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Rapides Parish Library celebrates Black History Month

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ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) — In honor of Black History Month, the Main Library will host "Spirituals and Their Stories", Saturday, February 15, 2014, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 

This is an informative presentation for children and adults featuring Gwen "Ms. Chocolate" Williams. Ms. Williams is not only a great storyteller, but an author, folklorist, and motivational speaker, as well. Come experience, through music, the struggle of slaves wanting to be free.

For more information please call Faith Johnson at 318-445-2411, ext. 1030 or 1036. 

For information about the Rapides Parish Library, visit www.rpl.org or call 445-2411.

The Rapides Parish Library is a medium-size public library, serving Rapides Parish located in central Louisiana. The library consists of a Main Library, 5 urban branches, 4 rural branches, a bookmobile, a van service to the homebound, and a van service to child development centers.

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