Westside Regional Library

Westside Regional Library Rapides Parish Library is a public library that serves all individuals in the Rapides Parish community.

We aim to promote lifelong learning, enhanced quality of life, and literacy through print, audiovisual and electronic resources.

06/01/2026

📖What's new and exciting this summer? ☀Westside has some special surprises and Branch Manager Pam Martin cannot wait to share the details!😎


🎨🌱 Creativity Is Blooming at Westside! 🌱🎨Come join us at Westside Regional Library for a fun afternoon craft adventure a...
06/01/2026

🎨🌱 Creativity Is Blooming at Westside! 🌱🎨

Come join us at Westside Regional Library for a fun afternoon craft adventure as part of our “Plant a Seed, Read” Kids Summer Reading Program! 📚✨

Children ages 2–12 are invited every Tuesday to get creative, make fun crafts, and let their imaginations grow all summer long. 🌻🖍️

🌼 Fun hands-on crafts
🌿 A new creative adventure each week
📖 The perfect addition to your summer reading fun!

📍 Westside Regional Library
⏰ Tuesdays • 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

📞 Please call 318-442-2483 for more information.

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🌿📚 Plant a Seed, Read… and Grow Your Love of Southern Stories! 📚🌿Pull up a chair and join us at Westside Regional Librar...
06/01/2026

🌿📚 Plant a Seed, Read… and Grow Your Love of Southern Stories! 📚🌿

Pull up a chair and join us at Westside Regional Library for a cozy morning of conversation, community, and all things southern at the Southern: A Book Club! ☀️✨

This month, we’re wading into the beauty and history of South Carolina’s ACE Basin with Mary Alice Monroe’s newest novel, *Where The Rivers Merge*. 🌾🌊

🌱 Share your thoughts with fellow readers
📖 Explore rich Southern storytelling
☕ Enjoy great conversation and community

Whether you’re a longtime Southern fiction fan or just looking to branch out this summer, this book discussion is the perfect place to let your reading roots grow. 🌻💚

📍 Westside Regional Library
📅 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

📞 Please contact 318-442-2483 for more information.

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🌱📚 Rapides Parish Library Summer Reading Is Here! 📚🌱Watch your child grow this summer with Rapides Parish Library’s exci...
06/01/2026

🌱📚 Rapides Parish Library Summer Reading Is Here! 📚🌱

Watch your child grow this summer with Rapides Parish Library’s exciting “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Program! 🌻✨

Reading helps young minds bloom—and now it’s even more fun. Log your reading in Beanstack all June and July and earn blooming awesome prizes along the way! 🌼📖

🌿 150 Minutes — Cool Certificate
🌻 500 Minutes — Snazzy Sunglasses
🌳 1000 Minutes — Hip Hat
🌺 1500 Minutes — Majestic Medal

There’s so much more to help your family grow! Enjoy fun programs, lively entertainment, helpful resources, and plenty of ways to dig into all the library has to offer. ☀️📚

Summer is the perfect time to plant the seed of a lifelong love of reading—come grow with us! 💚✨

🌱🎉 Westside Regional Library Kicked Off Summer Reading in Style! 🎉🌱What a fantastic evening we had Friday as Westside Re...
06/01/2026

🌱🎉 Westside Regional Library Kicked Off Summer Reading in Style! 🎉🌱

What a fantastic evening we had Friday as Westside Regional Library officially kicked off our "Plant a Seed, Read" Summer Reading Program! 🌻📚✨

Families joined us for an evening packed with fun, creativity, and excitement as we celebrated the start of a summer full of reading adventures. 💚

📸 Families struck a pose at our photo booth
🏠 Kids, teens, and adults created their own birdhouse crafts
🌱 Ms. Lisa from Seeds 4 Trees shared information about growing trees and handed out tree seed kits
🎲 Families enjoyed games and activities
📚 Visitors learned all about Summer Reading and how to participate

From crafting and games to learning about nature and growing something new, there truly was something for everyone! 🌼✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we planted the seeds for a summer full of reading, creativity, learning, and fun. We can't wait to see what grows this summer at Westside Regional Library! 🌱📖☀️

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🌱📚 It’s Summer Reading Time — Teen Edition! 📚🌱Rapides Parish Library’s “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Program is of...
06/01/2026

🌱📚 It’s Summer Reading Time — Teen Edition! 📚🌱

Rapides Parish Library’s “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Program is officially here! 🌻✨

