🌱📚 Hey kids... there's still time to join the Summer Reading fun! 📚🌱
It's never too late to register and start earning prizes!
✨ Log your reading minutes through July 31
📚 Read amazing books
🏆 Earn awesome prizes
🌻 Plant a Seed... and ...Read!
Sign up at any of our 9 Rapides Parish Library locations or register online through Beanstack!
🔗 https://rpl.beanstack.com/reader365
The more you read, the more you grow. Don't miss your chance to finish Summer Reading strong! 💚
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #Beanstack #YoungReaders #ReadingRewards #ReadMore 🌱📖🏆
🌊🐻❄️ Learn all about polar bears with Ocean Adventures today! 🐻❄️🌊
Today you have TWO chances to dive into one of the coolest Summer Reading programs of the year!
Catch the first wave at:
📍 McDonald Branch
🕙 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
...
Then make your way to:
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Branch
🕕 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Join marine biologists Wayne and Karen Brown for an unforgettable Arctic adventure where you'll:
🐻❄️ Learn fascinating facts about polar bears
🧊 Stand beside a life-sized, 10-foot-long polar bear model
🦴 See and even touch real polar bear artifacts
🌊 Explore the incredible Arctic Ocean ecosystem
Whether you join us this morning or this evening, you're in for a hands-on experience that's fun, educational, and perfect for the whole family!
📅 Visit www.rpl.org to see the full Ocean Adventures schedule.
We'll see you today as we make waves across Rapides Parish! 🌊❄️💙
#RapidesParishLibrary #McDonaldBranch #MartinLutherKingJrBranch #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #OceanAdventures #FamilyFun #PolarBears 🌊🐻❄️✨
🌊🐻❄️ McDonald & King... today's the day! 🐻❄️❄️
Ocean Adventures is making its way to you today! Join marine biologists Wayne and Karen Brown for an unforgettable journey to the Arctic.
❄️ Meet adorable polar bear cubs
🐻❄️ See a... life-sized, 10-foot-long polar bear model
🦴 Get an up-close look at real polar bear skulls
🌊 Explore the amazing Arctic Ocean ecosystem
📍 Today's Stops
🐻❄️ McDonald Branch
🕙 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
🐻❄️ King Branch
🕕 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Can't make today's programs? No worries! Ocean Adventures is traveling across Rapides Parish all week long.
📅 Visit www.rpl.org to see the full tour schedule and find a show near you!
Don't miss one of the COOLEST Summer Reading adventures of the year! 💙🧊
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #OceanAdventures #PolarBears #ArcticAdventure #FamilyFun 🌊🐻❄️✨
🌊🐻❄️ Missed today's shows? No worries! 🐻❄️🌊
The Arctic adventure continues tomorrow, and you have TWO more chances to experience one of the coolest Summer Reading programs of the year!
📍 McDonald Branch
🕙 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
🌊 ...Then catch the next wave at...
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Branch
🕕 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
🐻❄️ Meet adorable polar bear cubs.
🧊 Stand beside a life-sized, 10-foot-long polar bear.
🦴 See real polar bear skulls.
🌊 Explore the incredible Arctic with marine biologists Wayne and Karen Brown!
You don't want to miss this unforgettable Arctic adventure!
📅 Visit www.rpl.org to see the full Ocean Adventures schedule.
We'll see you tomorrow! 🌊❄️💙
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #OceanAdventures #FamilyFun #PolarBears #ArcticAdventure 🌊🐻❄️✨
🌊🐻❄️ Missed today's Ocean Adventures shows? The adventure continues tomorrow! 🐻❄️🌊
If you couldn't join us today, don't worry—there are still more chances to dive into one of the COOLEST Summer Reading programs of the year!
Tomorrow, ...Ocean Adventures is making waves at:
📍 McDonald Branch
🕙 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
🌊 Then catch the next wave at:
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Branch
🕕 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Join marine biologists Wayne and Karen Brown for an unforgettable Arctic adventure featuring:
🐻❄️ Adorable polar bear cubs
🧊 A life-sized, 10-foot-long polar bear model
🦴 Real polar bear skulls
🌊 Amazing Arctic wildlife and hands-on learning
This is your chance to explore the frozen north without leaving Rapides Parish!
