State guide
Louisiana
Louisiana’s State Library runs LoanSHARK, a statewide interlibrary loan network with courier delivery among public libraries, and its public collection can be requested through a local library. The state library also operates the Talking Books and Braille Library for eligible residents, but I did not find a statewide public book-club-kit or book-club-in-a-bag program on current state-library pages.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State library agency
- State Library of Louisiana
- Statewide book club kit program
- No statewide public book-club-kit or book-club-in-a-bag program was found on current State Library of Louisiana pages.
- Interlibrary loan
- Louisiana public libraries use LoanSHARK for interlibrary loan, with statewide courier delivery, and Louisiana residents can request State Library materials through their local library.
Official resources in Louisiana
Main portal for statewide library services, public resources, and programs.
Explains LoanSHARK, statewide delivery, and how Louisiana residents request State Library materials through local libraries.
Official directory of Louisiana public library systems and other libraries.
Describes free accessible-library service and the BookTalks email discussion group for eligible patrons.
Key facts for Louisiana
- Louisiana boasts public libraries in all 64 parishes.
- LoanSHARK lets Louisiana public libraries borrow materials across the state or around the world.
- The State Library provides a courier service for sharing materials among Louisiana public libraries.
- Louisiana residents can request State Library checkout materials through their local library.
- TBBL provides free service to Louisiana residents who cannot easily read standard printed materials because of qualifying visual, physical, or reading disabilities.
Libraries that lend book club kits in Louisiana
| Library | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier Parish Libraries BookClub Kits Bossier Parish | Bossier City | Not published* | Offers book club kits with 12 copies and reader’s guides; kits check out for 1 month to a book club leader. |
| Shreve Memorial Library Book Clubs Caddo Parish | Shreveport | 318-212-1011 | Runs multiple public book clubs, including bilingual, mystery, LGBTQ+, thriller, and bring-your-own-book style groups across branches. |
| East Baton Rouge Parish Library Book Clubs & Reading Groups East Baton Rouge Parish | Baton Rouge | Not published* | Public-facing adults and seniors page directs patrons to the library’s book clubs and reading groups. |
| Cameron Parish Library Events and Programs Cameron Parish | Cameron | 337-598-5950 | System events page says each branch offers programs including book clubs and asks patrons to call their local branch for details. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- Ask your local public library to place a LoanSHARK request if the book club title is not on its shelves.
- If you need accessible formats, apply to TBBL first; eligible patrons can receive books by mail or download and join BookTalks.
- Use the State Library’s directory to identify nearby parish systems that run local book clubs or lend kits.
Not seeing your library or county?
We list a library only when an official government page publishes its rules. If yours isn't in the table above, it may not publish them online yet. Here's what to use instead, in order:
- General Start with the statewide information above. It applies across Louisiana, but cities and counties can add their own steps, fees or deadlines.
- Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from Louisiana's population center, for comparison only):
- Harrison County Library System - Better Read Than Dead Book Club, Mississippi · about 143 miles
- Laurel-Jones County Library - Bookworms / Books & Brew, Mississippi · about 154 miles
- Parkway Branch Library, Mobile Public Libraries, Alabama · about 199 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office. They have the current local rule, fee and form.State Library of Louisiana
Website →Phone: (255) 342-4913 (as listed on that page, checked Oct 4, 2026)Your city or county office: Local governments →Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the Louisiana page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us and include a link to the official page. We check every tip before it goes up.
Helpful guides
- What is a library book club kit?
- How to borrow a book club kit from your library
- How to start a book club at your library
- Using interlibrary loan for your book club