πŸ₯šπŸŽ¨ Pysanky Eggs: A Colorful Cultural Experience! 🎨πŸ₯š

Get ready to create something truly egg-straordinary! 🌈✨

Join us at the Libuse Branch for a hands-on Pysanky Egg–making class, where tradition, creativity, and culture come together.

πŸ“ Libuse ...Branch
πŸ“… Saturday, February 28
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

πŸ‘§πŸ§‘ Open to children ages 10+, teens, and adults!

🎨 Learn the beautiful art of traditional Czech Pysanky egg decorating
πŸ₯š Design and take home your own colorful masterpiece
🌍 Celebrate Czech culture in this fun, interactive workshop

⚠️ Registration is required as space is limited:
πŸ‘‰ https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295298

πŸ‘€ Be on the lookout for more dates!
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, March 28
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, April 25

πŸ“ Same place, same time!

#PysankyEggs #LibuseBranch #CulturalCrafts #EggDecorating #HandsOnArt #LibraryPrograms #RPL #CreativeCommunity #CelebrateCulture πŸ₯šπŸŽ¨βœ¨

πŸ₯šπŸŽ¨ Pysanky Eggs: A Colorful Cultural Experience! 🎨πŸ₯š

Get ready to create something truly egg-straordinary! 🌈✨

Join us at the Libuse Branch for a hands-on Pysanky Egg–making class, where tradition, creativity, and culture come together.

πŸ“ Libuse ...Branch
πŸ“… Saturday, February 28
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

πŸ‘§πŸ§‘ Open to children ages 10+, teens, and adults!

🎨 Learn the beautiful art of traditional Czech Pysanky egg decorating
πŸ₯š Design and take home your own colorful masterpiece
🌍 Celebrate Czech culture in this fun, interactive workshop

⚠️ Registration is required as space is limited:
πŸ‘‰ https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295298

πŸ‘€ Be on the lookout for more dates!
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, March 28
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, April 25

πŸ“ Same place, same time!

#PysankyEggs #LibuseBranch #CulturalCrafts #EggDecorating #HandsOnArt #LibraryPrograms #RPL #CreativeCommunity #CelebrateCulture πŸ₯šπŸŽ¨βœ¨

πŸ“šπŸ–€βœ¨ Black History Month Spotlight: Langston Hughes βœ¨πŸ–€πŸ“š

This month, we celebrate the life and legacy of Langston Hughes (1901–1967), one of America’s most influential poets, writers, and voices of the Harlem Renaissance. πŸŽ·πŸ–‹οΈ

Born in Missouri and rising ...to fame in New York City, Hughes used poetry, plays, novels, and columns to capture the beauty, struggles, and resilience of Black life in America. 🌟

πŸ“– His groundbreaking collection The Weary Blues (1926) helped shape jazz poetry and forever changed American literature.

Hughes didn’t just writeβ€”he inspired generations, spoke truth through art, and amplified the voices of his community during the growing Civil Rights Movement. βœŠπŸ½πŸ’¬

Stop by the library this Black History Month to explore his powerful works and discover the stories that helped shape history. πŸ’™πŸ“š

#BlackHistoryMonth #LangstonHughes #HarlemRenaissance #BlackLiterature #PoetryLegend #LibraryReads #CelebrateBlackVoices #RPLReads #HistoryThroughWords πŸŽ·πŸ“–βœ¨

πŸ“šπŸ–€βœ¨ Black History Month Spotlight: Langston Hughes βœ¨πŸ–€πŸ“š

This month, we celebrate the life and legacy of Langston Hughes (1901–1967), one of America’s most influential poets, writers, and voices of the Harlem Renaissance. πŸŽ·πŸ–‹οΈ

Born in Missouri and rising ...to fame in New York City, Hughes used poetry, plays, novels, and columns to capture the beauty, struggles, and resilience of Black life in America. 🌟

πŸ“– His groundbreaking collection The Weary Blues (1926) helped shape jazz poetry and forever changed American literature.

Hughes didn’t just writeβ€”he inspired generations, spoke truth through art, and amplified the voices of his community during the growing Civil Rights Movement. βœŠπŸ½πŸ’¬

Stop by the library this Black History Month to explore his powerful works and discover the stories that helped shape history. πŸ’™πŸ“š

#BlackHistoryMonth #LangstonHughes #HarlemRenaissance #BlackLiterature #PoetryLegend #LibraryReads #CelebrateBlackVoices #RPLReads #HistoryThroughWords πŸŽ·πŸ“–βœ¨

Today was nothing short of AMAZING! πŸŽ‰βœ¨

πŸ–€β€οΈπŸ’›πŸ’š In celebration of Black History Month, we gathered together to honor the incredible individuals who have made a lasting impact on our community β€” leaders, trailblazers, and changemakers whose legacy continues to pave the way ...for generations to come.

