Wed., June 17th - Phase Two: All locations are OPEN to the public with metered access and at a reduced capacity.

• Hours of operation: Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Exception: The Hayes and Starks branches will operate at their normal operating hours. 

• All facilities continue to be sanitized per CDC guidelines for the public’s safety.
  • We're following CDC guidelines, as well as procedures from the Police Jury on how to keep our community members safe. Those include a five-day quarantine of all returned items, the installation of sneeze guards at all service desks, the use of EPA-registered household disinfectants to clean all surfaces, rearrangement of library furniture to allow for appropriate space for proper social distancing, outside seating where possible, the use of alcohol-based wipes or sprays for electronics.
• Wearing a mask while visiting all library locations is required by the Governor's order issued on July 11, 2020.
• For our safety and the safety of others, we are not accepting donations. Do not leave materials outside the building.
• Use of public computers is limited to one hour per day. 
• Curbside service is available at all locations. See details below.
• Free to the public 24/7 outside Wi-Fi access is available at all eleven public library buildings.
  • Upgraded and improved parking lot Wi-Fi access (aka boosted signals) is available at the Central Library, the Epps Memorial Library, the Moss Bluff Library, and the Sulphur Regional Library. 
• For questions, contact your local library branch (see the Hours & Contact Info section below), complete the Contact Us form, or use our Live Chat service. 

CURBSIDE PICKUP LOCATIONS, CONTACT INFO, AND PHASE TWO HOURS

Hours are subject to change throughout the re-opening phase.

• Curbside Pickup services available at All locations with one exception.
  •  The Maplewood Outreach Center will offer delivery service. 
• Please contact the library to schedule a time to pickup your available holds. 

Hours are subject to change throughout the re-opening phase.

PLACING HOLDS AND CURBSIDE PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS

• Use the online library catalog or use the catalog within the new mobile app. 
• Search for material then place holds and don't forget to choose a pick-up library.
• Once your holds are available, please contact library staff to schedule a pickup time.
• At pick-up, 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 their arrival.
• Library staff will deliver items to your car.

SEARCHING AND PLACING HOLDS (INSTRUCTIONS)

• Enter keywords in the "keyword 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 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.

PIN RESET

• If you have forgotten your PIN, Reset it via the online 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.

UPDATING PHONE NUMBER FOR CURBSIDE SERVICE

• Contact LIVE CHAT, library staff during Phase Two hours, or Do It Yourself within the library catalog.
  • 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 currently available within the library's new mobile app.

• All items can be returned. 
• Book drops at all of our branches are open and available to take most of your returns!
  • Accepted items returned in the book drop: Books, ILL materials, magazines, DVDs, Blurays, audiobooks, CDs, and games.
  • Items to be returned inside of the building: Laptops, hotspots, iPads, American Girl dolls, and sensory backpacks, cake pans, or any other item that isn't normally accepted in the book drop.  
  • All returned items will be quarantined for five (5) days to adequately eliminate all germs on surfaces.

• Library To-Go will implement a "Drop and Swap" delivery service to homebound individuals and families.

• Persons who are unable to visit a library due to age, illness, or physical limitation can register with Library To-Go and receive free, convenient delivery of library materials to their front door.

• All homebound individuals, regardless of age, are encouraged to use Library To-Go. 

• For more information or to sign up, call (337) 721-7148 to speak to one of the Outreach Librarians, or you may sign up here. 

Do you need a hotspot? Today might be your lucky day! Lucky Day hotspots are waiting for you at your favorite library location.

• T-Mobile T9 Franklin hotspots are available on a 1st come, 1st serve basis.
• Check out these for seven days.
• Not available for renewals.
• Not available for holds.
• Ask staff for additional details on how to check out these hotspots. 
• View this collection of hotspots in the online catalog.

Big Library Read connects readers around the world with the same book at the same time without any waitlists or holds.

Enjoy the eBook or audiobook from August 3 - 17.

