🏗️💙 We're Working Hard to Welcome You Back! 💙🏗️
The George G. Johnson Branch remains temporarily closed while repairs are underway due to storm damage.
Every repair brings us one step closer to reopening, and we can't wait to welcome our community back ...through our doors.
In the meantime, don't forget that your library family is ready to serve you at:
📚 McDonald Branch
📚 Westside Regional Library
📚 Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch
Thank you for your patience, encouragement, and understanding during this time. ❤️
We'll continue sharing updates as we make progress!
#JohnsonBranch #RapidesParishLibrary #StormRecovery #LibraryCommunity
🎒🌟 Adventure Fits in a Bag! 🌟🎒
Looking for a quick, fun activity to keep the kids entertained? Our Kids Grab N Go Craft Kits are ready to go!
Each kit is filled with everything needed to create a fun project at home—no planning required! They're perfect for ...rainy afternoons, family craft nights, or anytime creativity strikes.
🎨 Easy to make
📚 Great for Summer Reading
🌱 Encourages creativity
✨ Available while supplies last
Stop by your local Rapides Parish Library and grab yours today before they're gone!
#PlantASeedRead #SummerReading #GrabNGo #RapidesParishLibrary #CreativeKids #LibraryFun 🎒🌱
🔥📚 TEENS... there's still time to WIN! 📚🔥
Summer Reading isn't over yet, and Weeks 7, 8 & 9 are still up for grabs! 🤩
🏆 Week 7 — Little Cake's Gift Card 🍰
🥤 Week 8 — Water Cup
🔐 Week 9 — Escape Room Gift Card
...📖 Read.
⏱️ Log your minutes in Beanstack.
🎟️ Earn entries.
🏆 WIN AWESOME PRIZES!
The more you read, the more chances you have to win!
🌱 Plant a Seed...
📚 Read...
🌻 Grow!
Sign up at any Rapides Parish Library location or online through Beanstack.
🔗 https://rpl.beanstack.com/reader365
Don't miss your chance to finish Summer Reading with a BIG win! 💚
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #TeenSummerReading #Beanstack #ReadingRewards #ReadMore #WinBig 🔥📚🌱
🌱📚 Teens... the Summer Reading adventure isn't over yet! 📚🔥
There's still time to Plant a Seed... Read... Grow! 🌻
If you haven't joined our Teen Summer Reading Program yet, don't worry—it's never too late! There are still THREE MORE WEEKS ...of awesome prizes up for grabs, and every minute you read gives you more chances to win!
🏆 Week 7 (July 11–17) — Little Cake's Gift Card 🍰
🥤 Week 8 (July 18–24) — Water Cup
🔐 Week 9 (July 25–31) — Escape Room Gift Card
📖 Read what you love.
⏱️ Log your reading minutes in Beanstack.
🎟️ Earn entries into our weekly prize drawings.
🌱 Grow your imagination—and your chances to WIN!
Whether you're into fantasy, mystery, manga, graphic novels, romance, or action, every page gets you one step closer to an awesome prize!
📍 Stop by any Rapides Parish Library location to register, or sign up online through Beanstack:
🔗 https://rpl.beanstack.com/reader365
🚨 Don't let these final weeks slip away! Sign up, start reading, and finish Summer Reading strong!
🌱 Plant a Seed...
📚 Read...
🌻 Grow...
🏆 WIN!
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #TeenSummerReading #Beanstack #ReadMore #ReadingRewards #WinBig 🌱📚🔥
🍦☀️📚 SATURDAY MORNINGS ARE SWEETER AT THE LIBRARY! 📚☀️🍦
What could be better than making and eating homemade ice cream on a Saturday morning? 😍🍦
This morning, families gathered at the Main Library for a delicious Summer Reading activity where everyone got... to create their own ice cream and enjoy every tasty bite! From mixing ingredients to sharing smiles, it was the perfect way to spend a summer morning together. 💙🌞
Moments like these are what Summer Reading is all about—learning, creating, making memories, and having fun together at your library! 🌱📖
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning! We loved seeing all the happy faces and hope you had a sweet time!
