The .gov means it’s official.
Louisiana government websites often end in .gov. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a Louisiana government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
10/12/2026 - From Southern Gothic hauntings to American history, high-stakes thrillers to Creole kitchens, the 2026 Louisiana Book Festival offers something for readers of every interest. The state’s flagship literary event returns Saturday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Baton Rouge, at the State Library of Louisiana and the surrounding Capitol Park area.
10/2/2026 - 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, October 31.
9/22/2026 - The Louisiana Book Festival is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help put on the state's flagship celebration of readers, writers, and their books. 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.
9/15/2026 - The subject of the 2026 Louisiana Book Festival's One Book, One Festival book discussion will be the Anne Rice classic novel Interview with the Vampire, commemorating the book’s 50th anniversary as well as the 2026 festival’s Halloween date.
9/4/2026 - The Louisiana Book Festival announced the faculty for the 2026 WordShops writing workshops, which include acclaimed and widely-published authors. The three-hour writing workshops will be held the day before the festival, Friday, October 30.
8/24/2026 - Homework Louisiana, a free online tutoring service from the State Library of Louisiana, provides Louisiana families with access to live, expert tutors seven days a week at no cost. The service offers one-on-one help from more than 4,000 vetted tutors in nearly 200 subjects, from elementary math and reading to high school chemistry, college-level writing, and standardized test preparation.
8/6/2026 - The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana today announced the nominated book titles for the 2027-2028 Louisiana Readers’ Choice program.
6/30/2026 - Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana proudly announce Farrah Rochon as the recipient of the 27th Louisiana Writer Award. The Center gives the award annually to recognize outstanding contributions to Louisiana’s literary and intellectual life exemplified by a contemporary Louisiana writer’s body of work.
6/3/2026 - The State Library of Louisiana and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser invite the public to America 250: Louisiana at the Frontier of a New Nation, a free program commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence through the often-overlooked story of Spanish colonial Louisiana.
5/29/2026 - Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the State Library of Louisiana announced today that public libraries across Louisiana are launching summer reading programs designed to keep children, teens, and adults engaged in reading throughout the summer months.
5/27/2026 - Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Center for the Book at the State Library of Louisiana have announced Louisiana’s two “Great Reads from Great Places” selections for the 2026 National Book Festival, which will be held Saturday, August 22, in Washington, D.C.