St. Mary Parish Library

Where Resources Begin

We have continued to provide free and easy access to high quality, cost-effective library services. We are committed to improving the informational services for all St. Mary Parish residents and visitors with access to digital resources, historical materials, and print collections for educational, personal, and community enrichment.

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Card Catalog

Access St. Mary Parish Library’s collection.

Louisiana Library Connection Databases

Explore LA LIB CON, a collection of free databases available to all library users in Louisiana. Simply have a library card to gain access!

Library Cards

Find out more about gaining access to St. Mary Parish Library and our resources.

Meeting Rooms

Our libraries have rooms available to book for your events or meetings.

CloudLibrary

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free!

Banner Tribune Newspaper Archives

Discover a variety of archives including Banner Tribune newspapers, census records, navy letters, obituaries, and more!

Homework Louisiana

If you need help with math homework, an English essay, job hunting, or test prep, Homework Louisiana is ready to assist you with 24/7 free online tutoring!

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Every child under five in St. Mary Parish can receive a free, high-quality book monthly until their fifth birthday.

Book Recommendations

Our top picks of the month!

Upcoming Events

Explore our upcoming events that cater to various interests, offering enriching experiences for all.

Services & Research

Adults

Curated adult-targeted resources

Youth

Engaging resources for juveniles

Online Research

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Library News

Stay updated with our latest library news and announcements.

2025 Summer Performances

This summer, St. Mary Parish Library presents an exciting lineup of performances suitable for all ages! Bring your family and friends together for unforgettable entertainment you won't want to miss! Welcome to...

May 13, 2025

2025 Summer Reading Challenge

St. Mary Parish Library 2025 Summer Reading Program JUNE 2-JULY 11 St. Mary Parish Library offers a six-week reading program for all children (Babies-Toddlers-5th grade), teens (6th-12th grade), and adults (19+) designed to encourage reading in a fun, non-academic...

May 2, 2025

Beanstack

Beanstack Reading Challenge Platform Summer Reading and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenges Beanstack is an online reading platform that allows families to set up, log in, and manage each member's reading challenges in one central location. Easily track your...

May 1, 2025

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Welcome to Dolly Patron's Imagination Library! What is the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Program (DPIL)? In 1995, Dolly Parton launched an exciting initiative to benefit the children of her home county in East Tennessee. Her dream was to foster a love of...

Jan 28, 2025

Thinking Money For Kids

Earn, Save, Spend, Budget! Kids Can Learn about Personal Finance through the New Library Program Thinking Money for Kids is a program created by the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. Its goal is to...

Dec 2, 2024

Mobile Printing with Princh

With our Princh MobilePrint Service™, you can use your personal computer or mobile device to print to the library’s printers from anywhere. Simply submit your documents for printing and come to the library to release and retrieve them. If you would like to print an...

Oct 2, 2024

Check Out Louisiana State Parks

USE YOUR LIBRARY CARD TO EXPLORE LOUISIANA’S STATE PARKS & HISTORIC SITES FOR FREE! The State Library of Louisiana, in partnership with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Louisiana State Parks, has developed a program known as Check Out Lousiana State Parks,...

Sep 25, 2024

Udemy

Learn Something New Gale Presents: Udemy can help improve your career skills or develop a personal interest with access to thousands of continuously updated, on-demand video courses. Explore the many options across 75 categories in business, tech, and personal...

Jul 29, 2024

Mango

Language Learning Centered Around You Powered by intelligent technology and an adaptive algorithm, Mango empowers you to communicate with confidence, preparing you for uncharted experiences with language and culture. Challenge yourself to discover something new....

Jul 23, 2024

CloudLibrary

The St. Mary Parish Library has transitioned to a new eBook and eAudiobook lending platform. The new platform, CloudLibrary™, provides an app that is extremely easy for all users and allows the library to manage its content and offer more to you through a...

Mar 21, 2024

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Our Branches

Browse our branch web pages to find out more about individual locations, hours and more.

Amelia Branch

625 Lake Palourde Road
Amelia, LA 70340

Bayou Vista Branch

1325 Belleview Drive
Bayou Vista, LA 70380

Berwick Branch

3512 Fifth Street
Berwick, LA 70342

Centerville Branch

9340 Hwy 182
Centerville, LA 70522

Alex P Memorial Branch

206 Iberia Street
Franklin, LA 70538

Patterson Branch

521 Catherine Street
Patterson, LA 70392

West End Branch

100 Charenton Road
Baldwin, LA 70514

Headquarters

206 Iberia Street
Franklin, LA 70538