✨🎉 Save the Date! 🎉✨

Join us at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch on Saturday, February 21 at 11am as we celebrate the 3rd Annual African American Cultural Heritage Center Event—a powerful tribute to excellence, leadership, and community.

📞 RSVP by Feb. 16: ...318-445-3912
#AACHC #BlackHistoryMonth #CelebrateExcellence #CommunityPride

⚠️📚 Closure Notice – Johnson Branch 📚⚠️

Due to unexpected maintenance issues, the Johnson Branch is closed today. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 💙

🏛️ Need library services? Please visit:
➡️ McDonald Branch
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💻 You can also access our online resources anytime at:
👉 www.rpl.org

Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

#LibraryUpdate #RPL #BranchClosure #JohnsonBranch #LibraryServices 📚✨

📚✨ Calling all book lovers! February’s NEW Adult Fiction Book List is here!

Discover fresh stories, unforgettable characters, and your next favorite read.

Stop by any RPL location to grab a copy—or call to add titles to your hold list! 💙📖
#NewBooks #AdultFiction... #BookLovers #RPLReads #LibraryFinds

📚✨ 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!

#AuthorTalk #BookSigning #RapidesParishLibrary #LocalAuthor #FaithFamilyPurpose #CommunityVoices #LibraryEvents #RPL

🎨❄️✨ Creativity Knows No Cold! ✨🎨❄️

Last night, our amazing patrons braved the chilly weather and turned it into a night of warmth, creativity, and color at Art Is Life at the Main Library! 🖌️💙

Under the guidance of the incredibly talented Alice McBride, ...artists of all levels created true masterpieces, proving that a little cold can’t stop big creativity. 🌟🎨

Thank you to everyone who came out to paint, connect, and make art with us—we loved seeing your beautiful work and creative spirit shine!

#ArtIsLife #MainLibrary #CreativeCommunity #PaintNight #LocalArtist #LibraryPrograms #RPL 🎨✨