Jan
23
Tue
Library Search Committee meets Tues. Jan. 23rd at main library @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jan 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Search Committee of the Library Board of Control will meet on Tuesday Jan. 23rd at 3 pm at the main library.  The meeting is open to the public.  This is the initial meeting of the search committee to prepare for the search for a new library director to replace Mary Foster-Galasso, who is retiring in August.  Meg Placke, Associate State Librarian, will address the committee, and anybody else who wishes to attend, in an orientation to the search process.

Library Board of Control meets Tues. Jan. 23rd at main library @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jan 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Library Board of Control will meet Tues. Jan. 23rd at the main library at 4 p.m.  Everybody is welcome, and public comments are encouraged.  The Board will elect officers for 2018, review the results of the police jury’s bid opening for the building of the new Chataignier Branch, receive an initial report from the Board Search Committee, and conduct other business.  A full agenda will be posted no later than 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Jan
24
Wed
Acadiana Center for the Arts Application Assistance Workshop at 12 noon main library @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jan 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Artists of Evangeline Parish are invited to apply for Art Spark Individual Artist Stipends.  If you are an artist in any medium who lives in the eight parish Acadiana region, you are invited to attend an application assistance workshop on Jan. 24th at noon at the main library (Ville Platte).  The application deadline is Feb. 23, 2019.  For more information, please contact Suzy Lemoine at the library 337 363-1369, or Gwen Richard with the Acadiana Center for the Arts at 337 233 7060.

Jan
31
Wed
Mystery Book Club meeting @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jan 31 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The Mystery Book Club will meet Wed. Jan. 31st at 10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte).  Everybody is welcome.  The book of the month is “The Lying Game” by Ruth Ware.  For more information, please contact Janis Landreneau at [email protected].

Feb
12
Mon
Mamou Branch closed for Lundi Gras @ Mamou Branch Library
Feb 12 all-day

The Mamou Branch Library is closed Monday Feb. 12th for Lundi Gras.  Pine Prairie, Basile, and Ville Platte are open regular hours.

Feb
13
Tue
Main Library and all branches closed for Mardi Gras @ Evangeline Parish Library
Feb 13 all-day

The Main Library and all branches are closed Tuesday Feb. 13th for Mardi Gras.

Mar
1
Thu
Search Committee meeting @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Mar 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

The Library Board Search Committee will meet Thurs. March 1st at 9 a.m. at the main library (Ville Platte) to review initial applications.  The meeting is open to the public.

Search Committee meeting Thurs. March 1st at 9 a.m. @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Mar 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

The Search Committee of the Library Board of Control will meet Thurs. March 1st at 9 a.m. in the Genealogy Room of the Main Library.  The meeting is open to the public.  An agenda is posted at the library.

Mar
20
Tue
Library Search Committee meets Tues. March 20th @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Mar 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Library Search Committee will meet at 3 p.m. on Tues. March 20th at the main library.  The meeting is open to the public.

Library Board of Control meets Tues. March 20th @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Mar 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Library Board of Control will meet Tues. Jan. 20th at 4 p.m.  The meeting is open to the public, and an agenda will be posted no later than 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Mar
30
Fri
Main Library and all branches closed for Good Friday March 30th @ Evangeline Parish Library
Mar 30 all-day

The main library and all branches are closed all day Friday March 30th in observance of Good Friday.

Main Library closed for Easter weekend, will resume regular hours Monday April 2nd @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Mar 30 @ 12:00 am – Apr 2 @ 8:00 am

The main library is closed Good Friday and Holy Saturday March 30th and 31st.  The library reopens Monday April 2nd.

Apr
17
Tue
Library Board Search Committee meets Tues. April 17th @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Library Board Search Committee will meet Tues. April 17th at 10 a.m.  The meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome.  This is expected to be the final meeting of the Search Committee, as it sets up everything for the finalist interviews and hiring decision at the full Library Board meeting on May 15th at 1 p.m.

Apr
18
Wed
All Staff Spring Workshop, Library System closed to the public @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Apr 18 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed all day on Wednesday April 18th due to all staff training day.

