Claiborne Parish Library
🏢 Claiborne Parish Library System · Homer, Louisiana
Claiborne Parish Library
The Claiborne Parish Library in Homer has grown from a volunteer-run reading room in City Hall into a purpose-built community hub — reopened after a major renovation in July 2014 — serving residents of Claiborne Parish with books, genealogy resources and digital collections.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am–5pm |
| Thursday | 8am–5pm |
| Friday | 8am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 909 EDGEWOOD DRIVE, HOMER, LA 71040
Phone: (318) 927-3845
Website: cplibrary.org
Plus Code: 8648QWWP+M5 (HOMER, LA)
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📖 About Claiborne Parish Library
The Claiborne Parish Library traces its roots to the Homer Public Library, a volunteer project of the Women's Department Club that operated out of Homer City Hall with donated books and limited hours. The system's second branch, the Joe W. Webb Memorial Library in Haynesville (established 1951, renamed 1989 in honor of longtime board member Joe W. Webb), expanded service across the parish. The main branch moved to a purpose-built facility on West Main Street in 1987, then in 2013 closed for a comprehensive remodel designed by architectural firm Wayne Coco and Associates; it reopened on July 21, 2014 at 909 Edgewood Drive as a fully modernized library. The branch maintains a resident parish historian on staff, making it a primary resource for Claiborne Parish genealogy and local history. Digital collections include Louisiana Library Connection databases, OverDrive/Libby, hoopla and Tumblebooks for children. Claiborne Parish was established by the Louisiana Legislature on March 13, 1828 and named for Governor William C. C. Claiborne, the state's first territorial and state governor.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Fully renovated main branch, reopened July 21, 2014 after a comprehensive remodel
- Resident parish historian on staff — a dedicated resource for Claiborne Parish genealogy and local history
- Two-branch system: Homer main branch + Joe W. Webb Memorial Library in Haynesville (est. 1951)
- Digital collections include Louisiana Library Connection, OverDrive, hoopla and Tumblebooks
- Named for Claiborne Parish, established 1828 in honor of Louisiana's first governor
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Claiborne Parish cardholders access free eBooks, databases and streaming media through the library and Louisiana's statewide collections:
📚 Services
- Parish genealogy and local history collection, with resident parish historian
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Louisiana Library Connection statewide databases
- eBooks, audiobooks and streaming media via OverDrive/Libby and hoopla
- Interlibrary loan
- Children's digital resources via Tumblebooks
- Book, DVD, CD and audiobook circulation
🎸 Programs
- Children's Services programming with a dedicated coordinator
- Community author visits and special events
- Summer reading program
- Parish history and genealogy research assistance
📍 Nearby Libraries in North Louisiana
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Claiborne Parish Library have genealogy resources?
Yes. The Homer main branch employs a resident parish historian and maintains a Claiborne Parish genealogy and local history collection. It's a key starting point for researching families and records from northern Louisiana.
When did the Claiborne Parish Library reopen after its renovation?
The main branch at 909 Edgewood Drive closed for a major remodel in February 2013 and reopened on July 21, 2014 as a fully modernized facility, designed by architectural firm Wayne Coco and Associates.
Does the library have a second branch?
Yes. The Joe W. Webb Memorial Library at 1919 Main Street in Haynesville serves the southern part of Claiborne Parish. It's open Monday through Friday with split morning and afternoon hours (9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4:30 p.m.) and is closed on weekends.
What digital resources can I access with a Claiborne Parish library card?
Your card gives you free access to the Louisiana Library Connection statewide databases, OverDrive/Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, hoopla for streaming movies and music, and Tumblebooks animated eBooks for children — all available 24/7.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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