpage.

      Library To-Go

      Library To-Go is a delivery service offered by CPPL for any Calcasieu Parish resident who is unable to visit a library location due to advanced age, illness, or disability. This service ensures that all residents have access to library materials, regardless of their ability to travel to a physical location.

    • ASL Interpreting Services

      American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Services

      American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are available upon request to provide translation at any library event or program.

      To request an interpreter for an event or class, please contact the event branch location for more information on this service. For assistance with any of these services, feel free to ask any library staff member.

      To arrange for an interpreter, please notify [insert contact information] at least seven working days prior to the event or program.

      American Sign language interpreters are available upon request to translate at any library event or program.

      To make accommodations for an event or class, please contact the event branch location for more information on this service. To inquire about any of these assistive services, please ask any staff member to learn more.

      To arrange for an interpreter, notify ??? at least seven working days prior to the event or program.

    • Statewide and Other Services

      Braille and Audio Reading Download Program

      • Access a wide selection of digital books and magazines through the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled's free digital book download service.

      Talking Books and Braille Library Service (TBBL)

      • TBBL offers a free public library service for Louisiana residents of all ages who are unable to read standard printed materials due to a visual impairment, physical disability, or a reading disability (whether permanent or temporary).

      Exceptional Lives

      • Find special education resources, tools, and other services designed to support children with disabilities and their families.
    • Website or Public Computers

      Web Accessibility

      This website follows Web Accessibility Guidelines to ensure a positive user experience and greater accessibility for all visitors.

        At the bottom of every page, you'll find an accessibility button that allows you to adjust font sizes and choose various contrast options to suit your needs.

        Please note: Some downloadable files on our website are in Portable Document Format (PDF) and require Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader: Free PDF Viewer

        For individuals with visual impairments or vision loss, tools are available to enhance your web-browsing experience. You can make text and objects larger by adjusting the text size and screen magnification in your browser’s Settings or Preferences menu. Most modern browsers also offer screen reader functionality, which converts text and images into speech.

        We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the CPPL Public Website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please let us know: Report Website Accessibility Concerns

    Little Free Library

    Little Free Library logo

    CPPL and Sulphur Parks and Recreation partnered to bring the Little Free Library movement to the Sulphur community.

    East side - Calcasieu Parish
    7803 Lorrain Road
    Lorrain Park
    543 Theriot Road
    Riverbluff Park
    West side - Calcasieu Parish
    DeQuincy
    1868 Holbrook Park Road (between Sulphur and DeQuincy)
    Holbrook Park
    Maplewood
    80 Center Circle, Sulphur
    Maplewood Commons
    Sulphur
    1211 Ruth Street
    The Grove of Heritage Square
    History and Vision
    History
    The movement was first launched in 2009 in Wisconsin by a man named Tod Bol.
    Bol built a structure resembling a small schoolhouse in the front yard of his home in Hudson, and he encouraged neighbors and community members to borrow and return books from his miniature library.
    Bol said that "children and adults alike began making regular visits to his library, and it seemed to stimulate and fulfill an intrinsic need to connect with each other in an authentic way."
    "Little Free Libraries provide neighbors a way to share their love of reading, develop interests and share their passions across all demographics."
    The Vision
    The vision in the previous section is exactly what former Sulphur Regional Library Branch Manager, Esther Pennington had in mind when she approached former Director of Sulphur Parks and Recreation, Norman Farr about a local Little Free Library.
    “The beautiful park, The Grove of Heritage Square, offered the perfect location and setting for the Little Free Library and the perfect opportunity for community partnership that would improve access to reading materials, promote a sense of community beyond the wall so the library and promote literacy and a love of reading", said Pennington. “We hope residents will enjoy a stroll in the park and stop by the Little Free Library to browse the selection of materials provided primarily by donations. It is everyone’s library."
    We also want to give a big SHOUT OUT, and THANKS to Karl Matte, carpenter for the Sulphur Little Free Library. As of February 2013, all 50 states and 40 countries worldwide had been involved in the LFL literacy program. As of 2013, there were 5,000 registered Little Free Libraries in the world, with an estimated 1,000 unregistered. The Little Free Library in Sulphur is among the registered libraries and is on the World Map for Little Free Libraries. Find out more about the Little Free Library movement in the United States and worldwide.
    Little Free Library movement
    Text Messages

    Be in the Know!

    • Sign up for text alerts to stay updated on what's happening at your favorite branch. Alternatively, you can receive messages for all branches.
    • Messages will include information about closures, special events, and more.

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    Curbside Pickup

    Search for materials, place a hold and wait for an email or text notification when the item is ready for pickup.

    To schedule a pickup time, contact your local library branch.

    • When you arrive at the library, look for the curbside pickup sign in the parking lot and park in the designated spot.
    • Call the telephone number on the sign to alert staff of your arrival. 
    • Library staff will deliver your item(s) to your car.
    Search for Material & Place a Hold
    In the library catalog, enter keywords in the quick search field. Ex: title, author, etc.
    On the next screen (list of results), click/tap the More About It button.
    On the right-hand side, click/tap the Place Hold button.
    If you are not signed in, enter your library card number and PIN then click/tap Log In.
    Choose pickup library from the drop-down list.
    Click/tap the Submit Request button.
    Library Catalog
    Reset PIN
    If you have forgotten your PIN, reset it via the online library catalog.
    An email address must be on file at the Library to reset it.
    Reset the PIN within an hour of receiving the confirmation email. Otherwise, you'll need to repeat the reset process.
    Library Catalog
    Update Your Phone Number
    Contact Live Chat, library staff, or you may do it yourself within the library catalog.

    UPDATING PHONE - DIY
    Access library catalog.
    Access My Account - My Information - Contact Information and Preferences - Contact Information.
    Make changes then click/tap Submit Change Request.
    NOTE: This option is not available within the library's mobile app.
    Library Catalog