🌱📚 You're Never Too Young to Read! 💚

The journey to becoming a lifelong reader starts with a single story. From birth through preschool, every book you share helps your little one grow! ✨

Reading together helps:
📖 Build early literacy skills
💬 ...Encourage language & listening
💚 Strengthen family bonds
🌟 Create memories that last a lifetime

This summer, Plant a Seed, Read! 🌻

Visit your Rapides Parish Library to discover amazing books for your little reader, track your reading in Beanstack, and earn Summer Reading prizes! 🎉

Because no matter how small they are... it's never too early to plant a love of reading. ❤️

🌱 Plant a Seed, Read!
📅 Summer Reading ends July 31
🎁 Read • Log Your Minutes • Earn Prizes

#PlantASeedRead #SummerReading #RapidesParishLibrary #ReadTogether #EarlyLiteracy #GrowingReaders #ReadEveryDay #Beanstack #FamilyReading #LibraryFun

🇺🇸✨ What an unforgettable evening! ✨

Last night's Bronze Braille American Flag Unveiling at Westside Regional Library was more than a ceremony—it was another step toward making our libraries and resources accessible to everyone in our community. ❤️📚

Thank ...you to everyone who came out to celebrate this meaningful milestone and to all of the incredible partners and individuals who helped bring this project to life.

This project was funded in part by a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, made possible by the State of Louisiana, in coordination with the Rapides Parish Library and the Louisiana/Mississippi Blinded Veterans Association Regional Group, Inc.

Together, we're building libraries that welcome, serve, and inspire every member of our community. 🇺🇸✨

#RapidesParishLibrary #WestsideRegionalLibrary #Americas250 #BrailleAmericanFlag #AccessibilityMatters #LibrariesForEveryone #Community #HonorOurVeterans #LEH #LibraryLife ❤️📚🇺🇸

🌼✨ Bring a little sunshine to your garden! ✨🌼

Join Molly Lyles from the LSU AgCenter at Main Library for a fun and informative session all about marigolds! 🌿💛

Learn why these cheerful flowers are a garden favorite, discover expert growing tips, and find out how ...easy it is to add bright color and beauty to your own garden. 🌱🌞

🌼 Expert gardening tips
🌿 Learn about marigolds
☀️ Great for gardeners of all skill levels
💛 Grow your gardening knowledge!

📍 Main Library
📅 Wednesday, July 22
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

⚠️ Registration is required as space is limited.

🔗 Register today:
https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=330649

📞 318-445-2411

#RapidesParishLibrary #MainLibrary #Marigolds #LSUAgCenter #Gardening #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #GardenLovers 🌼🌿✨🌞

🎩✨🚨 TWO SHOWS. ONE MAGICAL DAY. TODAY! 🚨✨🎩

David LeBoeuf’s Summer Reading Tour continues TODAY with TWO chances to experience jaw-dropping magic, hilarious comedy, audience participation, and unforgettable family fun! 🤩🪄🎉

📍 Hineston Branch — 🕙 ...10:00 AM
📍 Westside Regional Library — 🕕 6:00 PM

Catch the morning show, the evening show—or make today twice as magical and attend BOTH! 🤯✨

📚 Part of our Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Program.

🌐 Find the complete tour schedule at www.rpl.org.

#RapidesParishLibrary #HinestonBranch #WestsideRegionalLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #DavidLeBoeuf #MagicMan #LibraryMagic #FamilyFun

🎩✨🚨 MISSED TODAY’S SHOWS? THE MAGIC CONTINUES TOMORROW! 🚨✨🎩

You have TWO chances to catch David LeBoeuf, Rapides Parish’s favorite “Magic Man,” live tomorrow! 🤩🪄

🗓️ Tuesday, July 21
📍 Hineston Branch — 10:00 AM
📍 Westside Regional... Library — 6:00 PM

Join us for mind-blowing illusions, hilarious comedy, audience participation, and magical surprises for the entire family! 🤯🎉

Morning or evening—choose your show and prepare to be amazed! 🌱📚

🌐 Find the complete tour schedule at www.rpl.org.

#RapidesParishLibrary #HinestonBranch #WestsideRegionalLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #DavidLeBoeuf #MagicMan #LibraryMagic #FamilyFun

🇺🇸✨ There’s still time! ✨🇺🇸

Join us tonight at 6:00 PM at Westside Regional Library for the unveiling of the Bronze Braille American Flag in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary.

📍 Westside Regional Library
🕕 6:00 PM

Come help us honor ...our nation’s blind and visually impaired veterans during this meaningful community event.

There’s still time to make it—we’d love to see you there! ❤️🤍💙

#RapidesParishLibrary #WestsideRegionalLibrary #Americas250 #BrailleAmericanFlag #HonorOurVeterans #CommunityEvent #LibraryEvents 🇺🇸✨

📚💙 Returning books? We've got you covered! 💙📚

Even while the Johnson Branch is temporarily closed for repairs, returning your library materials is easy!

You have three convenient options:

📘 Johnson Branch Book Drop
• Located outside the fence and... accessible from the street.
• Look for the large blue book drop (it looks like a mailbox!).

📚 Any Rapides Parish Library branch

🚐 The Bookmobile
📍 Lecompte High School
🗓️ Every Monday
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Thank you for your patience as we continue repairs. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you! 💙

#RapidesParishLibrary #JohnsonBranch #BookDrop #Bookmobile #LibraryLife #Lecompte #LouisianaLibraries