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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
Madison Miller, Branch Manager
carnstaff@calcasieulibrary.org

Parking is available in lots on the south and west sides near City Hall. Pujo Street is one-way eastbound.

Explore the history of the Carnegie Memorial Branch.

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We're closed Monday May 25 due to Memorial Day


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We're closed Monday May 25 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 28 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 Closed
Sun, May 31 Closed

Branch Programs
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Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us for a fun and hands-on craft that helps build fine motor skills! Children will tear and glue paper pieces to create their own apple tree mosaic. Along the way, we'll explore how apples grow and discover the many delicious things we can make with them.

Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Step into a world of fairy magic and creativity! Children will paint and decorate their own fairy houses using terracotta pots and saucers. Inspired by "Fairy Houses" by Tracy Kane, this hands-on program blends imagination and nature. All supplies provided. Registration is required.

Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
New to crochet? Join our beginner-friendly session and learn the basics in a fun, relaxed setting! Participants of all skill levels are welcome as we create a simple crochet bracelet with beads and charms to personalize your design. Registration is required.

Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Just as no two butterflies are alike, there are no limits to the designs your little artist can create. Join us as we learn about the importance of pollinators and design one-of-a-kind, wearable wings! All supplies provided. Registration is required.
Registration opens Friday, May 29 2026 at 3:00pm

Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
It's not an illusion, it's magic at the library! Nathan and Morgan of Crescent Circus return with an unforgettable performance featuring their internationally award-winning magic and circus arts. Prepare to be amazed. This is an experience you won't want to miss!

Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Hop into creativity! Through a hands-on frog craft, children will explore different types of frogs and learn about the stages of a frog's life cycle in a fun and creative way.

Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Carnegie Memorial Teen Area
Create, decorate, and flutter into learning at the library! Children will decorate clay butterfly plant picks to brighten up gardens and potted plants. Along the way, they'll learn about the butterfly life cycle and why these colorful pollinators are important to our world. Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 4 2026 at 2:00pm

Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Bring a stuffed animal friend (but not your favorite!) for a special library sleepover! We'll share stories, sing songs, and tuck our furry friends in for the night. Then the real adventure begins; while you're home, your stuffie will explore the library!

Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.

Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carnegie Memorial Children's Area
Get ready for a hands-on adventure! Children will create a vibrant garden of flowers using their own handprints while discovering different types of flowers and learning how they support our environment and the creatures that rely on them. Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 18 2026 at 10:00am