👻🐾 RUH-ROH! Creative Con is BACK! 🐾👻
This year's Creative Con is bringing the mystery to Westside Regional Library with a Scooby-Doo theme! 🚐✨
📍 Westside Regional Library
📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
💚 Expect a day ...full of:
🎭 Vendors
🎲 Cosplay Bingo
🥽 Virtual Reality
🎨 Watercolor crafts
🧣 Scooby-inspired tie-dye
📸 Photo ops
🌭 Snacks beginning at 10:30 AM
🏆 Costume Contest at 12:00 PM
👀 And we're not done yet! We'll be announcing more vendors, special guests, and additional activities soon, so stay tuned for more clues! 🔎✨
Grab your gang, put on your best cosplay, and join us for one of the biggest library events of the year!
Like... it's gonna be groovy! 🐶💚
#RapidesParishLibrary #CreativeCon #ScoobyDoo #WestsideRegionalLibrary #ComicCon #Cosplay #FamilyFun #GeekCulture #LibraryEvents #MysteryMachine #RuhRoh 👻🚐🐾🎭
📚✍️ Writers, readers, and history buffs—this one's for you! ✍️📚
Join us at Westside Regional Library for the next Cenla Author's Club meeting featuring special guest Dr. Henry Robertson, author, historian, and educator at Louisiana Christian University.
...This month's presentation, "John James Audubon and Audubon's Guns," offers a fascinating look at one of America's most celebrated naturalists while giving you the chance to connect with fellow writers and book lovers.
📖 Inspiring guest speaker
✍️ Writing and self-publishing insights
🤝 Meet fellow readers and writers
📚 Great conversation and local history!
📍 Westside Regional Library
📅 Thursday, July 23
⏰ 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
📞 318-442-2483
Come get inspired, learn something new, and connect with Cenla's vibrant writing community! ✨📚
#RapidesParishLibrary #WestsideRegionalLibrary #CenlaAuthorsClub #WritingCommunity #AuthorTalk #HenryRobertson #BookLovers #HistoryLovers #LouisianaAuthors 📚✍️✨
📚✨ Calling all writers, readers, and history lovers! ✨📚
Whether you're working on your first manuscript, polishing your latest novel, or simply love hearing from fascinating guest speakers, the Cenla Author's Club has something for you!
Join us at Westside ...Regional Library for an inspiring evening featuring Dr. Henry Robertson, author, historian, and educator at Louisiana Christian University.
This month's presentation, "John James Audubon and Audubon's Guns," explores the life and legacy of one of America's most influential naturalists through a unique historical perspective.
📚 Meet fellow writers and book lovers
✍️ Learn more about writing and self-publishing
🎤 Enjoy a presentation by Dr. Henry Robertson
📖 Be inspired by local literary talent and history!
📍 Westside Regional Library
📅 Thursday, July 23
⏰ 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
📞 For more information, call 318-442-2483.
Whether you're an author, an aspiring writer, or simply enjoy great conversations about books and history, we'd love to see you there!
#RapidesParishLibrary #WestsideRegionalLibrary #CenlaAuthorsClub #WritingCommunity #AuthorTalk #HenryRobertson #BookLovers #LouisianaAuthors #HistoryLovers 📚✍️✨
📚✨ NEW MONTH. NEW YA BOOKS. NEW ADVENTURES. ✨📚
The July New Teen Book List is here! 🤩
Fantasy? Romance? Mystery? Graphic novels? Adventure? Whatever your favorite genre is, your next obsession could be waiting at the library!
📚 Pick up a FREE July New Teen... Book List.
📞 Call your favorite branch to place holds.
📱 Download the Rapides Parish Library App to reserve books anytime!
What's going on your TBR this month? 📖💙
#RapidesParishLibrary #TeenReads #YABooks #BookTok #NewTeenBooks #JulyReads #ReadersGrowHere 📚✨❤️
📚🔥 IT'S HERE... JULY'S NEW TEEN BOOK LIST HAS ARRIVED! 🔥📚
Calling all teen readers! 🤩✨
The July New Teen Book List is packed with exciting new adventures, fantasy worlds, thrilling mysteries, romance, graphic novels, and bestselling YA titles you'll... want to read all summer long!
🌟 Stop by any Rapides Parish Library location and grab your FREE July New Teen Book List!
📞 Found a title you love? Give your library a call and we'll place it on hold for you!
📱 Download the Rapides Parish Library App to browse the catalog and reserve your favorite books anytime!
📖 New YA releases
✨ Popular authors
❤️ Epic adventures
📱 Easy holds with the RPL App
Which title are you most excited to read? Tell us below! 📚👇
#RapidesParishLibrary #TeenReads #YABooks #NewTeenBooks #JulyReads #BookTokReads #LibraryLife #ReadersGrowHere 📚🔥✨
📢 Johnson Branch Temporary Closure Notice 📢
Due to storm-related building damage, the Johnson Branch is temporarily closed while repairs are underway.
We encourage patrons to visit our nearby locations for library services:
📚 McDonald Branch
📚 Westside ...Regional Library
📚 King Branch
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to safely restore the branch. Updates will be shared as they become available.
Thank you for your continued support of Rapides Parish Library. 💙
#JohnsonBranch #RapidesParishLibrary #CommunityUpdate #LibraryNews
📢 Johnson Branch Temporary Closure Notice 📢
Due to storm-related building damage, the Johnson Branch is temporarily closed while repairs are underway.
We encourage patrons to visit our nearby locations for library services:
📚 McDonald Branch
📚 Westside ...Regional Library
📚 King Branch
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to safely restore the branch. Updates will be shared as they become available.
Thank you for your continued support of Rapides Parish Library. 💙
#JohnsonBranch #RapidesParishLibrary #CommunityUpdate #LibraryNews
🐚🇺🇸 Red, white, blue... and a whole lot of creativity! 🇺🇸🎨
Our Fourth of July Seashell Painting program at Robertson Branch was the perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙
From colorful patriotic designs to smiling faces, everyone had an ...amazing time creating one-of-a-kind seashell masterpieces and celebrating together at the library. 🐚✨
🎨 Creative fun
🐚 Beautiful artwork
🇺🇸 Patriotic spirit
📚 Summer Reading memories
Swipe through the photos and see all of the incredible creations from today's program! Which seashell is your favorite? ❤️✨
#RapidesParishLibrary #RobertsonBranch #FourthOfJuly #SeashellPainting #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #LibraryFun #CreativeKids #PatrioticFun 🐚🇺🇸🎨📚✨
🇺🇸🎨 PATRIOTIC CREATIVITY WAS ON FULL DISPLAY AT ROBERTSON BRANCH! 🎨🇺🇸
This morning, our Fourth of July Seashell Painting program at Robertson Branch was filled with creativity, smiles, and lots of patriotic spirit! ❤️🤍💙
Participants created beautiful ...red, white, and blue seashell masterpieces while celebrating Independence Day and making wonderful memories together at the library.
🐚 Creative seashell art
🎨 Patriotic masterpieces
📚 Summer Reading fun
❤️ Smiles, laughter, and community
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fun program and helped make it such a great success! We love seeing our community come together to create, learn, and celebrate at the library.
📸 Check out some of the amazing creations from today's program!
#RapidesParishLibrary #RobertsonBranch #FourthOfJuly #SeashellPainting #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #LibraryFun #Community #CreativeKids 🇺🇸🐚✨
