Ouachita Parish Public Library

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"To advance literacy, inspire lifelong learning, and strengthen our community by serving everyone in Ouachita Parish"

The Library has 10 branches and a bookmobile located throughout the parish to serve you.

Here are our summer reading kickoff locations, dates, and times!May 30th from 1:00pm-3:00pm: Ouachita Valley BranchJune ...
05/29/2026

Here are our summer reading kickoff locations, dates, and times!

May 30th from 1:00pm-3:00pm: Ouachita Valley Branch
June 1st from 1:00pm-3:00pm: Anna Meyer Family Learning Center
June 1st from 11:00am-1:00pm: Louise Williams Branch
June 1st from 10:00am-4:00pm: West Monroe Branch
June 1st from 1:00pm-3:00pm: Searcy Memorial Branch
June 5th from 3:00pm-5:00pm: Sterlington Memorial Branch
June 6th from 10:00am-1:00pm: Carver-McDonald Branch
June 6th from 10:00am-12:00pm: Main Branch
June 6th from 10:00am-1:00pm: Ollie Burns Branch

See y'all there for summer reading registration, games, fun, and more!

The Friends of the Ouachita Public Library book sale will be held at the West Ouachita branch library on Friday, May 29...
05/27/2026

The Friends of the Ouachita Public Library book sale will be held at the West Ouachita branch library on Friday, May 29th from 9am-3pm and Saturday, May 30th from 9am-12pm!

UPDATE: Registration for this workshop is FULL! Other painting workshops held throughout the summer can be found in the ...
05/27/2026

UPDATE: Registration for this workshop is FULL!
Other painting workshops held throughout the summer can be found in the June-August edition of Cattails at https://www.oplib.org/cattails

On Wednesday, June 3rd at 2pm, join Sterlington Memorial branch library for an afternoon of botanical watercolor painting!

Learn beginner tips and tricks to create flowers and other plants with the help of guest artist Alex Ogle!

Space is limited, call 318.327.1382, or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Midweek check in time! We're all ready to see what great books we have circulating out here. Please share what you are r...
05/27/2026

Midweek check in time! We're all ready to see what great books we have circulating out here. Please share what you are reading - past, present, and future!

What great books will take us into June? Let's get some more books for our "to be read" piles.

📣 What was the last book you finished?
📚 What is the book you are currently reading?
😍What book do you plan to read next?

Hey teens!Join us at Ollie Burns branch library on Tuesday, June 2nd from 2-4pm for some painting terracotta planters!Bl...
05/26/2026

Hey teens!

Join us at Ollie Burns branch library on Tuesday, June 2nd from 2-4pm for some painting terracotta planters!

Blend creativity and literature by decorating a terracotta pot
inspired by your favorite book to create a one-of-a-kind planter that
celebrates the stories you love.

All materials provided while supplies last.
This program is for ages 12-17

All branches of the Library will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. The Library will reopen on Tu...
05/21/2026

All branches of the Library will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 9am.

Digital services are available 24/7 to library card holders.

05/18/2026

It's almost time for summer reading!

This year’s theme is Plant a Seed, Read, so get ready to get down and dirty as we focus on new growth in our community, finding our roots at home, and of course, digging into an all new set of awesome plant-themed books!

Want a sneak peek at the awesome prizes, top 6 books, and all the fun programs ahead? Check out the June/July/August issue of Cattails: https://www.oplib.org/cattails

Sign up today: https://oplib.beanstack.org/reader365

Ouachita Valley Branch, 601 McMillan Road, West Monroe, will be closed all day Wednesday, May 13th, due to necessary Ent...
05/11/2026

Ouachita Valley Branch, 601 McMillan Road, West Monroe, will be closed all day Wednesday, May 13th, due to necessary Entergy repairs of existing poles in the area.

All other branches will be open, except West Ouachita. Ouachita Valley Branch will re-open at 9:00 am as usual on Thursday, May 14th.

If you need in-person help on Wednesday, please visit West Monroe Branch, 315 Cypress St., or Main Branch, 1800 Stubbs, Monroe. We would love to see you!

Join our Ollie Burns Branch library on Monday, April 27th at 11:30am for health and wellness presentations with guest le...
04/22/2026

Join our Ollie Burns Branch library on Monday, April 27th at 11:30am for health and wellness presentations with guest lecturer Donna Cole!

She will be discussing the importance of elderly care protection and cancer resources and wellness.

Ollie Burns branch library is located at 5601 Hwy 165 Bypass Richwood LA, 71202.

Address

1800 Stubbs Avenue
Monroe, LA
71201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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