Pointe Coupee Parish Library
🏢 Pointe Coupee Parish Library System · New Roads, Louisiana
Pointe Coupee Parish Library
Serving Pointe Coupee Parish from the banks of False River, the New Roads Branch Library at 201 Claiborne Street is the main branch of a five-location parish system that celebrated its 100th anniversary and holds some of the rarest Civil War–era photographs and documents in Louisiana.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–1pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 201 Claiborne Street, New Roads, LA 70760
Phone: (225) 638-9847
Website: pointe-coupee.lib.la.us
Plus Code: 862CMHV6+Q5 (New Roads, LA)
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📖 About Pointe Coupee Parish Library
The Pointe Coupee Parish Library is the public library system of Pointe Coupee Parish, a historic Louisiana community perched on a meander of the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and Natchez. The New Roads main branch at 201 Claiborne Street anchors a five-branch network — Innis, Morganza, Julian Poydras (Rougon), and Livonia — that reaches across the parish's bayous and farmlands. The library's Historical Materials Collection is recognized as among the rarest of its kind in the United States, holding photographs and documents that chronicle Pointe Coupee life back to the Civil War era, and a dedicated historian service allows patrons to submit questions about local history by appointment or online. The library provides free internet and Wi-Fi at all branches, meeting rooms, public computers, printing and fax services, interlibrary loan, and access to digital books through OverDrive/Libby and unlimited audiobooks through Blackstone. All branches participate in the Louisiana Library Connection (LLC), giving cardholders access to the state's full suite of research databases, eBooks, and online learning tools.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Five-branch parish system celebrating its 100-year anniversary, headquartered at 201 Claiborne Street in historic New Roads
- Historical Materials Collection containing Civil War–era photographs and documents described as among the rarest of their kind in the United States
- Dedicated Ask a Historian service for research into local history, genealogy, and rare materials
- Free internet, Wi-Fi, printing, fax, and meeting rooms at the New Roads main branch
- Digital books and unlimited audiobooks via OverDrive/Libby and Blackstone Unlimited for all cardholders
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Pointe Coupee cardholders can borrow, stream, and research free through the statewide Louisiana Library Connection and the library's own digital subscriptions:
📚 Services
- Public computers, free printing, and fax services
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the New Roads branch
- Interlibrary loan — items requested from any Louisiana public library
- Meeting rooms available for community use
- Historical Materials Collection with Civil War–era documents and photographs
- Ask a Historian service for local history and genealogy queries
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth activities at all five branches
- Summer reading programs for all ages
- Community events and exhibitions — current exhibits connected to the Louisiana State Museum
- Adult programs scheduled on the library's events calendar
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Pointe Coupee Parish Library's historical collection special?
The library holds what it describes as one of the rarest historical materials collections in the United States, featuring photographs and documents dating to the Civil War era that document life in Pointe Coupee Parish and Louisiana. Patrons can submit questions through the Ask a Historian service online or in person.
Does the New Roads branch have shorter hours on Fridays and Saturdays?
Yes. Monday through Thursday the New Roads main branch is open 9 AM to 6 PM. On Friday and Saturday hours are 9 AM to 1 PM. The library is closed on Sundays and on the parish's official holiday schedule (Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and others).
Can I access audiobooks from Pointe Coupee Parish Library without visiting in person?
Yes. The library offers Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks on any device, and also provides Blackstone Unlimited for unlimited audiobook streaming — just create a free account at blackstoneunlimited.com with your library card. Research databases through the Louisiana Library Connection are also accessible remotely.
How many branches does the Pointe Coupee Parish Library system have?
There are five branches: the New Roads main branch at 201 Claiborne Street, plus Innis, Morganza, Julian Poydras (in Rougon), and Livonia. Each branch has its own phone number and schedule — the library's website lists full hours for each location.
📜 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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