At the Library for December 4th

Fine Free month begins on December 1, 2022 at the main library and all branches. Return any item in good condition to the main library or any branch and have all fines on the item (s).   We will also take 50% off existing fines and charges for lost/damaged items if the balance is paid in full during this period. Please share.

It’s the Christmas season and we are gearing up for lots of fun at the main library and at all of our branch libraries around the parish. There are so many programs going on at each library that we encourage you to visit the Facebook page of your favorite library.   

For the next few weeks, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), will be collecting unwrapped toys for children of all ages at the main library in Ville Platte.  This is a wonderful opportunity to involve families in supporting children less fortunate by making the donation of a Christmas gift.  Please consider dropping off a gift or two.  Monday, December 5^th, our Brilliant Butterflies will host a Kids Painting program @ 4 pm in the multiprupose room of the main library.  Then on Tuesday, December 13^th at 11:30 am, Miss Ville Platte, Anna Katherine Steckler, is hosting a unique program called “Tribute to Rodrigue: Louisiana Art Movement and Cajun Culture” which will be delivered by her father, Gary Steckler. Various pieces of art will be on display in the multipurpose room of the main library and one piece will be a door prize for a lucky participant. Light refreshments will also be offered. Please share the information about this unique opportunity.  Following this program at 1 pm, you are welcomed to sit in on our weekly French program, “Let’s Talk Creole French – Coffee and Conversation”! You will be entertained and learn a new word or phrase too! These opportunities are free and open to the public. On December 14^th @ 4pm, Miss Ville Platte, Anna Katherine Steckler, will once again be our special host as a “Bingo Caller” for a children’s program called “Christmas Birthday Bingo”! Then on Monday, December 19^th, Santa will be at the library @ 1 pm to greet the little boys and girls! Super photo opportunity for sure!  Santa will also be at our branch libraries around the parish at various times, so again, please visit our Facebook pages for dates and times. 

You can always call the main library @ 337-363-1369 or send an email to [email protected] for more information.  Visit our main library and branch library Facebook pages or www.evangelinelibrary.org for all of the weekly, monthly and upcoming events and never forget that libraries do change lives…. even in the cloud! Suzy Lemoine, Outreach Coordinator.