ππ We Did Our Part! ππ
π 250 pieces of litter picked up in downtown Alexandria today!
π Thank you to everyone who joined us!
π Next chance to help:
Martin Library (Pineville)
Saturday β’ 10AMβ12PM
π Free t-shirts (while supplies... last!)
β»οΈ Or grab a litter kit at any RPL location and help anytime!
#LoveTheBootWeek #KeepLouisianaBeautiful #GoGreen #CommunityCleanup #RapidesParishLibrary πβ¨
πβ¨ National Outreach Day! β¨π
π Itβs National Library Week, and today weβre celebrating our incredible Outreach & Programming Team! π
π Bringing books to the community with the bookmobile
π Leading fun and engaging programs
π€ Connecting with... people all across the parish
π They make sure the library reaches YOUβwherever you are!
π We are so grateful for their hard work, creativity, and dedication!
#NationalLibraryWeek #NationalOutreachDay #LibraryLove #OutreachMatters #CommunityStrong #RapidesParishLibrary ππ«
πβ¨ National Library Week! β¨π
Did you know? ππ
π In 2025, we had 55,424 attendees at our programsβboth in the library and out in the community! π
π‘ Thatβs thousands of moments filled with:
π Learning
π¨ Creativity
...π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Connection
π Fun
π Thereβs no better time than National Library Week to celebrate everything your library brings to YOU!
π Come join a program and be part of the fun!
#NationalLibraryWeek #LibraryLove #CommunityImpact #LibraryPrograms #RapidesParishLibrary #MoreThanJustBooks ππ«
πβ¨ Volunteer Spotlight! β¨π
Shoutout to two incredible Martin Library volunteers! ππ
π Leah Lawson
π¨ Creative, enthusiastic, and loves YA books
β¨ Always helping with crafts, programs & dΓ©cor
π Kimberly Maza
π Mom of five + ...super volunteer energy
π Jumps in to help with shelving, dΓ©cor & more
π Both bring positivity, creativity, and heart to everything they do!
π Thank you for making our library such a special place!
#NationalVolunteerWeek #VolunteerSpotlight #MartinLibrary #LibraryLove #CommunityStrong #RapidesParishLibrary ππβ¨
ππ Thank You! ππ
β¨ Huge thanks to Shavonna Hamilton for the wonderful basket at the King Branch for Library Workers Day!
π We are so grateful for your kindness!
#LibraryWorkersDay #ThankYou #LibraryLove #CommunityStrong #RapidesParishLibrary ππ«
πβ¨ More Than Just Books! β¨π
π Itβs National Library Week!
βI love working at the library because itβs more than just books!β
π Programs
π Entertainment
π» Digital resources
π Thereβs so much to explore!
π Come... see everything your library has to offer!
#NationalLibraryWeek #MoreThanJustBooks #LibraryLove #FindYourJoy #RapidesParishLibrary ππ«
ππ Happy Earth Day! ππ
Celebrate our planetβand your library! πΏπ Libraries are a great place to support a greener, more sustainable community.
π Borrow books instead of buying
π± Learn about nature, conservation, and sustainability
β»οΈ Share ...resources and reduce waste
π Discover new ways to care for our planet
Every visit to the library is a small step toward a healthier Earth ππ
Letβs read, learn, and growβtogether! πΏπβ¨
#EarthDay #LibraryLife #GoGreen #SustainableLiving #LoveOurPlanet #ReadersOfInstagram ππ
ππ Itβs National Library Week! ππ
β¨ Find Your Joy at the library! π
Did you know you can check out FREE Alexandria Zoo Passes with your library card?! ππ¦π
π How it works:
ποΈ Must be 18 years or older
π
Check out for one ...week
π Must be returned to the same location
π« Not available for holds or renewal
πΎ Itβs the perfect way to enjoy a fun day at the zooβon us!
π Stop by your library and check one out today!
#NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy #LibraryLove #FreeZooPass #FamilyFun #RapidesParishLibrary πΎπβ¨
π¦π Zoo Trip, Anyone? ππ¦
β¨ Itβs National Library WeekβFind Your Joy at the library! π
Did you know you can check out FREE Zoo Passes with your library card?! ππ
ποΈ Quick details:
βοΈ Must be 18+
π
1 week checkout
π ...Return to same location
π« No holds or renewals
πΎ A fun day at the zoo = totally FREE!
π Stop by and grab your pass today!
#NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy #LibraryLove #FreeZooPass #FamilyFun #RapidesParishLibrary πΎπβ¨





















