Mar
10
Tue
Hospice Presentation
Mar 10 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Fran Guillory with Hospice will do an informational presentation in the main library’s multipurpose room on Tues. March 10th at 5:30 p.m.  This is an adult only event.  Pre-registration is not required.

Hospice Presentation @ Main Library
Mar 10 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Hospice presentation is open to all, in the multipurpose room at 5:30 p.m. on Tues. March 10th.

Mar
21
Sat
Cops for a Cure 5K Run/Walk @ Main Library grounds
Mar 21 all-day

The Ville Platte Police Department presents “Cops for a Cure” 5K Run/ Walk on Sat. March 21st.  The group will form up on the grounds of the main library, with on site registration beginning at 8 a.m.  The Run/ Walk starts at 9 a.m. Early registration and T-shirt sales end March 1st!

Registration fee is $25.00 for participants age 13 and up.  For those 12 and under, registration is $5.00.  T-Shirts are NOT included in the registration.  They can be purchased separately until March 1st.  All proceeds benefit the Evangeline Parish Relay for Life.

Please note that NO registrations or registration fees are being accepted at the library.  To register or for more information, please call Connie at 363-1313 (police department) or 831-9915.  Thank you.

Also please note that NO vehicles or 4 wheelers or horses are allowed on the library grounds.

Mar
23
Mon
Internet Step 1 class at main library, Ville Platte @ Main Library, Ville Platte
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Internet Step 1 class will be held at the Main Library on March 23rd from 10 a.m. to noon.  Class is limited to 15 participants.  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  Others will be accepted on space-available status.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

Tablets and EReaders class at main library March 23rd @ Main Library, Ville Platte
Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Take the FREE Tablet 101 class at the main library on March 23rd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn more about how to use tablets and ereaders.  Bring your own tablet and/or ereader and get assistance as you learn how to use it better.  Class is limited to 15 participants.  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on space-available status.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

Mar
24
Tue
Library Board of Control meets in Mamou @ Mamou Branch Library
Mar 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Library Board of Control will conduct its regular meeting at the Mamou Branch Library at 4  p.m. on March 24th.  The meeting is open to the public.

Ebay 101 Program @ Main Library
Mar 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Learn more about Ebay and how to use it effectively.  Library Associate Emily Fontenot will present a program on Ebay at 6 p.m. on Tues. March 24th at the Main Library.  The event is free and is open to all adults.

Ebay for Beginners presentation
Mar 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Library Associate Emily Fontenot will present “Ebay for Beginners” in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte) at 6 p.m. on Tues. March 24th.  Pre-registration is not required.

Mar
26
Thu
Organizational meeting for new mystery book club @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The first meeting of the new “Mystery Book Club” will be held at noon on Thurs. March 26 in the multipurpose room of the Evangeline Parish Main Library.  Everybody is invited.  We will discuss what we consider a mystery, what types of mysteries we would be interested in reading, and how we will select them.

Mar
31
Tue
Computer Tutor class at Pine Prairie Prescott Branch @ Pine Prairie Rev. Leslie Prescott Library Branch
Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Take this FREE Computer Tutor class on March 31st from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Pine Prairie Branch Library.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Register at the Pine Prairie Library or call the library.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on space-available status.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).  Bring your computer questions and have a certified instructor answer them for you.

Computer Tutor class at Turkey Creek Branch March 31st @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Mar 31 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Take this FREE Computer Tutor class from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on March 31st at the Turkey Creek Branch Library.  Register at the Turkey Creek Branch or call the branch.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on space-available status.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).  Bring your computer questions and have them answered by a certified instructor.

10 Minute Block Quilting with Stacy @ Main Library
Mar 31 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Stacy Ardoin will present a class on 10 Minute Block Quilting in the multipurpose room of the main library  at 6 p.m. on Tues. March 31st.  The class is open to all adults and is free.

Apr
3
Fri
Libraries closed for Good Friday @ Evangeline Parish Library
Apr 3 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Friday April 3rd in observance of Good Friday.

Apr
4
Sat
Library closed April 4th @ Evangeline Parish Library
Apr 4 all-day

There will be no Saturday hours during the Easter weekend.

