Jefferson Parish Library

The staff are helpful… this place is quiet, clean smelling, open. very open like other people have said. I will definitely be back!

The staff was extremely friendly. The wifi was slow but it’s better than nothing for sure.

This place is so spacious and calm. Not at all stuffy and old like some libraries can be. Big selection. (Love the movie section). They also have a «teen hangout» and kids section that is massive. Best library on the Westbank.

This is the main Westbank branch of the Jefferson Parish Library system, so it’s quite large as far as suburban libraries go. The book selection is good– they have a large display of new fiction and nonfiction books in the front, and many more on the shelves. As part of the JPL system, you can put books from anywhere in the system on hold and they’ll send them here so you can pick them up next time you’re here (so you don’t have to traipse all the way to Metarie to get a specific book– they’ll send it to your branch for you)
The kids section of this library is outstanding. There are loads of books– we always find far more books than we can possibly check out at a time. There’s a section of early reader books for kids just learning to read on their own and a wide range of both new authors and time-​honored classics. The kids section also has places to sit and read– so we can «test read» a book before checking it out to see if he wants to bring it home. There’s also a fun landscape rug and an electronic activity table.
The library has all the classic accouterments, too: computer stations, free Wifi, meeting rooms, a full selection of magazines to peruse, etc. Self-​checkout stations make checkout easy.
In the summertime, kids can participate in a summer reading program, and the library offers programs for kids, teens and adults throughout the year. I can’t say enough good things about the free summer programs– they have zoomobile visits, craft sessions, music and movement sessions, magic shows, etc. Did I mention it’s all free?

My absolute favorite library! So big on the inside, easy to pick a section all by yourself and not be bothered.
I used to come here a lot when it was first built when I went to West Jeff. Though I wasn’t really studying, mostly deep into the sci fi section and the ham radio magazines. And I got a lot of movies too. Great selection.
Now I go with my two girls, they love this place. The kids section is gigantic and I was hoping to instill in them the same love I have for reading and it worked. Its a real treat when I can bring them here to pick out a few books with their own cards.
I also signed up online to rent e-​books for my kindle! Totally awesome library system we have here in Jefferson Parish.

I longboard here almost n every week to enjoy the quietness of this massive dome. Its perfect for studying and I can Walk here since I live in the subdivision in the back of this place! Highly suggest you to come here if you want to meditate or have some peace. The book Selection is unlimited since its a library and the librarians are mostly kind. There are also a lot of events here too for young and teens!

During my formative high school years, I spent a lot of time at this library usually doing research for a project. I know what you are thinking: «why didn’t you just go online?» Well kiddies, back in my day (the late 90’s, early 00’s) the internet wasn’t what it is today. It was still fairly new, as far as research went, and the teachers at my school decided (in their infinite wisdom) that they would require 4 different sources to be cited on a paper or project. Out of those 4, only ONE could be an internet source. So, I had to go to the library and look information up in books. Oh yeah, it was a lot of fun.
Anyway, this is a really nice library and really big. I like that they have little study «nooks» that you can go into if you need to be totally alone to study or do research or work. They have special reading events for kids and other fun things for them to do.

Located on Manhattan Blvd. next to the post office, this is the main branch of the JP library on the Westbank.
Several years ago I rediscovered the library after not visiting in years. Always a fan of reading I discovered that not only did this branch have many of the authors I was looking for, but that they would also order books for you.
This library also offers internet access, current issues of magazines, movies, music and even e books. Once you’re a member you have access to so many things.
Becoming a member is free, and I encourage all residents of Jefferson Parish to sign up at this branch.
Note: Once you’ve signed up your privileges don’t get revoked when you move. I used my JP library card for years after moving for many of their online services. I feel comfortable admitting that now since I think the statute of limitations has passed, plus I have card for my current residence.