Facebook is the place to visit for all the current happenings at the main library and all branches because there are so many different programs going on at all of our branches with different dates and times! We encourage our patrons to visit the Facebook page of their favorite library to learn about the unique programs being offered! Here are a few that are new:
October 12, 2022, Wednesday, “Family Bingo” will be hosted at the main library in Ville Platte @ 4pm. The seating is limited and the prizes are great so come early and check out some good books while you’re here.
October 15, 2022, Saturday, the Evangeline Genealogical & Historical Society will meet at the main library in Ville Platte @ 9:30 am. Their guest speaker is Mr. James Douget and Mr. Warren Lafleur. New members are always welcomed.
October 18-20, 2022, we are bringing a scholar, Dr. Elista Istre, to the libraries to share her research about the namesake of our parish, Evangeline. Her program is titled, “Evangeline: The Myth and the Maiden”. Dates: 10/18/22 at Ville Platte main @ 10 am then Mamou branch @ 2 pm. 10/19/22 Turkey Creek branch @ 10 am then Pine Prairie branch a@ 2 pm. 10/20/22 Basile Branch @ 10 am then Chataignier branch @ 2p. Her website is (www.BelleHeritage.com). This program is funded with a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in the program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
October 25-27, 2022, the main library and the Mamou branch library will host the annual Lawyers in Libraries again! Attorney Allison Vidrine will be at the Ville Platte main library on Tuesday, October 25th from 11 am – 1 pm. On Wednesday, October 26th, Attorney Alex Chapman will be at the main library in Ville Platte from 11 am – 1 pm and in the Mamou area, we have a third attorney, Pamela Hall, who will be in the Mamou branch library on 10/27/22 from 11 am to 1 pm. There are sign-up sheets available now at the main library and the Mamou branch to book your free consult.
Early Notice: Here are some November 19th Library Fest updates: New participants this week are: Author Veni Harlan with her book, “Evangeline Rediscovered”, Vendor Kayra Guillory selling “Wrist Candy”, Adrienne Griffith with “Bath Bombs & Shower Steamers by Lain”, Lorenzo Richard with Krewe Evangeline Coalition, Cook Natasha Edwards aka Saucin With Tashh, Author Janeva Wilson with her biography, and Author Starla Jones with her many books. This is a FREE outdoor event for our patrons to meet new authors and vendors, sample new Food Truck dishes, and to buy Friends of the Library books! Please get the word out that participant forms can be picked up at any library in the parish and by emailing Suzy Lemoine: [email protected] or Keishia Ford @ [email protected]. It’s still early, but we are promoting our participants now.
You can always call the main library @ 337-363-1369 or email [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.
Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport, LA
Last Updated on Apr 26 2024, 4:53 am CDT
Weather by NOAA
Current Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
Temp: 71°F
Wind: North at 0mph
Humidity: 96%
Dewpoint: 70.0°F
