Tax Renewal Election

See the answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the upcoming tax renewal election.

Rapides Parish Library Digital Branch

Find out more about our downloadable ebooks and audiobooks

Broadband Technology Opportunities Program is Sponsoring Free Computer Classes

On February 23, 2010, the State Library received the word that they had been awarded an $8.8M grant from the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) of the Department of Commerce. As part of this program the Rapides Parish Library will be hosting approximately eight day-long classes per month on software applications and job skills from April, 2011 – December 2012.

Calendar

A quick view of what's happening at the Rapides Parish Library

Robertson Branch Summer Reading Program Kick-Off

Join the Robertson Branch Tuesday June 5 from 10 till Noon as we open this year's summer reading program with some of the Alexandria Zoological Park's nocturnal critters and lively music from fol artists Kevin and Donna Johnson.Children should come dressed as their favorite dream to try to win a prize.

Summer Reading Program

See the schedule for our 2012 Summer Reading Program.

Facilities Worker

We're looking to fill a position for a facilities worker.

Dream Big Read! - Children's Summer Reading Program

The theme of this year's children's summer reading program is "Dream Big Read!" Events will run from June 11 through July 27. See our schedule online, or get more information from your local branch.

TAG

What is TAG?
The Tween Advisory Group, or TAG, is made up of children ages 10 to 13 years old who are interested in participating in community activities and having input in the programs, services, books, and magazines that Rapides Parish Library offers.

Main Library Lego Club

Rapides Parish Main Library would like to start a Lego club! We need your help. Donate new or used Legos at your local library branch.

Accelerated Reader Lists

We will no longer maintain links for individual schools. For a general list of Accelerated Reader books visit www.ARbookfind.com

eBooks Q & A

A few answers to some questions about our coming ebooks service. We just added the answer to a very good question: "Is there a charge for this service?"

DVD's Coming Soon

Browse through the list of DVD's that will soon be available for checkout

eBooks for the Visually Impaired with OverDrive LEAP

Through our digital branch, you can click on a link to participate in LEAP a program which offers eBooks in specialized formats for the visually impaired.

Friends

We sponsor free and interesting literary programs for the community. Friends provide the Library with volunteers and extra money for books, furniture, and equipment. Friends of the Library believe that good library service is important to everyone. They are ready to help the Library in any way possible. They also receive a quarterly newsletter informing them about what's happening at the Library.

Now you can print the membership form on your computer and just bring it with you when you come in.

Book Lists

Mysteries, Best Sellers, Requested Items, New Books -- Browse through the lists to determine what to read next.

Find us on Facebook

Now you can find the Rapides Parish Library on Facebook to learn about upcoming events and ways we can serve you.

Teen Advisory Board

The Teen Advisory Board is made up of teens ages 13 to 18 who are interested in having input in the programs, services, books and magazines that the Rapides Parish Library offers.

BookLetters

Rapides Parish Library offers a number of book related newsletters to our customers. They can be viewed on our website or sent to your e-mail address.

Tumble Books

The Rapides Parish Library is partnering with Tumblebooks.com to bring online books, games, and activities to children.