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Carnegie Memorial Branch

Our downtown Lake Charles branch offers story time and craft activities.

exterior Carnegie Memorial Branch building

411 Pujo Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
337-721-7084
Brandon Shoumaker, Branch Manager
carnstaff@calcasieulibrary.org

Explore the history of the Carnegie Memorial Branch.

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We're closed Monday December 08 due to electrical issues.
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We're closed Monday December 08 due to electrical issues.
Mon, Dec 08 Closed
(electrical issues.)
Tue, Dec 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 Closed
Sun, Dec 14 Closed
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Branch Programs
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Carnegie Story Time
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us at Carnegie for our weekly reading adventure!
Playing Card Artwork
Fri, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Join us at Carnegie to turn plain playing cards into unique art! With paint, markers, and collage supplies, we can create DIY decor you can hang in your school locker or bedroom. Supplies and refreshments provided.
Carnegie Story Time
Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Adventure awaits! Join us at the Carnegie Branch every week for stories, fun, and imagination!
Clay Dragon Eyes
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Create a magical dragon eye from air-dry clay! Kids will sculpt and decorate their own colorful dragon eyes to take home. All materials are provided; just bring your imagination! Refreshments will also be available. Registration is required; space is limited.
Registration opens Thursday, January 1 2026 at 9:00am
Carnegie Story Time
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Adventure awaits! Join us at the Carnegie Branch every week for stories, fun, and imagination!
Paper Portraits
Thu, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Come create a unique self-portrait using collage! Teens can explore creativity and self-expression with magazines, paper, and other mixed media. All supplies and refreshments provided.
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