Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Epps Memorial Branch

This North Lake Charles location features reading and study nooks, meeting rooms, and programs. 

exterior Epps Memorial Branch building

1320 North Simmons Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
337-721-7090
Shone Guillory-Jones, Branch Manager
eppsstaff@calcasieulibrary.org

Explore the history of the Epps Memorial Branch.

Skip Library Hours widget
Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 Closed


Branch Programs

Skip Branch Programs widget
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Epps Memorial Community Room
Do you want to avoid getting tricked or scammed by AI images or videos? Join Epps Library as we walk through the important details of how to discern whether or not something you're looking at is AI-generated.

Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement!

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Teens are invited to join us for a special Juneteenth program where creativity meets meaning! Design a Juneteenth Unity Bracelet using colorful pony beads and turn them into wearable symbols of freedom, resilience, and community. Registration is required.

Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Epps 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, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Epps Activity Room
Are you ready to game? Join the Epps Memorial Branch as we play through the stories of some of our favorite video games together. We'll face great villains, solve puzzles, and make fast friends as we journey through digital lands.

Fri, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Epps Activity Room
Prepare for more grand adventures at the Epps Memorial Branch! We will be continuing our ongoing D&D campaign during the summer, so be ready for fun, excitement, and adventure!

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Epps Memorial Community Room
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!

Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement!

Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will create a Juneteenth wreath using foam rings, yarn, and ribbons in Pan-African colors. This program provides a creative and reflective space to honor Juneteenth while crafting a meaningful decoration to take home. Registration is required.

Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Ready to delve into adventure? Defeat monsters and evil villains? Join Game Master David for our teen Dungeons and Dragons game on Discord. We accept both experienced and inexperienced players. Registration is required.

Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Epps 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, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Looking for a fun way to unwind after school? Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch every other week for video games, friendly competition, and plenty of chances to make new friends and cheer each other on!

Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Join us each month for a relaxed and engaging adult book club where readers come together to share stories, spark thoughtful conversations, and enjoy the company of fellow book lovers. Registration is required.

Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Epps Memorial Community Room
Bust a move with your baby! Join us for a wiggly, giggly dance party where little ones can move and groove on our garden dance floor, sing along to music, and share the fun with their caregiver. Don't forget to stop by our photo op to capture the moment!

Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement!

Wed, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Epps Activity Room
Step into a world of imagination at Epps Memorial's Dungeons & Dragons game. Create a character, join fellow adventurers, and explore thrilling quests filled with mystery, teamwork, and storytelling. All experience levels welcome! Registration is required.

Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Epps 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, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Epps Activity Room
Are you ready to game? Join the Epps Memorial Branch as we play through the stories of some of our favorite video games together. We'll face great villains, solve puzzles, and make fast friends as we journey through digital lands.

Fri, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Epps Activity Room
Prepare for more grand adventures at the Epps Memorial Branch! We will be continuing our ongoing D&D campaign during the summer, so be ready for fun, excitement, and adventure!
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 4:30pm

Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Ranger Martin and his dino crew are back with an all-new adventure! This larger-than-life show brings dinosaurs roaring back in an exciting, up-close experience you won't forget. Get ready to be amazed as you learn about dinosaurs like never before! 

Tue, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement!

Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Join us for a hands-on stained glass-style workshop! Trace and color a design on glass (or plastic), then enhance it with textured aluminum foil for a dimensional finish. Assemble your piece into a picture frame and take home a unique, ready-to-display artwork. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Epps 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, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Looking for a fun way to unwind after school? Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch every other week for video games, friendly competition, and plenty of chances to make new friends and cheer each other on!

Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Epps Memorial 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, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement!

Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Join us and let your creativity bloom! Children will paint and decorate small planter pots with garden-themed designs inspired by the Summer Reading Program theme, "Plant a Seed, Read." Each participant will create a one-of-a-kind pot to take home. Registration is required.

Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Epps 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 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Epps Activity Room
Are you ready to game? Join the Epps Memorial Branch as we play through the stories of some of our favorite video games together. We'll face great villains, solve puzzles, and make fast friends as we journey through digital lands.

Fri, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Epps Activity Room
Prepare for more grand adventures at the Epps Memorial Branch! We will be continuing our ongoing D&D campaign during the summer, so be ready for fun, excitement, and adventure!
Registration opens Friday, June 26 2026 at 4:30pm

Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Epps Memorial Community Room
Join us for a hands-on culinary experience where you'll master the art of crafting fresh pasta from scratch. We'll guide you through every step, from mixing and shaping the dough to cooking the pasta. Afterward, come together to enjoy and share the delicious creations you've made.
Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Epps Activity Room
Join us at the Epps Memorial Branch for our Teen Scene, where teens can get together to make crafts, play games, and hang out with friends. We supply the materials and the fun; all you have to bring is the excitement!

Wed, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Ready to delve into adventure? Defeat monsters and evil villains? Join Game Master David for our teen Dungeons and Dragons game on Discord. We accept both experienced and inexperienced players. Registration is required.

Rooms

Skip Epps Rooms and Spaces Info widget

Community and Conference Rooms

Large-capacity community room and small-capacity conference room are available.

Study Rooms

Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Speak with staff or contact the branch for assistance. Reservations can only be made on the day of use, and are not available outside of library hours.