Important Announcements
The DeRidder library branch will be closed to the public from August 15, 2026 to August 19, 2026 as part of our renovation. *Our other library branches will remain open* and digital resources remain available for library cardholders. We do not anticipate this closure impacting our phone lines.
The West Central library branch will be open an extra day on Monday, August 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM). The East Beauregard library branch will be open an extra day on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) to keep our resources as accessible as possible during the DeRidder library branch closure.
Check this blog post for updates about our DeRidder branch renovation and related service updates and / or closure notices: https://library.beau.org/exciting-improvements-are-coming-to-our-deridder-branch/
Educate Station: Supporting Learning at Home
Are you homeschooling or looking to support your traditionally-schooled child? Through Educate Station, BPL brings you Common Core Standards-aligned learning plans, activities, worksheets, and more for grades Pre-K to 5 and covering subjects like: English Language...
Access more titles, more often with Hoopla!
With your library card and Hoopla, you can enjoy audiobooks, e-books, tv shows, movies and more ... with NO WAIT TIME! Access this resource on the web, through the free Hoopla app, or on many Smart TVs (here's a quick video that shows how). Here are a few ideas of how...
Exciting Improvements Are Coming to Our DeRidder branch!
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are sensitive to dust, odors, or similar (which we are experiencing while we have ongoing painting and carpeting projects) you can call us at 337-463-6217 extensions 0, 31, or 32 during open hours to arrange curbside pickup of your items at our...
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DeRidder branch closure
DeRidder Branch 205 South Washington Avenue, DeRidder, LAAnnouncementThe DeRidder branch of the library will be closed to the public from Saturday, 8/15 through Wednesday, 8/19, as part of our renovation cuts off the entryway. All other branches […]
Tech Help Tuesday
DeRidder Branch 205 South Washington Avenue, DeRidder, LANeed help with anything technology-based? This is your chance to have your questions answered! Our in-house IT extraordinaire John Jr will be available every Tuesday from 10AM-12PM to answer all […]
Virtual Author Talk: Beronda Montgomery
When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy with Beronda Montgomery Award-Winning Plant Biologist and Author Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss […]