Help! Harry, Henrietta, and Hermione Hedgehogs are loose in the Children's Department at Central Library. Any child who finds one and brings them to the Children's desk will receive a prize. They a...

Looking for a way to spice up your summer reading? Stop by Central Library to pick up a "blind date." These books are mystery wrapped and waiting to be taken home for a cozy rendezvous.

There are many forms of journaling. This is one way to let others know the real you. On a large poster board place your first name in the center and create a word cloud around it of the "100 Things Th...

What is Eye Bombing you ask? It is the act of placing googly eyes on an inanimate object. Ultimately the goal is to make the objects look human. We want you to take a photo of your efforts and send i...

Armajean Declouet will provide information about how to begin researching one's family history, resources available in and a tour of the Southwest Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Library branch.

computers/technology/training/genealogy/research

The Vinton Volunteer Fire Department will visit the library to teach fire safety and show fire equipment.

The City of Lake Charles Public Works Department is bringing a crane to the Central Library! They will give a demonstration of how it works. Todd Sherman will demonstrate how the crane works & will ...

Adults will participate in "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle" Book Talk, a “quilting instructional” activity, a Paper Quilt Card craft and a movie!

Dig into Reading with books, crafts, music, and coloring pages.

Library Board meetings are held at the Central Library on the 2nd floor in the Thielen Room. The address is 301 W. Claude Street in Lake Charles.

corporate boards/board meeting

We will have a brief book discussion about the book and then watch the movie adaptation.

The Calcasieu Parish Animal Shelter will be coming with their animal adoption van.

Come join us while David LeBoeuf performs his mystifying magic for all to see! LeBoeuf has traveled to several libraries in the south. This is his first visit to the Calcasieu Parish Libraries! Join u...

magicians

Teens [6th - 12th grade] will participate in "Take the Mummy and Run" Book Talk, a “Excavation and Puzzle” activity, a "cartouch pendant" craft and a movie!

MSU Geologist Dr. Troy Sampere will tell kids how rocks and fossils are formed, how we know about ancient rocks, and how we know about sedimentary rocks and minerals. He will bring with him a collecti...

Children will enjoy stories and fingerplays to go along with the weekly theme.

Children will enjoy stories and fingerplays to go along with the weekly theme.

Mike Anderson, musician and storyteller, will entertain you with interesting instruments and hilarious stories! All ages welcome!

music/musical instruments

Here is your moment to shine. The lights will be turned down and the karaoke machine will be cranked up. Sing, tell jokes, play an instrument and enjoy coffee or hot chocolate. A great time will be ha...

Local yoga instructor Linda Kleinschmidt will lead a class focusing on improving balance through yoga. Please wear loose clothing and shoes that may be left at the door. Bring a mat or towel for floor...

yoga/exercise

McNeese Professor, Gerry Wubben will lead the class through drawing basics. Registration is required.

We will discuss the newly released book, A House Divided by Kimberla Lawson Roby.

Participants will watch Part 2 of the film classic, "Gone with the Wind" and enjoy a light brunch.

Come join us while David LeBoeuf performs his mystifying magic for all to see! LeBoeuf has traveled to several libraries in the south. This is his first visit to the Calcasieu Parish Libraries! Join u...

magicians

This is a special program! Auntie Anne's Pretzels is visiting and will teach us how to make pretzels. YUM!
If you are you in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade? Looking for some fun crafts to make this summer? ...