Rapides Parish Library, McDonald Branch

Rapides Parish Library, McDonald Branch 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.

🌱🍳 Fuel Up for Summer Fun at McDonald Branch! 🍳🌱Kids and teens can enjoy FREE meals all summer long at McDonald Branch w...
06/07/2026

🌱🍳 Fuel Up for Summer Fun at McDonald Branch! 🍳🌱

Kids and teens can enjoy FREE meals all summer long at McDonald Branch while diving into books, activities, and summer fun! ☀️📚✨

🌿 Enjoy:
📖 Summer Reading
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🖍️ Coloring & Activity Books
🌻 Fun activities all summer long

🍳 Breakfast
⏰ Monday – Friday • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

🥪 Lunch
⏰ Monday – Friday • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📅 June 1 – July 31
📍 McDonald Branch

Meals must be eaten at the library during serving times.

🌱 Come plant the seeds for a fun-filled summer with “Plant a Seed, Read!” 💚

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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📚🌻 New Month, New Books, New Possibilities at McDonald Branch! 🌻📚Looking for your next great read? The June Adult Fictio...
06/04/2026

📚🌻 New Month, New Books, New Possibilities at McDonald Branch! 🌻📚

Looking for your next great read? The June Adult Fiction and Adult Popular Books lists have arrived at McDonald Branch! ✨📖

This month's selections are filled with bestselling authors, exciting new releases, beloved favorites, and stories you won't want to put down. Whether you're a mystery lover, romance reader, historical fiction fan, or enjoy discovering something completely new, there's a book waiting for you. 💚

📚 Fresh new fiction titles
✨ Popular and bestselling books
🔎 Thrilling mysteries and suspense
💕 Heartwarming romances
📖 Historical fiction and unforgettable stories

Summer is the perfect time to relax, unwind, and get lost in a great book. Better yet, every minute you read can help you earn entries into our Adult Summer Reading prize drawings! 🌱☀️

📍 Stop by McDonald Branch and pick up a June book list
📞 Call to request your favorite titles
📱 Use the RPL App to place holds anytime
🏆 Log your reading in Beanstack for Adult Summer Reading prize opportunities

A new favorite book could be waiting just around the corner. Which title are you hoping to read this summer? 👇📚✨

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🌱📚 What’s YOUR favorite part of Summer Reading? 📚🌱Is it the prizes? 👀🏆The fun programs? 🎉The amazing entertainment? 🎭Fin...
06/04/2026

🌱📚 What’s YOUR favorite part of Summer Reading? 📚🌱

Is it the prizes? 👀🏆
The fun programs? 🎉
The amazing entertainment? 🎭
Finding new favorite books? 📖✨
Or just relaxing and reading all summer long? ☀️🌻

No matter what makes your Summer Reading experience bloom, Rapides Parish Library is ready for another season full of stories, fun, and adventure! 🌼💚

🌱 Tell us your favorite part of Summer Reading in the comments!

🎶🌱 ONE WEEK AWAY! 🌱🎶The countdown is ON! Next week, the TMM Project arrives at McDonald Branch with an unforgettable exp...
06/04/2026

🎶🌱 ONE WEEK AWAY! 🌱🎶

The countdown is ON! Next week, the TMM Project arrives at McDonald Branch with an unforgettable experience packed with music, movement, storytelling, and BIG fun! 💃🕺✨

🌍 Explore culture and creativity
🎶 Dance along to live music
🦖 Enjoy dinosaur-themed fun
🌱 Celebrate imagination and movement together

Perfect for all ages, this exciting “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading event is sure to bloom with energy and excitement! 🌻📚

📍 McDonald Branch
📅 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 10:00 AM

Bring your friends and family and get ready to move, groove, and grow! 💚🎉

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🌱📚 Summer Reading Fun Bloomed at McDonald Branch! 📚🌱What a wonderful way to kick off our "Plant a Seed, Read" Summer Rea...
06/03/2026

🌱📚 Summer Reading Fun Bloomed at McDonald Branch! 📚🌱

What a wonderful way to kick off our "Plant a Seed, Read" Summer Reading Program! 🌻✨

