🎉🎺 The Main Library Is in Mardi Gras Mode! 🎺🎉

Beads, books, and BIG Mardi Gras vibes! 💜💛💚 The Mardi Gras display at the Main Library is ready to celebrate the season with colorful flair and festive reads for all ages. Whether you’re curious about the history or just ...love the sparkle of Carnival, this display is a must-see! ✨📖

Swing by and let the good times roll—library style! 🎭🎶

#MardiGrasAtTheLibrary #MainLibrary #RPL #FestiveReads #LibraryFun #CarnivalSeason 💜💛💚

🎉✨ Save the Date! ✨🎉
3rd Annual Event of the Central Louisiana & African American Cultural Heritage Center

❤️💛💚🖤The month of February continues to shine bright at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch, and we are proud to invite you to one of our most ...meaningful celebrations of the year. ❤️💛💚🖤

📍Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch
📅Saturday, February 21
⏰11:00 AM

This year, we proudly honor outstanding individuals whose lasting contributions to education, arts, and technology continue to shape and strengthen the Central Louisiana community. Their leadership, dedication, and service inspire us all. 🌟

🏆 2026 AACHC Honorees:
• General Owen MonConduit
• Major Freddie Price Sr.
• Mr. Randy Holly Jr.
• Mr. Levator Boyd
• Mr. John Allen
• Mr. Herbert Dixon
• Mr. Israel “Bo” Curtis

“Celebrating Black culture means honoring our history, uplifting our present, and empowering future generations to thrive.”

📞 Please RSVP by February 16
Call 318-445-3912 to reserve your spot.

Join us as we celebrate heritage, excellence, and community at this special event. 💫

#AACHC #AfricanAmericanHeritage #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityLeaders #MLKBranch #CentralLouisiana #CelebrateExcellence

✊🏽📚 Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! 📚✊🏽

Today we honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—a champion of service, equality, and justice. 💙

📌 Reminder: All Rapides Parish Library locations are closed today, Monday, January 19,... in observance of the holiday.

🌐 You can still explore our digital resources anytime at 👉 www.rpl.org

We hope you have a meaningful MLK Jr. Day, and we look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow!

#MLKDay #HappyMLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr #RPL #LibraryClosure #DayOfService #HonorTheLegacy

🎉💙 Happy Birthday to Our Incredible Library Director, Celise Reech-Harper! 💙🎉

Today we’re celebrating not just a birthday, but an extraordinary leader whose dedication, vision, and heart have made a lasting impact on our library and the entire community. 📚✨

...Celise’s tireless service, commitment to access, learning, and connection—and her unwavering support for both staff and patrons—truly make RPL the warm, welcoming place it is today.

We are so grateful for her leadership, passion, and the countless ways she strengthens our community every single day. 💙

Please join us in wishing Celise a very Happy Birthday and thanking her for all she does for our library and the people we serve! 🎂🎉

#HappyBirthday #LibraryLove #RPL #Grateful #LibraryLeadership 💙📚