Rapides Parish Library, Main

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

Rapides Parish Library, Main Rapides Parish Library is a public library that serves all individuals in the Rapides Parish community.

We aim to promote lifelong learning, enhanced quality of life, and literacy through print, audiovisual and electronic resources.

🎃📚 We’ve got pumpkin spirit at RPL Main Library!We’re joining the 2026 Red River Downtown Pumpkin Trail, and our staff h...
10/16/2026

🎃📚 We’ve got pumpkin spirit at RPL Main Library!

We’re joining the 2026 Red River Downtown Pumpkin Trail, and our staff has gotten a little creative! 😂

Meet our computer-chomping monster 💻, our overwhelmed librarian trying to survive story time 😵, and our pumpkin showing off some RPL pride!

🏆 We’re hoping to win Funniest Pumpkin, Best Downtown Spirit, or Best Business-Themed Pumpkin, and we’d LOVE your votes!

🧡 Stop by Main Library to see our creations, then scan the QR code in the photos to vote for Pumpkin #5!

📅 On display October 16–24.

🎨🖌️ BIG creativity comes in TINY packages! ✨Rapides Parish Library's Tiny Art Show is back, and artists of ALL ages are ...
10/14/2026

🎨🖌️ BIG creativity comes in TINY packages! ✨

Rapides Parish Library's Tiny Art Show is back, and artists of ALL ages are invited to show off their creativity!

🎨 Pick up your FREE art kit at any RPL branch through October 31.

🖼️ Create your tiny masterpiece and return it by October 31 to be part of our Tiny Art Show!

🌟 All artwork will be on display throughout November for everyone to enjoy! Your masterpiece will be displayed at the branch where you return it!

Small canvas. BIG imagination! 🎨❤️

🎅💌 SPECIAL DELIVERY FROM THE NORTH POLE! 🎄✨Parents, get ready to add a little extra Christmas magic to your child's holi...
10/14/2026

🎅💌 SPECIAL DELIVERY FROM THE NORTH POLE! 🎄✨

Parents, get ready to add a little extra Christmas magic to your child's holiday season! ❤️

Santa is busy making his list, checking it twice, and getting ready to send some very special letters to children this Christmas! 🎅📬

Rapides Parish Library is excited to help spread the holiday cheer with our annual Santa Letters program!

🎄 Registration is NOW OPEN!
📅 Deadline: Monday, November 9 (or until all spots are filled!)
💌 Only 1,000 spots available!
📬 Santa's letters will be on their way by the end of the first week of December!

✨ Parents, don't wait! Registration is first come, first served, and Santa's mailing list fills up fast!

🎅 Sign up here: www.rpl.org

Because there's nothing quite like seeing a child's face light up when a special letter from Santa arrives! ❤️🎄

📚 Library Closure Notice! 📚All Rapides Parish Library locations will be closed on Monday, October 19, for Staff Developm...
10/13/2026

📚 Library Closure Notice! 📚

All Rapides Parish Library locations will be closed on Monday, October 19, for Staff Development Day as our team comes together to learn, grow, and improve how we serve you!

We'll reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, October 20. Thank you for your understanding! 💙

🎃👻 HAPPENING TONIGHT! 👻🎃The spooky fun is taking over Kent Plantation House TONIGHT — Friday, October 9! 🕸️🌙Join us from...
10/09/2026

🎃👻 HAPPENING TONIGHT! 👻🎃

The spooky fun is taking over Kent Plantation House TONIGHT — Friday, October 9! 🕸️🌙

Join us from 6–8 PM for TALES ALONG THE BAYOU — an evening packed with not-so-scary storytelling, live music, trick-or-treating, food and family fun!

🎶 Live music with Brian & Terri Kinder
👻 Not-So-Scary Stories with Sylvia Yancy Davis
🍬 Trick-or-Treating
🎃 Food, fun & plenty of spooky vibes!

Costumes encouraged! Grab the family and come spend your Friday night with us — the Bayou is calling! 🦇🎃

📍 Kent Plantation House
⏰ TONIGHT | 6–8 PM

👻🎃 GET READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT ON THE BAYOU! 🎃👻One of RPL’s BIG October events is almost here! Tales Along the Ba...
10/07/2026

👻🎃 GET READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT ON THE BAYOU! 🎃👻

One of RPL’s BIG October events is almost here! Tales Along the Bayou is bringing the Halloween fun to Kent Plantation House with not-so-scary stories, live music, trick-or-treating, food and plenty of family fun!

🕸️ Sylvia Yancy Davis will spin some Not-So-Scary Stories while Brian & Terri Kinder bring the musical entertainment!

🎃 Friday, October 9 | 6–8 PM
📍 Kent Plantation House

Grab the kids, throw on those costumes and join us for a night of stories, music, treats and just the right amount of spooky! 🦇🍬📚

✨ You don’t want to miss TALES ALONG THE BAYOU!

📰✨ I CAN… borrow magazines with my RPL library card!Catch up on your favorite topics, discover something new, or simply ...
09/30/2026

📰✨ I CAN… borrow magazines with my RPL library card!

Catch up on your favorite topics, discover something new, or simply relax with a great magazine—all with your library card! 📚

🦖 I CAN… explore Louisiana’s museums with my RPL Library Card!Adventure beyond the library! Check out a Louisiana museum...
09/28/2026

🦖 I CAN… explore Louisiana’s museums with my RPL Library Card!

Adventure beyond the library! Check out a Louisiana museum pass and discover history, science, art and more with the whole family. 🏛️✨

Address

411 Washington Street
Alexandria, LA
71301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+13184452411

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rapides Parish Library, Main posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Rapides Parish Library, Main:

Shortcuts

Share

Category