About East Baton Rouge Parish Library

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library (EBRPL) serves a “legal” population of 412,447, spread over 472.1 square miles. Since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the population is unknown, though estimates range from 60,000 to 150,000 additional displaced residents. Situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana’s vibrant culture. The state capital, Baton Rouge is a thriving city that is home to both LSU and Southern University and numerous businesses and industrial facilities.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is a governmental entity of the consolidated government of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge. The library system, which has been in existence since 1939, operates under the control of the City/Parish government and the direction of the Library Board of Control, a eight-person board appointed by the Metropolitan Council. The Library Board of Control appoints a Director, currently Lydia M. Acosta, who oversees the operations of the library system, which includes a Main Library, 12 branches, a bookmobile, and outreach centers to special service populations, such as the Juvenile Detention Center. The Assistant Director of Administrative Services and Assistant Director of Branch Services work with the Library Business Manager, six Division Heads and twelve Branch Managers to plan and implement programs and services to all library populations, select, process and administer all resources, and maintain and operate all library facilities. Since successful passage of its first dedicated property tax in 1986, the Library has completed two stages of a comprehensive building program and dramatically increased services and resources for residents throughout the parish. All branches are open seven days per week to provide reference and information, print and non-print resources, free programs and workshops, and computer access to the public.

More information about the East Baton Rouge Parish Library.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library
7711 Goodwood Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 231-3750