State Library of Louisiana
Every resident of Louisiana has free access to a statewide library system run by State Library of Louisiana. With a local library card, students, parents, and teachers can use research databases, ebooks and audiobooks, and learning programs at no cost. Here is what is available and how to get it.
Louisiana public libraries at a glance
Research databases: Louisiana Library Connection
Louisiana Library Connection is Louisiana's free statewide research service. It includes research databases, ebooks, and reference tools for students and residents.
Homework help: HomeworkLA
HomeworkLA offers free online tutoring for learners of all ages, with live tutors daily from 10am to midnight, a drop-off review service, and test prep, including Spanish and Vietnamese options.
Accessible reading & talking books
Students and family members who cannot read standard print (because of a visual, physical, or reading disability such as dyslexia) can get free audiobooks and braille through Talking Books & Braille Library, part of the national NLS network and its BARD download service. The Louisiana Talking Books and Braille Library (Baton Rouge), part of the NLS network, holds more than 164,000 audio and braille books for residents who can't read standard print.
Find a library & get a card
Use the official locator to find your nearest Louisiana public library, hours, and how to get a card. Find a library →
Most Louisiana libraries run a Louisiana Summer Reading Program each summer to keep kids reading and prevent summer learning loss. Ask your local branch for dates.
Through LoanSHARK, you can borrow materials from libraries across the state by interlibrary loan.