Richland Parish Library
🏢 Richland Parish Library System · Rayville, Louisiana
Richland Parish Library
Richland Parish Library serves northeast Louisiana's agricultural heartland from its Rayville headquarters and two branch locations in Delhi and Mangham, offering full-day weekday hours through 6 PM and a strong genealogy program with access to Ancestry, Fold3, and Newspapers.com.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1410 Louisa Street, Rayville, LA 71269
Phone: (318) 728-4806
Website: richlandparishlibrary.org
Plus Code: 864CF69R+PM (Rayville, LA)
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📖 About Richland Parish Library
The Richland Parish Library is the public library system of Richland Parish in northeast Louisiana, a rural cotton-and-soybean farming community along the Bonne Idee Bayou. The main branch at 1410 Louisa Street in Rayville is joined by the Delhi Branch at 520 Main Street and the Mangham Branch at 302 Hixson Street, forming a three-branch system that shares a single Biblionix catalog. The library is a recognized community hub for genealogy research, providing access to some of the most comprehensive databases available: Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, Fold3 Military History, Newspapers.com, Newspaper Archive, and the Black freedom research archive through ProQuest — a resource the library specifically highlights for its historical depth. Children's services include weekly outreach to every elementary school in the parish, storytimes at all branches, and Head Start and daycare program visits. Wi-Fi, public computers, meeting rooms for reservation, and interlibrary loan round out the core services. All cardholders also receive access to the Louisiana Library Connection (LLC) statewide digital portal, including Kanopy streaming video, Beanstack reading challenges, and online course platforms.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Three-branch system covering Richland Parish: main branch in Rayville plus Delhi (318-878-5121) and Mangham (318-248-2493)
- Genealogy powerhouse — Ancestry Library Edition, Fold3, HeritageQuest, Newspapers.com, ProQuest Black freedom archive, and Newspaper Archive
- Weekly school outreach to every public elementary school in Richland Parish, plus daycare and Head Start program visits
- Full weekday hours Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM and Saturday mornings 9 AM–noon
- Shared Biblionix catalog across all three branches for easy holds and renewals
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Richland Parish cardholders can research, stream, and learn free through the library's genealogy subscriptions and the statewide Louisiana Library Connection:
📚 Services
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi at all three branches
- Printing, scanning, and copying services
- Meeting room reservations at Rayville main branch
- Genealogy research assistance and database access
- Interlibrary loan through Louisiana's public library network
- Online library card application available
🎸 Programs
- Storytime at all three branches (Rayville, Delhi, Mangham)
- Weekly school outreach to Richland Parish elementary schools
- Head Start and daycare program visits with stories and crafts
- Summer reading program (June–July)
- Beanstack reading challenges for all ages
- Periodic visits from community organizations
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Richland Parish Library have branches outside Rayville?
Yes. The system operates three branches: the main branch at 1410 Louisa Street in Rayville (318-728-4806), the Delhi Branch at 520 Main Street (318-878-5121), and the Mangham Branch at 302 Hixson Street (318-248-2493). All three share the same Biblionix catalog, so you can search the full collection and place holds from any location.
What genealogy resources are available at the Richland Parish Library?
The library provides access to Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, Fold3 Military History & Genealogy, Newspapers.com, Newspaper Archive, and the ProQuest Black freedom historical archive. These are available on library computers; Ancestry is in-library use only.
What are the Saturday hours at the Rayville main branch?
The Rayville main branch is open Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM (noon). Monday through Friday the branch is open 9 AM to 6 PM. The library is closed Sundays.
Does the library offer programs at local schools?
Yes. The Richland Parish Library runs weekly outreach programs at every public elementary school in the parish, as well as regular visits to daycare centers and Head Start programs featuring stories and crafts. Storytime programs are also held at all three branches.
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