Summer Reading pre-registration begins at the main library and all branches on Tuesday May 28th.  Click on the “Dig into Reading” icon on our webpage to see calendars of events, information on performers, a brochure describing our program, and reading logs for participants to fill out to earn prizes.

The Evangeline Parish Library system will be closed Saturday May 25 through Monday May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.

The main library and all branches will be open their regular operating hours on Tues. May 28th.

The Friends of the Library will meet on Tuesday May 21st, at 5:30 p.m., at the main library.  Please come and bring a friend!  Learn more about the Friends’ fundraising efforts in support of the new library and its furnishing.

John Lafleur, local author, is signing copies of his new book on Tuesday May 21st from 5 to 7 p.m. at the main library, 242 W. Main St., Ville Platte.

Come meet John and learn more about his extensive work on the French cultures of Louisiana.

The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control will hold its regular meeting Monday, May 20th, at 4 p.m. at the Main Library (242 W. Main St., Ville Platte).  The meeting is open to everybody, and public attendance and comments are encouraged.  Refreshments will be served.  An agenda for the meeting will be posted no later than Thursday, May 16th at 4 p.m. at the main library.  For more information about the meeting, please call 363-1369.