Our annual exhibition is selected by a guest juror from national and international submissions. The exhibition highlights contemporary art practices in all media. Additionally, the September Competition connects the museum with artists who excel in their field and media. Opening Reception for Members:  Friday, July 11/25 at 6:00 p.m.  

*time & date vary per location* Summer Reading Entertainment continues with Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, bringing her one-woman drumming show to Louisiana Libraries this summer! She is a talented percussionist whose past work includes performing in the hit show “STOMP” and the New Orleans Jazz Festival. Her program titled “Drum Roll Please” […]

Create and Connect: Young artists will join Teaching Artist Carolyn Scalfano to discover, explore, and express themselves through art. Studying diverse artists and using different forms of art as a means of communication, artists will create stronger connections with their peers, communities, and the world around them. https://aeccf3-a7.myshopify.com/products/create-and-connect-with-carolyn-scalfano-ages-6-9

Create and Connect: Young artists will join Teaching Artist Carolyn Scalfano to discover, explore, and express themselves through art. Studying diverse artists and using different forms of art as a means of communication, artists will create stronger connections with their peers, communities, and the world around them. https://aeccf3-a7.myshopify.com/products/create-and-connect-with-carolyn-scalfano-ages-10-12

Monday-Friday Breakfast & Dinner at the Martin Branch. Breakfast: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Dinner: 3:00PM – 5:00PM The Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Inc. is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible children without charge. Meals must be eaten at the Library. Meals are only available during posted times. […]

Monday-Friday Lunch at the Robertson Branch. Lunch: 10:00AM – 12:00PM The Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Inc. is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible children without charge. Meals must be eaten at the Library. Meals are only available during posted times. *This institution is an Equal Opportunity […]

Monday-Friday from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Main Library. The Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Inc. is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible children without charge. Meals must be eaten at the Library. Meals are only available during posted times. *This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

Weekly themed camp for boys ages 3-9. Boys enjoy music, games, sports, art, and  special activities!

Weekly themed summer camp for girls ages 3-11. Dance, Art, Special Activities and lots of FUN!!!  Weekly end of the week show for families! $180 a week

Join us for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets storytelling! Junk journaling is a fun and expressive way to turn everyday materials—like old book pages, ticket stubs, postcards, and scrap paper—into beautiful, personalized journals. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just curious, this program will guide you through the basics of junk journaling, including layout […]

Tuesday-Friday Breakfast & Dinner at the McDonald Branch. Breakfast: 9:00AM – 10:00AM Dinner: 3:00PM – 5:00PM The Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Inc. is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible children without charge. Meals must be eaten at the Library. Meals are only available during posted times. […]

Free Yoga at the Alexandria Museum of Art – Every Tuesday from 5:45PM – 7:00PM. Free and Open to the public.

Annual School Supply Giveaway sponsored by Healthy Blue! Limited to the first 500 children. Supplies are appropriate for elementary and junior high grades. Child must be present. This will be a drive thru again.

Join us on Thursdays on the patio at Spirits Food and Friends for great live music, great food, great friends, and hopefully, great weather!

Have some fun as we share resources and engage with our community! Play games, explore new books, and learn more about developing a love of reading!

Please join us as Morris Taft Thomas does a presentation and signing for his latest book, Art and Vision: A Family Tradition. Mr. Thomas has won numerous awards and recognitions for his many talents. Most notably he made a White House Christmas Tree Ornament and attended the festivities in 2001, received Louisiana’s Governor’s Art Award […]

Please join us as Morris Taft Thomas does a presentation and signing for his latest book, Art and Vision: A Family Tradition. Mr. Thomas has won numerous awards and recognitions for his many talents. Most notably he made a White House Christmas Tree Ornament and attended the festivities in 2001, received Louisiana’s Governor’s Art Award […]

Teens will learn the basics of color theory by creating works inspired by pieces in our 38th September Competition. This event is FREE to teens between the ages or 13 and 19. The youngest participants must have turned 13 within a month of this event to participate.  

Make a SPLASH at Paragon Casino Resort with new WEEKLY pool parties! Every Saturday • May 24 – Aug 30 • 2-6PM Hotel Guests FREE Admission: $25 (Ages 13+) $10 (Ages 2-12) ALL AGES WELCOME DJ MUSIC POOL BAR OPEN

A ROCK AND WRESTLING DOUBLEHEADER! MicroMania Tour is a high powered, explosive, athletic Pro Wrestling show with just the right touch of comedy thrown in to make for a unforgettable BIG event not necessarily BIG people!! These micro athletes may be short in stature but are giants in the world of entertainment where they will […]