πŸŽ‰βœ¨ Get Excited! βœ¨πŸŽ‰

Our 3rd Annual African American Cultural & Heritage Center Event is almost here β€” and we cannot wait to celebrate with YOU! πŸ™ŒπŸΎβ€οΈπŸ’›πŸ’š

Join us as we honor culture, history, creativity, and community in a powerful and inspiring ...celebration. βœŠπŸΎπŸ“šπŸŽΆ

It’s going to be a day filled with meaningful moments, vibrant energy, and unforgettable experiences. Bring your friends, bring your family, and come ready to celebrate! 🎊

We can’t wait to see you there!

#AfricanAmericanHeritage #CulturalCelebration #CommunityStrong #CelebrateCulture #LibraryEvents #HeritageMatters ✨

πŸ“šβœ¨ Preserving History, Honoring Community βœ¨πŸ“š

The Rapides Parish Library is proud to host a book talk and signing with Rev. Larry Douglas Smith featuring his powerful work, β€œThe Rise and Fall of Lee Street: Stories History Forgot”.

πŸ“ King Branch
πŸ“… Saturday, ...February 28
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM

This moving book reconstructs the vibrant Lee Street community, its people, culture, faith, and legacyβ€”through personal memories, oral histories, and historical records. Rev. Smith shines a light on stories nearly erased, honoring a neighborhood that helped shape our city and reflecting on the experiences of Black communities across the South whose contributions deserve to be remembered.

πŸ“– Meet the author
✍️ Book talk & signing
πŸ–€ History, memory, and preservation brought to life

Join us for an important conversation about why preserving these stories mattersβ€”for today and for future generations.

πŸ“ž For more information, call 318-445-3912

#AuthorTalk #BookSigning #LocalHistory #PreservingOurStories #BlackHistory #KingBranch #RapidesParishLibrary #CommunityVoices #HistoryMatters πŸ“šβœ¨

πŸ“šβœ¨ Preserving History, Honoring Community βœ¨πŸ“š

The Rapides Parish Library is proud to host a book talk and signing with Rev. Larry Douglas Smith featuring his powerful work, β€œThe Rise and Fall of Lee Street: Stories History Forgot”.

πŸ“ King Branch
πŸ“… Saturday, ...February 28
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM

This moving book reconstructs the vibrant Lee Street community, its people, culture, faith, and legacyβ€”through personal memories, oral histories, and historical records. Rev. Smith shines a light on stories nearly erased, honoring a neighborhood that helped shape our city and reflecting on the experiences of Black communities across the South whose contributions deserve to be remembered.

πŸ“– Meet the author
✍️ Book talk & signing
πŸ–€ History, memory, and preservation brought to life

Join us for an important conversation about why preserving these stories mattersβ€”for today and for future generations.

πŸ“ž For more information, call 318-445-3912

#AuthorTalk #BookSigning #LocalHistory #PreservingOurStories #BlackHistory #KingBranch #RapidesParishLibrary #CommunityVoices #HistoryMatters πŸ“šβœ¨

πŸ’˜πŸ“šβœ¨ Date a Book This Valentine’s Day! βœ¨πŸ“šπŸ’˜

Skip the dinner reservations and treat yourself to something even sweeter… a great mystery read! πŸ«πŸ”

Check out these delicious Valentine’s Day β€œsweet reads” from our shelves:

🍫 Chocolate Covered ...Murder by Leslie Meier
πŸ’œ Plum Lovin’ by Janet Evanovich
πŸ₯˜ Death and Dinuguan by Mia P. Manansala

πŸ“– Call, visit, or use the RPL app to place a hold and enjoy the perfect literary date night! πŸ’Œβœ¨

#ValentinesReads #DateABook #LibraryLove #RPL #CozyMystery #SweetTreatBooks #BookLovers πŸ’˜πŸ“š

🌍🧬 Happy Darwin Day! 🧬🌍

Darwin Day is celebrated every year on February 12 to honor the birthday of Charles Darwin (1809) and to recognize his lasting contributions to scienceβ€”especially his work on evolution and the natural world. πŸŒ±πŸ”

This day is also a global ...celebration of curiosity, discovery, and the importance of scientific learning for all. πŸ“šβœ¨

Whether you’re fascinated by biology, nature, or the wonders of the universe, Darwin Day reminds us to keep asking questions and exploring the world around us!

