All items returned in good condition from Dec. 15, 2010, through Jan. 15, 2011, will have all fines on them waived. Please search your homes and cars for any items that you may have intended to return but lost track of. Items checked out anywhere within the Evangeline Parish Library system can be returned to the main library or to any of the five branches: you do not have to return them at the exact place where you checked them out.
To return items when the buildings are closed, there are drop boxes at the libraries in Ville Platte, Pine Prairie, Mamou, and Basile. Please note that items cannot be returned to the Turkey Creek and Chataignier locations when those buildings are closed. Please bring them to one of the other locations above, instead.
Also, from Dec. 15th through Jan. 15th we will take 50% off any existing late fines and book replacement fees already on your account. To take advantage of this offer, the accounts must be paid off in full: for example, if you owe $10, pay $5. Parents, please ask the library to check each of your children’s accounts to make sure that they are clear, as well. This offer is only available during library business hours when the library is open–we do not yet accept payments online. Payments must be by cash or check (for exact amount of payment only) –sorry, no credit or debit cards.
This “fine forgiveness” period is the library’s way of saying thank you for your support this year.