Anime and Manga @ the Library

The Young Adult Department has a great selection of some of the latest and most popular Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga (Japanese Graphic Novels). You can also keep up with what’s new with the genre by reading the magazines we subscribe to such as Anime Insider, Shojo Beat, and Shonen Jump.

Some of the highlights of the Manga collection include Bleach, Naruto, Vampire Knight and the complete series of Death Note.

Popular DVDs include Cowboy Bebop, Code Geass, Full Metal Alchemist and Outlaw Star.

If we don’t have your favorite Anime or Manga, you can request we purchase it here.

Not sure what to read or watch? Call the Young Adult Department at 231-3770 for suggestions!

New Main Library Plans

Construction on the new Main Library in Independence park is getting ever closer. Please take a look at the latest design schematics to see how the new building will look. Exciting times ahead!

Click the image below for more detailed views and to see the project timeline:

New Main Library

AARP Tax-Aide Schedule

AARP Tax-Aide is a free service that can answer most tax issues faced by low and middle-income taxpayers and assist with filing. Special attention is given to those aged 60 and older. Spaces are limited so check in advance with each location to see when the sign up sheet is posted each day.

Main Library: 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225-231-3750

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:30am to 11:30am thru April 8th. E-File.

Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library: 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 225-763-2250

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:15am to 11:30am thru April 13th. E-File.

Greenwell Springs Rd Regional Branch Library: 11300 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70814 225-274-4450

Thursdays, 9:00am to 12:00pm thru April 9th. Paper returns only.

Central Branch Library: 11260 Joor Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70818 225-262-2650

Tuesdays and and Wednesdays, 9:15am to 12:00pm thru April 8th. E-File.

Broadmoor United Methodist Church: 10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 225-924-6269

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 8:00am to 11am, Tuesdays 8:00am to 3:00pm, thru April 9th. E-file.

Baker Branch Library: 3501 Groom Road, Baker, LA 70714 225-778-5950

Mondays, 9:00am to 12:00pm thru April 6th. E-File.

Ascension Parish American Legion Post 81-421. East City Park, Gonzales, LA 70737 N/A

Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00am to 11:30am thru April 8th. E-File

TV Shows on DVD

Did you know there are lots of TV shows on DVD available at the library? This popular part of the collection has something for everyone and new titles are always being added.

These include recent dramatic hits Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Nip/Tuck and House MD.

Comedy series  Scrubs, The Office, Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Extras.

Classic series  Starsky and Hutch, Thundercats and Wings.

British series including Doctor Who, Absolutely Fabulous, and Inspector Morse.

Remember if an item is checked out it’s simple to put yourself on the waiting list through our catalog or by calling 225-231-3750. Then you’ll be notified when it is ready for you to pick up!

LOUISiana Digital Library

This collection has been assembled with the purpose of documenting the history and culture of Louisiana. The LOUISiana digital library contains over 84,000 items, many of them unique, from a variety of sources including incredible photographs, maps, diaries, state documents, paintings and videos. It was created as a collaboration between  libraries, museums and other organizations across the state.

All of the digital items are available to view for free through this website. The site is user friendly and you can search in a variety of ways to find these invaluable historic items.

This unique collection offers some truly rare insights into the past and is definitely worth a visit.