At the Library for August 25th

LABOR DAY CLOSURE NOTICE: THE MAIN LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, 8/31/19. ON MONDAY, 9/2/19, THE MAIN LIBRARY AND ALL BRANCH LIBRARIES WILL BE CLOSED IN HONOR OF OUR VETS!

Oui! The Ville Platte Main Library Monday afternoon conversational French program, “Allons Parler en Français, is growing! This week folks will have a chance to look at our collection of French books. This is a FREE opportunity for the public to speak or listen to this beautiful language. Join in at 3:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room of the main library.
And, Oui again! Exciting news to share! The Basile Branch library will host its first conversational French program called “Conversation De Cafe” on Tuesday, September 3rd at 9:00am. Please spread the word and bring your French speaking friends to help others learn and continue our Cajun heritage!
The Mystery Book Club will meet on August 28th at 10:30 to discuss their current book. New members are always welcomed
Our Wednesday pre-teen/teen Books & Beyond book club will be meeting at 4pm with staff member Tina Davis! New members are always welcomed.
FINE FREE MONTH continues to August 31st at the main library and all branches around the parish.
Early Notices and Updates: BookFest confirmations!! This is the first posting of the variety of AUTHORS so far who WILL BE at BOOKFEST on Saturday, October 26, 2019: Mel LeCompte, Grace Sibley, Leon Gallow, Bill Nash, Royal Writers Guild of Cenla, Starla Jones, Janeva Wilson Batiste, Christopher Fontenot, Dwayne Gill, Berchman Richard, Trinette Thomas, Bill Sumeral, Donna Hankins, Jessica West!! Remember, authors, vendors, community information agencies, cooks, musicians, and anyone looking to promote or sell their goods are invited to participate. Please contact Suzy Lemoine for more information @ [email protected] or call the main library at 337-363-1369. Signup sheets are available at the main library and at all branches. Friends of the Library are planning their HUGE used book sale now!