Jul
1
Fri
Summer Reading half price sale begins
Jul 1 all-day

All Summer Reading shirts and tote bags go on sale for half price on July 1st.

Jul
2
Sat
Library closed Saturday July 2 @ Main Library
Jul 2 all-day

The Library is closed for the 4th of July weekend.

Jul
4
Mon
Library closed Monday July 4th
Jul 4 all-day

The main library and all branches are closed for the 4th of July.  Regular hours will resume on Tues. July 5th.

Jul
5
Tue
Manager’s Program with Ian Fontenot at Turkey Creek @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jul 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Ian Fontenot will demonstrate paper folding techniques and projects at the Turkey Creek Branch Library on Tues. July 5th at 10 am.

Manager’s Program with Ian Fontenot at main library @ Main Library
Jul 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Ian Fontenot will demonstrate paper folding techniques and projects at the main library (Ville Platte) Tues. July 5th at 2 pm.

Young children’s story time with Miss Pat at the Main Library @ Main Library
Jul 5 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Bring your young children to story and craft hour with Miss Pat, aka Mother Goose, in the young children’s room of the main library (Ville Platte) from 3:30 to 4:30 every Tues. and Thurs. afternoon.

Teen Book Club meets today @ 6pm @ Main Library
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

New members are welcomed to join in  at 6 pm on Tues. July 5th at the main library (Ville Platte).

Jul
6
Wed
Manager’s Program with Ian Fontenot at Pine Prairie @ Pine Prairie Branch Library
Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Ian Fontenot will demonstrate paper folding techniques and projects at the Pine Prairie Branch Library at 10 am on Wed.. July 6th.

Manager’s Program with Ian Fontenot at Mamou @ Mamou Branch Library
Jul 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Ian Fontenot will demonstrate paper folding techniques and projects at the Mamou Branch Library on Wed. July 6th at 2 pm.

Jul
7
Thu
Drop In Tech Support at main library @ Main Library
Jul 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Having trouble with your eReader?  Want to learn more about OverDrive?  Having other technical issues? Try our drop in tech support on Thurs. mornings at the main library (Ville Platte) from 9:30 to 11:30.

Manager’s Program with Ian Fontenot at Basile @ Basile Branch Library
Jul 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Ian Fontenot will demonstrate paper folding techniques and projects at the Basile Branch Library on Thurs. July 7th at 10 am

Manager’s Program with Ian Fontenot at Chataignier @ Chataignier Branch Library
Jul 7 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Ian Fontenot will demonstrate paper folding techniques and projects at the Chataignier Branch Library Thurs. July 7th at 3 pm.

Young children’s story time with Miss Pat at main library @ Main Library
Jul 7 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Bring your young children to story and craft hour with Miss Pat, aka Mother Goose, each Tues. and Thurs. afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 in the young children’s room of the main library (Ville Platte).

Jul
12
Tue
Storyteller Nathan Roberts at Turkey Creek @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Storyteller Nathan Roberts will perform at the Turkey Creek Branch Library on Tues. July 12th at 10 am.

Storyteller Nathan Roberts at main library (2 performances) @ Main Library
Jul 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Storyteller Nathan Roberts will perform at the main library (Ville Platte) on Tues. July 12th at 2 pm and again at 6 pm.

Young children’s story time with Miss Pat at main library @ Main Library
Jul 12 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Bring your young children to story and craft time with Miss Pat, aka Mother Goose, every Tues. and Thurs. afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 in the young children’s room of the main library (Ville Platte).

Storyteller Nathan Roberts at main library (late performance) @ Main Library
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Storyteller Nathan Roberts will perform at the main library (Ville Platte) on Tues. July 12th at 2 pm and again at 6 pm.

Jul
13
Wed
Storyteller Nathan Roberts at Pine Prairie @ Pine Prairie Branch
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Storyteller Nathan Roberts will perform on Wed. July 13th at 10 am at the Pine Prairie Branch Library.

Storyteller Nathan Roberts at Mamou @ Mamou Teen Center
Jul 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Storyteller Nathan Roberts will perform on Wed. July 13th at 2 pm at the Mamou Teen Center.

Jul
14
Thu
Drop in Tech Support at main library @ Main LIbrary
Jul 14 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Having trouble with your eReader?  Want to learn more about OverDrive?  Having other technical issues?  Try our drop in tech support every Thurs. morning from 9:30 to 11:30 at the main library (Ville Platte).

Storyteller Nathan Roberts at Basile @ Basile Branch Library
Jul 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Storyteller Nathan Roberts will perform on Thurs. July 14th at 10 am at the Basile Branch Library.

Storyteller Nathan Roberts at Chataignier @ Chataignier Village Hall
Jul 14 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Storyteller Nathan Roberts will perform Thurs. July 14th at 3 pm at the Chataignier Village Hall.

Young children’s story time with Miss Pat at main library @ Main Library
Jul 14 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Bring your young children to story and craft time with Miss Pat, aka Mother Goose, every Tues. and Thurs. afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 in the young children’s room of the main library (Ville Platte).

Jul
19
Tue
Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel at Turkey Creek @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel will perform at the Turkey Creek Branch Library on Tues. July 19th at 10 am.

Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel at main library (2 performances) @ Main Library
Jul 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel will perform at the main library (Ville Platte) on Tues. July 19th at 2 pm and again at 6 pm.

Young children’s story time with Miss Pat at main library @ Main LIbrary
Jul 19 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Bring your young children to story and craft time with Miss Pat, aka Mother Goose, every Tues. and Thurs. afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 in the young children’s room of the main library (Ville Platte).

Friends of the Library’s quarterly meeting @ 4:30 pm
Jul 19 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Friends of the Library will meet to begin making plans for the annual Fall Book Fest! New members are welcomed!

Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel at main library (late performance) @ Main Library
Jul 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel will perform at the main library (Ville Platte) on July 19th at 2 pm and again at 6 pm.

Jul
20
Wed
Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel at Pine Prairie @ Pine Prairie Branch Library
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel will perform at the Pine Prairie Branch Library on Wed. July 20th at 10 am.

Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel at Mamou @ Mamou Teen Center
Jul 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel will perform at the Mamou Teen Center on Wed. July 20th at 2 pm.

Jul
21
Thu
Drop in Tech Support at Main Library @ Main LIbrary
Jul 21 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Having trouble with your eReader?  Want to learn more about OverDrive?  Having other technical issues?  Try our drop in tech support every Thurs. morning from 9:30 to 11:30 at the main library (Ville Platte).

Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel at Basile @ Basile Branch Library
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel will perform at the Basile Branch Library on Thurs. July 21st at 10 am.

Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel at Chataignier @ Chataignier Village Hall
Jul 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Yo Yo Ninja Matthew Noel will perform at the Chataignier Village Hall on Thurs. July 21st at 3 pm.

Young children’s story time with Miss Pat at main library @ Main LIbrary
Jul 21 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Bring your young children to story and craft time with Miss Pat, aka Mother Goose, every Tues. and Thurs. afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 in the young children’s room of the main library (Ville Platte).

Jul
23
Sat
Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society meeting at main library @ Main Library
Jul 23 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

The Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society will meet in the main library (Ville Platte) multipurpose room on Sat. July 23rd at 9:30 am.  Everybody is welcome.  Please note that the meeting is being held on this Saturday in order to not conflict with Bastile Day.  Mr. J.D. Soileau will be the guest speaker.  Mr. Soileau, who has collected over 150 cattle brands, will speak on cattle brands.

Jul
26
Tue
Young children’s story time with Miss Pat at main library @ Main Library
Jul 26 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Bring your young children to story and craft time with Miss Pat, aka Mother Goose, every Tues. and Thurs. afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 in the young children’s room of the main library (Ville Platte).

Library Board of Control meeting at main library @ Main Library
Jul 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control will meet on Tues. July 26 at 4 pm in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte).  The meeting is open to the public, and refreshments will be served.  An agenda will be posted on the website and at the main library and branch libraries at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Jul
28
Thu
Last day to turn in Summer Reading logs in Turkey Creek @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jul 28 all-day

Thursday July 28th is the last day to turn in reading logs at Turkey Creek Branch Library.  Sorry, no exceptions.

Drop In Tech Support at Main Library @ Main Library
Jul 28 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Having trouble with your eReader?  Want to learn more about OverDrive?  Having other technical issues?  Try our drop in tech support every Thurs. morning from 9:30 to 11:30 at the main library (Ville Platte).

Young children’s story time with Miss Pat at main library @ Main Library
Jul 28 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Bring your young children to story and craft time with Miss Pat, aka Mother Goose, every Tues. and Thurs. afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 in the young children’s room of the main library (Ville Platte).

Jul
29
Fri
Last day to turn in reading logs
Jul 29 all-day

Friday July 29th is the last day to turn in reading logs for all locations except Turkey Creek (whose last day was Thurs. July 28th).  Sorry, no exceptions.  Thank you for reading with us this summer!

Aug
1
Mon
“Fine Free” Month begins August 1st
Aug 1 @ 8:00 am – Aug 31 @ 6:00 pm

August is “Fine Free” Month for all six Evangeline Parish Library locations!  Return any items in good condition, regardless of how long they have been checked out from the Evangeline Parish Library, and have all fines and fees for them waived.  For more information, call the branch nearest you, or 363-1369.

Aug
2
Tue
“Divine Eyes” Teen Book Club meets at the main library August 2nd @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Aug 2 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The “Divine Eyes” Teen Book Club meets Tuesday Aug. 2nd at 6 pm at the main library (Ville Platte).  This group is for ages 13-17 only.  For more information, please call the club’s coordinator Liz at the main library (363-1369).  New members are very welcome!

Aug
12
Fri
Library system closing at noon Friday Aug. 12th
Aug 12 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The main library and all branches are closing at noon Friday August 12th due to severe weather.  The system will remain closed until Monday.

Aug
13
Sat
No Saturday hours Aug. 13th, Library closed
Aug 13 all-day

The main library will have NO Saturday hours on August 13th due to the severe weather event and potential flooding.

Aug
15
Mon
Evangeline Parish Library closed Monday Aug. 15th
Aug 15 all-day

Due to the severe weather and flooding, the main library and all branches will remain closed to the public Monday Aug. 15th.  If road conditions permit, staff will be going to each location to assess issues with facilities and equipment, so that hopefully we can reopen at the regular time on Tuesday.

Aug
31
Wed
Last day for “Fine Free Month” is Wednesday August 31st
Aug 31 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday August 31st is the LAST DAY to take advantage of “Fine Free” Month!  For more information, please call 363-1369.

Sep
3
Sat
Main Library closed for Labor Day holiday–no Saturday hours this week @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Sep 3 all-day

The Main Library is closed this Saturday Sept. 3rd for the Labor Day weekend.

Sep
5
Mon
Library closed Monday Sept. 5th for Labor Day
Sep 5 all-day

The Main Library and all branches are closed Monday Sept. 5th for the Labor Day holiday.

Sep
8
Thu
Basile Branch pre-k story hour @ Basile Branch Library
Sep 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Thursday, September 8th, Basile Branch will resume their pre-k story hours. Children 0-5 are welcome to join the wonderful Basile staff and volunteers for stories and a craft! Basile Branch will be celebrating grandparent’s day, so send grandma and grandpa if you can! 10:00. call 432-6794 if you have any questions. The staff hope to see ya’ll!

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