Belle Chasse Branch Library
🏢 Plaquemines Parish Public Library · Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Belle Chasse Branch Library
The Belle Chasse Branch Library is the main public library for Plaquemines Parish, situated along Highway 23 in Belle Chasse — the largest community in the parish and home to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans. Open five days a week with extended evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, it delivers books, digital resources, and community programs to the 24,000 residents of this narrow stretch of land between the Mississippi River and Bayou Barataria.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–7pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 8442 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone: (504) 394-3570
Website: plaqueminesppl.booksys.net
Plus Code: 76XGV237+52 (Belle Chasse, LA)
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📖 About Belle Chasse Branch Library
The Belle Chasse Branch Library is the flagship location of the Plaquemines Parish Public Library system, serving the community from 8442 Highway 23 in Belle Chasse. Plaquemines Parish extends southward from New Orleans along both banks of the Mississippi River, and Belle Chasse — the parish's largest town — is just 15 miles south of the French Quarter. The library is one of three service locations in the system, which collectively holds over 77,000 print volumes and more than 214,000 eBooks, meaning nearly three-quarters of its collection is available digitally. The branch runs 35 community programs per year — from children's storytimes and STEM workshops to digital literacy and job-skills classes — and provides 42 public internet terminals to patrons who need home-broadband alternatives. The system is led by Director Patrisha Walker.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Main branch of the Plaquemines Parish Public Library, serving the 24,000 residents of the parish along the lower Mississippi River
- Located in Belle Chasse, the largest community in Plaquemines Parish and home to NAS JRB New Orleans — one of the busiest joint reserve bases in the country
- Collection of over 77,000 print volumes plus 214,000+ eBooks — nearly 72% of holdings are digital
- 42 public internet terminals available, providing a critical connectivity resource for residents without home broadband
- 35 community programs per year spanning storytimes, STEM, digital literacy, job skills, and cultural events
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Plaquemines Parish cardholders can read, stream and research free through the system's extensive digital collection:
📚 Services
- Public computers (42 terminals) and free Wi-Fi
- Children's services and youth programming
- STEM workshops and digital literacy classes
- Job skills training and workforce resources
- Interlibrary loan through the Louisiana library network
- Reference assistance and reader's advisory
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programs
- STEM workshops for all ages
- Digital literacy and technology classes
- Job skills training and career resources
- Cultural events and community programs (35+ per year)
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Greater New Orleans Area
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Belle Chasse Branch Library's hours, and is it open evenings?
The library is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and stays open until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday for after-work visits. It is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Why is Belle Chasse the home of the Plaquemines Parish Library headquarters?
Belle Chasse is the largest community in Plaquemines Parish, making it the natural center for the parish library system. The town sits about 15 miles south of New Orleans on Highway 23 and is also home to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, giving the area a large and diverse population of residents and military families to serve.
How many digital titles does the Plaquemines Parish Library system offer?
The system provides access to over 214,000 eBooks, making digital materials roughly 72% of the total collection of 300,000-plus items. These are available 24/7 to cardholders with a phone, tablet or e-reader.
Does Belle Chasse Branch Library offer programs for children and adults?
Yes — the library system runs 35 community programs per year, attended by nearly 1,000 participants. These range from children's storytimes and STEM workshops to digital literacy classes, job skills training, and cultural events celebrating local Plaquemines Parish heritage.
👶 This library runs story times for kids. See how library story times work — ages, what happens and that they are free — and find other libraries with story-time programs library story times by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.