Apr
13
Mon
Email 101 class at main library Apr. 13th @ Main Library, Ville Platte
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Take this FREE Email 101 class from 10 a.m. to noon on April 13th at the main library, Ville Platte.  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available basis.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

Windows 8, step 1, class at main library April 13th @ Main Library, Ville Platte
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Take this FREE class on April 13th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the main library to learn more about Windows 8 and how to use it better with less effort.  Register at the main library or by calling 363-1369.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available status.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).  The follow up class to this one will be given later in the month.

Apr
18
Sat
Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society meeting
Apr 18 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

The Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Saturday April 18th at 9:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte).  Everybody is welcome.

Apr
21
Tue
Paper Folding and Re-Purposing Old Books with Suzy
Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Library Associate and Outreach Coordinator Suzy Lemoine will present “Paper Folding and Re-Purposing Old Books” in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte) on Tues. April 21st at 6 p.m.  This is a workshop with hands-on activities as well as demonstrations.  The event is FREE, and pre-registration at the main library or by calling the library at 363-1369 is encouraged but not required.  Come join the fun!

Apr
27
Mon
Windows 8 step 2 class at the main library April 27th @ Main LIbrary, Ville Platte
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

This is the FREE follow-up class to Windows 8 step 1, which was given on April 13th.  However, you are welcome to take this class without taking the first one if you already have some familiarity with Windows 8.

Windows 8 step 2 will be given from 10 a.m. to noon on April 27th at the Main Library (Ville Platte).  To register for this FREE class, register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available basis.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

 

Internet step 2 class at the main library April 27th @ Main Library, Ville Platte
Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This is the follow up class to Internet Step 1, which was offered in March.  However, you can take this class without having taken the first class.

This FREE class will be given on April 27th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the main library (Ville Platte).  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available basis.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

 

May
4
Mon
Word Basic class at main library May 4th @ Main Library, Ville Platte
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

This FREE class in Word Basic will be held May 4th from 10 a.m. to noon at the main library (Ville Platte).  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available basis.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

Computer security class at main library May 4th @ Main Library, Ville Platte
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This FREE class in Computer Security will be offered at the main library (Ville Platte) on May 4th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available basis.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

May
5
Tue
Squirrels 101 with Ken
May 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Library Associate and Facilities Manager Ken Johnson will present “Squirrels 101” in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte) on Tues. May 5th at 6 p.m.  The program is FREE, and open to all.  Pre-registration at the main library or by calling the library at 363-1369 is encouraged but not required.

May
6
Wed
Libraries closed for Staff Workshop Day @ Evangeline Parish Library
May 6 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed to the public on Wed. May 6th all day.  Staff from throughout the parish will be attending Staff Workshop Day in Ville Platte in preparation for Summer Reading.

May
11
Mon
School Talented and Gifted student art exhibit featured in main library multipurpose room, May 11th through May 16th @ Evangeline Parish Library
May 11 @ 8:00 am – May 15 @ 12:00 pm

Come see the TAG (talented and gifted) student art exhibit in the main library multipurpose room, Monday May 11th through Saturday May 16th, with a special reception Tuesday night May 12th.  Admission is free, and the work of about thirty students, ranging in age from first through twelfth grade, will be exhibited.

May
12
Tue
Reception for Student Art Exhibit, Tues. May 12th, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in main library multipurpose room @ Evangeline Parish Library
May 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

There will be a reception for the Student Art Exhibit on Tues. May 12th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the main library multipurpose room.

May
18
Mon
Tablets 101 class at the main library May 18th @ Main Library, Ville Platte
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

This FREE Tablets 101 class will be offered at the main library (Ville Platte) on May 18th from 10 a.m. to noon.  Bring your own tablet or ereader to have your questions answered and learn better how to use it.  Space is limited to 15 participants.  Register at the main library or call 363-1369.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available basis.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

Computer Tutor class at main library May 18th @ Main Library, Ville Platte
May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This FREE Computer Tutor class will be offered at the main library (Ville Platte) on May 18th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Bring your computer questions and have them answered by a professional certified instructor.  Register at the main library, or call 363-1369.  Class is limited to 15 participants.  Priority will be given to persons living, working, attending school, or owning property in Evangeline Parish.  All others will be on a space-available basis.  Adults only, please (age 18 and up).

