Rapides Parish Library, serving an area of 126,000 residents, has a collection of 380,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 10,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 7,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 66 employees, of whom 5 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 9 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $330,000. Patrons make 400,000 visits annually, and check out materials 780,000 times. Twenty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
411 Washington Street, Alexandria Louisiana 71301
Telephone
318-445-6436
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Marksville) Avoyelles Parish Library
(Deridder) Beauregard Parish Library
(Harrisonburg) Catahoula Parish Library
(Ferriday) Concordia Parish Library
(Media) Media Upper Providence Free Library
(Alexandria) Rapides Parish Library
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01/10 Coming to The Alexandria area
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Breaux Bridge LA May3-5 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival.
Louisiana Peach Fest Ruston LA June21-22 The fun begins on Friday in Ruston’s historic Railroad Park at 6:30 p.m. with Dixie Tradition, followed by a return festival appearance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band at 8:30 p.m.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.
Pepper Festival St Martinville LA September14-15 This annual festival, usually taking place on the third Sunday of October, celebrates the pepper industry in Louisiana. Benefits kids, and attractions include Cajun food, bands, and a Poker Run. One day only. Call or write for dates and times.
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