📚✍️ Writers, readers, and history buffs—this one's for you! ✍️📚
Join us at Westside Regional Library for the next Cenla Author's Club meeting featuring special guest Dr. Henry Robertson, author, historian, and educator at Louisiana Christian University.
...This month's presentation, "John James Audubon and Audubon's Guns," offers a fascinating look at one of America's most celebrated naturalists while giving you the chance to connect with fellow writers and book lovers.
📖 Inspiring guest speaker
✍️ Writing and self-publishing insights
🤝 Meet fellow readers and writers
📚 Great conversation and local history!
📍 Westside Regional Library
📅 Thursday, July 23
⏰ 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
📞 318-442-2483
Come get inspired, learn something new, and connect with Cenla's vibrant writing community! ✨📚
#RapidesParishLibrary #WestsideRegionalLibrary #CenlaAuthorsClub #WritingCommunity #AuthorTalk #HenryRobertson #BookLovers #HistoryLovers #LouisianaAuthors 📚✍️✨
📚✨ NEW MONTH. NEW YA BOOKS. NEW ADVENTURES. ✨📚
The July New Teen Book List is here! 🤩
Fantasy? Romance? Mystery? Graphic novels? Adventure? Whatever your favorite genre is, your next obsession could be waiting at the library!
📚 Pick up a FREE July New Teen... Book List.
📞 Call your favorite branch to place holds.
📱 Download the Rapides Parish Library App to reserve books anytime!
What's going on your TBR this month? 📖💙
#RapidesParishLibrary #TeenReads #YABooks #BookTok #NewTeenBooks #JulyReads #ReadersGrowHere 📚✨❤️
📢 Johnson Branch Temporary Closure Notice 📢
Due to storm-related building damage, the Johnson Branch is temporarily closed while repairs are underway.
We encourage patrons to visit our nearby locations for library services:
📚 McDonald Branch
📚 Westside ...Regional Library
📚 King Branch
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to safely restore the branch. Updates will be shared as they become available.
Thank you for your continued support of Rapides Parish Library. 💙
#JohnsonBranch #RapidesParishLibrary #CommunityUpdate #LibraryNews
🐚🇺🇸 Red, white, blue... and a whole lot of creativity! 🇺🇸🎨
Our Fourth of July Seashell Painting program at Robertson Branch was the perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙
From colorful patriotic designs to smiling faces, everyone had an ...amazing time creating one-of-a-kind seashell masterpieces and celebrating together at the library. 🐚✨
🎨 Creative fun
🐚 Beautiful artwork
🇺🇸 Patriotic spirit
📚 Summer Reading memories
Swipe through the photos and see all of the incredible creations from today's program! Which seashell is your favorite? ❤️✨
#RapidesParishLibrary #RobertsonBranch #FourthOfJuly #SeashellPainting #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #LibraryFun #CreativeKids #PatrioticFun 🐚🇺🇸🎨📚✨
🇺🇸🎨 PATRIOTIC CREATIVITY WAS ON FULL DISPLAY AT ROBERTSON BRANCH! 🎨🇺🇸
This morning, our Fourth of July Seashell Painting program at Robertson Branch was filled with creativity, smiles, and lots of patriotic spirit! ❤️🤍💙
Participants created beautiful ...red, white, and blue seashell masterpieces while celebrating Independence Day and making wonderful memories together at the library.
🐚 Creative seashell art
🎨 Patriotic masterpieces
📚 Summer Reading fun
❤️ Smiles, laughter, and community
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fun program and helped make it such a great success! We love seeing our community come together to create, learn, and celebrate at the library.
📸 Check out some of the amazing creations from today's program!
#RapidesParishLibrary #RobertsonBranch #FourthOfJuly #SeashellPainting #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #LibraryFun #Community #CreativeKids 🇺🇸🐚✨
📚🌟 Meet July's Author of the Month! 🌟📚
Join us as we celebrate local Alexandria author Shannon Williams!
📖 Author of:
✨ Non-Verbal
✨ Stay or Let Go
✨ I Am Hannah: A Coloring Book of Beautiful Differences
Come enjoy a special storytime... reading and meet the author in person!
📍 Westside Regional Library
📅 Friday, July 3
⏰ 10 AM – 11 AM
💛 Celebrate local voices
📚 Discover a new author
✨ Be inspired by the power of storytelling
📞 318-442-2483
#AuthorOfTheMonth #ShannonWilliams #LocalAuthor #WestsideRegionalLibrary #RapidesParishLibrary #Storytime #SupportLocalAuthors #LibraryPrograms 📚✨
📚✨ Celebrate a Local Author with Us! ✨📚
This July, we're proud to recognize Shannon Williams as our Author of the Month!
A local author from Alexandria, Shannon draws inspiration from family, community, resilience, and the rich spirit of Central Louisiana. Her work ...highlights the power of storytelling and the importance of embracing our differences.
📖 Non-Verbal
📖 Stay or Let Go
📖 I Am Hannah: A Coloring Book of Beautiful Differences
Join us for a special storytime reading and author visit where you'll have the opportunity to meet Shannon and hear her share her work with our community.
📍 Westside Regional Library
📅 Friday, July 3
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Celebrate local literature, support local authors, and discover a new story!
📞 For more information, call 318-442-2483.
#AuthorOfTheMonth #ShannonWilliams #LocalAuthor #WestsideRegionalLibrary #RapidesParishLibrary #CommunityVoices #LibraryPrograms #SupportLocalAuthors 📚✨
🌱🌼 Creativity is in full bloom! 🌼🌱
Our young artists had so much fun making their own garden stakes at Boyce Branch! 🎨💚
From colorful flowers to imaginative designs, every project was unique and full of personality. It was the perfect way to mix creativity, fun, ...and Summer Reading! 🌻📚
✨ Beautiful creations
🌱 Happy young artists
🎨 Hands-on fun
📚 Amazing library memories
Missed this program? Don't worry—there's always something exciting happening at your library! Stop by and see what fun awaits next! 💙
#RapidesParishLibrary #BoyceBranch #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #GardenStakes #CreativeKids #LibraryFun #ReadersGrowHere 🌼🎨🌱📚✨
🌱🎨 CREATIVITY IS BLOOMING AT BOYCE BRANCH! 🎨🌱
Our young patrons had an amazing time getting creative as they designed their very own garden stakes during a fun Summer Reading program at Boyce Branch! 🌼💚
From bright colors to imaginative designs, each project was ...as unique as the young artist who created it. We love seeing creativity blossom throughout our libraries during Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading 2026! 📚🌻
🌼 Creative garden stake masterpieces
🎨 Hands-on fun
😊 Smiles all around
🌱 Memories made at the library
Thank you to everyone who joined us for another wonderful Summer Reading activity!
📍 Don't forget—there's always something exciting happening at your Rapides Parish Library. Stop by your local branch and join the fun!
📸 Take a look at these fantastic creations!
#RapidesParishLibrary #BoyceBranch #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #CreativeKids #LibraryFun #Community #ReadersGrowHere 🌱🎨✨
