Update - Tuesday Sept 2nd - 4 p.m.

We bid a good-riddance to Hurricane Gustav.

Staff is currently getting the libraries back in order and we plan to reopen on Thursday at most facilities.


The library catalog is up as of today, Tuesday afternoon. A link to it on the right of this blog page. Our web page is currently redirected to this blog. We expect to revise on Thursday.

The Library System will remain CLOSED on Tuesday and Wednesday, but is expected to REOPEN on Thursday. Individual locations may be unable to reopen but the Main Library and Southside WILL reopen on Thursday morning at the normal time. See below for status of individual facilities.

Book returns at the Main Library and North Regional are open. Southside's book return will be open tomorrow afternoon. Other book drops remain locked. We urge you to keep your library materials until we reopen on Thursday. Due dates have been extended until Sunday, September 7th.

All staff are due to report back for their scheduled shift on Thursday, September 4th. Unless otherwise notified, they should report to their regular library facility. Internet access will be available for anyone in Lafayette or other Parishes. Special visitor computers will be designated at our locations as needed.

Status of facilities:

Main Library - a few tree limbs downed. Power is up. Internet is up. All servers and systems up and running. Wi-fi is running. Book returns are open. Key staff to report Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. to ready the interior for Thursday's reopening at 8:30 a.m.

North Regional Library - a few trees down. Power IS DOWN. Book return is open. Status remains uncertain for Thursday, depending on power restoration. Please check back tomorrow for an update.

Southside Library - no damage to interior. Power is up. Book return will reopen Wednesday afternoon. Staff will be restoring computer and internet access on Wednesday in preparation for a reopening Thursday morning.

Reports on the other facilities unavailable at this time. Please check back tomorrow.