Facilities 
Size: 65,000 square feet on two floors
Opened: 1967, expanded in 1975
  
The Main Library was an outgrowth of the Library's Mid-City branch, which opened in the late 1960's. It serves as headquarters for all of the Library's major Divisions. It also provides Interlibrary Loan services as well as Outreach services to nursing homes, assisted living and retirement homes.

There are over one-half million items in the Main Library's circulating and reference collections. Exhibit and display space is available. A conference room has meeting space available for 25 to 35 people. In addition, an auditorium has space available for 75 people.

Free wireless Internet access is available at this branch.

East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council District
District 11

Architectural Firm
Lewis P. Manson & Associates (1975 expansion) 

Program & Events
For events, programs & exhibits at this library location, see our Calendar of Events

The Main Library is located on Goodwood Boulevard between Lobdell Avenue and East Airport Boulevard. 
Map  Directions

Mass Transit - Capital Area Transit System

Library Hours

	Sun		2:00PM-10:00PM
	Mon - Thu		8:00AM-10:00PM
	Fri - Sat		8:00AM-6:00PM

Phone Numbers