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Library cards

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A Calcasieu Parish Public Library card is free, and it gets you more than books: hotspots, laptops, printing, faxing and scanning, at 11 branches across the parish.

Card types

  • Most popular
  • In person

Full-service card

Borrow everything the library lends. Cards last 5 years and renew in person with a photo ID and proof of address.

Bring
Photo ID
  • Online
  • 18 and older

Online-only card

E-books, audiobooks and databases without a trip to a branch. For ages 18 and older.

  • 3 months

Temporary card

A 3-month card, for when you're here for a short stay.

  • 11 branches

Calcasieu Parish Public Library

The Central branch is the largest, open seven days a week. The Carnegie Memorial branch downtown is closed for renovation.

Administration
(337) 721-7147

Every branch, with hours and a map: Libraries on LakeCharles.com.

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