LaSalle Parish Library

🏢 LaSalle Parish Library System · Jena, Louisiana

LaSalle Parish Library

Founded in 1952 as the first public library in LaSalle Parish, this newly constructed headquarters at 3165 North First Street stays open until 8 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays — giving working families and students after-hours access in the heart of the parish seat.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 8am–8pm
Tuesday 8am–8pm
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: 3165 North First Street, Jena, LA 71342

Phone: (318) 992-5675

Website: lasalle.lib.la.us

Plus Code: 8639MVM8+7G (Jena, LA)

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📖 About LaSalle Parish Library

The LaSalle Parish Library has served the residents of LaSalle Parish from its founding in 1952, growing from a single modest collection to a two-branch system that also operates the Olla Branch at 1449 Blake Street. The library is a member of the Louisiana Library Connection, giving cardholders access to statewide databases and digital lending through Libby. The newly constructed Jena headquarters offers extended evening hours on Monday and Tuesday and serves as the hub for children's programming, adult clubs and community organizations throughout the parish.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Founded in 1952 — LaSalle Parish's first public library, now in a newly constructed facility in the parish seat
  • Extended evening hours Monday and Tuesday until 8 p.m. for working families and students
  • Two-branch system serving all of LaSalle Parish, with an additional location in Olla
  • Children's programs offered throughout the year, plus meeting space for adult clubs and community groups
  • Louisiana Library Connection member: statewide databases and digital lending available to all cardholders

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

LaSalle cardholders can borrow and research free through Louisiana's statewide digital collection:

&📚 Libby / OverDriveeBooks & audiobooks through the Louisiana Digital Media Archive consortium — free with your library card.
&📱 hooplaMovies, music, comics, audiobooks & TV with no waitlists — borrow instantly any time the library is closed.
&🎓 Louisiana Library ConnectionStatewide gateway to research databases, homework help (HomeworkLA), and magazine archives — free for all Louisiana library cardholders.
&🔍 HomeworkLALive online tutoring and homework help for K–12 students, available evenings through the State Library of Louisiana.

📚 Services

  • Public computers and free Wi-Fi
  • Printing, copying and scanning
  • Children's story-time and youth programming throughout the year
  • Meeting room space for community groups and organizations
  • Interlibrary loan through Louisiana Library Connection
  • Reader's advisory and reference assistance

🎸 Programs

  • Children's storytimes and seasonal reading programs
  • Summer Reading Program
  • Adult club and community organization meetings
  • After-school homework help
  • Community events and library outreach

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When was the LaSalle Parish Library founded, and how many locations does it have?

The library was established in 1952, making it the first public library in LaSalle Parish. Today the system operates two locations: the Jena Headquarters at 3165 North First Street and the Olla Branch at 1449 Blake Street in Olla.

What are the hours at the Jena main branch?

The Jena Headquarters is open Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Wednesday through Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The library is closed on Sunday.

Can I access digital resources with a LaSalle Parish Library card?

Yes. Cardholders have free access to Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks, hoopla for on-demand streaming, and the Louisiana Library Connection's statewide databases — including HomeworkLA live tutoring for K–12 students.

Does LaSalle Parish Library have children's programs?

Yes. The library offers children's programs throughout the year, including storytimes and the Summer Reading Program. The library also provides meeting space for adult clubs and community organizations in the parish.

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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.

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