A genealogy branch of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library on Pujo Street, known in the library system as the SWLA Genealogical and Historical Library and devoted to family and local history.
Genealogy & history
See it on the libraries map →The Southwest Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Library: books, microfilm, obituary indexes, cemetery, church and courthouse records, with a focus on Louisiana and neighboring states. It is closed for renovations for now.
- Run by
- Calcasieu Parish Public Library
- Open
- Temporarily closed for interior renovations since Aug 31, 2026, no reopening date announced; usual hours Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 6 PM, and every 3rd Sat, 9 AM to 5 PM
- Library card
- Available to anyone who lives, works, owns property or attends school in Calcasieu Parish; others may qualify through the Libraries Southwest reciprocal agreement. Adults 18 and up can also open an online-only account. The library is fine-free except for devices and some special items.
- Genealogy
- Local history
- Public computers
- Printing & copies
- Free Wi-Fi
Hours change, especially around holidays, so check before you go.
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