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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.

Kindle Support for OverDrive Available

The Rapides Parish Library is excited to announce that its eBook collection will soon be compatible with the Amazon Kindle, and any device running the free Kindle app, such as the iPhone, iPad, Android and other devices.

Rapides Parish Library Digital Branch

Find out more about our downloadable ebooks and audiobooks

Making Sense of the Civil War

The Rapides Parish Library at 5416 Provine Place in Alexandria will host a new program of readings and discussions in observance of the current sesquicentennial of the American Civil War. “Making Sense of the American Civil War” is designed as a series of six conversations exploring different facets of the Civil War as a national experience, informed by reading the words written or spoken by powerful voices from the past and present.

Calendar

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

Robertson Book Club Meeting - January 31

The Robertson Book Club meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6 PM to 8:00 PM. The book forJanuary is Night Road by Kristin Hannah.

Crafty Thursday at Westside - 02/02/2012

Join us February 02, 4:00 PM at the Westside Regional Library to Paint Your Own Wineglasses. We'll provide two wine glasses, paints, and brushes.

One Boyce, Many Stories

Join us February 11, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Boyce Branch of the Rapides Parish Library to learn about the history of the boyce community from the eyes and stories of those who live and lived there.

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?"

New Fiction List

See a list of soon to be release fiction. These books might not be in our system yet. updated: 12/06/2011

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.

What Did You Do at the Library Today?

See clips of programs that have happened at the library.

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.

Accelerated Reader Lists

Welcome back to school! Here are some helpful links to finding Accelerated Reader books.

You can also get to this list by clicking "Groups" then "Schools & Students"

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.