May
15
Tue
Library Board meets Tues. May 15th @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
May 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The Library Board of Control will meet Tuesday May 15th at 1 pm at the main library.  The meeting is open to the public and public comments are welcomed. Agenda items expected include finalist interviews and decision on new library director to replace retiring director Mary Foster-Galasso.  A full agenda will be posted no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting.  Please note that this is a change of date and time for this meeting (was originally May 22nd at 4 p.m.).

May
22
Tue
Library Board Meeting May 22, 2018 at 11 a.m. at main library @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
May 22 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am

The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control will hold a special meeting on Tuesday May 22, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the main library (916 W. Main St., Ville Platte).  The meeting is open to the public.  An agenda is posted on this website and at the library.

May
29
Tue
Summer Reading Pre Registration Begins Tues. May 29th @ Evangeline Parish Library
May 29 all-day

Tuesday May 29th is the first day of pre-registration for Summer Reading at the main library and all branches.  Please note that no prizes will be given out until Friday May 1st.

“Lady Chops” kicks off Summer Reading 2018! @ Main Library
May 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jun
5
Tue
Chatty the Mime at Turkey Creek Branch Tues. June 5th @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jun 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Chatty the Mime will entertain at the Turkey Creek Branch on Tues. June 5th at 10 a.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Chatty the Mime performs twice at the main library Tues. June 5th, 2 pm and 6 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Chatty the Mime performs at the main library (Ville Platte) on Tues. June 5th at 2 pm and 6 pm.  Both performances are free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Chatty the Mime has 6 pm show at main library June 5th @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Chatty the Mime performs at the main library (Ville Platte) at 2 pm and again at 6 pm on Tues. June 5th.  The event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
6
Wed
Chatty the Mime performs at Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie Wed. June 6th @ Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Chatty the Mime performs at the Prescott Branch in Pine Prairie on Wed. June 6th at 10 am.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Chatty the Mime performs at Mamou Teen Center Wed. June 6th @ Mamou Teen Center
Jun 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Chatty the Mime performs at the Mamou Teen Center Wed. June 6th at 2 pm.  The event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
7
Thu
Chatty the Mime performs at Basile Branch Thurs. June 7th @ Basile Branch Library
Jun 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Chatty the Mime performs at the Basile Branch Library Thurs. June 7th at 10 am.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Chatty the Mime performs in Chataignier Thurs. June 7th @ Chataignier Village Hall
Jun 7 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Chatty the Mime will perform in Chataignier Thurs. June 7th at 3 pm.  We hope to have this event in the new Chataignier Branch, but if it is not yet available, then the event will be in the Chataignier Village Hall.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
12
Tue
David LeBoeuf the Magician performs at Turkey Creek Branch 10 am @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Mitch the Magician performs at the Turkey Creek Branch at 10 am.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

David LeBoeuf the Magician performs at Main Library (Ville Platte) at 2 p.m. @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Mitch the Magician performs at the main library (Ville Platte) at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m.  These events are free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

David LeBoeuf the Magician performs at Main Library (Ville Platte) at 6 p.m. @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Mitch the Magician performs at the Main Library (Ville Platte) at 6 p.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
13
Wed
David LeBoeuf the Magician performs at Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie at 10 a.m. @ Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie
Jun 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Mitch the Magician performs at the Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie, at 10 a.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

David LeBoeuf the Magician performs at the Mamou Branch at 2 p.m. @ Mamou Teen Center
Jun 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Mitch the Magician performs at the Mamou Teen Center at 2 p.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
14
Thu
David LeBoeuf the Magician performs at the Basile Branch at 10 a.m. @ Basile Branch Library
Jun 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Mitch the Magician performs at the Basile Branch at 10 a.m.   This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

