Calcasieu Parish Public Library, serving an area of 180,000 residents, has a collection of 340,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 18,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 20,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 96 employees, of whom 8 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 13 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $580,000. Patrons make 560,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,050,000 times. Twenty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
301 West Claude Street, Lake Charles Louisiana 70605
Telephone
337-475-8798
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Crowley) Acadia Parish Library
(Crowley) Acadia Parish Library
(Beaumont) Beaumont Public Library System
(Beaumont) Beaumont Public Library System
(Bridge City) Bridge City Public Library
(Lake Charles) Calcasieu Parish Public Library
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01/09 Coming to The Lake Charles area Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Breaux Bridge LA May3-5 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival. Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival. Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade. Pepper Festival St Martinville LA September14-15 This annual festival, usually taking place on the third Sunday of October, celebrates the pepper industry in Louisiana. Benefits kids, and attractions include Cajun food, bands, and a Poker Run. One day only. Call or write for dates and times. Texas Rice Festival Winnie TX October2-6 Bar-B-Que Cook-off Weekend,
Horseshoe & Washer Pitching Tournaments,
Rice Run 5k & Kids Fun Run,
Queen’s Coronation & Street Dance
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