Rapides Parish Library, McDonald Branch

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.

🌱🍳 Fuel Up for Summer Fun at McDonald Branch! 🍳🌱Kids and teens can enjoy FREE meals all summer long at McDonald Branch w...
06/14/2026

🌱🍳 Fuel Up for Summer Fun at McDonald Branch! 🍳🌱

Kids and teens can enjoy FREE meals all summer long at McDonald Branch while diving into books, activities, and summer fun! ☀️📚✨

🌿 Enjoy:
📖 Summer Reading
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🖍️ Coloring & Activity Books
🌻 Fun activities all summer long

🍳 Breakfast
⏰ Monday – Friday • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

🥪 Lunch
⏰ Monday – Friday • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📅 June 1 – July 31
📍 McDonald Branch

Meals must be eaten at the library during serving times.

🌱 Come plant the seeds for a fun-filled summer with “Plant a Seed, Read!” 💚

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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🌱📖 Climb Into a Magical Adventure! 📖🌱Join us at McDonald Branch for a special Jack and the Beanstalk Storytime filled wi...
06/12/2026

🌱📖 Climb Into a Magical Adventure! 📖🌱

Join us at McDonald Branch for a special Jack and the Beanstalk Storytime filled with imagination, fun, and a little bit of magic! ✨

Travel up the beanstalk with Jack as we enjoy this beloved fairy tale, then stick around for a hands-on activity where you'll create your very own beanstalk to take home and watch grow! 🌱💚

📚 Enjoy a classic story
🌱 Create your own beanstalk
✨ Take home a growing reminder of the adventure
🎨 Fun for young readers and families

It's the perfect combination of storytelling, creativity, and a little bit of gardening fun!

⚠️ Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance.
🔗 https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=343323

📍 McDonald Branch
📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

📞 Contact 318-748-4848 for more information.

Come discover what happens when a handful of magic beans turns into a giant adventure! 🌱✨📖

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❤️💛💚 Juneteenth Holiday Closure Notice 💚💛❤️Please note that all Rapides Parish Library locations will be closed on Frida...
06/12/2026

❤️💛💚 Juneteenth Holiday Closure Notice 💚💛❤️

Please note that all Rapides Parish Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Even while the library is closed, you can still enjoy library services online! 📚✨

🌱 Log your Summer Reading minutes through Beanstack
📱 Access library resources with the RPL App
📖 Download eBooks and audiobooks
💻 Visit www.rpl.org for online services

Keep reading, keep growing, and keep planting the seeds for a successful Summer Reading season! 🌻📚

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🦖🎶 We Were Moving & Grooving with The TMM Project This Morning! 🎶🦖What a fantastic morning at McDonald Branch! 🌻✨Familie...
06/11/2026

🦖🎶 We Were Moving & Grooving with The TMM Project This Morning! 🎶🦖

What a fantastic morning at McDonald Branch! 🌻✨

Families joined us for an energetic, fun-filled Summer Reading adventure as The TMM Project brought music, dancing, laughter, and plenty of excitement to the library. From start to finish, everyone was moving, grooving, and having an amazing time! 🎤🕺💚

A huge thank you to The TMM Project for spending the morning with us and helping create such wonderful Summer Reading memories. We are so grateful to have them visiting our libraries this week! 🌱📚

📸 Check out some of the fun from today's show!

Missed McDonald's performance? There are still a few chances to catch The TMM Project this week:

🦖 King Branch
📅 Thursday, June 12
⏰ 6:00 PM

🦖 Main Library
📅 Friday, June 13
⏰ 10:00 AM

🦖 Johnson Branch
📅 Friday, June 13
⏰ 2:00 PM

Trust us—you won't want to miss it! 🎶🔥

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🏆📚 Celebrating Some Big Summer Reading Milestones! 📚🏆McDonald Branch is excited to recognize two of our amazing Summer R...
06/11/2026

🏆📚 Celebrating Some Big Summer Reading Milestones! 📚🏆

McDonald Branch is excited to recognize two of our amazing Summer Reading participants! 🌟🌱

🎉 Congratulations to Kaia Rhoades, our first Summer Reading Certificate Winner!

🎉 And a big round of applause for William Aguilera, our first reader to reach an incredible 500 minutes of reading! 📖✨

These young readers are already off to a fantastic start and showing just how much fun Summer Reading can be. We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and love of reading! 💚

📚 Reading goals achieved
🏆 Milestones reached
🌱 Summer Reading success
✨ More adventures still to come

Who will be the next reader to earn a certificate or hit a reading milestone? Keep logging those minutes and reading your way toward prizes all summer long!

