Events

Unleash your creativity at our self-guided, DIY Mardi Gras mask decorating evening! Get ready to transform a paper Mache mask into a mesmerizing masterpiece using vibrant paints, feathers, sequins, jewels, and ribbons. This class is appropriate for children ages 8 and up, making it a fantastic family-friendly activity. Additionally, includes 2 alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages […]

After premiering Off-Broadway last season, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ returns to stages across the USA in 2025, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.   Performed by former World Irish dance

We might be over 50, but we’re as young as we feel! Come for the bingo, but stay for the friendships! Seating is limited. Registrations are required. Visit the link to register. https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=143074* *This event is proudly sponsored by HealthyBlue!

Grades 6th- 8th   REGISTRATION REQUIRED Are you a budding wildlife expert? Join us for the Ecolympics Junior Wildlife Habitat Education Program Challenge! Grow your understanding of wildlife identification, create a wildlife management plan, and present your ideas to a panel of judges.  It’s a wild adventure for young conservationists! Contact: Adriane Bercegeay, ABercegeay@agenceter.lsu.edu Estimated Fee

🌌 Planet Boot Rave Party! 🎉 Get ready for an epic night at the Planet Boot rave! Dive into electrifying beats from DJ Sidney Blendz and a mind-blowing light show! 🎶 Event Highlights DJ: Sidney Blendz Light Show: Insanely Awesome! 👗 Dress to Impress! Rock your rave attire—think neon, vibrant colors, and wild outfits! 💃

💚💛❤️🖤You’re Invited!💚💛❤️🖤 Join us on February 22nd at 11:00am for the 2nd Annual Event of the Central Louisiana African American Culture & Heritage Center located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch of the Rapides Parish Library!   Coming into fruition a year ago, the African American Culture & Heritage Center was created to honor

Join us in showing your Mardi Gras spirit with a painting. An artist will guide you step by step in a pre-sketched painting, from beginning to final masterpiece. The painting can be customizable with colors and extras. Price includes all materials to complete the entire painting. Class will begin at 6:00 pm, plenty of time

Learn all about the rocks you love to collect! We will be bringing stones that you can touch and feel yourself and talk about the ways that they are formed.

We might be over 50, but we’re as young as we feel! Come for the bingo, but stay for the friendships! Seating is limited. Registrations are required. Visit the link to register. https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=143073* *This event is proudly sponsored by HealthyBlue!