Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch of the Rapides Parish Library system is located in the old Rapides Bank Building at 3311 Third Street in Alexandria. The branch serves residents from all over with most of their patronage coming from the Acadian Village, Willow Glen, Jones Street, Woodside, Samtown, and downtown areas of Alexandria.

At the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch patrons are privy to a wealth of information, including Internet access, computer games for children, videos, magazines, and newspapers.  Along with their collection of materials, the King Branch also has a Black History Room, in which patrons may read and research materials revolving around African American history and culture.

Programs

Meeting Room

King Branch also has a meeting room in which non-profit, civic, political, religious, and educational organizations may convene.Groups requesting the use of the meeting room must provide one member to deal with the library, and they should obtain and fill out an official Meeting Room Reservation form.  Reservation forms must be turned in to the library.

Storytime

Saturdays 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Events

Miss Ebony Elite Débutante Queen held a "Princess Story Time"

Miss Ebony Elite Debutante Queen (Miss Erin Ledet) held a “Princess Story Time” at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch.

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Contact Information

3311 Third Street
Alexandria, LA 71301  

(318) 445-3912

Hours

1:30-7:00 Mon - Thurs
1:30 - 6:00 Friday
9:00 - 2:00 Saturday

Staff

Manager: Starla T. Jones



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