MAIN BRANCH
614 SOUTH POLK AVE.
JONESBORO, LA 71251
Phone: (318) 259-5697
Fax: (318) 259-3374
FOLLOW US
CHATHAM BRANCH
1500 PINE ST.
CHATHAM, LA 71226
Phone: (318) 249-2980
Fax: (318) 249-2981
OUR MISSION
The Jackson Parish Library is a service institution that seeks to inform, educate, entertain, and culturally enrich the lives of all people, from early childhood to senior citizens, through the use of books and other materials, technological innovations, facilities, and professional services.
2026 LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL
Carol Massey, President
Ann Standley, Vice-President
Paula Essmeier, Treasurer
Judy Cooper
Lisa Nunn
Vicki Jenkins
Robin Tew
Lewis Chatham, Ex-Officio
2026 Board Meeting Schedule
Adopted on 1/20/2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026
Monday, July 20, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
Tuesday, January 19, 2027
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday Main: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chatham: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday Main: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chatham: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Main: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chatham: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday Main: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chatham: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday Main: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chatham: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday Main: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chatham: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday Closed
MEET THE STAFF
(Click on name for email)
​Administration
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Director:
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Assistant Director:
Business Specialist:
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​IT Coordinator:
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Main Branch
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Jonesboro Branch Manager:
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Circulation
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Circulation/Reference Specialist:
Angela Self
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Circulation/Reference Specialist:
Reanna Rowden​
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Programming
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Programming Coordinator:
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Bookmobile & Outreach
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Bookmobile/ Outreach Supervisor:
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Bookmobile/Outreach Specialist:
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Chatham Branch
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Chatham Branch Manager:
Circulation
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Circulation/Reference Specialist
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Programming
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Programming Specialist:
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Maintenance
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Custodial Assistant :
Nancy Hardy
COME VISIT US
MAIN BRANCH
614 SOUTH POLK AVE.
JONESBORO, LA 71251
P: (318) 259-5697
F: (318) 259-3374
CHATHAM BRANCH
1500 PINE ST.
CHATHAM, LA 71226
P: (318) 249-2980
F: (318) 249-2981
LET US VISIT YOU
