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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.

10/29/2026

📚✨ TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT! ✨📚

BIG-NAME AUTHORS ARE COMING TO CENLA! Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Rapides Parish Library! National Book Award finalist Ben Fountain and National Book Award winner Jason Mott are coming to Cenla for a special night of books, conversation, and storytelling!

📅 Thursday, October 29 | 6:30 PM
📍 Westside Regional Library

Join us as Fountain discusses his new 2026 novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, and Mott shares insights from his award-winning novel, Hell of a Book. The evening will feature an engaging conversation moderated by Dr. Elizabeth M. Beard, Chancellor of LSUA, along with audience Q&A and book signing!

📚 FREE books for attendees while supplies last!

🎟️ FREE admission! Reserve your tickets today!

Presented by the National Book Foundation in partnership with Rapides Parish Library.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4zEqiNc

10/28/2026

🎅💌 SPECIAL DELIVERY FROM THE NORTH POLE! 🎄✨

Parents, get ready to add a little extra Christmas magic to your child's holiday season! ❤️

Santa is busy making his list, checking it twice, and getting ready to send some very special letters to children this Christmas! 🎅📬

Rapides Parish Library is excited to help spread the holiday cheer with our annual Santa Letters program!

🎄 Registration is NOW OPEN!
📅 Deadline: Monday, November 9 (or until all spots are filled!)
💌 Only 1,000 spots available!
📬 Santa's letters will be on their way by the end of the first week of December!

✨ Parents, don't wait! Registration is first come, first served, and Santa's mailing list fills up fast!

🎅 Sign up here: www.rpl.org

Because there's nothing quite like seeing a child's face light up when a special letter from Santa arrives! ❤️🎄

10/27/2026

🎃👻 Crafty Tuesday was MONSTER-ously fun! 🎨🧟‍♂️

Today, our little crafters got into the Halloween spirit by creating their very own Frankenstein’s Monster paper bag puppets and decorating bags perfect for a night of Trick-or-Treating! 🍬🛍️ We had a spooktacular time crafting, creating, and letting our imaginations run wild! 💚🖍️

📚✨ Want to join the fun? Come see us EVERY Tuesday from 3:30–4:15 PM for a short story time followed by a fun, hands-on craft!

Bring your creativity and get ready for some boo-tiful fun! 🦇🎃 We can’t wait to see you there! 💜

10/27/2026

📚✨ THIS THURSDAY!! BIG-NAME AUTHORS ARE COMING TO CENLA! ✨📚

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Rapides Parish Library! National Book Award finalist Ben Fountain and National Book Award winner Jason Mott are coming to Cenla for a special night of books, conversation, and storytelling!

📅 Thursday, October 29 | 6:30 PM
📍 Westside Regional Library

Join us as Fountain discusses his new 2026 novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, and Mott shares insights from his award-winning novel, Hell of a Book. The evening will feature an engaging conversation moderated by Dr. Elizabeth M. Beard, Chancellor of LSUA, along with audience Q&A and book signing!

📚 FREE books for attendees while supplies last!

🎟️ FREE admission! Reserve your tickets today!

Presented by the National Book Foundation in partnership with Rapides Parish Library.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4zEqiNc

10/27/2026

📚✨ Story time is always a good time! ✨📚

This morning, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Rapides Training Academy for a special story time that tied in perfectly with the lessons they’ve been learning! ❤️📖 We love bringing stories to life, sparking curiosity, and creating fun, meaningful learning experiences for our community!

🧸📚 Want to plan a story time of your own? We’d LOVE to hear from you! Contact our Programming Department to schedule a visit and let’s make reading an adventure! 🎉

📚❤️

10/26/2026

🎨🖌️ BIG creativity comes in TINY packages! ✨

Rapides Parish Library's Tiny Art Show is back, and artists of ALL ages are invited to show off their creativity!

🎨 Pick up your FREE art kit at any RPL branch through October 31.

🖼️ Create your tiny masterpiece and return it by October 31 to be part of our Tiny Art Show!

🌟 All artwork will be on display throughout November for everyone to enjoy! Your masterpiece will be displayed at the branch where you return it!

Small canvas. BIG imagination! 🎨❤️

10/26/2026

🎨🖼️We asked you to create Tiny Art to have on display at the library, and you all delivered! Stop by anytime during open hours to see your creations!🖼️🎨

The Tiny Art show will be on display until the end of November!

10/25/2026

📚✨ BIG-NAME AUTHORS ARE COMING TO CENLA! ✨📚

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Rapides Parish Library! National Book Award finalist Ben Fountain and National Book Award winner Jason Mott are coming to Cenla for a special night of books, conversation, and storytelling!

📅 Thursday, October 29 | 6:30 PM
📍 Westside Regional Library

Join us as Fountain discusses his new 2026 novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, and Mott shares insights from his award-winning novel, Hell of a Book. The evening will feature an engaging conversation moderated by Dr. Elizabeth M. Beard, Chancellor of LSUA, along with audience Q&A and book signing!

📚 FREE books for attendees while supplies last!

🎟️ FREE admission! Reserve your tickets today!

Presented by the National Book Foundation in partnership with Rapides Parish Library.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4zEqiNc

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

Website

http://www.rpl.org/

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