Important Announcements
- To facilitate continued progress with construction, the DeRidder library branch will open at noon (12 PM) Mondays through Fridays beginning Monday, August 24, 2026. We will revert to our usual schedule as soon as carpeting in the public areas of the Library is complete, which we anticipate to be no later than September 21st, 2026 (and likely before). All other library branches will retain their usual schedules.
- Children’s & YA room collections are available for browsing and check-out. Adult level collections (fiction and non-fiction) and shelving units are currently disordered and will be for several days. The majority of these collections are currently accessible to staff but not the public. Please ask staff for assistance in finding and retrieving the items you seek.
- The Study Rooms at DeRidder are still unavailable.
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...
Language Learning Support meets StoryTime with LOTE4Kids
LOTE4Kids is an online resource that features children's picture books in both read-along and read-to-me formats in English and over 100 accompanying languages. LOTE stands for Languages Other Than English and, as the name implies, this tool is an excellent way to...
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Grab-N-Go Kits (Week 1)
Come to any branch to collect a Grab-N-Go bag! Grab-N-Go kits are available for kids, teens, and adults. Come claim one before they’re gone! Adult: Lighted Mushrooms This cute whimsical […]
Grab-N-Go Kits (Week 2)
Come to any branch to collect a Grab-N-Go bag! Grab-N-Go kits are available for kids, teens, and adults. Come claim one before they’re gone! Adult: Lighted Mushrooms This cute whimsical […]
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! Note: During the month of September, the DeRidder Branch will be closed during the morning hours […]