Size: 18,800 square feet

Opening: To be determined, 2025

Originally referred to as the “Rouzan Branch,’ the South Branch Library of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system is situated on the boundary of the Rouzan development and Southdowns neighborhood.

As with all Library construction projects, the South Branch Library project is Pay-As-You-Go, with no bonds or indebtedness. Read more about the South Branch development, FAQs and Timeline at this link.

East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council District: District 12
Architectural Firm: Post Architects of Baton Rouge and MultiStudio of New Orleans

The South Branch Library, a beautiful modern and spacious facility with over 65,000 items and a dividable meeting room for library programming, provides separate areas for adults and young people, with reference desks, reading and study areas, and spaces for exhibits and displays.
The entrance foyer leads directly to the circulation desk, where staff members can easily see and greet patrons.
The Library houses a large collection of books, magazines, and newspapers, CDs, videos and recorded books.

Amenities include:

• One large dividable meeting room
• 6 Study Rooms
• A quiet study area/shared space
• Gallery area and display cases to display artwork and other items of interest.

Free wireless Internet access is available at this branch.

The library will be closed on the following days:

• New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 1, 2025
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 20, 2025
• Mardi Gras Tuesday, March 4, 2025
• Good Friday Friday, April 18, 2025
• Easter Sunday Sunday, April 20, 2025
• Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2025
• Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2025
• Labor Day Monday, September 1, 2025
• Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11, 2025
• Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27, 2025
• Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24, 2025
• Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2025

The Library will close at 6:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day and on New Year’s Eve.