Rapides Parish Library, McDonald Branch

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Rapides Parish Library, McDonald Branch 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.

10/28/2026

🎅💌 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! ❤️🎄

📚✨THIS THURSDAY AT WESTSIDE LIBRARY IN ALEXANDRIA! ✨📚BIG-NAME AUTHORS ARE COMING TO CENLA Get ready for an unforgettable...
10/26/2026

📚✨THIS THURSDAY AT WESTSIDE LIBRARY IN ALEXANDRIA! ✨📚

BIG-NAME AUTHORS ARE COMING TO CENLA Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Rapides Parish Library! National Book Award finalist Ben Fountain and National Book Award winner Jason Mott are coming to Cenla for a special night of books, conversation, and storytelling!

📅 Thursday, October 29 | 6:30 PM
📍 Westside Regional Library

Join us as Fountain discusses his new 2026 novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, and Mott shares insights from his award-winning novel, Hell of a Book. The evening will feature an engaging conversation moderated by Dr. Elizabeth M. Beard, Chancellor of LSUA, along with audience Q&A and book signing!

📚 FREE books for attendees while supplies last!

🎟️ FREE admission! Reserve your tickets today!

Presented by the National Book Foundation in partnership with Rapides Parish Library.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4zEqiNc

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

📚 TODAY -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! 💙

📚🧁 Books, baked goodies, and great finds!The Friends of McDonald Library’s Book & Bake Sale is happening NOW! Stop by fo...
10/16/2026

📚🧁 Books, baked goodies, and great finds!

The Friends of McDonald Library’s Book & Bake Sale is happening NOW! Stop by for some sweet treats, great reads, and a chance to support your library! ❤️

📍 J.W. McDonald Branch in Glenmora

🕕 Today: Until 6 PM

🕘 Tomorrow: 9 AM–1 PM

Come shop and show your support! 📚🍪

📚🧁 GOING ON NOW! BOOKS + SWEETS = A PERFECT COMBO!The Friends of the McDonald Library Book & Bake Sale is happening NOW!...
10/16/2026

📚🧁 GOING ON NOW! BOOKS + SWEETS = A PERFECT COMBO!

The Friends of the McDonald Library Book & Bake Sale is happening NOW! Stop by for great reads and delicious treats while supporting your library. 💙

📅 October 15–17
⏰ During Library Hours
📍 J.W. McDonald Branch

Come shop, snack & support! 📖🧁

Address

1075 Highway 497
Glenmora, LA
71433

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+13187484848

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