#DarwinDay #ScienceCelebration #LoveLearning #Evolution #STEM #LibraryLife #CuriosityAndDiscovery πŸŒŽπŸ“–πŸ§ 

🌍🧬 Happy Darwin Day! 🧬🌍

Darwin Day is celebrated every year on February 12 to honor the birthday of Charles Darwin (1809) and to recognize his lasting contributions to scienceβ€”especially his work on evolution and the natural world. πŸŒ±πŸ”

This day is also a global ...celebration of curiosity, discovery, and the importance of scientific learning for all. πŸ“šβœ¨

Whether you’re fascinated by biology, nature, or the wonders of the universe, Darwin Day reminds us to keep asking questions and exploring the world around us!

#DarwinDay #ScienceCelebration #LoveLearning #Evolution #STEM #LibraryLife #CuriosityAndDiscovery πŸŒŽπŸ“–πŸ§ 

πŸ†βœ¨ Honoring Excellence: 2026 AACHC Honorees βœ¨πŸ†

We are proud to recognize the outstanding individuals selected as the 2026 African American Cultural Heritage Center (AACHC) Honoreesβ€”leaders whose dedication, service, and impact continue to uplift and inspire our community. ...πŸ–€πŸŒŸ

πŸ‘ Please join us in celebrating:
β€’ General Owen MonConduit
β€’ Major Freddie Price Sr.
β€’ Mr. Randy Holly Jr.
β€’ Mr. Levator Boyd
β€’ Mr. John Allen
β€’ Mr. Herbert Dixon
β€’ Mr. Israel β€œBo” Curtis

These honorees represent excellence, leadership, and a lasting commitment to making a difference. We look forward to celebrating their achievements and honoring their legacy. πŸ’«

#AACHC2026 #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityLeaders #HonoringExcellence #CelebrateLegacy #RPL #AfricanAmericanHistory #LocalHeroes πŸ†πŸ–€βœ¨

πŸ†βœ¨ Honoring Excellence: 2026 AACHC Honorees βœ¨πŸ†

We are proud to recognize the outstanding individuals selected as the 2026 African American Cultural Heritage Center (AACHC) Honoreesβ€”leaders whose dedication, service, and impact continue to uplift and inspire our community. ...πŸ–€πŸŒŸ

πŸ‘ Please join us in celebrating:
β€’ General Owen MonConduit
β€’ Major Freddie Price Sr.
β€’ Mr. Randy Holly Jr.
β€’ Mr. Levator Boyd
β€’ Mr. John Allen
β€’ Mr. Herbert Dixon
β€’ Mr. Israel β€œBo” Curtis

These honorees represent excellence, leadership, and a lasting commitment to making a difference. We look forward to celebrating their achievements and honoring their legacy. πŸ’«

#AACHC2026 #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityLeaders #HonoringExcellence #CelebrateLegacy #RPL #AfricanAmericanHistory #LocalHeroes πŸ†πŸ–€βœ¨

πŸ”¬βœ¨ Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! βœ¨πŸ”¬

Today, February 11th, we celebrate the brilliant women and girls who are shaping the future through science, technology, engineering, and math! πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ”¬πŸš€πŸ’‘

From groundbreaking discoveries to ...inspiring the next generation, women in STEM continue to change the world every single day. πŸŒπŸ’«

πŸ“š Stop by the library this month to explore books, resources, and stories that highlight the incredible contributions of women in scienceβ€”and maybe spark your own curiosity too!

Let’s keep encouraging young minds to dream big, ask questions, and reach for the stars! 🌟πŸ§ͺ

#InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #WomenInSTEM #GirlsInScience #STEMStrong #BlackHistoryMonth #LibraryLearning #RapidesLibrary #InspirationThroughEducation #FutureScientists #RPLReads πŸ“–βœ¨