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Libraries are the HEART of our community! There is so much to LOVE about our Libraries and so much to celebrate all month!

Important dates to note this month:
National Library Week: April 6th-April 12th
National Library Workers Day: April 8th
National Library Outreach Day: April 9th
National Bookmobile Day: April 10th
National Librarian Day: April 16th
National Volunteer Week: April 20th-April 26th

We LOVE our loyal patrons who LOVE RPL! We are showing you our LOVE all month with giveaways, prizes, fun and LOVE!

We will walk to the Family Justice center located at 220 Hospital Blvd., Pineville and we will have guest speakers, refreshments, stop the violence trailer for the children, and do a balloon release and memory of our loved ones

Physical media reigns supreme in KIM’S VIDEO, an elegiac tribute to the iconic video store in New York City that inspired a generation of cinephiles before it mysteriously closed its doors and sent its legendary film archive to a small and slightly dubious Sicilian village for “safekeeping.” But what starts as an homage to cinema quickly becomes a rescue mission to ensure the eternal preservation of the beloved video collection.

Tickets available at the door. $10 for Adults, free for students.

The Cenla Authors' Club is open to authors and writers of all levels and genres, and anyone interested in learning more about the book-writing process, even if you haven't written your first word (yet!). This month's speaker is Paul Schexnayder. Paul, a nationally-known children's book author, will share his remarkable tips on how to produce great books and great children's books.

This library program is designed to introduce participants (ages 10 to 14) to the world of game development through Scratch, an intuitive block-based programming platform. The focus of the program will be to create a simple but fun Pong game, where participants will design and code the game's mechanics, from controlling paddles to detecting ball collisions and scoring points. Seating is limited. Registration is required. See the RPL digital calendar to register. https://rpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=159155

Join us for an exciting STEAM project where we will use the Black and Decker Constructor Off Roader Engineering Kit to teach kids to build and learn! As they follow step-by-step instructions, children will develop problem-solving, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills. Once assembled, the off-roader comes to life, tackling rough terrain for endless interactive play and fun. It’s a hands-on way to explore engineering concepts while having a blast! For children 4 to 8. Seating is limited. Registration is required. See the RPL digital calendar to register.

Unwind after school and join us for adventures in our Afterschool Dungeons and Dragons Club.

Enjoy 'FUN, FOOD & MUSIC' - Bring the whole family and be a Czech for the day! Sponsored by: Louisiana Czech Heritage Association

Dr. Seuss Read Across America Storytime, Craft, and Cookie. While supplies last.

Daycares or large groups RSVP to Clarissa at 318-619-2742 or clarissa.pugh@JLL.com

https://www.alexandriamall.com/events/read-across-america-week-173/

A gathering of organizations benefitting the community through the sharing of information and activities for families. https://www.alexandriamall.com/events/family-expo-3/