We'll see you at the library for more Summer Reading fun! 🌻📚
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #MainLibrary #HomemadeIceCream #LibraryFun #SweetSummer #SeeYouAtTheLibrary 🍦💙
🍦🌞 Sweet memories were made this morning at the Main Library! 🌞🍦
Nothing says summer quite like making (and eating!) homemade ice cream with friends at the library! 😍💙
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this delicious Summer Reading activity. We had so much ...fun mixing, creating, and enjoying a cool treat together! 🍦✨
Here's to more unforgettable summer moments at your library! 🌻📚
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #MainLibrary #HomemadeIceCream #LibraryFun #SummerMemories #SeeYouAtTheLibrary 🍦🌱
🌱🪴✨ Ready to grow something amazing? ✨🪴🌱
Join us at the Libuse Branch for a FREE Grow Pot Giveaway presented by Greaux Cenla! 🌿💚
📍 Libuse Branch
📅 Saturday, July 18
🌱 Every Grow Pot includes everything you need to get started:
...🪴 Grow Pot
🌱 Soil
🧤 Gardening Gloves
🌿 Garden Spade
💧 Watering Can
🦋 Pollinator Seeds
🥕 Vegetable Seeds
✨ Plus FREE seed packets, conservation information, and the opportunity to learn about becoming an Earth Team Volunteer!
Together, we're planting conservation one seed at a time and helping our community grow greener every day. 🌎💚
🏃♀️ Supplies are limited, so don't wait!
We'll see you at the Libuse Branch! 🌻📚
#RapidesParishLibrary #LibuseBranch #GreauxCenla #GrowTogether #CommunityGarden #Gardening #PlantASeedRead #PollinatorGarden #VegetableGarden #EarthTeam #Conservation #FreeGrowPots #SeeYouAtTheLibrary 🌱🪴🌼
🌱🪴🌼 GROW SOMETHING AMAZING THIS SUMMER! 🌼🪴🌱
Ready to dig into something fun? 🌿💚 Join Rapides Parish Library and Greaux Cenla for a FREE Grow Pot Giveaway at our Libuse Branch! Whether you're a gardening expert or planting your very first seed, this is the ...perfect opportunity to grow something beautiful while learning how to care for our community and environment. 🌎🌻
📍 Libuse Branch
📅 Saturday, July 18
🌱 Greaux Cenla's Mission:
*"Planting conservation one seed at a time."*
Their goal is to bring Rapides Parish together through gardening, conservation, and soil education—and they're bringing everything you need to get started!
🎁 Each FREE Grow Pot includes:
🪴 One Big or Small Grow Pot
🌱 Bag of Soil
🧤 Gardening Gloves
🌿 Garden Spade
💧 Watering Can
🦋 One Pack of Pollinator Seeds
🥕 One Pack of Vegetable Seeds
✨ Plus, enjoy even more FREE goodies!
🌼 Seed Packets
📄 Conservation Flyers & Educational Resources
🙋 Information on becoming an Earth Team Volunteer and helping make a difference in our community!
🌎 Every seed you plant helps grow a greener, healthier future. Come learn something new, connect with your community, and leave inspired to make a difference!
🏃♀️💨 Supplies are limited, so be sure to arrive early!
We'll see you at the Libuse Branch on Saturday, July 18! 🌻💚
#RapidesParishLibrary #LibuseBranch #GreauxCenla #GrowTogether #CommunityGarden #Gardening #PollinatorGarden #VegetableGarden #Conservation #SoilEducation #EarthTeam #FreeGrowPots #PlantASeedRead #SeeYouAtTheLibrary 🌱🪴🌼
🎩✨ Ocean Adventures may be over, but the Summer Reading fun keeps going! ✨
Beginning Monday, July 20, we're welcoming back David LeBoeuf for another week of incredible magic, laughter, and family fun!
🎩 Tour Schedule
📍 Monday, July 20
🕙 Boyce ...Branch – 10 AM
🕕 Libuse Branch – 6 PM
📍 Tuesday, July 21
🕙 Hineston Branch – 10 AM
🕕 Westside Regional Library – 6 PM
📍 Wednesday, July 22
🕙 Robertson Branch – 10 AM
🕑 Martin Library – 2 PM
📍 Thursday, July 23
🕙 McDonald Branch – 10 AM
🕕 Martin Luther King Jr. Branch – 6 PM
📍 Friday, July 24
🕙 Main Library – 10 AM
🕑 Lecompte Town Hall – 2 PM
✨ See one show... or catch them all!
📅 Visit www.rpl.org for more Summer Reading information.
#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #DavidLeBoeuf #MagicShow #FamilyFun #LibraryMagic 🎩✨
