Kick off your holiday season with some classic Christmas movies on the plaza at the Main Library!
Baton Rouge has experienced a disappointing spike in homicides in the month of November.
Did you know you can access the newest issues of your favorite magazines for free with your library card?
Prep for starting your own small business or just take up a fun new hobby with this month’s popular courses from Lynda.com.
Baton Rouge placed fifth in this year’s ranking among mid-sized U.S. cities.
Temperatures will drop as low as 23-25 degrees overnight. There are currently no forecasts for rain today and tomorrow.
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s administration is unveiling the new East Baton Rouge Parish All-Hazards Recovery Plan.
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome presented the 2020 Budget to the Metropolitan Council today during the annual Special Budget Meeting.
Do you have hazardous materials you’d like to get rid of?
East Baton Rouge Parish residents can drop off their household hazardous materials for Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day.
This is the time to raid your attic, cupboards, closets and garages for that interesting or antique art, old toys, pottery, & jewelery.
The 6th annual Baton Rouge Mini Maker Faire is happening in just ten short days – do you have your free tickets yet?
The City of Baton Rouge is hosting the Capital Region Veteran's Parade.
Second-generation residents on the rise at St. James Place senior living community
City-Parish and homelessness prevention providers are engaging in ongoing, bi-weekly outreach efforts to those experiencing homelessness.
If you’re between the ages of 18 and 30ish, we’ve got some spookily great programs for you!
Major funding has been secured for the $15 million East Baton Rouge Stormwater Master Plan, the first of its kind in this community.
The 11th Annual Community History Festival—Looking Back will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Most of us have been there—waiting to board a flight, and in need of something to help pass the time.
Last month, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library hosted two Open House opportunities at the Jones Creek Regional Branch.
Attention Louisiana veterans! The Library of Congress wants to hear your story of service.
Over the past several years, the City-Parish has made tremendous strides in developing and launching exciting digital initiatives...
East Baton Rouge residents can report damage caused by Hurricane Barry online or at local libraries across the parish.
It may feel like July’s just getting started, but the start of this school year is just around the corner.
Do you know a legend about your neighborhood? Here's more information about what kind of stories are eligible and how to apply for a marker.
Including rock painting and a "galaxy art and gummy worms" class.
Maybe you’ve heard that it’s going to be a long, wet weekend — never fear, the library has some great ways to keep yourself occupied.
Questions about upcoming renovations at the Jones Creek Regional Branch Library? Learn more at one of these informal open house events.
Join the Hampstead Stage Company at the Library this month for a special presentation of Stories in the Stars!
Fashion designers, keep an eye out for our fashion show sign-up.
By repairing and replacing roofs, the program will be able to provide energy-efficient roofing & assist residents in weatherization efforts.
A state-owned antebellum plantation has removed a sign depicting “well taken-care of and happy” slaves, calling it a mistake.
Louisiana got low marks for the number of women living in poverty, women’s life expectancy and the female murder rate.
It was a long shot that bizarre blinking detected by Kepler was a megastructure built by aliens to harvest energy from their own stars.
The defective air bags explode with too much force, hurling shrapnel into car cabins.
After undergoing a necropsy, Tony will be taxidermied and displayed in the truck stop restaurant where a predecessor is already shown.
Beat the end-of-summer blues by checking out some of these Labor Day weekend events happening around Baton Rouge.
Flash-flood warning issued for some parishes.
Mike arrived in Baton Rouge last week from a rescue in Florida. The university said he took over Monday, the first day of fall semester.
"I just talked to a man who was practically begging for a ticket. I bet you we could have filled up the place three times."