Grow your mind, level up your skills, and score awesome prizes all summer long. Reading isn’t just for school—it builds creativity, sharpens your thinking, and helps you see the world in new ways. 🌍📖

Log your reading minutes in Beanstack all June and July to earn entries into weekly prize drawings. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! 🎉🔥

🌿 Week 1 (June 1–5) — Palmetto’s Gift Card
🌿 Week 2 (June 6–12) — Wireless Earbuds
🌿 Week 3 (June 13–19) — Doce Vita Gift Card
🌿 Week 4 (June 20–26) — Fortnite Gift Card (V-Bucks)
🌿 Week 5 (June 27–July 3) — Wayback’s Gift Card
🌿 Week 6 (July 4–10) — Phone Charging Bank
🌿 Week 7 (July 11–17) — Little Cake’s Gift Card
🌿 Week 8 (July 18–24) — Water Cup
🌿 Week 9 (July 25–31) — Escape Room Gift Card

🌱 Don’t just scroll—grow. Track your reading, earn prizes, and let your summer bloom! ✨

🌱📚 Summer Reading Has Bloomed — Adult Edition! 📚🌱Rapides Parish Library’s “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Program is...
06/01/2026

🌱📚 Summer Reading Has Bloomed — Adult Edition! 📚🌱

Rapides Parish Library’s “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Program is officially here! 🌻✨

📅 June 1 – July 31

Grow your mind, stay sharp, and enjoy the benefits of reading all summer long! Reading helps strengthen memory, boost creativity, reduce stress, and keep your mind thriving. 🌿📖

Log your reading minutes in Beanstack throughout June and July for a chance to win a prize basket from your local branch. The more you read, the more your chances grow! 🎉✨

🌱 Read
🌼 Grow
📚 Explore
🏆 Earn prizes

🌿 Build focus and keep your mind active
🌸 Discover new stories and ideas
📖 Connect with a community of readers

At the end of July, each branch will draw a winner—so keep turning those pages and let your summer bloom with Rapides Parish Library! 💚✨

🎨🪨 Paint & Grow—Take-Home Rock Art! 🪨🎨Let your creativity bloom all month long at Westside Regional Library! 🌱✨ Stop by ...
05/31/2026

🎨🪨 Paint & Grow—Take-Home Rock Art! 🪨🎨

Let your creativity bloom all month long at Westside Regional Library! 🌱✨ Stop by during open hours to pick up your very own paint kit and rock while supplies last. Then take it home and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! 🌻🎨

🎨 Design it your way
🌿 Add a splash of color to your garden or favorite space
🖼️ Bring it back to display—or keep it for yourself!

Whether your rock grows into a silly critter, a bright flower, or a colorful creation, we can’t wait to see your imagination blossom! 🌼💚

📍 Westside Regional Library
⏰ Available during open hours

📞 For more information, call 318-442-2483.

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🌱📚 It’s Time to Pick Your Summer Reading Books! 📚🌱Summer Reading is just around the corner, and Rapides Parish Library i...
05/31/2026

🌱📚 It’s Time to Pick Your Summer Reading Books! 📚🌱

Summer Reading is just around the corner, and Rapides Parish Library is ready to help your reading list bloom! 🌻✨

Do you already know what you want to read this summer? 👀📖
A thrilling mystery? A magical fantasy? A romance? A graphic novel? Maybe something totally new? 🌼

🌱 Summer Reading runs June 1 – July 31
📚 Track your reading in Beanstack
🏆 Earn prizes while you read and grow

Stop by your local branch and start planting the seeds for your next great adventure! 💚✨

🌱🗳️ This or That? Let Your Pick Bloom! 🌻✨Every week at Westside Regional Library, two contenders will go head-to-head—an...
05/31/2026

🌱🗳️ This or That? Let Your Pick Bloom! 🌻✨

Every week at Westside Regional Library, two contenders will go head-to-head—and YOU get to help decide the winner! 👀📚

Will one choice rise to the top like a sunflower… or will the other get planted as the champion? 🌼🏆

🌿 A brand-new topic every week
🌸 Fun and unexpected choices
🗳️ Vote with stickers at the front desk
✨ Come back weekly to see who won!

Just grab a sticker, place your vote, and watch the competition grow all summer long! 🌱🎉

📍 Westside Regional Library
⏰ Available during open hours

📞 Please contact 318-442-2483 for more information.

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Address

5416 Provine Place
Alexandria, LA
71303

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+13184422483

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