🇺🇸🎆 Fourth of July Reminder! 🎆🇺🇸
Don't forget! All Rapides Parish Library locations will be closed this Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. ❤️🤍💙
📅 Saturday, July 4
🚫 All library locations closed
Need the library ...while we're away?
📱 Use the RPL Mobile App
🌐 Visit www.rpl.org
Access:
📖 eBooks & eAudiobooks
🎧 Digital resources
📚 Your library account
🔍 Research databases
📅 Library events and information
#RapidesParishLibrary #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #HolidayClosure #RPLApp #LibraryAnywhere #America250 #CelebrateAmerica #LibraryLife #RedWhiteAndBlue 🇺🇸🎆📚✨
🎉📚 YOUR JULY STARTS HERE! 🌟
Looking for something fun to do this week? We've got you covered! 🎨🎮📖
The first week of July is packed with exciting programs for kids, teens, and adults at Rapides Parish Library! From creative art classes and gaming events to ...computer classes, storytimes, crafts, and so much more, there's something happening every day!
✨ This week's lineup includes:
🎨 Art classes
🎮 Nintendo Switch Parties
💻 Computer & internet classes
🀄 Mahjong for Kids
🍵 Tea Time at Main
📖 Author of the Month
🇺🇸 Patriotic crafts
👶 Wiggles & Giggles Storytime
…and so much more!
🇺🇸 Reminder: All Rapides Parish Library locations will be closed Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! ❤️🤍💙
📲 Swipe through the schedule, pick your favorite programs, save this post, and tag a friend you'd love to bring along!
🌱 Summer Reading is in full swing, so let's make this an unforgettable week at the library!
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #LibraryLife #FamilyFun #KidsPrograms #TeenPrograms #AdultPrograms #LouisianaLibraries #CommunityStartsHere #SeeYouAtTheLibrary #LibraryEvents #ReadLearnGrow 📚🌻🎨🎮✨
🎉🌟 KICK OFF JULY WITH A WEEK FULL OF LIBRARY FUN! 🌟🎉
Summer is in full swing, and Rapides Parish Library is bursting with exciting programs for kids, teens, and adults all week long! 📚🌱 Whether you're looking to get creative, level up your gaming skills, learn ...something new, enjoy an art class, or spend quality time with family and friends, we've got something for everyone!
✨ This week's highlights include:
🎨 Creative art classes
🀄 Mahjong for Kids
💻 Computer and internet classes
🎮 Nintendo Switch Parties
🍵 Tea Time at Main
📖 Author of the Month
🇺🇸 Patriotic crafts
👶 Wiggles & Giggles Storytime
🎉 And so much more!
🇺🇸 Please Note: All Rapides Parish Library locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday! ❤️🤍💙
🌱 There are dozens of ways to grow, learn, create, and have fun during our Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Program, so grab your family and join us for an unforgettable week at your library!
📍 Check out the schedule below and start planning your week—we can't wait to see you! 💙📚
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #LibraryFun #FamilyFun #KidsPrograms #TeenPrograms #AdultPrograms #LouisianaLibraries #LearnCreateExplore #SeeYouAtTheLibrary #CommunityStartsHere 📚🌻🎨🎮✨🌱
🌟📚 ANOTHER READING STAR IS BLOOMING! 📚🌟
Congratulations to Noah Broussard from King Branch, who has reached the amazing milestone of 1,000 minutes read in our Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Program! 🎉🌻📖
Every page turned helps our Summer Reading garden ...flourish, and Noah's dedication is inspiring readers across Rapides Parish to keep growing one book at a time! 🌱✨
📚 1,000+ minutes read
🌟 Outstanding reading achievement
🌻 Growing a love of books
🎉 A reader worth celebrating!
Way to grow, Noah! We are so proud of your accomplishment and can't wait to see what adventures your next book brings! 💚📚🌼
📱 Join Summer Reading:
https://rpl.beanstack.com/reader365
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #1000MinuteReader #ReaderSpotlight #ReadersGrowHere #GrowWithRPL 🌱📚✨
🌟📚 1,000 MINUTES OF AWESOME! 📚🌟
Congratulations to Noah Broussard from King Branch for reading over 1,000 minutes in our Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Program! 🎉🌱💚
From tiny seeds to towering achievements, Noah has shown that every page turned helps grow ...a lifelong love of reading! 📖🌻✨
📚 1,000+ minutes read
🌱 Growing through reading
🌟 Incredible accomplishment
🎉 Keep planting, growing, and reading!
Way to go, Noah! We are so proud of you! 💚📚🌼
📱 Join Summer Reading:
https://rpl.beanstack.com/reader365
#PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #RapidesParishLibrary #KingBranch #1000MinuteReader #ReaderSpotlight #ReadersGrowHere #GrowWithRPL 📚🌱🎉✨🌻
🌊❄️🐻 THE ARCTIC IS COMING TO RPL NEXT WEEK! 🐻❄️🌊
Ready for one of the COOLEST events of Summer Reading? 🧊🌎
Join marine biologists Wayne and Karen Brown as they take us on an unforgettable Ocean Adventures: Arctic Expedition! Explore the frozen Arctic, ...meet adorable Polar Bear cubs, discover incredible Arctic wildlife, and get an up-close look at a life-sized 10-foot Polar Bear model and real Polar Bear skulls! 🐻🦴❄️
🌊 This hands-on adventure is perfect for explorers of all ages and is one event you won't want to miss!
