DeQuincy Branch
This location features popular materials, a Create & Make space, meeting rooms, and drive-thru pickup.
102 North Pine Street, DeQuincy, LA 70663
337-721-7087
Brenda Karr, Branch Manager
deqstaff@calcasieulibrary.org
Explore the history of the DeQuincy Branch.
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We're closed Friday June 19 due to Juneteenth observance
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We're closed Friday June 19 due to Juneteenth observance
| Mon, Jun 15 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 16 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 18 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Closed |
| (Juneteenth observance) | |
| Sat, Jun 20 | 9:00AM to 1:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Closed |
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Branch Programs
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Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Have you been saving seeds from your garden? Bring them along and join us at the DeQuincy Branch for their first-ever Seed Swap! Trade seeds with fellow gardeners, discover new varieties, and connect with others who share your love of gardening. Grow your garden and your community together!
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
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, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Teens are invited to get creative and have fun as they design and decorate their own mini terrariums, complete with an air plant to take home! Along the way, they'll explore how these fascinating plants and other unique species thrive in different environments by adapting to the world around them.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Get ready to listen, learn, and enjoy the magic of music! The DeQuincy Branch welcomes Edwin Harrison, who will share the joys of music education with children and families.
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Learn about bees and get creative! Kids will discover the important role bees and other pollinators play in our ecosystem while making a fun, hands-on craft using natural and everyday materials.
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Trade recipes and grow your cookbook! Share your favorites, collect new ones, and design your own recipe card your way. We'll also copy all recipes brought in to create a community cookbook that you and your neighbors can revisit anytime or add to it during the summer!
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
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, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Teens are invited to unleash their creativity and showcase their personal style by designing and decorating their own photo card sleeves! Using stickers, charms, and fun embellishments, they can make something truly unique, whether it's for their favorite photos, Polaroids, or fan cards.
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Spend the morning moving with us at the DeQuincy Branch, where we will be learning adjustable, gentle exercises through chair yoga. If this is your first time doing any yoga, no worries! Each session is designed to be beginner-friendly.
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us for an exciting hands-on STEM adventure focused on plants! Children will start with a fun song and a simple lesson about the life cycle of plants. Then, they will create a unique take-home craft by forming letters out of chia seeds that spell their names.
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us for afternoon tea featuring trivia and cookie decorating, all inspired by classic Americana victory gardens. Feeling festive? Dress the part for an extra rip-roaring good time! Registration required.
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
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, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Discover a fun and creative new craft as you bring colorful pixel art to life using Perler beads! Teens can design, build, and turn their favorite patterns into unique creations perfect for showing off their creativity and taking home something special.
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Get ready for big smiles and lots of laughter! Harvey Rabbit and Friends are hopping back to Calcasieu with a show the whole family will love. Tim and Laura Allured bring their signature, joyful entertainment to the library in a program perfect for all ages.
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Create your own natural perfume using dried herbs and flowers! Join us for a short, hands-on introduction to making natural perfume and drying fresh plants for future projects. Then, we'll explore simple scent blending and use an easy infusion technique to make our own custom creation at home.
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
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 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us each week for an ASL-enhanced story time featuring stories, songs, movement, and playful activities presented in both American Sign Language and spoken English. Designed for children ages 0-5, this program supports early literacy through visual language, fingerplay, and interactive signing.
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Calling all teens! Join us at the DeQuincy Branch for a fun and creative art experience. Discover the world of anime and manga as you learn the basics of illustration using both traditional tools and digital art software, no experience needed!
Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Spend the morning moving with us at the DeQuincy Branch, where we will be learning adjustable, gentle exercises through chair yoga. If this is your first time doing any yoga, no worries! Each session is designed to be beginner-friendly.
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us for Sign and Play at the DeQuincy Branch, where we'll explore how to sign different foods and encourage learning through play! This session includes a snack "taste-and-sign," interactive songs and games, and a simple craft activity to wrap up the fun.
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us as we partner with Grounded in Nature for a creative, nature-inspired art workshop where we'll head outdoors to gather natural materials like leaves, flowers, sticks, and more, then use our findings to create unique works of art!
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
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 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us for a fun and creative scrapbooking session! Enjoy the joy of crafting while connecting with others. All supplies are provided, just bring your creativity!
Fri, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Get creative while connecting with nature! Participants will craft and customize their own handmade nature journals using paper and string. They will also personalize the covers and pages to inspire them to record outdoor observations, sketches, and discoveries. Registration is required.
Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Skip Saturday morning cartoons and come join us for some action-packed games with friends!
Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us for a glowing craft activity! Children will create colorful paper luminaries using cardstock, then personalize their lanterns with hole punchers and shape cut-outs to make unique designs.
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Join us for a guided tour of the DeQuincy Branch's Create & Make space, followed by a relaxing painting session! In this session, we will create a beautiful botanical design using the one-stroke technique, with step-by-step instructions that are perfect for beginners. Registration is required.
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
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 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
DeQuincy Community Room
The Summer Reading Program may be coming to an end, but the fun doesn't have to stop! Join us for our End of Summer Bash and celebrate all the memories we've made together.
Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
DeQuincy Community Room
Spend the morning moving with us at the DeQuincy Branch, where we will be learning adjustable, gentle exercises through chair yoga. If this is your first time doing any yoga, no worries! Each session is designed to be beginner-friendly.
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Community and Conference Rooms
Large-capacity community rooms and small-capacity conference rooms are available.
Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Speak with staff at the Information Service Desk or contact the branch for assistance. Reservations can only be made on the day of use, and are not available outside of library hours.
A bookable space for patrons to learn, craft, or enjoy hobbies.