Upgraded Freegal Music Download Service

Freegal, our music download service that allows you to download 5 songs per week, yours to keep, no software required, has had a huge upgrade! You’ll see albums from artists like One Direction, Adele, Daft Punk, Justin Timberlake and so many more!

First of all you’ll notice the new interface and search engine, which makes searching much easier.  Also due to agreements with new music labels there are now over 7 million songs available to download, yes 7 million songs!! Another new feature is that there are now over 10,000 music videos available for you to download and keep.

What are you waiting for? Check out Freegal! You don’t need to use your library card to view the collection, only to download, so have a browse around and you’re sure to find some great music!

Dance In Video

Dance in Video contains five hundred hours of dance productions and documentaries by the most influential performers and companies of the 20th century. Selections cover ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, experimental, and improvisational dance, as well as forerunners of the forms and the pioneers of modern concert dance.

Stream video to your mobile device! All video can now be viewed on iPhone & Android smartphones operating on 3G network or better

It’s time to face the music and enjoy Dance In Video! All you need is your library card number.

Celebrating Poe

There will also be live performances from The Michael Foster Project, AnotherStar and the Dunham Highschool jazz ensemble. Plus enjoy delicious free food (while it lasts) All this entertainment and it’s completely free!

Holiday Movies and Music

Our Sights and Sounds InfoGuide keeps you up to date with the latest audio, DVD and Blu-ray additions to the library. It’s definitely worth visiting often! For the holiday season we have a special page to help you find that perfect CD of Christmas music, or check out some old and new DVD favorites. From The Polar Express and The Muppet Christmas Carol, to a variety of festive tunes. You’ll find a great selection on Sights and Sounds!

Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame

Celebrate our state’s rich music culture by visiting the website for the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame (LMHOF). On the site are interesting biographies of some of our greatest musicians, who have been officially recognized and inducted. Hall of Fame artists such as Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino and Mahalia Jackson. Many genres are represented from zydeco, to soul, to rock and roll.

In the Galleries Musique section of the site there are hundreds of videos. These include Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, interviews and live performances. There is also a streaming radio station to get your feet moving to some Louisiana classics.