📍 TOUR SCHEDULE
❄️ Monday, July 6
🕙 Boyce Branch • 10 AM
🌙 Libuse Branch • 6 PM
❄️ Tuesday, July 7
🕙 Hineston Branch • 10 AM
🌙 Westside Regional Library • 6 PM
❄️ Wednesday, July 8
🕙 Robertson Branch • 10 AM
🕑 Martin Library • 2 PM
❄️ Thursday, July 9
🕙 McDonald Branch • 10 AM
🌙 King Branch • 6 PM
❄️ Friday, July 10
🕙 Main Library • 10 AM
🕑 Lecompte Town Hall • 2 PM
📚🌱 Part of our Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Program!
👇 Tell us which location you'll be visiting—we can't wait to see you there!
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #OceanAdventures #ArcticAdventure #PolarBear #MarineBiologists #FamilyFun #KidsActivities #STEMEducation #ExploreTheArctic #LibraryLife #LibraryEvents #LouisianaLibraries #AdventureAwaits #LearningIsFun #SeeYouAtTheLibrary 🌊❄️🐻📚🧊✨
🌊❄️🐻 GET READY, RPL... OCEAN ADVENTURES ARE MAKING WAVES NEXT WEEK! 🐻❄️🌊
Summer Reading is about to get COOLER than ever! 🧊🌎 Join marine biologists Wayne and Karen Brown as they take us on an unforgettable Arctic adventure filled with incredible wildlife, ...fascinating science, and hands-on fun for the whole family!
🌊 Dive into the frozen world of the Arctic and discover:
🐻 Adorable Polar Bear cubs
❄️ The amazing Arctic Ocean ecosystem
🦴 Real Polar Bear skulls
📸 A life-sized 10-foot-long Polar Bear model
🔬 Incredible facts about the animals that thrive in one of Earth's harshest environments!
This is one Summer Reading adventure you won't want to miss! Bring the whole family and experience the Arctic without leaving Rapides Parish! 🌎💙
📅 Ocean Adventures Tour Schedule
📍 Monday, July 6
🕙 Boyce Branch — 10:00 AM
🌙 Libuse Branch — 6:00 PM
📍 Tuesday, July 7
🕙 Hineston Branch — 10:00 AM
🌙 Westside Regional Library — 6:00 PM
📍 Wednesday, July 8
🕙 Robertson Branch — 10:00 AM
🕑 Martin Library — 2:00 PM
📍 Thursday, July 9
🕙 McDonald Branch — 10:00 AM
🌙 King Branch — 6:00 PM
📍 Friday, July 10
🕙 Main Library — 10:00 AM
🕑 Lecompte Town Hall — 2:00 PM
🌱📚 As part of our Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Program, this exciting educational experience is perfect for curious minds of all ages!
🐧 Which show will you be attending? Let us know in the comments! 👇 We can't wait to see everyone there for an icy adventure you'll never forget! 🌊❄️🐻
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #OceanAdventures #ArcticAdventure #PolarBears #FamilyFun #LibraryPrograms #STEMFun #ExploreLearnGrow #AdventureAwaits #SeeYouAtTheLibrary 🌊🐻❄️📚🧊
🫙🍑🌶️ SWEET + SPICY = DELICIOUS! 🌶️🍑🫙
Ready to learn the art of canning? Join Jennifer Duhon of the LSU AgCenter and discover how to make flavorful Apricot Habanero Pepper Jelly while learning safe food preservation techniques! ✨
🌱 Hands-on learning
...🫙 Safe canning methods
🍑 Sweet apricot flavor
🌶️ Spicy habanero kick
Perfect for beginners and experienced canners alike!
📍 Westside Regional Library
📅 Tues, June 30
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
🔗 Register: https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=303275
⚠️ If registration is full, join the waitlist for a chance at an open spot!
#PlantASeedRead #SummerReading #LSUAgCenter #CanningClass #PepperJelly #FoodPreservation #LibraryPrograms #RapidesParishLibrary #WestsideRegionalLibrary 🫙🍑🌶️✨
🫙🍑🌶️ Sweet, Spicy & Homemade! 🌶️🍑🫙
Have you ever wanted to learn how to preserve fresh foods at home? Now's your chance!
Join Jennifer Duhon of the LSU AgCenter for a hands-on canning class where participants will learn how to make delicious Apricot ...Habanero Pepper Jelly while exploring safe, research-based canning techniques. 🌱✨
Whether you're new to canning or looking to refresh your skills, this class is packed with useful information and practical experience that you can take home and use in your own kitchen.
🫙 Learn safe canning methods
🍑 Create a sweet-and-spicy pepper jelly
🌶️ Discover tips from LSU AgCenter experts
🌱 Build confidence in food preservation
⚠️ Registration is required and space is limited.
📍 Westside Regional Library
📅 Tuesday, June 30
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🔗 https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=303275
📞 Contact 318-442-2483 for more information.
If the class is currently full, don't forget to join the waitlist—you may still have a chance to attend if a spot opens up!
#PlantASeedRead #SummerReading #LSUAgCenter #CanningClass #FoodPreservation #RapidesParishLibrary #WestsideRegionalLibrary 🫙🌶️🍑🌱