📅 Visit www.rpl.org to see the full Ocean Adventures schedule and don't miss out on this unforgettable experience.
We'll see you tomorrow as Ocean Adventures makes another splash! 🌊❄️💙
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #OceanAdventures #FamilyFun #PolarBears #ArcticAdventure 🌊🐻❄️✨
🎨✨ Teens & Adults... feeling crafty? ✨🎨
Now's the perfect time to grab one of our Grab & Go Craft Kits!
🖌️ Take home a fun DIY project.
🌿 Create whenever it works for you.
🎨 Available while supplies last!
Check out the image to ...see which branches are participating and what crafts are available.
Don't wait—once they're gone, they're gone!
#RapidesParishLibrary #GrabAndGoCrafts #DIYCrafts #CreativeFun #Teens #Adults #LibraryLife 🎨🌿✨
🎨🌿 Teens & Adults... it's time to get crafty! 🌿🎨
There's still time to pick up one of our Grab & Go Craft Kits—but don't wait too long! These creative take-home projects are only available while supplies last.
Whether you're looking for a ...relaxing afternoon activity or a fun new project to spark your creativity, we've got you covered!
🌿 Stop by one of our participating branches.
🎨 Pick up your Grab & Go Craft Kit.
🏡 Take it home and create at your own pace!
See the image for participating locations and available crafts.
Don't miss your chance to bring home a little creativity before these kits are gone!
#RapidesParishLibrary #GrabAndGoCrafts #CreativeFun #DIYCrafts #Teens #Adults #WhileSuppliesLast 🎨🌿
🌊🐻❄️ Missed Ocean Adventures yesterday? You still have FIVE chances to dive into the fun! 🐻❄️🌊
We had an amazing time making waves at the Hineston Branch and Westside Regional Library yesterday! Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable Arctic ...adventure. 💙
Didn't make it? No worries—there's still plenty of time to catch one of the coolest Summer Reading programs of the year!
🌊 Today's Stop
📍 Martin Library
🕑 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Then the adventure continues:
🌊 Thursday
📍 McDonald Branch | 🕙 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Branch | 🕕 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
🌊 Friday
📍 Main Library | 🕙 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
📍 Lecompte Town Hall | 🕑 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
🐻❄️ Meet adorable polar bear cubs.
🧊 Stand beside a life-sized, 10-foot-long polar bear.
🦴 See real polar bear skulls.
🌊 Explore the incredible Arctic Ocean ecosystem with marine biologists Wayne and Karen Brown!
📅 Visit www.rpl.org for the full schedule and come see what everyone has been talking about!
We can't wait to see you at one of our remaining stops! 🌊❄️💙
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #OceanAdventures #FamilyFun #PolarBears #ArcticAdventure 🌊🐻❄️✨
🌊🐻❄️ Ocean Adventures is making waves across Rapides Parish! 🐻❄️🌊
What an incredible day yesterday! We had so much fun exploring the Arctic with everyone at the Hineston Branch and Westside Regional Library. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the ...adventure unforgettable!
Missed those shows? Don't worry—you still have FIVE chances to experience one of the coolest Summer Reading programs of the year!
🌊 Today's Stop
📍 Martin Library
🕑 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Then catch Ocean Adventures at:
🌊 Thursday
📍 McDonald Branch | 🕙 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Branch | 🕕 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
🌊 Friday
📍 Main Library | 🕙 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
📍 Lecompte Town Hall | 🕑 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
🐻❄️ Meet adorable polar bear cubs
🧊 Stand beside a life-sized, 10-foot-long polar bear model
🦴 See real polar bear skulls up close
🌊 Dive into an exciting Arctic adventure with marine biologists Wayne and Karen Brown!
There's still plenty of time to join the fun and see why Ocean Adventures has been making such a splash all week long!
📅 Visit www.rpl.org for more information and the full Summer Reading schedule.
We'll see you this afternoon at Martin! 🌊❄️💙
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #OceanAdventures #FamilyFun #PolarBears #ArcticAdventure 🌊🐻❄️✨
