YOUR LIBRARY IS ON THE BALLOT

Lafourche Parish Public Library will be on your Saturday, May 16, 2026 ballot for the RENEWAL of the library system's 1.67 and 4.11 mills property taxes, which fund 96% of Lafourche Parish Public Library's budget for 10 years.

This renewal is NOT a new tax. Lafourche Parish Public Library is requesting the same 1.67 and 4.11 mills that have been in place since 1987 and 1996, respectively.

The millage funds the acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, and/or operating of all ten locations of Lafourche Parish Public Library's award-winning library system.

What is a library millage?

A library millage is a local property tax rate dedicated solely to funding your community's library system.
One mill represents one dollar for every $1,000 of a property's taxable value.
A renewal of a library millage is voted on by the community to continue the collection of this tax to fund the library system.

WHAT DOES MY VOTE MEAN?

You will find the following Lafourche Parish Public Library Millage Propositions on your May 16 ballot:

PROPOSITION NO. 1
(TAX CONTINUATION)

Shall the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to continue the levy of a tax of one and sixty-seven hundredths (1.67) mills on all the property tax subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $1,411,712.70 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, or operating the Lafourche Parish Public Library and its branches?

PROPOSITION NO. 2
(TAX CONTINUATION)
Shall the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to continue the levy of a tax of four and eleven hundredths (4.11) mills on all the property tax subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $3,747,334.85 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, or operating the Lafourche Parish Public Library and its branches?

Millage Renews: Lafourche Parish Public Library will be fully funded for another 10 years.
Residents will have uninterrupted continuation of public library programs, resources, and services.

Millage Fails: Lafourche Parish Public Library will not receive funding from 2027 tax rolls.
The Golden Meadow Branch Library will not reopen.
Once remaining funds are depleted, all operations will cease and residents will lose all public library services in Lafourche Parish.

HOW DO I VOTE?

What Day: Saturday, May 16, 2026
What Time: Polls are open from 7 AM - 8 PM
Where: Find your polling location at voterportal.sos.la.gov.

Early Voting: May 2-9 (excluding Sunday, May 3) from 8:30 AM - 6 PM at the following locations:

Lafourche Parish Government Complex
307 West 4th St, Thibodaux, LA
Lafourche Parish Government Complex
16241 E Main St, Cut Off, LA
Lafourche Parish Government Complex
4876 Highway 1, Raceland, LA

Polls are open from 7 AM - 8 PM
on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Absentee Voting: Deadline to request an absentee ballot is May 12 by 4:30 PM (other than military and overseas voters.) Request an absentee ballot online through the Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of Voters Office:

Lafourche Parish Registrar of Votes: Michael R Boudreaux
Lafourche Parish Government Complex
307 West 4th St, Thibodaux, LA

Register to Vote: If you are not yet registered to vote, the deadline to register in person at the Lafourche Parish Registrar of Voters Office, by mail, or at an OMV office is April 15. To register to vote in the May 16 election, you must be a U.S. citizen; be 18 by May 16, 2026; and be a resident of Lafourche Parish. Identification with a Lafourche Parish address will be required to register.

The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is April 25.

HOW DO I CALCULATE MY TAX?

The library millage accounts for only 4.5% of a homeowner's property tax bill.
Use the table and formula below to calculate your tax.

Library Millage Monthly Comparison Cost Examples

$3.61 - One snowball per month
$6.02 - One lb boiled crawfish per month
$10.84 - One po'boy per month

OUR LIBRARY. OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FUTURE.

Lafourche Parish Public Library's millage renewal supports:

Vibrant & dynamic programming & events for all ages from birth - seniors
- Family-friendly fun & story times
- Performances & character events
- Arts & crafts workshops
- Sewing & crochet classes
- Makerspace workshops
- Fitness & line dancing classes
- Veteran's Day events
- Fire truck visits
- Homeschool Hangout

Annual Summer Experience, featuring themed enrichment & entertainment opportunities with an emphasis on reading & learning
State-of-the-art Makerspaces with innovative tech, including Glowforges, 3D printers, sewing & Cricut machines, & more
Outreach & partnerships with local organizations, including schools, daycares, Head Starts, senior centers, nursing & care facilities, homebound residents, nonprofits, & more
After-school meal program in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank
24/7 Digital Library, featuring e-Books, audiobooks, magazines, and movie & music streaming services
Suite of educational resources, including state-specific test prep materials for K-12, college, & certification exams
Library-2-Geaux bookmobile
Live, virtual K-12 + college tutoring
Books, DVDs, video games, tablets, & other tech available for check out
Reservable meeting & study rooms
Resume, career, & job search assistance
1000 Books Before Kindergarten family reading program
Books-a-Librarian for individualized assistance on any topic
Hotspots for check out, providing Wi-Fi outside the library
Volunteer opportunities for residents
Computer & Wi-Fi access
Copying, printing, & faxing services
Robust & comprehensive genealogy collection, including in-library access to Ancestry.com
... AND SO MUCH MORE!

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Lafourche Parish Public Library Cardholder Perks

The value of a Lafourche Parish Public Library card cannot be understated! There are so many perks and benefits to being a cardholder of Lafourche Parish Public Library, including, but not limited to:

OUR STORY

Community

Since 1935, Lafourche Parish Public Library has served as an essential and vital cornerstone of our bayou community, inspiring lifelong learning, advancing knowledge, and strengthening the area we call home.

Culture.

Lafourche Parish Public Library proudly does the important work of preserving and protecting our parish’s cultural heritage and community identity. Through the library’s role as a custodian of our community’s culture, the history and stories of Bayou Lafourche live on for future generations.

Connection.

With nearly half a million visitors a year, Lafourche Parish Public Library not only connects our community to knowledge and resources, but also to each other, bringing Lafourche residents together and fostering a welcoming community space where everyone belongs.

Our Vision for the Future

Lafourche Parish Public Library's vision for the future is to continue providing the books, technology, children’s programs, and community services our parish depends on every day.

A renewal will keep your library strong, accessible, and fully serving our families, students, and seniors.

Your vote helps ensure that our library remains a valuable resource for education, opportunity, and connection throughout Lafourche Parish, and allows us to continue advancing our makerspace areas; provide for more digital resources; and continue our outreach to area senior centers, daycares, and schools; all while providing the same personalized award winning customer service our patrons have some to expect from our highly trained library professionals.