ππ Why We Love the Library! ππ
β¨ Itβs National Library Week and weβre sharing what makes our hearts happy!
π©βπΌ Mrs. Jackie:
βI love working at the library because I can talk about books ALL day!β ππ¬
π Honestlyβ¦ same!!
...π Stay tuned for more reasons our team loves the library!
#NationalLibraryWeek #LibraryLove #WhyWeLoveLibraries #FindYourJoy #BookLovers #RapidesParishLibrary ππ«
πβ¨ Volunteer Spotlight! β¨π
Meet Shelby from Hineston Branch! ππ
π 16 years old
π
Volunteering since February
β° Helps out 2 days a week after school
π Quick thinker + amazing worker!
π Shelving books
π§½ Tidying the ...kidsβ area
π¨ Helping with crafts
π We LOVE having Shelby on our team!
βοΈ Sheβll be volunteering even more this summerβyay!
π Thank you, Shelby!
#NationalVolunteerWeek #VolunteerSpotlight #HinestonBranch #LibraryLove #CommunityStrong #RapidesParishLibrary ππβ¨
πβ¨ Read More. Know More. β¨π
The more you readβ¦ the more you understand π‘π
π§ Build knowledge
π Gain new insight
π See the world in a whole new way
Stay curious. Keep turning pages ππ
#LoveReading #ReadersOfInstagram ...#KnowledgeIsPower #LibraryLife #KeepReading πβ¨
ππ Why We Love the Library! ππ
β¨ Itβs National Library Week!
π¬ βI get to work at multiple locations, and I love getting to know the community at each one.β β Morgan
π Meeting new people
π€ Building connections
π Being part of so ...many communities
β¨ Thatβs what makes the library so special!
#NationalLibraryWeek #LibraryLove #WhyWeLoveLibraries #FindYourJoy #RapidesParishLibrary ππ«
πβ¨ National Library Workers Day! β¨π
π Itβs National Library Week, and today weβre celebrating the amazing people who keep everything running! π
π From the faces you see every dayβ¦
π To the behind-the-scenes heroesβ¦
π Weβre so ...grateful for ALL of our library workers!
π‘ Their hard work, creativity, and dedication make the library a place our community loves
π Thank you for all that you do!
#NationalLibraryWeek #LibraryWorkersDay #LibraryLove #FindYourJoy #MoreThanJustBooks #RapidesParishLibrary ππ«
πΆπ Library Babies! ππΆ
β¨ Itβs National Library Week!
π Bring your little ones for fun, learning, and smiles!
π Libuse Branch
π
Every Tuesday
β° 10:00 AM β 10:30 AM
πΆ Birthβage 4 welcome!
π Stories, songs, and early ...learning fun!
#NationalLibraryWeek #LibuseBranch #LibraryBabies #EarlyLiteracy #LibraryLove #RapidesParishLibrary π«π
π§ β¨ Sensory Backpacks at Your Library! β¨π§
π Itβs National Library WeekβFind Your Joy in a space made for everyone! π
π Available at ALL RPL branches!
π Supporting young minds, one visit at a time
β¨ Inside each backpack:
π¦Ί ...Compression vest
π§ Noise-canceling headphones
π§© Fidget tools
π Just ask at the circulation desk
β Quick in-house checkout with an adult
π Designed to:
β Reduce sensory overload
β Support neurodiverse children
β Make library visits more comfortable & fun
π Because everyone deserves to feel welcome at the library!
#NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy #LibraryLove #SensorySupport #InclusiveLibrary #CommunityCare #RapidesParishLibrary π§ π«π
π§ β¨ Find Your Joy at the Library! β¨π§
π Itβs National Library Week, and weβre making every visit more welcoming for EVERYONE! π
π Sensory Backpacksβat ALL RPL branches!
π Thanks to a generous donation from CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Pediatric ...Therapy Center (with support from Ace Hardware), weβre helping support young mindsβone visit at a time!
β¨ Whatβs inside?
π¦Ί Compression Vest β calming & grounding
π§ Noise-Canceling Headphones β reduce noise overload
π§© Fidget Tools β help with focus & stress relief
π How to use one:
Stop by the circulation desk and ask a staff member!
An adult can complete a quick in-house checkout
π Why it matters:
β Helps reduce sensory overload
β Supports neurodiverse children
β Builds comfort & confidence during library visits
π Everyone deserves to feel comfortable, included, and excited to be at the library!
#NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy #LibraryLove #SensorySupport #InclusiveLibrary #CommunityCare #RapidesParishLibrary π§ π«π
πβ¨ Hineston Reading Jamboree! β¨π
π Itβs National Library Week and weβre in the FINAL month to join the fun! π
π Donβt miss your chance to participateβtime is running out!
π Open to anyone with an RPL library card!
π Keep reading, ...keep exploring, and be part of the excitement!
π Stop by the Hineston Branch to get started!
#NationalLibraryWeek #HinestonBranch #ReadingJamboree #LibraryLove #FindYourJoy #RapidesParishLibrary ππ«





















