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• EBR School System begins free summer meals distribution across district Play Video

  May 26, 2026 10:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is offering free breakfast and lunch to children this summer through its No Cost Summer Feeding Program. The program started Tuesday and continues through July 23, with meals available at school campuses, housing authority locations and libraries across the... more »

• East Baton Rouge Registrar of Voters hosting voter registration drives at libraries across parish Play Video

  August 25, 2025 9:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — To commemorate Voter Registration Week, the East Baton Rouge Parish Registrar of Voters is holding a series of voter registration drives at EBR Parish Library branches starting Monday. Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn's office will allow residents to register to vote or update their registration ahead... more »

• Mayor Edwards issues statement after state panel OKs election on plan to tap library, mosquito, other funds Play Video

  July 17, 2025 1:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The state Bond Commission said Thursday that East Baton Rouge voters can consider a plan to direct money currently allocated to libraries, the Council on Aging and pest control to the parish's general fund this November. Mayor-President Sid Edwards said in May that his "Thrive!" plan... more »

• Local libraries participating in 2025 summer reading challenge for all ages Play Video

  May 27, 2025 10:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - All ages can win big this summer just by reading! It's part of the local libraries' summer reading program. The Color Our World challenge begins Sunday, June 1 and runs through Friday, August 15. First, sign up at your local library location or online. Then,... more »

• Services on the line as EBRPL tax renewal heads to October ballot Play Video

  September 24, 2015 5:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A crucial vote is coming up for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System as voters are asked to renew a tax that's been around for 20 years. The current tax costs the average resident about $100 a year, and it has served the library... more »