Rapides Parish Library, Martin Branch

Rapides Parish Library, Martin 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.

🌱🍳 Grow, Learn & Eat This Summer at Martin Library! 🍳🌱This summer, Martin Library is serving up FREE meals, fun activiti...
06/01/2026

🌱🍳 Grow, Learn & Eat This Summer at Martin Library! 🍳🌱

This summer, Martin Library is serving up FREE meals, fun activities, and reading adventures for school-age kids and teens! ☀️📚✨

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

🍳 FREE Breakfast
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🥪 FREE Lunch
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📅 June 1 – July 31
📍 Martin Library

Meals must be eaten at the library during serving times.

🌼 Come plant the seeds for a summer full of fun, food, and reading with “Plant a Seed, Read!” 💚🌱

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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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! 💚✨

🔍🌱 Join the Adventure: Weekly Scavenger Hunts at Martin Library! 🌱🔍Get ready to explore, discover, and have a blast all ...
05/31/2026

🔍🌱 Join the Adventure: Weekly Scavenger Hunts at Martin Library! 🌱🔍

Get ready to explore, discover, and have a blast all summer long! Each week at Martin Library, a brand-new scavenger hunt will sprout up—filled with fun clues, hidden surprises, and exciting challenges tucked throughout the library. 🗺️✨

Wander through the shelves, follow the clues, and see what you can find! Every completed hunt earns you a prize, so the more you explore, the more you win. 🎉

It’s the perfect way to stay curious, build your skills, and add a little extra adventure to your summer reading journey. Bring your friends, bring your family, and come see what’s waiting to be discovered each week!

🌼 A new hunt every week
🌿 Fun for all ages
🎁 Prizes every time you complete the challenge

📍 Martin Library
⏰ Available during open hours
📅 Once a week all summer long

📞 Contact 318-445-7575 for more information.

Come grow your curiosity and see what you can uncover at Martin Library this summer! 🌱💚

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🌱🔍 Ready to Grow Your Guessing Skills? 🔍🌱Stop by Martin Library this month and take your best guess at our “Plant a Seed...
05/31/2026

🌱🔍 Ready to Grow Your Guessing Skills? 🔍🌱

Stop by Martin Library this month and take your best guess at our “Plant a Seed, Read” Estimation Station! 🌻📚

We’ve filled a mystery jar with all kinds of fun items, and it’s up to YOU to estimate how many are inside! 👀✨

🌼 Make your guess
🌿 Watch the competition grow
🏆 Earn epic bragging rights if you’re the closest!

Will your guess blossom into victory? There’s only one way to find out! 🌱💚

📍 Martin Library
⏰ Available during open hours

📞 Contact 318-442-7575 for more information.

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🌱📚 Grow Your Reading Garden! 📚🌱Get ready to turn every book into a chance to win! For each book you read, you’ll plant a...
05/31/2026

🌱📚 Grow Your Reading Garden! 📚🌱

Get ready to turn every book into a chance to win! For each book you read, you’ll plant a “seed” in our Summer Reading Raffle—and watch your chances for prizes grow. 🌼✨

Whether you’re revisiting a favorite or trying something new, every page you turn helps your reading garden bloom. Simply fill out an entry form for each completed book to enter! 📖🌻

🌿 The more you read, the more seeds you plant
🎟️ The more seeds you plant, the more chances you have to win

So grab a book, find your favorite reading spot, and start growing! 🌱💚

📍 Martin Library
⏰ Available during open hours

📞 Contact Martin Library at 318-442-7575 for more information.

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🌱🎉 Plant a Seed, Read… and BINGO! 🎉🌱Get ready to grow your summer with our garden-inspired Bingo Challenge at the librar...
05/31/2026

🌱🎉 Plant a Seed, Read… and BINGO! 🎉🌱

Get ready to grow your summer with our garden-inspired Bingo Challenge at the library! It’s the perfect mix of reading, exploring, and fun—designed to keep your mind blooming all season long. 🌼📚

Pick up your Plant a Seed, Read Bingo Card and start completing exciting challenges like:
🌿 Reading for 30 minutes
🌸 Attending a library program
🌻 Exploring a book about gardening
…and so much more!

Each time you complete a challenge, mark off a square and watch your card come to life. Get a Bingo—across, down, or diagonal—and turn in your card for a chance to win blooming awesome prizes! 🌺🎁

✨ The more squares you complete, the more your chances to win grow!

📍 Martin Library
⏰ Available during open hours

📞 Contact 318-442-7575 for more information.

So dig in, get reading, and let your summer blossom with fun, discovery, and prizes at the library! 🌳💚

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🌾📖 Harvest Heroes: Your Summer Reading Adventure Begins! 📖🌾This summer, step into your own farming-themed RPG adventure—...
05/31/2026

🌾📖 Harvest Heroes: Your Summer Reading Adventure Begins! 📖🌾

This summer, step into your own farming-themed RPG adventure—no screen required! With your very own Harvest Heroes Quest Packet, reading becomes an epic journey you can complete at your own pace. 🌱✨

Inspired by cozy favorites like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon, you’ll grow your farm from the ground up by completing quests, tracking progress, and growing your reading “crops” all summer long! 🚜📚

🗺️ Follow your farm’s progress on your personal map
🌿 Complete quests to expand your land and unlock rewards
🎟️ Turn in quest logs for prizes, raffle entries, and level-ups

The more you read, the more your farm—and your adventure—grows! 🌻✨

📍 Martin Library
⏰ Available during open hours

📞 Contact 318-442-7575 for more information.

No experience needed—just plant a seed, start reading, and watch your story bloom! 🌱💚

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🌱📚 Set Your Summer Reading Goals! 📚🌱Summer Reading 2026 is almost here! ☀️✨What goals are you planting for yourself this...
05/31/2026

🌱📚 Set Your Summer Reading Goals! 📚🌱

Summer Reading 2026 is almost here! ☀️✨

What goals are you planting for yourself this summer? 🌻📖

🌱 Read every day?
📚 Finish a book series?
🏆 Earn every Summer Reading prize?
✨ Try a new genre?
💚 Spend more time reading together as a family?

No matter your goal, Rapides Parish Library is here to help your love of reading grow all summer long! 🌼

📅 Summer Reading runs June 1 – July 31
📖 Track your reading in Beanstack and watch your progress bloom!

🍲📖 Share Your Story—One Recipe at a Time! 📖🍲Community cookbooks are filled with more than recipes—they hold memories, tr...
05/31/2026

🍲📖 Share Your Story—One Recipe at a Time! 📖🍲

Community cookbooks are filled with more than recipes—they hold memories, traditions, and stories worth sharing. Help us create a Library Community Cookbook that celebrates the flavors of our area! 🌟✨

Patrons of all ages are invited to submit a favorite recipe along with a short story about what makes it special—whether it’s a family classic, cultural dish, or go-to favorite.

📝 Pick up a recipe card at the library
🍴 Share your dish and its story
📚 Be part of a printed cookbook in our local collection

📍 Martin Library
⏰ Available during open hours

📅 Submit your recipe by July 15, 2026

📞 Contact 318-442-7575 for more information.

Let’s preserve the tastes and traditions that bring us together—one recipe at a time! 🌱💚

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Address

801 W Shamrock Avenue
Pineville, LA
71360

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+13184427575

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