🌊🐻‍❄️ Ocean Adventures is making waves across Rapides Parish! 🐻‍❄️🌊

What an incredible day yesterday! We had so much fun exploring the Arctic with everyone at the Hineston Branch and Westside Regional Library. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the ...adventure unforgettable!

Missed those shows? Don't worry—you still have FIVE chances to experience one of the coolest Summer Reading programs of the year!

🌊 Today's Stop

📍 Martin Library
🕑 2:00 PM–3:00 PM

Then catch Ocean Adventures at:

🌊 Thursday
📍 McDonald Branch | 🕙 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Branch | 🕕 6:00 PM–7:00 PM

🌊 Friday
📍 Main Library | 🕙 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
📍 Lecompte Town Hall | 🕑 2:00 PM–3:00 PM

🐻‍❄️ Meet adorable polar bear cubs
🧊 Stand beside a life-sized, 10-foot-long polar bear model
🦴 See real polar bear skulls up close
🌊 Dive into an exciting Arctic adventure with marine biologists Wayne and Karen Brown!

There's still plenty of time to join the fun and see why Ocean Adventures has been making such a splash all week long!

📅 Visit www.rpl.org for more information and the full Summer Reading schedule.

We'll see you this afternoon at Martin! 🌊❄️💙

#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #OceanAdventures #FamilyFun #PolarBears #ArcticAdventure 🌊🐻‍❄️✨

🌲🌿 Adventure is calling! 🐻✨

Join the U.S. Forest Service at Robertson Branch for an exciting Forest Adventure where you'll discover the wonders of Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana's only national forest!

This fun, hands-on program is perfect for nature ...lovers of all ages. Learn about the incredible wildlife and plants found throughout our state, explore the beauty of Louisiana's forests, and meet a very special guest... Smokey Bear! 🐻🔥

🌲 Explore Louisiana's only national forest
🦅 Learn about local wildlife and native plants
🐻 Meet Smokey Bear
🔥 Discover important fire safety tips through interactive learning!

📍 Robertson Branch
📅 Wednesday, July 29
⏰ 10:00 AM–11:00 AM

📞 For more information, call 318-640-3098.

Come explore, learn, and celebrate the great outdoors with us—you won't want to miss this exciting Summer Reading adventure! 🌿🌞

#RapidesParishLibrary #RobertsonBranch #ForestAdventure #USForestService #SmokeyBear #KisatchieNationalForest #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #NatureFun 🌲🐻🌿✨

🌼🌿 LET YOUR GARDEN GROW WITH THE LSU AGCENTER! 🌿🌼

Calling all gardeners, flower lovers, and anyone with a green thumb—or hoping to grow one! 🌱💛

Join Molly Lyles from the LSU AgCenter at Main Library for an engaging program all about beautiful marigolds! Learn ...why these vibrant flowers are a garden favorite, discover tips for planting and caring for them, and leave inspired to add a little more color to your own outdoor space.

🌼 Learn from a gardening expert
🌱 Discover the benefits of marigolds
🌞 Pick up practical gardening tips
🌿 Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike!

📍 Main Library
📅 Wednesday, July 22
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

⚠️ Registration is required as space is limited.

🔗 Register today:
https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=330649

📞 For more information, call 318-445-2411.

Don't miss this blooming good opportunity to grow your gardening knowledge! 🌼🌱✨

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🌊🐻‍❄️ Get ready, Robertson & Martin! 🐻‍❄️❄️

The Ocean Adventures crew is making waves and heading your way TODAY! 🌊 Join marine biologists Wayne and Karen Brown for an unforgettable Arctic adventure that's packed with hands-on fun for the whole ...family!

Journey to the icy world of polar bears, explore the Arctic Ocean ecosystem, come face-to-face with a life-sized, 10-foot-long polar bear model, and get an up-close look at real polar bear skulls! 🧊🤩

📍 Today's Stops

🐻‍❄️ Robertson Branch
🕙 10:00 AM–11:00 AM

🐻‍❄️ Martin Library
🕑 2:00 PM–3:00 PM

Can't make today's programs? No worries! Ocean Adventures will be visiting libraries across Rapides Parish all week long.

📅 Check out the full tour schedule at www.rpl.org and find a show near you!

We'll see you on this cool Arctic adventure! ❄️💙

#RapidesParishLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #OceanAdventures #PolarBears #ArcticAdventure #FamilyFun 🌊🐻‍❄️✨

🌊🐻‍❄️ We’re LIVE at Westside Regional Library! 🐻‍❄️🌊

Ocean Adventures is about to begin, and there’s still time to grab your seat!

Join marine biologists Wayne and Karen Brown for an unforgettable Arctic adventure featuring:

🐻‍❄️ ...Adorable polar bear cubs
🧊 A life-sized, 10-foot-long polar bear model
🦴 Real polar bear skulls
🌊 Amazing Arctic wildlife and hands-on learning

📍 Westside Regional Library
🕕 Show starts at 6:00 PM

If you’re nearby, head on over! We’d love to see you for one of the coolest Summer Reading programs of the year.

The adventure is about to begin… we’ll see you soon! 🌊❄️💙

#RapidesParishLibrary #WestsideRegionalLibrary #PlantASeedRead #SummerReading2026 #OceanAdventures #FamilyFun #PolarBears 🌊🐻‍❄️✨