Zachary Branch Library

All of our libraries will be closed tomorrow in observance of Independence Day and on Friday, July 5 in accordance with a Special Proclamation Holiday by Governor Landry. Patrons will still be able to access the digital library on our website.

All of our libraries will be closed tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth.

Unity Fest, the City of Baton Rouge’s free Juneteenth celebration, will be held from 5-8 p.m. in the plaza at the Main Library at Goodwood. Attendees can look forward to live performances by the Michael Foster Project, Universal Language, and DJ A Twice. Additional live performances by Shamira Cummings (Dance), Latoya Sibley (Spoken Word), Joshua White (Live Painting), Quiana Lynell + Rod Jackson (Musical Performance), Xero Skidmore (Spoken Word Poetry), and Tianna Taylor (Dance Performance). Food and drink will also be available at the event.

Children had fun at our Bird Watching Adventure program yesterday! 🐦

As required by ACT 436, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library has begun to issue new library cards for ALL minor children aged 0-17. To learn more about the new cards, visit https://ebrpl.com/parentalconsent

We're back with the next edition of Books We're Loving This Month.

This time, we decided to ask the book experts, the staff at the Zachary Branch Library, what they're currently reading. 📚️

They gave us a great list that we know you'll love. Hit the link in the comments for your newest literary obsession.

Collect new musical skills! Discover new library books! Learn new dance steps! Kids’ Orchestra invites children, ages 5-11, to an experiential program that combines library books with music education. Each month, children will explore a theme as they learn about an instrument, sing a song, explore a dance, and play a game – all inspired by a book in the East Baton Rouge Parish Library's collection. 🎼 Please call (225) 658-1860 to register.

Children, ages 5-11, can take part in an educational and FUN program with the Louisiana State Energy Office on Tuesday, April 2, at 11 a.m. Learn more about solar power, and get crafty using solar power to design jewelry with solar beads and create art using sun print paper. Please call (225) 658-1860 to register.

Holiday Hours 🐇

It's "thyme" for some tea and a good book! Why not check out our One Book One Community selection, Tasting History?

Check out some of the amazing items created by members of our knitting group, Let's Knit Together! If you are interested in knitting, come out and join us on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Just bring knitting needles and yarn! For more information call (225) 658-1840.

Join us for this month's book club!

Join us for a FREE concert celebrating St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday, March 13 at 10 a.m. at the Zachary Branch. Madam Dulcimer (Amanda Roberts) and Lady Chops (Elizabeth Vidos) will perform lively music from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Please call (225) 658-1860 to register.

Collect new musical skills! Discover new library books! Learn new dance steps! Kids’ Orchestra invites children, ages 5-11, to an experiential program that combines library books with music education. Each month, children will explore a theme as they learn about an instrument, sing a song, explore a dance, and play a game – all inspired by a book in the East Baton Rouge Parish Library collection. 🎼 Please call (225) 658-1860 to register.

All of our libraries will be closed tomorrow and Tuesday. Patrons will still be able to access our digital library at ebrpl.com/digitallibrary.

All of our libraries will be closed this weekend and on Monday in observance of Christmas. Patrons will still be able to access our digital library at ebrpl.com/digitallibrary.

Adults, if you love knitting or would like to learn, let’s knit together! 🧶

Masks are no longer required in City-Parish buildings, so we have changed our COVID guidelines to reflect that.

Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, December 28, masks or face coverings are required in all City Parish Buildings (this includes all EBRP Libraries) for anyone 5 years old and above; and recommended for anyone younger as tolerated. We have updated our guidelines to reflect this change.