Public Calendar

Display your artistic talents in our Tiny Art Show! Come by any branch to pick up your mini art kit and create your masterpiece. When completed, return it to the library to be part of our show! Kits available beginning October 1 through October 31. Open to all patrons. Your art will be displayed in […]

Opening the 2025-2026 St. James Episcopal Church Concert Series, organ virtuoso Dorothy Papadakos returns to bring musical life to a screening of the very first vampire movie, the 1922 German silent film, Nosferatu. Improvising the soundtrack in real time with the film, Dorothy will make full use of the St. James pipe organ.

Join the ACCL as we kick off our Performing Arts Series for 2025-2026!We are please to present, Uptown in the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd at 7PM! Fusing Bruno-Mars-caliber stage presence with top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of UPTOWN combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of

The Rapides Symphony Orchestra and a fabulous cast of singers will perform Mozart’s dramatic tale of the notorious womanizing libertine Don Giovanni. Presented in partnership with the Anne Coughlin Opera Series

Looking to buy a home but not sure where to start? Join us for a Free Homebuyer Workshop in Alexandria, hosted by the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA). This interactive session will guide you through the entire homebuying process — from budgeting and credit to securing an affordable mortgage with no down payment, no

Kent Plantation House once again invites bike riders and families to join us for our 14th Annual Le Tour de Bayou on Saturday, Sept. 20! This family-friendly bike ride – with a 2-mile bike ride/walk option for families and supporters of Kent House – is followed by a post-ride party with Cajun food, beer, music

Experience the breathtaking bayous and wooded forests of Central Louisiana from a different perspective!  The Le Tour de Bayou Bike Ride offers a range of events to help every individual find their perfect fit.  Routes include a 2-mile family fun ride/walk and bike rides of 10, 25, 40, 69 and 101 miles.  Locals and visitors

Give the gift of life, donate blood! Stop by the Libuse Branch on Friday, September 19 at 12:00pm-3:00pm to donate blood. This program is in partnership with LifeShare Blood Center.

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH! The Sickle Cell Anemia Resource Foundation (SCARF) proudly invites you to our western-themed gala: “Giving Sickle Cell the Boot” An evening of celebration, gratitude, and hope in the fight against sickle cell disease. Join us as we honor the progress made in treatment and research, celebrate the lives

As the Martin Library marks 75 years of service to the Pineville community, we’re excited to announce a vibrant celebration rooted in community, literacy, and local heritage. The 75th anniversary marks a diamond milestone, a testament to the library’s enduring impact, resilience, and commitment to knowledge-sharing across generations. Join us for an evening of celebration

Anyone can come and knit in the galleries. Open to all ages. Just getting started? AMoA has limited materials to get you started. FREE and open to the public.

Join printmaker Madilyn Anderson in an exploration of Kitchen Lithography. Participants will be able to create their own fine art lithographs using common household items such as aluminum foil, sharpies, vegetable oil, and cola. All supplies are included in the cost of the class. Time: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM- There will be a short break for