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Freegal now available from the Rapides Parish LIbrary

Freegal is a downloadable music service from your library. All you need is your library card and a PIN (available from the circulation desk of your nearest Rapides Parish Library location). Freegal offers access to about 3 million songs, including Sony Music's catalog of legendary artists.

Calendar

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

Getting Away With Murder (Mystery Writing)

Local writer Bill Sumrall will present a hands-on demonstration of how to create a mystery novel at the Westside Regional Library on Thursday, May 23, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Tooth Defenders at McDonald Branch

The J. W. McDonald Memorial Branch will hold a free oral health education program for children between the ages of two and nine on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 10:00 AM.

Edible and Useful Plants of the Gulf South

Dr. Charles Allen will give a hands-on demonstration with fresh and dried samples of edible and useful plants at Westside Regional Library on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 6:00-8:00 PM.

Main Library Lego Club

Join us at Main Library of every month for our LEGO Club meeting. Preregistration is required. Don’t miss out on the fun; reserve your spot today!

Summer Reading Program

Readers of all ages will explore all things underground this summer as the Rapides Parish Library presents “Dig Into Reading” during their summer library program.

Regional Library Manager

We're looking for a manager for our Westside Regional Library. Check the job description sheet to find out if you're who we're looking for.