Monday was filled with laughter, excitement, and lots of happy faces as patrons joined us for a day of Summer Reading fun at McDonald Branch. 💚

🍿 Snack time with friends
🎵 Musical chairs and games
📚 Summer Reading excitement
✨ Smiles, laughter, and great memories

From energetic rounds of musical chairs to enjoying snacks and spending time together, our patrons helped make the first day of Summer Reading extra special. 🌞📖

We're so grateful for our amazing community and loved seeing everyone come together to celebrate the start of a summer full of reading, learning, and fun.

Here are a few snapshots from our kickoff celebration! 📸🌱

We can't wait to see what the rest of Summer Reading has in store! 🌻📚✨

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🎬🍿 Movie Night Just Got Better at McDonald Branch! 🍿🎬Ready to discover your next favorite movie? The June New DVD List h...
06/03/2026

🎬🍿 Movie Night Just Got Better at McDonald Branch! 🍿🎬

Ready to discover your next favorite movie? The June New DVD List has arrived at McDonald Branch, and it's packed with entertainment for the whole family! ✨📀

From action-packed adventures and laugh-out-loud comedies to heartwarming dramas and family favorites, there's something for everyone waiting on our shelves. 🎥💚

🍿 New releases to explore
🎬 Movies for every mood
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly favorites
📀 FREE checkouts with your library card

Whether you're planning a cozy night at home, a weekend movie marathon, or a family movie night complete with popcorn, McDonald Branch has plenty of great options ready for checkout! 🌟

📚 Stop by McDonald Branch and pick up a June DVD List
📞 Call the library to request titles
📱 Use the RPL App to place holds anytime, anywhere

The only question is... what are you watching first? 🎥🍿✨

👇 Tell us your favorite movie genre in the comments!

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📚🌱 New Month, New Books, New Adventures at McDonald Branch! 🌱📚Calling all teen readers! The June Teen Fiction List has a...
06/02/2026

📚🌱 New Month, New Books, New Adventures at McDonald Branch! 🌱📚

Calling all teen readers! The June Teen Fiction List has arrived, and it's packed with exciting new stories just waiting to be checked out! ✨📖

Whether you're looking for an epic fantasy, a heart-racing thriller, a sweet romance, or the latest book everyone is talking about, you'll find plenty of amazing reads on this month's list. 🌻💚

🔥 Trending teen titles
📚 New releases
⚔️ Fantasy and adventure
🔎 Mysteries and suspense
💕 Romance and contemporary favorites
✨ Fan-favorite authors and series

Summer is the perfect time to grow your reading list, discover a new favorite author, and dive into stories that keep you turning pages late into the night! ☀️📖

📍 Stop by McDonald Branch and pick up a June Teen Fiction List
📞 Call to request your favorite titles
📱 Use the RPL App to place holds anytime
🏆 Log your reading in Beanstack for weekly Summer Reading prize drawings

One great book can take you anywhere—where will your next adventure begin? 🌱📚✨

👇 Tell us your favorite genre in the comments!

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🌱🎉 As Young As You Feel! 🎉🌱Come for the bingo, stay for the friendships at McDonald Branch! 💚✨ Join us for a fun-filled ...
06/01/2026

🌱🎉 As Young As You Feel! 🎉🌱

Come for the bingo, stay for the friendships at McDonald Branch! 💚✨ Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughs, prizes, conversation, and community at *As Young As You Feel*. Whether you’re a bingo expert or just looking for a great time, there’s a seat waiting for you! 🌻📚

While you’re here, don’t forget to sign up for our “Plant a Seed, Read” Adult Summer Reading Program and start growing your reading adventure all summer long! 🌼📖

📍 McDonald Branch
📅 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

🌱 Registration in advance is required as space is limited:
🔗 https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=303280

📞 Contact 318-748-4848 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! 💚✨

🌱📚 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! ✨

Address

1075 Highway 497
Glenmora, LA
71433

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+13187484848

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