David LeBouef the Magician performs in Chataignier at 3 p.m. @ Chataignier Village Hall
Jun 14 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Mitch the Magician performs in Chataignier at 3 p.m.  This event will be in the Chataignier Village Hall if the new Chataignier Branch is not yet available.  The event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
19
Tue
Branch Managers’ Program at Turkey Creek Branch at 10 a.m. @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jun 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Branch Managers’ program at Turkey Creek Branch at 10 a.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Reading Program at 2 p.m. at main library (Ville Platte) @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come to the main library for special Summer Reading activities today at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m.  These events are free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
20
Wed
Branch Manager’s Summer Reading Program at Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie, at 10 a.m. @ Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie
Jun 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Enjoy a Summer Reading program at the Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie, at 10 a.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Branch Manager’s Summer Reading program at Mamou Branch at 2 p.m. @ Mamou Branch Library
Jun 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Enjoy a Summer Reading program at the Mamou Branch at 2 p.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
21
Thu
Branch Manager’s Summer Reading Program at Basile Branch at 10 a.m. @ Basile Branch Library
Jun 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Enjoy a Summer Reading program at the Basile Branch at 10 a.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Branch Manager’s Summer Reading Program at Chataignier at 3 p.m. @ Chataignier Village Hall
Jun 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Enjoy a Summer Reading program in Chataignier at 3 p.m.  If the new branch is not ready yet, the event will be held in the Chataignier Village Hall.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
26
Tue
Theatre Acadie at Turkey Creek Branch at 10 a.m. @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jun 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Summer Reading programs continue today with Theatre Acadie at the Turkey Creek Branch at 10 a.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Theatre Acadie at main library (Ville Platte) at 2 p.m. @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Summer Reading programs continue with Theatre Acadie at the main library (Ville Platte) at 2 p.m. and also at 6 p.m.  These events are free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Theatre Acadie at main library (Ville Platte) at 6 p.m. @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Summer Reading programs continue this evening with Theatre Acadie at the main library (Ville Platte) at 6 p.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
27
Wed
Theatre Acadie at Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie, at 10 a.m. @ Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie
Jun 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Summer Reading programs continue today with Theatre Acadie at the Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie, at 10 a.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Mystery Book Club meets Wed. June 27 Main Library 10:30 a.m. @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The Mystery Book Club will meet on Wed. June 27th at 10:30 a.m. at the main library.  Everybody is welcome.  The book for the month is “The Strong Poison” by Dorothy Sayers.

Theatre Acadie at Mamou Branch at 2 p.m. @ Mamou Teen Center
Jun 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Summer Reading programs continue today with Theatre Acadie at the Mamou Teen Center at 2 p.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
28
Thu
Theatre Acadie at Basile Branch at 10 a.m. @ Basile Branch Library
Jun 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Summer Reading programs continue today with Theatre Acadie at the Basile Branch at 10 a.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Theatre Acadie at Chataignier at 3 p.m. @ Chataignier Village Hall
Jun 28 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Summer Reading Programs continue with Theatre Acadie in Chataignier at 3 p.m.  If the new Chataignier Branch is not yet available, the performance will be held at the Village Hall.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jul
4
Wed
Main Library and all branches closed Wed. July 4th @ Evangeline Parish Library
Jul 4 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed for the 4th of July.

Jul
24
Tue
Public Library Budget Hearing at 11:30 am July 24th at Mamou Branch @ Mamou Branch Library
Jul 24 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

A public hearing will be held at the Mamou Branch Library on Tuesday July 24th at 11:30 am to obtain public comments on the proposed amendment of the Library’s operating budget.  This amendment addresses needed changes to the budget due to the Chataignier Branch Library construction project.

Library Board meets Tues. July 24th at 12 noon at the Mamou Branch @ Mamou Branch Library
Jul 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

The Library Board of Control will meet Tues. July 24th at 12 noon at the Mamou Branch Library.  The meeting is open to the public, and public comments are welcomed.  An agenda will be posted no later than 24 hours before the meeting.  Please note that this meeting will be immediately preceded by a public hearing to get public comments on revision of the Library’s operating budget.

Jul
25
Wed
Mystery Book Club meets Wed. July 25th at the main library at 10:30 a.m. @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jul 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The Mystery Book Club will meet Wednesday July 25th at the Main Library (Ville Platte) at 10:30 a.m.  Everyone is welcome.  The book for the month is “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie.

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