You have ten minutes to get to Westside Regional to hear from nationally acclaimed authors Ben Fountain and Jason Mott. Autographed books will be distributed while supplies last.

πŸ“šβœ¨ TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT! βœ¨πŸ“š

BIG-NAME AUTHORS ARE COMING TO CENLA!Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Rapides Parish Library! National Book Award finalist Ben Fountain and National Book Award winner Jason Mott are coming to Cenla for a special night of books, ...conversation, and storytelling!

πŸ“… Thursday, October 29 | 6:30 PM
πŸ“ Westside Regional Library

Join us as Fountain discusses his new 2026 novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, and Mott shares insights from his award-winning novel, Hell of a Book. The evening will feature an engaging conversation moderated by Dr. Elizabeth M. Beard, Chancellor of LSUA, along with audience Q&A and book signing!

πŸ“š FREE books for attendees while supplies last!

🎟️ FREE admission! Reserve your tickets today!

Presented by the National Book Foundation in partnership with Rapides Parish Library.

πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4zEqiNc

#RapidesParishLibrary #NationalBookFoundation #BenFountain #JasonMott #SouthernStorytelling #CenlaEvents #FreeBooks

🎨 WOW! You all LOVE Tiny Art! πŸ–ŒοΈ

Due to overwhelming popularity, we've officially run out of Tiny Art Kits! But don't worryβ€”you can still be part of the fun!

Simply bring your own tiny canvas masterpiece to your favorite RPL branch, and we'll proudly ...display it throughout the month of November as part of our Tiny Art Show! πŸ–ΌοΈβœ¨

Also keep an eye out every October for when distribute the Tiny Art Kits before supplies run out!

We can't wait to see all your tiny masterpieces! πŸŽ¨πŸ’•

πŸ“šβœ¨ TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT! βœ¨πŸ“š

BIG-NAME AUTHORS ARE COMING TO CENLA!Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Rapides Parish Library! National Book Award finalist Ben Fountain and National Book Award winner Jason Mott are coming to Cenla for a special night of books, ...conversation, and storytelling!

πŸ“… Thursday, October 29 | 6:30 PM
πŸ“ Westside Regional Library

Join us as Fountain discusses his new 2026 novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, and Mott shares insights from his award-winning novel, Hell of a Book. The evening will feature an engaging conversation moderated by Dr. Elizabeth M. Beard, Chancellor of LSUA, along with audience Q&A and book signing!

πŸ“š FREE books for attendees while supplies last!

🎟️ FREE admission! Reserve your tickets today!

Presented by the National Book Foundation in partnership with Rapides Parish Library.

πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4zEqiNc

#RapidesParishLibrary #NationalBookFoundation #BenFountain #JasonMott #SouthernStorytelling #CenlaEvents #FreeBooks

One final upload for Twinning Tuesday that is a real treat (since it was not allowing video and photos at the same time)!

The RPL Team had fun twinning with their best matching and group costumes today for Spirit Week’s Twinning Tuesday!

πŸŽ…πŸ’Œ SPECIAL DELIVERY FROM THE NORTH POLE! πŸŽ„βœ¨

Parents, get ready to add a little extra Christmas magic to your child's holiday season! ❀️

Santa is busy making his list, checking it twice, and getting ready to send some very special letters to children this ...Christmas! πŸŽ…πŸ“¬

Rapides Parish Library is excited to help spread the holiday cheer with our annual Santa Letters program!

πŸŽ„ Registration is NOW OPEN!
πŸ“… Deadline: Monday, November 9 (or until all spots are filled!)
πŸ’Œ Only 1,000 spots available!
πŸ“¬ Santa's letters will be on their way by the end of the first week of December!

✨ Parents, don't wait! Registration is first come, first served, and Santa's mailing list fills up fast!

πŸŽ… Sign up here: www.rpl.org

Because there's nothing quite like seeing a child's face light up when a special letter from Santa arrives! β€οΈπŸŽ„

#RapidesParishLibrary #SantaLetters #ChristmasMagic #HolidayTraditions