Rapides Parish Library, Main

Rapides Parish Library, Main 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.

🍼 Small donation. BIG difference. ❤️Help RPL support the Junior League of Alexandria’s Diaper Bank! Drop off diapers or ...
09/01/2026

🍼 Small donation. BIG difference. ❤️

Help RPL support the Junior League of Alexandria’s Diaper Bank! Drop off diapers or pull-ups at any RPL location Sept. 2–16 and help local families from the bottom up!

🍂 THE LEAVES ARE OFF… AND THE BOOKS ARE REVEALED! 🍁📚National Book Award–honored authors Ben Fountain and T. Geronimo Joh...
08/28/2026

🍂 THE LEAVES ARE OFF… AND THE BOOKS ARE REVEALED! 🍁📚
National Book Award–honored authors Ben Fountain and T. Geronimo Johnson are coming to Rapides Parish Library!

📅 Thursday, October 29 • 6:30 PM

Join us as they share their new 2026 books, Rasputin Swims the Potomac and The Occidental Book of the Dead, followed by a conversation moderated by Dr. Elizabeth M. Beard, Chancellor of LSUA.

📚 FREE books for attendees while supplies last!
🎟️ FREE tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nbf-presents-southern-storytelling-tickets-1997478058644?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

🎨 Art is Life! with Alice McBrideJoin local artist Alice McBride for a creative acrylic painting class at Main Library!📍...
08/23/2026

🎨 Art is Life! with Alice McBride

Join local artist Alice McBride for a creative acrylic painting class at Main Library!

📍 Main Library
📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM

Registration is required, and space is limited.

Register: https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=348799

Contact 318-445-2411 for more information.

🎃 Pretty Pumpkins: A Decoupage CraftJoin Tara and transform a simple pumpkin into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind fall center...
08/22/2026

🎃 Pretty Pumpkins: A Decoupage Craft

Join Tara and transform a simple pumpkin into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind fall centerpiece using decorative papers and easy decoupage techniques! No experience is needed, and all materials are provided.

📍 Main Library
📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 12–2:30 PM

Registration is required, and seating is limited.

Register: https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=348779

Contact 318-445-2411 for more information.

📚 Wednesday Morning Storytime!Preschool children can enjoy stories about a variety of subjects and create a fun craft to...
08/22/2026

📚 Wednesday Morning Storytime!

Preschool children can enjoy stories about a variety of subjects and create a fun craft to take home every Wednesday!

📍 Main Library
⏰ 10–10:30 AM

🦉 September 2: Library Card Special with Owlbert and Owl Craft
🧸 September 9: Teddy Bear Day and Bear Paper Plate Craft
🎨 September 16: World Play-Doh Day and Homemade Playdough Craft
☂️ September 23: Mary Poppins and Umbrella Craft
🍂 September 30: Fall Into Reading and Autumn Craft

Contact 318-445-2411 for more information.

🎨 Watercolors for Adults with Lea Ryder Thomas!Join local artist Lea Ryder Thomas for a creative watercolor class at Mai...
08/22/2026

🎨 Watercolors for Adults with Lea Ryder Thomas!

Join local artist Lea Ryder Thomas for a creative watercolor class at Main Library!

📍 Main Library
📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM

Registration is required, and space is limited.

Register: https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=348797

Contact 318-445-2411 for more information.

☕ Tea Time at MainWelcome the coming autumn with a taste of rooibos, a robust, caffeine-free herbal tea from South Afric...
08/21/2026

☕ Tea Time at Main

Welcome the coming autumn with a taste of rooibos, a robust, caffeine-free herbal tea from South Africa that is perfect for cooler nights!

📍 Main Library
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 4–5 PM

Registration is required, and space is limited.

Register: https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=373186

Contact 318-445-2411 for more information.

🔎 A Scavenger Hunt Is Coming to Main Library!Calling all kids! Bring your thinking caps and get ready for a month-long s...
08/21/2026

🔎 A Scavenger Hunt Is Coming to Main Library!

Calling all kids! Bring your thinking caps and get ready for a month-long search. No registration is required!

📍 Main Library
📅 September 1–30
⏰ During open hours

Contact 318-445-2411 for more information.

Address

411 Washington Street
Alexandria, LA
71301

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+13184452411

Website

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