Tales Along the Bayou: Ghost Stories at Kent House

On Friday October 15, the Rapides Parish LIbrary and Kent Plantation House will present a free storytelling event for children and adults.

Free Practice ACT - October 9

Rapides Parish Library joins with Princeton Review to offer you a free Practice ACT test.

Author Curt Iles to visit the Johnson Branch

On September 28, 2010, Curt Iles, the local author from Dry Creek, Louisiana is coming to the Johnson Branch. He will be sharing about his latest Creekbank Story, “A Good Place”. There will be a small reception following the discussion. Please come and join us at 2:30 on September 28, 2010.

Social Security Disability Workshop - September 27

Rapides Parish Library will host a Social Security Disability Workshop on Monday, September 27, at 2:00 PM at the Huie-Dellmon House, 430 Saint James Street, in downtown Alexandria.

The Rapides Parish Library will be closed the morning of September 10, 2010

All locations will be closed on September 10, 2010 until 1:00 PM. Normal operating hours will resume at that time.

Where is North Louisiana? (Week 1)

Listen to the audio of the first week of "Where is North Louisiana?"

Dedication of Art by Morris Taft Thomas

On October 19th, 2009, there was a reception celebrating the dedication of the painting "Horseshoe Lesson", by internationally renowned artist Morris Taft Thomas, to the Main Library. You can watch the video of Mr. Thomas' remarks and a Question and Answer session with the audience.

Craft Time for Adults at Westside

Not all our programs are for teens and children! Westside Regional Library is offering craft time programs for adults. Join us October 7, 2010 at the Westside Regional Library to learn tile painting basics with Susan Baker. Paint and tiles will be provided, just bring your imagination.

Computer Classes

The Rapides Parish Library offers computer classes covering topics from basics of computer use, to intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

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