Tracking the status of libraries in Louisiana in the event of an emergency

October, 2016

All EBRPL Branches now observing normal hours except for Greenwell Springs Road Regional, which is still closed due to flood damage.

Normal hours have resumed at the Main Library at Goodwood and 12 branches of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system.  The Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library remains closed due to flood damage. Over 16,000 items have been discarded thus far as well as carpet, soft furnishings, etc.  Some of the metal or solid […]

East Baton Rouge Parish Library

All EBR Parish Library locations closed Friday, August 12 at 11 am and have remained closed through Monday night. The website is up and the Digital Library is “open” for business. We will assess Tuesday morning and hope to open the Main Library shortly thereafter; hours may be limited due to availability of staff and […]

EBRPL resuming regular hours at most locations

12 branches of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library have resumed regular hours as per each branch’s usual seven day a week schedule. The Main Library at Goodwood is now open 8 am to 9 pm through Thursday and 8 am to 6 pm on Friday and Saturday.  A decision will be made later about […]