Discover the wealth of knowledge available in the Southwest Louisiana area with our comprehensive guide to public libraries and branches. Whether you’re looking for local history archives, digital resources, educational programs, or just a good book to read, our list has you covered.
You can easily access the information and resources with links to every library’s website. Dive in and see what Southwest Louisiana area libraries have to offer!
Allen Parish Libraries
Website: Allen Parish Library
Info: Serving Kinder, Oberlin, and surrounding communities with books, educational resources, and local history.
Branch Locations:
Oberlin Branch (Headquarters)
320 S. 6th Street Oberlin, La. 70655
Phone: 318-491-4543
Kinder Branch
833 4th Ave. Kinder, La. 70648
Phone: 318-491-4545
Oakdale Branch
405 E. 6th Ave. Oakdale, La. 71463
Phone: 318-335-2690
Beauregard Parish Library
Website: Beauregard Parish Library
Info: Located in DeRidder, this library system offers various resources, including digital books, community programs, and local history.
Branch Locations:
DeRidder Branch
205 South Washington Avenue
DeRidder, LA 70634
Phone: 337-463-6217
Merryville Branch
1007 Highway 110
Merryville, Louisiana, 70653
East Beauregard Branch
7600 Highway 26
DeRidder, Louisiana, 70634
South Beauregard Branch
7221 Highway 12
Ragley, Louisiana, 70657
West Central Branch
10526 Highway 27
Singer, Louisiana, 70660
Calcasieu Parish Public Library
Website: Calcasieu Parish Public Library
Info: Located in Lake Charles, this library offers digital resources, public programs, and a comprehensive book collection.
Branch Locations:
Carnegie Memorial Branch
411 Pujo St., Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: 337-721-7084
Central Branch
301 W. Claude St., Lake Charles, LA 70605
Phone: 337-721-7116
DeQuincy Branch
102 N. Pine Street, DeQuincy, LA 70633
Phone: 337-721-7087
Epps Memorial Branch
1619 Cessford St., Lake Charles, LA 70601 (temp location)
Phone: 337-721-7090
Hayes Branch
7709 Perier St., Hayes, LA 70646
Phone: 337-721-7098
Iowa Branch
109 South Thomson Avenue, Iowa, LA 70647
Phone: 337-721-7101
Maplewood Outreach Center
91 Center Circle, Sulphur, LA 70663
Phone: 337-721-7148
Moss Bluff Branch
261 Parish Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611
Phone: 337-721-7128
Starks Branch
113 S. Hwy, 109, Starks, LA 70661
Phone: 337-721-7107
Sulphur Regional Branch
1160 Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
Phone: 337-721-7138
SWLA Genealogy Branch
411 Pujo St., Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: 337-721-7110
Vinton Branch
1601 Loree St., Vinton, LA 70668
Phone: 337-721-7095
Westlake Branch
937 Mulberry St., Westlake, LA 70669
Phone: 337-721-7113
Cameron Parish Library
Website: Cameron Parish Library
Info: Provides resources and services to the coastal communities of Cameron Parish, with a focus on educational programs and local history.
Branch Locations:
Cameron Branch
512 Marshall St, Cameron, LA 70631
Phone: 337-775-5421
Grand Chenier Branch
2863 Grand Chenier Hwy, Grand Chenier, LA 70643
Phone: 337-538-2214
Grand Lake Branch
10200 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
Phone: 337-598-5950
Hackberry Branch
613 Main St., Hackberry, LA 70645
Phone: 337-762-3978
Johnson Bayou Branch
4586 Gulf Beach Hwy, Cameron, LA 70631
Phone: 337-569-2892
Jefferson Davis Parish Library
Website: Jefferson Davis Parish Library
Info: Serving Jennings and surrounding communities, this library offers access to books, digital resources, and educational programs.
Branch Locations:
Jennings (Headquarters)
118 W Plaquemine Street
Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: 337-824-9530
Elton Branch
813 Main Street
Elton, LA 70532
Phone: 334-584-2640
Lake Arthur Branch
600 4th Street
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
Phone: 337-774-3661
McBurney Memorial Branch
301 S Sarah Street
Welsh, LA 70591
Phone: 337-734-3262