It was our esteemed honor to recognize:
🌟 Ret. Major Freddie Price Sr.
🌟 Ret. Brigadier General Owen Monconduit
🌟 Late Israel B. Curtis
🌟 Late John E. Allen Jr.
🌟 Mr. Randy Holly Jr.
🌟 Mr. Levator Boyd
🌟 Mr. Herbert Dixon

Your dedication, service, and influence will never be forgotten. πŸ’«

We would also like to extend a special thank you to the next generation for their courage and confidence to stand up and speak on behalf of our honorees. πŸ‘πŸΎβœ¨

🌟 Brooke Price
🌟 Ellis Turner
🌟 Trinity Baptiste
🌟 Christian Jones
🌟 Alex Turner
🌟 Parris Jones
🌟 Jordan Holmes

Your voices matter, and you represent the future of the legacy we celebrate today. πŸ’š

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Ingrid Johnson for her valuable contributions to making this event such a success. 🌟 Your dedication and support truly made a difference!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended and helped make our 3rd Annual Central Louisiana African American Culture & Heritage Center event a monumental occasion to remember! 🎊 Your presence, support, and love truly made the day special.

Special thanks to the incredible D.R.E.A.M Drumline, led by Mr. Kevin Johnson πŸ₯πŸ”₯, for bringing the energy and delivering a phenomenal performance!

Again, thank you all for making this a powerful, memorable, and uplifting day for our community. Together, we celebrate the past, honor the present, and inspire the future! πŸ–€β€οΈπŸ’›πŸ’š

#BlackHistoryMonth #HonoringLegacies #CommunityStrong #CultureAndHeritage #CentralLouisiana #BlackExcellence #NextGeneration #Trailblazers #3rdAnnualEvent #CelebratingHeritage

Today was nothing short of AMAZING! πŸŽ‰βœ¨

πŸ–€β€οΈπŸ’›πŸ’š In celebration of Black History Month, we gathered together to honor the incredible individuals who have made a lasting impact on our community β€” leaders, trailblazers, and changemakers whose legacy continues to pave the way ...for generations to come.

It was our esteemed honor to recognize:
🌟 Ret. Major Freddie Price Sr.
🌟 Ret. Brigadier General Owen Monconduit
🌟 Late Israel B. Curtis
🌟 Late John E. Allen Jr.
🌟 Mr. Randy Holly Jr.
🌟 Mr. Levator Boyd
🌟 Mr. Herbert Dixon

Your dedication, service, and influence will never be forgotten. πŸ’«

We would also like to extend a special thank you to the next generation for their courage and confidence to stand up and speak on behalf of our honorees. πŸ‘πŸΎβœ¨

🌟 Brooke Price
🌟 Ellis Turner
🌟 Trinity Baptiste
🌟 Christian Jones
🌟 Alex Turner
🌟 Parris Jones
🌟 Jordan Holmes

Your voices matter, and you represent the future of the legacy we celebrate today. πŸ’š

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Ingrid Johnson for her valuable contributions to making this event such a success. 🌟 Your dedication and support truly made a difference!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended and helped make our 3rd Annual Central Louisiana African American Culture & Heritage Center event a monumental occasion to remember! 🎊 Your presence, support, and love truly made the day special.

Special thanks to the incredible D.R.E.A.M Drumline, led by Mr. Kevin Johnson πŸ₯πŸ”₯, for bringing the energy and delivering a phenomenal performance!

Again, thank you all for making this a powerful, memorable, and uplifting day for our community. Together, we celebrate the past, honor the present, and inspire the future! πŸ–€β€οΈπŸ’›πŸ’š

#BlackHistoryMonth #HonoringLegacies #CommunityStrong #CultureAndHeritage #CentralLouisiana #BlackExcellence #NextGeneration #Trailblazers #3rdAnnualEvent #CelebratingHeritage

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€’ Ret. Brigadier General Owen Monconduit
β€’ Ret. Major Freddie Price Sr.
β€’ Mr. Randy Holly Jr.
β€’ Mr. Levator Boyd
β€’ The late Mr. John Allen
β€’ Mr. Herbert Dixon
β€’ The late 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¨