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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.
5/19/2026 - More than 26,600 Louisiana K-12 students read over 89,000 books during the past year to select the winners of the 2025-2026 Louisiana Readers' Choice Awards. Students in grades K-12 who reside in Louisiana are eligible to vote after reading or listening to two or three nominated titles corresponding to their grade level.
4/21/2026 - Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the State Library of Louisiana announced today that library cardholders in all 64 parishes can now enjoy free access to Louisiana’s State Parks through the expanded Check out Louisiana program.
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.