Public Calendar

Kick off summer reading with the ultimate combo—cute animals and delicious cupcakes! Join us for a relaxing and fun-filled event where you can cuddle adorable farm animals from Ol’ Mel’s Farm, decorate (and eat!) tasty cupcakes, and find your next great summer read. Whether you’re here for the sweets, the snuggles, or the stories, this […]

Join us at Johnson Branch for our 2025 Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! We will have fun, play games, watch a movie, and have refreshments! This event is for all ages! Let’s get All Jazzed Up for summer reading!

You’re invited to join us as we get all jazzed up with a screening of Disney/PIXAR’s jazz-flavored movie “Soul.”

IT”S SUMMER!!!!!! Join us for a great time kicking off the summer. Music, stories and crafts! Pick up all the information you need to win prizes during the summer as you read your way to a medal!

Chief of Resource Managment at Cane River Creole National Historical Park in Natchitoches Parish, Dustin Fuqua, will lead a unique tour of George Rodrigue: The River is the Road after hours! Much like George Rodrigue, Dustin dedicates his life to preserving Cajun traditions, namely the production of Gumbo File. Renegade Tours are designed to engage

Get ready for a bubbly good time as we kick off summer reading with a splash of creativity! Join us for a fun-filled event where kids can create colorful bubble art using paint, soap, and lots of imagination. Watch your artwork come to life with swirling, popping patterns while enjoying a playful, hands-on experience. Plus,

In this fun and engaging library program, participants will learn about the basics of robotics, renewable energy, and the mechanics of solar power by building their very own “wobble bots” – simple, solar-powered robots that move in quirky, unpredictable patterns. These wobble bots work using solar energy and are designed to move based on the

Kids, get ready to dive into the colorful world of tie-dyeing using natural dyes! This fun and interactive workshop will introduce young artists to the magic of creating vibrant designs with plant-based dyes made from flowers, fruits, and more. Through simple folding and tying techniques, children will create their own unique tie-dye designs on fabric

The Robertson Branch will celebrate the kickoff of RPL’s Summer Reading Program, along with guests from the Alexandria Zoo.

Registration Now Open through June 10th Kids setting up shop and keeping all the money, they earn! Open for business Saturday, June 28th, 11AM – 3PM Located near the Food Court BUSINESS IDEAS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL. For more information please contact: Clarissa Pugh @ 318-619-2742 or email clarissa.pugh@am.jll.com

Adults -Kick off summer reading in style with an evening of delicious bites, refreshing mocktails, and great conversation! Join us at the library to craft your own gourmet charcuterie board while learning the art of mocktail mixology. Savor unique flavor pairings, get inspired with book recommendations, and connect with fellow readers as we celebrate the