River Center Branch Library

07/03/2026

All East Baton Rouge Parish Libraries will be closed on Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Patrons will still be able to access our digital library at ebrpl.com.

06/26/2026

06/19/2026

All of our libraries are closed today in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen tomorrow with regular hours. Patrons can still access our digital library 24/7 at ebrpl.com.

06/07/2026

Come out and join us today from 4-6 p.m. at the River Center Branch for the first annual Sundays Smooth Jazz Series!

05/01/2026

Our staff is spinning a web of stories and showing their love for reading in their Charlotte’s Web-inspired shirts! 🐖✨ Whether you're a fan of Wilbur, Charlotte, or just a good book, we think reading is truly “terrific.” Stop by the library and find your next “radiant” read!

04/01/2026

The Library will be closed this Thursday, Friday, and Sunday—please see the graphic for details. Even while our doors are closed, you can still explore, read, watch, and listen anytime! Our digital library is available 24/7 at ebrpl.com. 📚

02/17/2026

Happy Mardi Gras! 💚💛💜 All of our libraries are closed today, but you can still access the digital library on our website. We will reopen with regular hours tomorrow.

01/25/2026

All City-Parish offices, including all library locations, will be closed on Monday due to freezing weather conditions.
The Main Library at Goodwood will open at 9 a.m. Monday as a warming center for the public. It is the only library location able to do so, as it is the only one with a generator.
All library locations will be open tomorrow, Sunday, January 25, with regular hours.

01/13/2026

All of our libraries will be closed next Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Patrons will still be able to use the digital library on our website.