May
19
Tue
Library Board of Control meets in Mamou @ Mamou Branch Library
May 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Library Board of Control will meet Tues. May 19th at the Mamou Branch Library at 4 p.m.  The meeting is open to the public.

May
22
Fri
Internet 2 computer class rescheduled for 10 a.m. Friday May 22 in main library multipurpose room
May 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Internet Step 2 class that was originally scheduled for April 27th and cancelled due to bad weather has been rescheduled.  It is Friday May 22nd at 10 a.m. to noon in the main library multipurpose room.  Please call 363-1369 to register.  Walk-ins will also be accepted on a space-available basis.

May
23
Sat
Main Library closed Saturday May 23rd for Memorial Day weekend @ Evangeline Parish Library
May 23 all-day

The main library will not have Saturday hours during the Memorial Day weekend.

May
26
Tue
Main Library and all branches closed Monday May 25th for Memorial Day
May 26 all-day

The Evangeline Parish Main Library and all branch libraries will be closed Monday May 25th for Memorial Day.

Summer Reading registration begins at main library and all branches, Tues. May 26th
May 26 all-day

Summer Reading registration officially begins Tuesday May 26th at the main library and all the branches.

May
27
Wed
Mystery Book Club meets at noon @ Main Library multipurpose room
May 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Jun
2
Tue
Petting Zoo at Turkey Creek Branch
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Bar None Petting Zoo is back by popular demand!  They will be at the Turkey Creek Branch on Tues. June 2nd at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Petting Zoo at Ville Platte
Jun 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Bar None Petting Zoo will be at the main library (Ville Platte) on Tues. June 2nd at 2 p.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
3
Wed
Petting Zoo at Pine Prairie Branch
Jun 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Bar None Petting Zoo, back by popular demand, will be at the Pine Prairie Branch on Wed. June 3rd at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Petting Zoo at Mamou Branch
Jun 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Bar None Petting Zoo will be at the Mamou Branch on Wed. June 3rd at 2 p.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
4
Thu
Petting Zoo at Basile Branch
Jun 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Bar None Petting Zoo will be at Basile Branch on Thurs. June 4th at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Petting Zoo at Chataignier Village Hall
Jun 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Bar None Petting Zoo will be at the Chataignier Village Hall on Thurs. June 4th at 3 p.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
9
Tue
Manager’s Summer Reading Program at Turkey Creek
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Manager’s program at Turkey Creek Branch on Tues. June 9th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Manager’s Program at Main Library
Jun 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Manager’s Program at Main Library (Ville Platte) on Tues. June 9th at 2 p.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
10
Wed
Manager’s Program at Pine Prairie Branch
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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

Manager’s Program at Mamou Branch
Jun 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Manager’s Program on Wed. June 10th at 2 p.m. at the Mamou Branch Library.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
11
Thu
Manager’s Program at Basile Branch
Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Manager’s Program at Basile Branch Library on Thurs. June 11th at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Manager’s Program at Chataignier Branch
Jun 11 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Manager’s Program at Chataignier Branch Library on Thurs. June 11th at 3 p.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
16
Tue
Sylvia Davis, Storyteller, at Turkey Creek Branch
Jun 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Sylvia Davis, Storyteller, will perform at the Turkey Creek Branch Library on Tues. June 16th at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sylvia Davis, Storyteller at Ville Platte
Jun 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Sylvia Davis, Storyteller, will perform at the main library (Ville Platte) on Tues. June 16th at 2 p.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
17
Wed
Sylvia Davis, Storyteller, at Pine Prairie
Jun 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Sylvia Davis, Storyteller, will perform at the Pine Prairie Branch Library on Wed. June 17th at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sylvia Davis, Storyteller, at Mamou Branch
Jun 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Sylvia Davis, Storyteller, will perform at the Mamou Teen Center (next to the Mamou Branch Library) on Wed. June 17th at 2 p.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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