Calendar

The Pine Prairie Library will close early on Wed. July 1st so that staff can attend the visitation and funeral services for Mr. Gerald Duplechin.  Mr. Duplechin was the Library Board of Control member representing the Pine Prairie/Turkey Creek area.  He had recently resigned from the board due to his health.  He was a wonderful board member and a fine man.  He will be very much missed.

Manager’s Program at Turkey Creek Branch Library on Tues. July 7th at 10 a.m.   Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Manager’s Program at the main library (Ville Platte ) on Tues. July 7th at 2 p.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Manager’s Program at the Pine Prairie Branch Library on Wed. July 8th at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Manager’s Program at the Mamou Branch Library on Wed. July 8th at 2 p.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet at the Mamou Branch library on Wed. July 8th at 2 p.m. for a special presentation on fire safety, followed by a tour of the nearby fire station!

Manager’s Program at the Basile Branch Library on Thurs. July 9th at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Manager’s program at Chataignier Branch Library on Thurs. July 9th at 3 p.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

David LeBoeuf, magician and storyteller, performs at the Turkey Creek Branch Library on Tues. July 14th at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

David LeBoeuf, magician and storyteller, performs at the main library (Ville Platte) Tues. July 14th at 2 p.m.   Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

David LeBoeuf, Magician performs at 6 p.m. at the main library on Tues. July 14th.

David LeBoeuf, magician and storyteller, performs at the Pine Prairie Branch Library on Wed. July 15th at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Daivd LeBoeuf, Magician, performs at the Mamou Teen Center (just across from the Mamou Branch Library and the Health Unit) on July 15th at 2 p.m.

David LeBoeuf, Magician, performs at the Basile Branch Library on July 16th at 10 a.m.

David LeBoeuf, Magician, performs at the Chataignier Village Hall on July 16th at 3 p.m.

The Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society will meet at the Evangeline Parish Main Library (916 W. Main, Ville Platte) in the Multipurpose room at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday July 18th.  Guest speaker, Jane G. Bulliard, will present a program called, “How to Build Historical Context from Your Family Story.”  Admission is free, and visitors are very welcome.

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the Turkey Creek Branch Library July 21st at 10 a.m.  The Library is next to Drouet Park in Turkey Creek.

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the main library on July 21st at 2 p.m.

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the main library July 21st at 6 p.m.

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the Pine Prairie Branch Library July 22nd at 10 a.m.

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the Mamou Teen Center July 22nd at 2 p.m.  The Teen Center is just across from the Mamou Branch Library and the Health Unit.

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the Basile Branch Library July 23rd at 10 a.m.

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the Chataignier Village Hall July 23rd at 3 p.m.

The Library Board of Control will meet on Tues. July 28th at 4 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte).  The meeting is open to the public.

Monday August 10th at 4 p.m. is the deadline to apply for a part-time security officer position at the main library.  ALL applications to be considered must be complete and turned in to the main library by that time.  No late applications will be considered.  The person for this position will also occasionally help the library’s facilities manager in correcting facility problems at the main library and any of the five branches.  The applicant must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid driver’s license, and have a high school diploma or GED.  For more information please call the main library at 363-1369.

Monday August 10th at 4 p.m. is the deadline for all applications for a part-time library assistant position.  ALL applications to be considered must be complete and turned in to the main library by that time.  No late applications will be considered.  This position will be primarily at the main library but may also involve substituting at any of the five branch locations as needed. The applicant must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid driver’s license, and have a high school diploma or GED.  Customer service experience is strongly preferred.  For more information please call the main library at 363-1369.

The Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday August 18th at 5:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the main library (916 W. Main St., Ville Platte).  Everybody is welcome.  Come and bring a friend!

The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control will meet at 4 p.m. at the Mamou Branch Library on Tuesday September 22nd.  The meeting is open to the public and refreshments will be served.  For more information, please call the Main Library at 337 363-1369.

The Library proudly presents: the return of Book Fest.  On Saturday Sept. 26th from 8 a.m. till noon, the Friends of the Library will host a book sale and bake sale at the main library.  There will also be opportunities to meet and talk with local authors, plus entertainer Frank Levy will perform.  Admission is free.

There will be a special presentation on Thurs. Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon by an attorney who will give an overview of legal services available.

There will be no Mystery Book Club meeting in November due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Library Board of Control meeting scheduled for Nov. 17th has been postponed.  A new date will be announced as soon as possible.

The Library Board of Control will meet Tuesday December 15th at 4 p.m. at the Mamou Branch Library.  The meeting is open to the public.  This meeting is a rescheduling of the Nov. 17th meeting, which was canceled due to very bad weather.

The Main Library will NOT have its usual Tuesday night late hours (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) on Tuesday, Dec. 15th.  The Library will close at 6 p.m.

The Mystery Book Club will meet Dec. 16, 2015 due to the Christmas holidays later in the month.  The club meets at the main library (Ville Platte) at 10:30 a.m.  Everybody is invited.

The Mamou Branch Library at 2 p.m. on Dec. 22nd will sponsor a story hour and craft time at the library.  If anyone is interested in donating cupcakes, etc. please contact the Mamou Branch Library.  Thank you for your support.  Angela Henry, Branch Manager, Gigi Guillory, Assistant Manager.  Mamou Branch phone number is (337) 468-5750.

Holiday Safari is coming!  Animal Tales will be at the main library (916 W. Main St., Ville Platte) on Dec. 22nd at 4 p.m.  Six surprise guest animals from all over the world will provide participants an up close and personal experience through volunteer interactions and crowd participation.  Admission is free.  Come join us!

Sponsored by the Evangeline Parish Library