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.

Jul
31
Tue
July 31st is last day to submit reading logs and get Summer Reading prizes! @ Evangeline Parish Library
Jul 31 all-day

Tuesday July 31st is the last day to submit Summer Reading logs and get prizes.

Aug
1
Wed
After Summer Reading “Fine Free” Month, August 1st thru August 31st @ Evangeline Parish Library
Aug 1 @ 12:00 am – Aug 31 @ 5:00 pm

August is “Fine Free” Month at all locations.

Sep
1
Sat
Main Library is closed for Labor Day weekend Sept. 1st thru 3rd @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Sep 1 @ 12:00 am – Sep 3 @ 6:00 pm

The main library is closed (no Saturday hours) for the Labor Day weekend Sept. 1st through 3rd.

Sep
3
Mon
Main library and all branches closed Monday Sept. 3rd for Labor Day @ Evangeline Parish Library
Sep 3 all-day

The main library (Ville Platte) and all branches are closed for Labor Day Monday Sept. 3rd.

Sep
11
Tue
Chataignier Branch Grand Opening
Sep 11 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

KVPI will be live from 2 – 4 pm. The ribbon cutting is slated for 2:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Sep
18
Tue
Library Board of Control meets Tues. Sept. 18 at 12 noon at the Mamou Branch @ Mamou Branch Library
Sep 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

The Library Board of Control will meet Tues. Sept. 18th at 12 noon at the Mamou Branch Library.  The meeting is open to the public, and public comments are welcome.  A full agenda will be posted no later than 24 hours before the meeting.

Oct
27
Sat
Book Fest at Main Library Saturday Oct. 27th – 8 am – 2 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Oct 27 all-day

Join us for Book Fest on Saturday Oct. 6th!  This will be a special one because it also is our 70th anniversary celebration.  Rain date is Oct. 13th.  Book Sale will begin Oct. 6th and continue through Oct. 13th.

Nov
12
Mon
Main Library and all branches closed Monday Nov. 12th in observance of Veterans Day @ Evangeline Parish Library
Nov 12 all-day

The Main Library and all branches are closed Monday Nov. 12th for Veterans Day.

Nov
22
Thu
Library System (main library and all branches closed Nov. 22nd through Nov. 25th for Thanksgiving break @ Evangeline Parish Library
Nov 22 @ 8:00 am – Nov 26 @ 8:00 am

The main library and all branches are closed Thurs. Nov. 22nd through Sunday Nov. 25th, reopening at the regular time(s) on Monday Nov. 26th.  We wish everybody a very happy Thanksgiving.

Dec
10
Mon
Library Board meets Monday Dec. 10th at 12 pm in Ville Platte (Main Library) @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

The Library Board of Control will meet on MONDAY Dec. 10th at the main library at 12 pm.  This is the annual budget meeting as well as the meeting to set the calendar for the next year.  The meeting is open to the public, and public comments are welcome.  A full agenda will be posted no later than 24 hours before the meeting.

Dec
22
Sat
Library system (main library and all branches) closed Sat. Dec. 22nd through Wed. Dec. 26th for Christmas break @ Evangeline Parish Library
Dec 22 @ 8:00 am – Dec 26 @ 6:00 pm

The main library and all branches are closed Sat. Dec. 22nd through Wed. Dec. 26th for Christmas break.  We wish everybody a very merry Christmas.

Dec
29
Sat
Main library and all branches closed Sat. Dec. 29th through Tues. Jan. 1st (2019) for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day @ Evangeline Parish Library
Dec 29 2018 @ 8:00 am – Jan 1 2019 @ 6:00 pm

The main library and all branches are closed for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Sat. Dec. 29th through Tuesday Jan. 1, 2019.  We wish everybody a very happy and safe New Year’s weekend.  Thank you for your support throughout 2018.  We hope you will visit your library often in 2019.  

Jul
4
Thu
July 4th & 5th Closing
Jul 4 @ 8:00 am – Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm

The main library and all branches are closed for  Thursday, July 4th and July 5th.  We will resume regular hours Saturday July 6th (8am to 12pm).We wish everybody a very happy and safe 4th of July.  

Jul
9
Tue
Storytime & Craft at Turkey Creek @ 10 am
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Enjoy a Summer Reading program 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.

Main library will host a Blood Drive with United Blood Services
Jul 9 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tuesday, July 9th, the Main library will host a Blood Drive with United Blood Services from 11 am – 3pm. 

Bingo at Ville Platte at 2pm
Jul 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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

Jul
10
Wed
Bingo at Pine Prairie at 10am
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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

Managers Program at Mamou at 2 pm @ 317 2nd St., Suite A Mamou, LA 70554
Jul 10 @ 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.

Jul
11
Thu
Smokey Program at Basile at 10am
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Summer Reading Programs continue with Smokey Program in Basile at 10 a.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Board of Control meets Thursday, July 11 at 12 noon at the Mamou Branch
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The Library Board of Control will meet Thursday, July 11th at 12 noon at the Mamou Branch Library.  The meeting is open to the public, and public comments are welcome.  A full agenda will be posted no later than 24 hours before the meeting.

Smokey Program at Chataignier at 2 p.m.
Jul 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Summer Reading Programs continue with Smokey Program in Chataignier at 2 p.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jul
12
Fri
Possible Closing Due to Hurricane Barry
Jul 12 @ 8:00 am – Jul 13 @ 12:00 pm
Jul
16
Tue
Smokey Program at Turkey Creek at 10am
Jul 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Summer Reading Programs continue with Smokey Program in Turkey Creek at 10 a.m. This event is free to the public. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Smokey Program at Ville Platte at 2pm
Jul 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Summer Reading Programs continue with Smokey Program in Ville Platte at 2 p.m.  This event is free to the public.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Friends of the Library Meeting
Jul 16 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

FOL Quarterly Meeting 

July 16th from 4:30 – 5:30 

 New members are welcomed.

The Friends of the Library are members of the community just like you – people who value the library and its services. We think of ourselves as the library’s best friends. Membership in the Friends of the Library is open to all who wish to support the Library’s vital role in our community.

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