📚✨ Author Spotlight at Rapides Parish Library! ✨📚

We are honored to welcome Alexandria native Jamar L. Gailes for a special book talk and signing featuring his inspiring work,
💙 "Loving 42: A Mother’s Prayer, A Son’s Journey, A Father’s Strength" 💙
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Join us for one—or all—of three powerful opportunities to hear directly from the author as he shares the story behind his book, reflecting on faith, family, perseverance, and purpose. Attendees will have the chance to meet Jamar Gailes, engage in meaningful conversation, and get their books signed. ✍🏽📖

🌟Beyond his impressive personal and professional accomplishments, Gailes is deeply committed to serving the community and is actively involved with numerous nonprofit, civic, and social organizations. This program promises meaningful conversation, inspiration, and connection—an event not to be missed.

📅 Author Appearances:
📍 Martin Library — Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 King Branch — Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Westside Regional Library — Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Come be inspired, make connections, and celebrate a powerful local voice with us!

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❄️Weather Closure Update❄️: All Rapides Parish Library locations will be closed today Saturday, January 24, 2026 due to inclement winter weather.

Stay safe and warm!

Online services available at www.rpl.org.

❄️⚠️ Winter Weather Closure Notice ⚠️❄️

Due to impending winter weather, all Rapides Parish Library branches will be CLOSING at 12:00pm on Saturday, January 24.

Please stay warm, safe, and take care during this time. 💙🧣

📚💻 Our online services ...are always available at 👉 www.rpl.org

Thank you for your understanding—we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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🎉✨ Candied Yams & Cornbread ✨🎉

Get ready for an uplifting and unforgettable experience as we celebrate the month with Candied Yams & Cornbread, a powerful storytelling program you won’t want to miss! 💛📖

📍King Branch
🗓Saturday, February 28
...⏰12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

🌟 Join us as Sylvia Davis and Rosa Metoyer share spectacular stories that inspire, connect, and uplift the community. This program is always something truly special—come feel the joy, history, and heart behind every word.

🥂 A small reception will follow, so stay, connect, and celebrate with us!

📞 For more information: 318-445-3912

Come listen, celebrate, and be inspired at Candied Yams & Cornbread! 💫

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We hope everyone is getting prepared for possible icy conditions. We have jokes, but remember to stay safe during any inclement weather.