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Get started!Use your library card to reserve a free day pass to any of Louisiana's 21 state parks and 14 historic sites.
Plan your trip today!LOUISIANA PUBLIC LIBRARIES: BY THE NUMBERS
1 Million
VISITS TO LOUISIANA PUBLIC LIBRARIES
1 Million
NUMBER OF TIMES ITEMS BORROWED
1 Million
PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD HOLDERS
1 Thousand
PROGRAMS OFFERED BY LOUISIANA PUBLIC LIBRARIES
WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE STATE LIBRARY?
Staff Day 2026 (April 7 Baton Rouge, April 9 Ruston) gives public library staff an opportunity to participate in a variety of trainings reflective of current library trends, while networking and learning with peers from across the state. Learn more and register here.
Our Centennial Exhibit highlighting the history of the public library system in Louisiana is currently on display at the main branch of the Rapides Parish Library.
Libraries interested in hosting the exhibit can learn more here.
The 2026 Louisiana Book Festival will be held Saturday, October 31. Learn more here.
Registration is now open for Spring 2026 continuing education courses for libraries and library staff. See the course catalog here.
The Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College is the latest addition to Check Out Louisiana Museums.
Use your library card to secure a free day pass to this or other Louisiana museums and cultural attractions.
In the program's first six months, more than $100K in free passes have been issued. See participating library systems and museums and get started here.
Our new Literacy & Learning Lab is available for young learners to explore. Learn more and contact us to plan a visit here.
