🕷️🎭 This Creative Con 2026 guest is ready to swing into action! 🎭🕷️
We're excited to welcome local cosplayer Malcolm Washington to Creative Con 2026 at the Westside Regional Library!
If you've been to Creative Con before, you may already recognize ...Malcolm! He's helped us promote past events in his incredible Spider-Man cosplay, and this year he'll be joining us to showcase even more amazing costumes while sharing his passion for cosplay with fellow fans.
Whether you're a lifelong comic book fan, an aspiring cosplayer, or someone who simply loves seeing incredible creativity, be sure to stop by and meet Malcolm!
🕷️ Check out his amazing cosplay
💬 Talk all things cosplay and pop culture
📸 Snap a photo
🎭 Get inspired for your own cosplay journey
📍 Westside Regional Library
📅 Saturday, September 5
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Creative Con is shaping up to be our biggest event yet with:
🛍️ Vendors
🎮 Gaming
🎨 Crafts
🥽 Virtual Reality
🏆 Costume Contest
🎲 Cosplay Bingo
🎭 Special Guests
...and so much more!
👀 We're still announcing more vendors, guests, and activities, so keep following along—there's plenty more excitement to come before the big day!
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🏛️📖⚔️ History is coming to Storytime!
Step back in time with Forts Randolph and Buhlow for a one-of-a-kind morning at the Libuse Branch!
📍 Libuse Branch
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕥 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Young explorers will enjoy:
📖 A Civil ...War-themed story
🪖 Hands-on Civil War artifacts
⚔️ Historic equipment and uniforms
✨ An unforgettable journey into the past!
Bring your curiosity and discover history in a whole new way!
📞 318-443-7259 for more information.
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🏛️⚔️ Step Back in Time with Rapides Parish Library! 📚
History is coming to life at the Libuse Branch with a special outreach storytime presented by Forts Randolph and Buhlow!
📍 Libuse Branch
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕥 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
...Families are invited to enjoy a Civil War-themed story before exploring real Civil War artifacts, equipment, and uniforms through exciting hands-on demonstrations.
✨ It's a unique opportunity for children to discover history beyond the pages of a book by seeing and learning about the past up close!
Don't miss this unforgettable morning of stories, history, and hands-on exploration!
📞 Contact 318-443-7259 for more information.
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🌱📖 Keep Growing... There’s Still Time! 💚✨
How many minutes have you read this summer? 🌞📚
Whether you're chasing your first prize or your final reading goal, you still have time! 🙌
⏳ July 31 is the LAST day to log reading minutes that count ...toward Summer Reading and earn prizes!
🌼 Curl up with a great book.
📚 Finish that next chapter.
⭐ Log every minute you read.
Every page, every chapter, and every minute gets you closer to your next reward! Don't stop now—you've come too far to quit! 🌱💪
📲 Log your minutes before July 31 and finish Summer Reading with a bang! 🎉
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🌱📚 There’s STILL Time to Grow Your Reading! 📚🌱
Have you checked your Summer Reading minutes lately? ⏳📖
Whether you're just getting started or you're only a few minutes away from your next prize, there's still time to reach your Summer Reading ...goals! 🌼✨
🏆 July 31 is the LAST day to log reading minutes that count toward Summer Reading and earn awesome prizes!
🌻 Read one more chapter.
📚 Finish that book you've been meaning to pick up.
⏰ Log every minute you've earned!
Every page brings you one step closer to your next reward—and the finish line is almost here! 💚
Don't let your hard-earned reading minutes go uncounted. Log them before July 31 and finish Summer Reading strong!
#PlantASeedRead #SummerReading #RapidesParishLibrary #ReadMoreGrowMore #ReadingGoals #KeepReading #RPLReads
🪄✨ IT'S MAGIC DAY! ✨🪄
Today's your chance to see David LeBoeuf LIVE at Rapides Parish Library! 🤩🎩
🌟 10:00 AM
📍 McDonald Branch
🌟 6:00 PM
📍 Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch
Amazing illusions. Big laughs. Family fun. One ...unforgettable show! ✨
🎟️ FREE to attend!
Can't make it today? More shows are still coming!
🗓️ Full entertainment schedule: www.rpl.org
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🪄✨ TODAY'S THE DAY! THE MAGIC IS HERE! ✨🪄
The wait is over! David LeBoeuf is bringing his incredible magic show to TWO Rapides Parish Library locations TODAY! 🎩🤩
🌟 McDonald Branch
🕙 10:00 AM
🌟 Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch
🕕 6:00 ...PM
Get ready for jaw-dropping illusions, unbelievable tricks, hilarious comedy, and interactive fun that will leave the whole family amazed! This is one of the biggest Summer Reading events of the season, and you won't want to miss it!
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
Can't make today's performances? There are still more chances to catch the magic!
🗓️ View the full entertainment schedule at www.rpl.org
Bring your family, bring your friends, and get ready to believe in a little magic! ✨🎩
❤️📚 Thank you, Mrs. June Arrington! 📚❤️
After 10 years of dedicated service on the Rapides Parish Library Board, Mrs. June Arrington is retiring, and we couldn't let this milestone pass without celebrating her incredible impact.
As Board Treasurer, she has been ...a passionate advocate for our library, our staff, and the people of Rapides Parish. Her leadership, support, and commitment have helped shape the library into the community resource it is today.
At this month's Board Meeting, Mrs. Arrington was presented with a plaque in recognition of her years of faithful service.
💙 Thank you for your dedication, your kindness, and your unwavering belief in the mission of the Rapides Parish Library. You will be greatly missed, and we wish you all the best in your retirement!
Join us in congratulating Mrs. Arrington and thanking her for an incredible decade of service! 👏
#RapidesParishLibrary #ThankYouJune #LibraryLeadership #CommunityService #PublicLibraries #ServingRapides
🎉❤️ Celebrating a Decade of Dedicated Service! ❤️🎉
At this month's Rapides Parish Library Board Meeting, we had the privilege of recognizing Mrs. June Arrington as she retires from the Rapides Parish Library Board after 10 years of outstanding service.
...Throughout her decade of service, Mrs. Arrington faithfully served as the RPL Board Treasurer and has been a steadfast advocate for our library system. Her leadership, dedication, and genuine care for our staff, our patrons, and the entire Rapides Parish community have helped strengthen our libraries in countless ways.
Mrs. Arrington has always been engaged, supportive, and committed to ensuring that the Rapides Parish Library continues to grow and serve our community with excellence. Her passion for literacy, learning, and public service has left a lasting impact that will be felt for years to come.
On behalf of the Rapides Parish Library Board, administration, staff, and the community we serve, thank you, Mrs. June Arrington, for your years of leadership, generosity, and unwavering support.
💙 We are incredibly grateful for all you have done, and while we will certainly miss your presence on the board, we wish you nothing but happiness and success in this exciting new chapter.
Please join us in thanking Mrs. Arrington for her remarkable service and congratulating her on her well-deserved retirement! 👏📚
#RapidesParishLibrary #ThankYouJune #CommunityLeadership #PublicLibraries #ServingRapides #LibraryLeadership
