Main Library at Goodwood

09/06/2026

All Library locations will be closed next Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
The 10th Annual Capital City Car Show will be held that day from 4–7 p.m. in the parking lot at the Main Library at Goodwood. Tickets may be purchased in advance at capitalcitycarshowbr.com or at the event. Kids ages 12 and under get in free!

07/03/2026

All of our libraries will be closed on Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
The lobby and restrooms at the Main Library at Goodwood will be open for the Baton Rouge Concert Band's annual 4th of July concert in the plaza. Bring your lawn chairs and celebrate with a free concert featuring patriotic favorites!

06/26/2026

06/19/2026

All of our libraries are closed today in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen tomorrow with regular hours. Patrons can still access our digital library 24/7 at ebrpl.com.

05/26/2026

Summer Meals @ the Library starts today! The EBR Schools Child Nutrition Program will provide FREE meals for kids and teens this summer at the following library locations.

04/01/2026

The Library will be closed this Thursday, Friday, and Sunday—please see the graphic for details. Even while our doors are closed, you can still explore, read, watch, and listen anytime! Our digital library is available 24/7 at ebrpl.com. 📚

02/17/2026

Happy Mardi Gras! 💚💛💜 All of our libraries are closed today, but you can still access the digital library on our website. We will reopen with regular hours tomorrow.

01/25/2026

All City-Parish offices, including all library locations, will be closed on Monday due to freezing weather conditions.
The Main Library at Goodwood will open at 9 a.m. Monday as a warming center for the public. It is the only library location able to do so, as it is the only one with a generator.
All library locations will be open tomorrow, Sunday, January 25, with regular hours.