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3/24/2026 - The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana will celebrate National Poetry Month in April with the 16th annual “Just Listen to Yourself: Louisiana`s Poet Laureate Presents Louisiana Poets” program. Louisiana Poet Laureate Gina Ferrara has invited six noted poets from across the state to read their work.
3/18/2026 - In honor of Women’s History Month, the Louisiana Center for the Book at the State Library has released a video discussion with authors Dr. Phebe Hayes and Margaret Simon about their biography of Emma Wakefield-Paillet, Louisiana's first female doctor.
2/26/2026 - The Louisiana Center for the Book’s Black History Month presentation for 2026 explores the themes of Creole identity, migration, and resilience. Featuring author and historian Wendy A. Gaudin and her book Sunset Limited: An Autobiography of Creole, the recorded program debuted on YouTube and Facebook on February 25, 2026.
1/22/2026 - During its first six months, the State Library of Louisiana’s Check Out Louisiana Museums initiative has issued over $100,000 in free museum passes to Louisiana library cardholders, as the program expands to include more libraries, museums, and cultural attractions.
12/19/2025 - Louisiana’s premier celebration of readers, writers, and the state’s rich literary heritage will return to downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as the 22nd Louisiana Book Festival starts planning to welcome tens of thousands of book lovers for a full day of author events, performances, and family-friendly activities.
12/16/2025 - Louisiana’s public libraries recorded 11.3 million visits in 2024, as library engagement continues its steady, post-pandemic rebound, and libraries throughout the state provide consistent access to basic services across all community sizes.
10/28/2025 - The 21st annual Louisiana Book Festival is set for Saturday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Baton Rouge's Capitol Park area. More than 230 authors and presenters, ranging from best-selling award winners to authors making their debut, will participate in panel discussions, programs, and book signings at the state’s signature literary event.
10/21/2025 - The Louisiana Book Festival has announced its full slate of programs featuring poets and poetry on Saturday, November 1, in downtown Baton Rouge.
10/14/2025 - An exciting slate of activities and book programs for young readers from toddlers to teens will be among the attractions during the Louisiana Book Festival on Saturday, November 1.
10/7/2025 - The Louisiana Book Festival kicks off on Saturday, November 1, in downtown Baton Rouge’s Capitol Park, with a celebration of the State Library of Louisiana’s 100th anniversary.
9/30/2025 - The Louisiana Book Festival is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help put on the state's flagship celebration of readers, writers, and their books this fall. Each year the festival needs hundreds of volunteers in a variety of capacities, including welcoming presenters, escorting authors, assisting with programs, staffing festival information booths, and other tasks.