Services

Need to make copies? 
All library locations have copy machines for public use. The charge is $.20 per page. 
Printing from public PCs is available for $.20 per page. Color copying or printing is not available.

We offer FREE computer classes. Learn how to download eBooks to your mobile device, how to use Facebook, how to use your new computer, or how master a job interview? Check out a list of upcoming classes.

For classes being offered in the community, check this list.

Do you need to type a resume' or find something on the Internet?

Visit any library location to use a public PC. All you need is a library card & pin #.

• Don't have a library card? Ask the library staff for assistance. Visit this page for more details on a library card. 
   

Use a computer for a 1 hour session, with a daily limit of 2 sessions. 

• The PCs include internet access, Microsoft Office 2007, and plug-ins for Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash and Java that are updated quarterly. Users must agree to the use policy.

Did you know that the Library has computers with pre-loaded educational software?

It's called the Early Literacy Station (ELS).

• These computers are for children ages 2-8.
• The educational titles pre-loaded by AWE span seven curricular areas. Kids are having fun and they don’t even know they are learning.
• Available in our library branches. 

Visit a branch today and start learning and having fun!

Are you a resident of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis, or Vernon parish? Would you like to borrow books from one of the parishes listed below because it is not available in your library system?

Libraries Southwest (LSW) is a service that links the parish libraries of Southwest Louisiana together in order to provide better service to patrons. 
An LSW library card enables patrons to utilize library services and check out materials from any of these six parishes: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis, and Vernon. For more information on how to make use of this service, click here.

Are you curious about what technology is available in the library? Are you looking for safety tips for using the Internet?
Need to setup an email to receive pictures from your family? You've come to the right place! 
Find that information and more.....HERE.

 Can't find what you are looking for in our library catalog? The State of Louisiana provides Loanshark, a free service to public library users in which libraries across the state loan materials to other libraries for their patrons. Here's more information.

• Are you new to Loanshark? Complete the New User registration form to get started.
• Already registered? Use this link: Returning Users

Does you or your organization/group need to gather together for meetings, etc?

The Library has six public meeting rooms and 3 conference rooms available for booking. For more information on this service, please visit the library's Meeting Room Policy. View the calendar and book a room online!

Need to manage your library account? Want to receive notifications (overdue, pre-overdue, holds, and bills) via email/text? Do you need to track multiple accounts?

It's easy with Library Elf.
 

Have you recently visited the Epps Library, Central Library, or Moss Bluff Library to only notice a new device sitting in the children's area? It's the SMART Table; an interactive learning center! Gather around this multitouch, multiuser table to explore digital lessons, play educational games and work together on interactive learning activities. 

We have Wi-Fi! All you need is your device/laptop, a Library card and Pin#. Don't have one?
Check with library staff about checking out a laptop.
All library branches have public Wifi access available for use by library card holders in good standing. Users may login to the WiFi network using their library card and PIN numbers between 8:00 am and 10 pm daily. Find more details.......