BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A new East Baton Rouge Parish library will begin breaking ground for construction soon.
According to a release, the South Branch Library is expected to start construction after a groundbreaking event on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Construction is scheduled to take 14 months and holds a $11.632 million budget. These funds came over time as part of the library’s 10-year Dedicated Property Tax.
“We are very pleased construction of the new South Branch Library has gotten off to a solid start,” said Interim Library Co-Director Patricia Husband. “The investment in this project will provide world-class resources and amenities for patrons. Modern libraries are designed to be flexible, energy-efficient, and function within the community as a site for discussions, research, planning, learning, and enjoying books and other amenities. This is just another step in a long process to bring such nationally enviable resources and world-class libraries to every neighborhood we serve.”
The 18,800-square-foot building will include:
- dedicated spaces for adults and children
- books and watching material for all ages
- 31 public computers
- laptop bar
- 10 laptops for online learning
- free Wi-Fi
- interactive learning table for young children
- self-checkout kiosk
- large public meeting room
- six study rooms
- conference room
- courtyard
- canopy for drop-offs
- bike repair station
- green space
The library will be located at 2210 Glasgow Avenue near Perkins Road.
Click here to learn more about the South Branch Construction Project.
The South Branch Library rendering (Photo courtesy of the East Baton Rouge Public Library) 
The South Branch Library rendering (Photo courtesy of the East Baton Rouge Public Library) 
The South Branch Library rendering (Photo courtesy of the East Baton Rouge Public Library) 
The South Branch Library rendering (Photo courtesy of the East Baton Rouge Public Library)
