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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

Welcome to the first “Crafting Tuesday” of 2016!  The program is at 6 p.m. Jan. 5th in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte).  Tonight’s project is a “No Sew T Shirt Tote Bag.”  Please bring your own T shirt.  Coordinator for the project is Suzy Lemoine.

The Evangeline Parish Genealogical and Historical Society will meet Saturday January 16th at 9:30 a.m. in the main library multipurpose room.  Everybody is invited.

Retired kindergarten teacher and library staff member, Ms. Patrola Savoy, will be giving story hours for young children at 3:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the main library.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Miss Pat, aka “Mother Goose,” will also be available in the children’s section throughout the day on Tuesdays and Thursdays to read stories to children and help them find and select books to checkout.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information, please call the main library at 363-1369.

The Friends of the Library will hold a meeting on Tues. Jan. 19th at 5:30 pm at the main library.  They will elect officers for the new year.  Everybody is invited.

Join outreach coordinator Suzy Lemoine for a great “Crafty Tuesday” program at the main library at 6:15 pm Tues. Jan. 19th.  Everybody is invited; walk ins are welcome.

Ms. Patrola Savoy, a retired kindergarten teacher and member of the library staff, will be doing story hours with young children at 3:30 pm each Tuesday and Thursday at the main library.  Children must be accompanied by adults.  Miss Pat, aka “Mother Goose,” will also be available in the children’s area on Tuesdays and Thursdays to read stories to children, accompanied by their parents or guardians, throughout the day.  She will be glad to help kids find and select books to check out, as well.  For more information, please call the main library at 363-1369.

The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control will meet Tuesday January 26th at 4 p.m. at the Mamou Branch.  The meeting is open to the public, and public attendance and comments are very welcome.  Refreshments will be served.  An agenda will be posted no later than Friday Jan. 22nd.

The Mystery Book Club will meet Wednesday January 27th at 10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte).  This month’s book selection is “I Heard That Song Before” by Mary Higgins Clark.  The club welcomes new members; please come and join in the discussion.

Join Library Board member Ms. Faye Langley and the staff of the Basile Branch for young children’s story hour on Thurs. Jan. 28th at 10 a.m.  Children must be accompanied by adults.  For more information about story hour, please call the Basile Branch.

Join volunteers and staff for a children’s story hour at the Basile Branch Library.

Due to the severe weather projected for our area from mid day to mid afternoon, Chataignier branch of the library will not open.  This branch is normally open from 2 to 5 weekdays.  We expect to be open at the regular time on Wednesday.

Join volunteers and staff for a children’s story hour at the Basile Branch Library.

The children’s story hour for March 10th at the Basile Branch Library has been cancelled due to weather.

The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control will meet Tuesday March 22nd at 4 p.m. at the Mamou Branch Library.  The meeting is open to the public, and public attendance and comments are very welcome.  Refreshments will be served.  An agenda for the meeting will be posted at the library no later than Monday March 21st.

Join volunteers and staff for a children’s story hour at the Basile Branch Library.