It is the mission of the Rapides Parish Library to provide informational, cultural, educational and recreational materials to the people of Rapides Parish. The library will continue its emphasis on books and other print materials, while also expanding audiovisual media and electronic resources to meet patron needs. The Rapides Parish Library is a local center for continuing self-education and a backup resource for students at all levels. The library does not attempt to maintain a historical repository for all human knowledge, but rather an active collection, meeting current and foreseeable needs.
Adopted by the Rapides Parish Library
Board of Control
October 17, 1995
Revised August 15, 2000