Way to go, Kaia and William! 🎉📖🌟

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🍓🍍 Frushi Fun: Fruit Sushi Workshop! 🍣✨Who says sushi has to be savory? Get ready for a sweet twist on a classic favorit...
06/11/2026

🍓🍍 Frushi Fun: Fruit Sushi Workshop! 🍣✨

Who says sushi has to be savory? Get ready for a sweet twist on a classic favorite at McDonald Branch! 🌟

Join us for Frushi Fun: Fruit Sushi Workshop, where you'll create delicious fruit sushi using coconut-infused sticky rice and fresh, colorful fruit. It's fun to make, beautiful to look at, and even better to eat! 🍓🍍🥝

🍣 Learn how to make fruit sushi
🍓 Work with fresh, colorful ingredients
🎨 Create edible works of art
😋 Enjoy a sweet and tasty treat

This hands-on workshop is the perfect blend of creativity, food, and fun. Whether you're a foodie, a fruit lover, or just looking to try something new, you won't want to miss it!

⚠️ Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance.
🔗 https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=343325

📍 McDonald Branch
📅 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📞 Contact 318-748-4848 for more information.

Come roll into something sweet and discover just how fun fruit sushi can be! 🍓🍣✨

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💻🎨 Create Amazing Presentations with Google Slides! 🎨💻Looking to build eye-catching presentations for school, work, even...
06/11/2026

💻🎨 Create Amazing Presentations with Google Slides! 🎨💻

Looking to build eye-catching presentations for school, work, events, or personal projects? Join us at McDonald Branch and learn how to use Google Slides, Google's free web-based presentation tool! ✨

In this hands-on class, participants will explore the basics of creating, designing, and editing presentations while learning helpful tips and tricks to make slides stand out. 🌟

📊 Create professional presentations
🎨 Customize layouts, themes, and designs
💻 Learn the basics of Google Slides
📚 Perfect for school, work, and personal projects

Google Slides is part of Google's free suite of online tools and can be accessed from almost anywhere with an internet connection.

⚠️ A Google account is required for document creation.
⚠️ Registration in advance is required as space is limited.
🔗 https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=327411

📍 McDonald Branch
📅 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

📞 Contact 318-748-4848 for more information.

Learn a valuable new skill and start creating presentations with confidence! 💻✨📊

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🌱📚 What’s your favorite book to help your imagination grow? 🌻✨Whether it’s a magical adventure, a mystery you can’t put ...
06/11/2026

🌱📚 What’s your favorite book to help your imagination grow? 🌻✨

Whether it’s a magical adventure, a mystery you can’t put down, or a story that makes you laugh out loud, every great book helps plant the seeds for a lifelong love of reading! 🌼📖

💚 Tell us your favorite book in the comments and let’s help our reading community bloom this summer with Rapides Parish Library’s “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Program! 🌱

06/10/2026

🔥🎶 TOMORROW at McDONALD! 🎶🔥

The TMM Project is bringing the ENERGY! 🕺💃

Get ready for live music, dancing, dinosaur fun, and nonstop excitement for the whole family! 🦖🌱✨

📍 McDonald Library
📅 Thursday
⏰ 10:00 AM

Can't make it tonight? Catch The TMM Project all week!
📅 Thursday
📍 King | 6:00 PM

📅 Friday
📍 Main | 10:00 AM
📍 Johnson | 2:00 PM

Bring the family and get ready to MOVE, GROOVE & GROW! 🌻📚🔥

🦖🎤 TOMORROW’S THE DAY, MCDONALD! 🎤🦖The TMM Project is bringing the music, movement, and BIG energy to McDonald Branch TO...
06/10/2026

🦖🎤 TOMORROW’S THE DAY, MCDONALD! 🎤🦖

The TMM Project is bringing the music, movement, and BIG energy to McDonald Branch TOMORROW! 🌱✨

Get ready for:
🎶 Live music
🕺 Interactive dancing
🌍 Culture & storytelling
🦖 Dinosaur fun
🔥 High-energy excitement for ALL ages!

This “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading event is one you do NOT want to miss! 🌻📚

📍 McDonald Branch
📅 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 10:00 AM

Bring the whole family and get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the library! 💚🎉

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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

Website

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