Bonus materials: book discussion, listen to an author interview, and share your thoughts on social using #biglibraryread for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy tablet. 

He's back! It's Geebo the Clown and his magic show!

Greg Guillory (aka Geebo the Clown) is virtually visiting the Calcasieu Parish Public Library with a show filled with magic tricks. 
You won't believe your eyes! Enjoy the show as many times as you wish. This show is available to you through August 31st.

ENJOY THE SHOW!

Are you ready for library programs? Find an Event!

EBOOKS, EAUDIOBOOKS, MOVIES, MUSIC, EMAGAZINES, COMICS, TV SHOWS

• eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and videos (OverDrive) - signup w/ library card or mobile phone number.
• eBooks, comics, and graphic novels from Freading
• eBooks, audiobooks, comics, TV, movies, and music from hoopla - try it hoopla w/o a library card. 
• stream or download music tracks, albums, and videos from Freegal - (24-hr streaming until Sept. 30, 2020)
• get your audiobook fix with AudioBookCloud
• Love romances? You'll love RomanceBookCloud
• digital magazines from RBDigital

ONLINE LEARNING

• learn a new language with Mango Languages - library card not required for remote access until June 30th
• learn new languages with Pronunciator
• learn new skills (photography, music editing, 3D, web development, and more) with lynda.com from LinkedIn
• achieve your learning goals with LearningExpress 3.0.
  • subjects include U.S. Citizenship, writing and grammar, nursing exams, ACT and SAT, etc.
• do-it-yourself home repair, maintenance, and remodeling projects with Home Improvement Reference Center
• home & garden, model building, etc.; includes instructions, images, & videos with Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
• find fun ideas, crafts, and more on CPPL's Pinterest page

 EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

• build a resume in 3 steps with Cypress Resume
• additional employment resources
• contact tracers in Louisiana - email ContractTracing@La.gov - details

JUST FOR KIDS

• eBooks, audiobooks, comics, TV, movies, and music - (hoopla)
• eBooks & audiobooks - OverDrive  (includes internet level and text difficulty filters)
• TumbleBook Library and TumbleMath - animated, talking picture books; use TumbleSearch (search for AR titles)

• Activities and Resources for kids with special needs (Exceptional Lives)
• Additional Resources and Websites

• Accelerated Reader is back in the catalog - details
• Calcasieu Parish School Board and CPSB library catalog - Destiny
• Accelerated Reading (AR) BookFinder US - includes quick and advanced searching
• Homework Louisiana - skills center and live tutors; tutors available Sun.-Thurs. from 2 PM - 12 AM
• At-home learning with LPB
• Resources from the State Library - homework, research, and more. 

Library Programs

• Virtual programs - story time, STEM, book talks, and more
• Enjoy these stories on YouTube!

TEENS/YOUNG ADULTS

• enjoy manga titles with OverDrive
• manga titles with hoopla
• manga titles with Freading
• eBooks and audiobooks with OverDrive
• Teen BookCloud - eBooks, graphic novels, videos, and more. (grades 6-12)
  • use TumbleSearch to search for AR titles - may need login info (UN: tumble2020 PW: A3b5c6)

• Resources from the State Library - homework, research,  ebooks, DIY, and more.
• Activities and Resources for kids with special needs (Exceptional Lives)
• Additional resources

• Accelerated Reader is back in the catalog - details
• Homework Louisiana - skills center and live tutors; tutors are available Sun.-Thurs. from 2 PM - 12 AM 
• Calcasieu Parish School Board site and CPSB library catalog - Destiny

Programs and Events

• Virtual programs - escape rooms, STEM, book talks, and more
• YouTube

GENEALOGY RESOURCES

• NEW Ancestry Library (home access requires library card and PIN)
• HeritageQuest - information to expand your family tree search
• African American Heritage - African American family history research
• Additional resources - some resources may not be available outside of the library

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES