PUBLIC LIBRARIES Main Library & 2005 Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost Comments Acadia Crowley* Open w/o Electric--reopen 9/29 All libraries were reopened as of 9/30/05 Church Point Open w/o Electric--reopen 9/29 Estherwood Open w/o Electric Evangeline Open w/o Electric Iota Open w/o Electric Mermentau Open w/o Electric Morse Open w/o Electric Rayne Open w/o Electric--reopen 9/29 Allen Oberlin* Open Moderate damage--Some shingles missing--some vinyl siding missing--air conditioning & electrical problems All libraries opened 10/3/05 Oakdale Open Minor damage--Some shingles missing Kinder Open Ascension Gonzales* Open Donaldsonville Open Galvez Open Assumption Napoleonville* Open Labadieville Open Pierre Part Open Bayou L'Ourse Open Damage Color Code: Destroyed Major Moderate
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PUBLIC LIBRARIES Main Library & 2005
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsAcadiaCrowley* Open w/o Electric--reopen 9/29 All libraries were reopened as of
9/30/05Church Point Open w/o Electric--reopen 9/29Estherwood Open w/o ElectricEvangeline Open w/o ElectricIota Open w/o ElectricMermentau Open w/o ElectricMorse Open w/o ElectricRayne Open w/o Electric--reopen 9/29
Ascension Gonzales* OpenDonaldsonville OpenGalvez Open
AssumptionNapoleonville* OpenLabadieville OpenPierre Part OpenBayou L'Ourse Open
Damage Color Code: Destroyed Major Moderate
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost Comments
Audubon RegionalClinton/East Feliciana* OpenJackson OpenSt. Helena Open
AvoyellesMarksville* OpenBunkie OpenCottonport OpenMoreauville OpenOutreach/Mansura OpenPlaucheville OpenSimmesport Open
BeauregardDeRidder* Open Director reported minimal
damage at libraries. 10/7/05 main library opened
East Beauregard Open All power restored and all branches opened by 10/10/05
Fields OpenLongville OpenMerryville OpenRagley OpenSinger Open
BienvilleArcadia* OpenRinggold OpenSaline Open
Bossier
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsBossier City* OpenAulds OpenBenton OpenEast 80 OpenHaughton OpenKoran Station OpenPlain Dealing Open
CalcasieuLake Charles* Open No damage--No power 10/7/05--Libraries closed until
power is restored, total assessment made and staff are able to return.
Bell City Open No damage--No powerCarnegie Memorial Open No damage--No powerDequincy Closed Moderate roof damage will open later in week of 10-17Epps Memorial Open No damage--No powerFontenot Memorial Open No damage--No powerHayes Open No damage--No powerIowa Open No damage--No powerMaplewood Closed Extensive damage to roof &
interior1/4 collection lost Closed indefinitely
Moss Bluff Open Major damage to roof & mold 10/10/05
SW LA Genealogical Open No damage--No powerStarks Closed Moderate roof damageSulphur Regional Open No damage--No powerWestlake Open No damage--No power
Caldwell (Columbia*) Open
Cameron
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsCameron * Closed Destroyed
All lost
Director moved Bookmobile and some electronic equipment from parish before Hurricane Rita
Grand Chenier Closed Destroyed--2 historic buildings
These buildings had not opened.
Grand Lake Open Building seems OKHackberry Closed Destroyed--Water to rooftopJohnson Bayou Closed Destroyed
CatahoulaHarrisonburg* OpenJonesville OpenSicily Island Open
ClaiborneHomer* OpenJoe W. Webb Mem. Open
ConcordiaFerriday* OpenClayton OpenVidalia Open
DeSotoMansfield* OpenLogansport OpenPelican OpenStonewall Open
East Baton RougeBaton Rouge* OpenBaker OpenBluebonnet Regional Open
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsCarver OpenCentral OpenCentroplex OpenDelmont Gardens OpenEden Park OpenGreenwell Springs Regional OpenJones Creek Regional OpenPride OpenScotlandville OpenZachary Open
East Carroll (Lk, Provid.*) Open
EvangelineVille Platte* OpenBasile OpenChataignier OpenMamou OpenPine Prairie Open
FranklinWinnsboro* OpenWisner Open
GrantColfax* OpenDry Prong OpenGeorgetown OpenMontgomery OpenPollock Open
IberiaNew Iberia* Open Minimal damage--few missing
shinglesCoteau Open Minimal damage
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsDelcambre OpenJeanerette OpenLoreauville OpenLydia Open Town evacuated--
contaminated tanksPower was restored yesterday--Reopen 10/4/05
St. Peter Street Open Minimal damage--few missing shingles
IbervillePlaquemine* Open Minor damage--small roof
leak over meeting roomBayou Pigeon OpenBayou Sorrell OpenEast Iberville OpenGrosse Tete OpenMaringouin OpenRosedale OpenWhite Castle Open
Jackson (Jonesboro*) Open
Jefferson DavisJennings* Open Director reported headquarters
is open with hours being from 9 to 6 Monday-Friday and regular hours on Saturday. The library is closing earlier to support the curfew imposed upon the parish.
Elton Closed Destroyed Extensive damage to building- walls cracked and water poured in. Building is being abandoned. Shelving lost.
Collection put in Police Jury storage until new building that is under construction is completed in January.
Employees from Elton are working at headquarters.
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsLake Arthur Open Some damage to roof and
water in building through doors but okay.
10-07 no damage to collection
McBurney Memorial (Welsh) Open No damage to building but extensive damage to trees on library property.
Jefferson Metairie* Open Moderate damage; meeting
room damaged; requires demo work in 20 spots
Open 10/3/05--Subject to inspection & environmental testing on Monday. Open Monday-Saturday 9-5 Closed Sunday 10/9/05--10/10/05--Resume regular schedule incl. Sundays 1-5
Belle Terre Closed Totally destroyed 39,000 volumes Closed indefinitely--Gutting of building to be completed by 10/14/05
Grand Isle Closed Totally destroyed. 17,000 volumes Initial inspection & appraisal on 10/6/05. Depending on condition will tentatively open on 10/24/05 or have everything removed & gutted completely by 10/21/05.
Gretna Closed Totally destroyed. Masks needed to enter building
28,000 volumes Closed indefinitely--Remove everything except shelves & end panels on 10/3/05
Harahan Closed Moderate damage; some demo work
No additional damage--Sheetrock will have to be replaced in various areas.
Open 10/17/05--Regular hours
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsLafitte Closed Major damage; furnishings,
carpets, duct work.Considerably more damage done to roof causing removal of interior walls in many area.
7,500 volumes Open 10/17/05--Modified hours
Lakeshore Closed Totally destroyed. Masks needed to enter building
46,000 volumes Closed indefinitely--Gutting of building to be completed by 10/14/05
Live Oak Closed Major damage; furnishings, carpets, duct work.
Destroyed virtually all roof repair previously done after Katrina.
12,000 volumes Open 10/17/05--Modified hours
North Kenner Open Moderate damage; carpeting ruined, minor demo work
Roof drains overflowed causing all interior walls on southwest to absorb water.
Opening has been postponed to a date to be determined later.
Old Metairie Closed Moderate damage;some demo work
Additional ceiling damage Open 10/10/05--Regular hours
River Ridge E-Branch Open Moderate damage; some demo work
Terrytown Open Library wet; no power. Open 10/10/05--Modified hours
Wagner Closed All sheet rock must be removed No additional damag but mold has become an issue.
Open 10/17/05--Regular hours
West Bank Regional Open Moderate damage; meeting room damaged; requires demo work
Open 10/3/05--Subject to inspection & environmental testing on Monday. Open Monday-Saturday 9-5 Closed Sunday 10/9/05--10/10/05--Resume regular schedule incl. Sundays 1-5
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsWestwego Open Major damage; furnishing &
carpets in children's.No additional damage--walls still have moisture from Katrina. Walls & books being monitored.
7,500 volumes Open 10/11/05--Regular hours.
Jennings Carnegie (Jennings*) Open Opened 9/30/05 when power was restored
LafayetteLafayette* Open Minor damageBroussard Open Minor damageButler Memorial Open Minor damageCarencro Open Minor damageChenier Center Open Minor damageDuson Open Minor damageMilton Open Minor damageScott Open Minor damageSouthside Open Minor damageYoungsville Open Minor damage
Lafourche Martha Utley Mem. - OpenBayou Blue OpenChackbay OpenCut Off-Galliano Open Window brokeGolden Meadow Closed Destroyed--roof blown off More extensive roof damage--
lost computer serverNew building were to move into damaged also. 9/28/05
Gheens OpenLarose OpenLockport OpenRaceland Open
LaSalleJena* Open
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsOlla Open
Lincoln (Ruston*) Open
LivingstonLivingston* OpenAlbany OpenDenham Springs/Walker OpenFrench Settlement OpenKillian OpenSpringfield OpenWatson Open
Madison (Tallulah*) Open
MorehouseBastrop* OpenBonita OpenCollinston OpenDunbar OpenMer Rouge OpenOak Ridge Open
Morgan City Open Minor damage--Lost some siding
Natchitoches (Natchitoches*) Open
New Orleans
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsNew Orleans* Closed Moderate damage 10-07 Broken windows in the
computer labs--keyboards and chairs need to be replaced. Floor on the first floor received water damage from the roof and the floors are buckling in some places. Louisiana Collection that was in storage received damage after the unit was destroyed. Molded materials will be moved to a new location.
Algiers Point/Cita Dennis Hubbell
Closed Moderate damage--Broken windows, water in basement
10-07 Broken windows. Should be able to reopen when repairs are completely and the go-ahead is given by the City.
Algiers Regional Closed indefinitely
Major wind damage--broken window, siding damaged, molding carpet and books
10-07 Copper facade blew off on two sides. Wind driven rain entered the building destroying books and computer lab floors and computers. Two monitors were broken at the circulation desk. Ceiling tiles fell. The majority of the building contents will be have to be removed because of mold damage. Building will have to be gutted. Closed indefinitely.
Alvar Closed indefinitely
Major damage--carpets and computers ruined
10-07 Received about a foot of water. Books, furnishings, and computers damaged. Will have to be partially gutted. Closed indefinitely.
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsChildren's Resource Center Closed Minor damage--3 broken
windows10-07 Two large windows broken. Should be able to reopen after damaged is repaired and City gives go-ahead.
East New Orleans Regional Closed indefinitely
Destroyed Total collection lost 10-07 Fish in parking lot. Overturned bookdrops. Major flooding. Shelves collapsed, books floated in water. All furniture and equipment damaged. Will have to be partially gutted. Closed indefinitely.
Keller (Broad) Closed indefinitely
Destroyed--Water & mold very evident
Total collection lost 10-07 Major flooding. Broken door glass. Furniture and books scattered. Wood floors in house buckling. Mold throughout. All furniture equipment and decorations moldy. Will have to be partially gutted. Closed indefinitely.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Closed indefinitely
Destroyed Total collection lost 10-07 Completely destroyed. Nothing salvageable. Hottub in from yard and a child's bike in tree.
Milton H. Latter Closed Moderate damage--roof damage & downed trees
10-07 Roof damage. Should be able to open when repairs are made and City gives go ahead.
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsNorman Mayer Gentilly Closed
indefinitely
Destroyed--Water & mold very evident
Total collection lost 10-07 Major flooding. Furniture and books scattered throughout. Mold throughout. All furniture and equipment damaged. Will have to be partially gutted. Closed indefinitely.
Nora Navra Closed indefinitely
Destroyed--Water & mold very evident
Total collection lost 10-07 Major flooding. Very little salvageable. Books, equipment and furniture destroyed. Will have to be gutted. Closed indefinitely.
Nix Closed Moderate damage--Windows blown out
Damage to books 10-07 Transom blew out. Broken windows on all sides. Should be able to open when repairs are made and City gives go ahead.
Robert E. Smith Closed indefinitely
Destroyed Total collection lost 10-07 First floor completely destroyed. Nothing salvageable. Will have to be gutted. Closed indefinitely.
Opelousas-EuniceOpelousas* Open Minor damage--Lost slates
from overhang on side of building
Eunice Open Small leaks
OuachitaMonroe* OpenAnna Meyer OpenCarver Open
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsOuachita Valley OpenWest Monroe OpenWest Ouachita Open
PlaqueminesBuras* Closed Destroyed--water up to roof Total collection lostBelle Chasse Open Major damage--7 skylights
blown out--flooding and mold present
Blew off covering placed over skylights after Katrina causing rain to again get in building. FEMA assessment team has classified it as a major project.
All of collection lost except for Adult Collection that was in original part of building
*Old Part of Building open with Police Jury operating from there.
Port Sulphur Closed Destroyed--water up to roof Total collection lost
Pointe CoupeeNew Roads* Open Tree down on propertyInnis OpenLivonia OpenMorganza OpenJulian Poydras Open
RapidesAlexandria* OpenBoyce OpenFuhrer OpenGlenmora OpenCarl N. Gunter, Sr. Open Minor shingle damage; 1
interior leak
Hineston OpenGeorgie G. Johnson Open
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsMartin L. King Jr. Mem. Open Lost trim from roof causing
significant damage to equipment and materials
Amount of collection lost is unknown at this time.
10-07-05 most of damage was because of car going through wall before hurricane, then the storm blew water in.
Martin OpenJ.L. Robertson Open Minor damage--Shingle loss,
small leaks
Red River (Coushatta*) Open
RichlandRayville* OpenDelhi OpenMangham Open
SabineMany* Open Minor damage--shingles off;
flagpole downConverse Open Minor damageFisher Open Minor damageFlorien Open Minor damagePleasant Hill Open Minor damageToledo Open Minor damageZwolle Open Minor damage
St. BernardChalmette* Closed Destroyed--underwater Total collection lostDucros Museum Closed Destroyed--underwater Total collection lost
St. CharlesLuling* OpenEast Regional Open Minor roof damageHahnville OpenNorco Open
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsSt. Rose Open
St. JamesLutcher* OpenWest St. James (Vacherie) Open
St. John the BaptistLaPlace* Open Minor roof damageFrazee-Harris Memorial OpenReserve OpenWest (Roland Borne, Sr.) Open
St. MartinSt. Martinville* Open Minor damage--water blown
under eaves
Arnaudville Open Minor damage--to rail and ramp at entrance
Breaux Bridge Open Minor damageCecilia Open Minor damage--water seeping
in light fixtures and ceiling tiles
Parks Open Minor damage--missing few wall shingles and windows need caulking
Stephensville Closed indefinitely
Minor damage
St. MaryFranklin* OpenAmelia OpenBayou Vista OpenBerwick OpenPatterson Open
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsWest End Open
St. TammanyCovington* OpenAbita Springs OpenBush Open Moderate roof damage resulting
in moldCauseway OpenFolsom OpenLacombe Open Major damage--Critical
structural and flood damageAmount of collection lost is unknown at this time.
Lee Road Open Roof damage resulting in moldMadisonville Closed Critical structural and flood
damageAmount of collection lost is unknown at this time.
10-07 waiting on estimates, will be re-opened after repairs or alternate location if unfeasible to repair
Mandeville OpenPearl River OpenPontchartrain Closed Catastrophic structural and
flood damageAmount of collection lost is unknown at this time.
10-07 will not be reeopened here or at another location
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsMeans/ida OpenMooretown OpenMooringsport OpenNorth Caddo OpenNorth Shreveport OpenOil City OpenDavid Raines OpenRodessa OpenWallette/Lakeside OpenWest Shreveport Open
So. St. Landry Community Open
Tangipahoa Amite* OpenGenealogy/Administration OpenHammond Open Broken windowIndependence OpenKentwood OpenLoranger OpenPonchatoula Open
Tensas (St. Joseph*) Open
Terrebonne Houma* OpenBayou Dularge OpenBourg Open
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsChauvin Closed Flooded with 1.5 feet of
water. May be able to save building. Branch mgr moved books on lower shelves, so no books or computers lost, and they were able to get in early enough to remove everything before dampness set in.
Computers & collections seem okay.
East Houma OpenGibson OpenGrand Caillou Closed Destroyed Total collection lost Closed indefinitelyMontegut OpenNorth Open
Union (Farmerville*) Open
Vermilion Abbeville* OpenCow Island Closed Major damage--possibly
destroyed10-07 in school, probably will lose whole collection, save shelving, will know after this weekend. May not rebuild -- may make this a bookmobile stop.
Delcambre OpenErath Closed Water damage--1 foot of
water, books and carpeting damaged
Amount of collection lost is unknown at this time.
10-07 pulled wet books and deleting, will get estimates, doesn't know how long -- structurally building is good
Gueydan OpenKaplan OpenMaurice Open
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsVaughn-Copel Mem. (Pecan Island)
Closed Major damage--possibly destroyed
Amount of collection lost is unknown at this time.
10-07 building gone, surge moved building 25 feet -- total loss. Probably will not be rebuilt -- if school is not rebuilt, will make bookmobile stop
Vernon Leesville* Open Minor damage--small leaks
and 1 downspout torn offDirector reported opened 10/4/05
Paul Laurence Dunbar Open No damage--no powerPitkin Open No damage--no power Rural area still does not have
power--will reopen as soon as power is restored--hopefully later this week.
Washington Municipal New library. Not yet open to public.
Washington ParishFranklinton* Closed Destroyed Total collection lost Building closed until can be
rebuilt--trying to rent space for temporary use or get FEMA to put trailer on library property for use.
Angie Open Open 3 days a week with limited hours.
Bogalusa Open Moderate damage--tree on building causing water damage
Amount of collection lost is unknown at this time.
Increased hours--Open Monday-Saturday 9-6
Enon Open Open 3 days a week with limited hours.
Mount Hermon Closed Branch closed permanentlyPine Closed Branch closed permanently
Library: Main & Branches Status Katrina damage Rita damage Collection Lost CommentsThomas Open Open 3 days a week with limited
hours.Varnado Open Open 3 days a week with limited
hours.
Webster Minden* OpenDoyline OpenHeflin OpenWillie & Mary Mack Mem. OpenDr. John Pugh OpenSarepta Open
West Baton Rouge (Port Allen*)Open
West Carroll (Oak Grove*) Open
West Feliciana (St. Francisville*)Open
Winn Winnfield* OpenAtlanta OpenCalvin OpenDodson OpenSikes Open
