🌊🐻‍❄️ We had an amazing morning at the Main Library! 🐻‍❄️🌊

This morning, families joined us at the Main Library as we set sail on an unforgettable Arctic adventure with Ocean Adventures! From meeting a life-sized polar bear to discovering fascinating facts about ...Arctic wildlife, it was the perfect way to spend the morning.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made today's program such a memorable event!

But don't worry—the adventure isn't over just yet!

🚨 There's ONE FINAL Ocean Adventures show left!

📍 Lecompte Town Hall
🕑 Today | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM

This is your last opportunity to experience one of our most exciting Summer Reading programs of the year!

🐻‍❄️ Stand beside a life-sized polar bear.
🦴 Explore incredible Arctic artifacts.
🌊 Learn from marine biologists Wayne and Karen Brown.
📸 Make unforgettable Summer Reading memories.

Don't miss the final stop of the Ocean Adventures tour—we'll see you in Lecompte this afternoon!

#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #OceanAdventures #LecompteTownHall #FamilyFun #PolarBears 🌊🐻‍❄️✨

⭐ Every monument tells a story. This one tells thousands.

Behind every Bronze Braille American Flag is a story of courage.

It is the story of veterans who sacrificed not only for our nation, but in many cases, their sight.

It is the story of the Blinded Veterans ...Association, whose advocacy helped ensure blind veterans received the care, recognition, and opportunities they deserved.

And now, it becomes part of the story of Rapides Parish.

These beautiful monuments will stand as permanent reminders that freedom belongs to everyone and that remembrance should be accessible to everyone.

We invite you to stand with us as these historic monuments are dedicated.

📍 Martin Library — July 16 • 10:00 AM

📍 Libuse Branch — July 17 • 2:00 PM

📍 Westside Regional Library — July 20 • 6:00 PM

Following each ceremony, refreshments will be served as we gather together to celebrate this meaningful milestone.

Together, let's honor those who served and preserve their legacy for future generations.

#America250 #BronzeBrailleAmericanFlag #HonorOurVeterans #RapidesParishLibrary 🇺🇸

⚠️🏗️ IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM RAPIDES PARISH LIBRARY 🏗️⚠️

Due to storm-related building damage, the George G. Johnson Branch is temporarily closed while repairs are underway. 🌧️⚡

Our team is already hard at work assessing the damage and making the necessary ...repairs so we can safely welcome everyone back as soon as possible. 💙📚

In the meantime, we invite you to visit one of our nearby library locations:

📍 McDonald Branch
📍 Westside Regional Library
📍 Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch

Whether you're looking for your next great read, Summer Reading fun, computer access, or library programs, we're here to serve you! 📖✨

💛 We know this temporary closure may be an inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work to rebuild.

We'll continue to share updates as soon as we have more information on reopening the Johnson Branch.

Thank you for being part of the Rapides Parish Library family. We look forward to seeing you at one of our other branches until Johnson is ready to reopen! ❤️📚

#RapidesParishLibrary #JohnsonBranch #LibraryUpdate #CommunityStrong #SeeYouAtTheLibrary

🥪🌞🍎 FREE SUMMER MEALS ARE HERE! 🍎🌞🥪

School may be out, but healthy meals, fun, and learning are still on the menu at Rapides Parish Library! 📚💙

This summer, we're proud to partner with The Food Bank of Central Louisiana to provide FREE meals for ...school-age children and teens at select library locations! 🎉

But that's not all...

✨ While they're here, kids can also enjoy:
📚 Reading
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🖍️ Coloring & Activity Books
📖 Homework Help (where available)

It's the perfect way to stay nourished, stay active, and keep young minds growing all summer long! 🌱💙

📅 June 1 – July 31
🗓️ Every Monday – Friday

📍 Participating Locations & Meal Times

🍳 McDonald Branch
🥞 Breakfast: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🥪 Lunch: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📚 Martin Library
🥞 Breakfast: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🥪 Lunch: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📖 Robertson Branch
🥪 Lunch: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🍽️ Meals are provided at no cost to eligible children and must be eaten at the library during posted serving times.

💙 Come enjoy a delicious meal, discover your next favorite book, create something amazing, and make unforgettable summer memories at your library!

We'll see you this summer! ☀️📚🍎

#RapidesParishLibrary #SummerMeals #FoodBankOfCentralLouisiana #SummerReading2026 #PlantASeedRead #HealthyKids #FreeMeals #LibraryLife #SeeYouAtTheLibrary 🌞📚🍎