Jun
22
Thu
“Fun with Spanish” at Basile Branch at 10 am @ Basile Branch Library
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

The Library’s own Thelma Fontenot will present “Fun with Spanish” at the Basile Branch at 10 am.

Tech Help at Ville Platte at 11:30 am @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 22 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Join Tina D. Davis for tech help with your e readers etc. at the main library from 11:30 to 1:30.

“Fun with Spanish” at Chataignier Village Hall at 3 pm @ Chataignier Village Hall
Jun 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Library’s own Thelma Fontenot will present “Fun with Spanish” at the Chataignier Village Hall at 3 pm.

Miss Pat “Mother Goose” Story Time at Ville Platte at 3:30 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 22 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Bring your toddlers through pre K kids to enjoy a quiet story time with Miss Pat, aka “Mother Goose,” in the children’s room of the main library at 3:30 p.m.

Jun
26
Mon
Grief Support Group at Ville Platte at 3 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This grief support group is co-sponsored through hospice and the library. Everybody is welcome. It meets Mondays at 3 pm at the main library.

Jun
27
Tue
Geebo the Clown/Magician at Turkey Creek Branch at 10 am @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jun 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Geebo the Clown and Magician will perform at the Turkey Creek Branch Library at 10 am.

Geebo the Clown/Magician at Ville Platte at 2 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Geebo the Clown and magician will perform in the multipurpose room of the main library at 2 pm and also at 6 pm.

Miss Pat “Mother Goose” Story Time at Ville Platte at 3:30 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 27 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Bring your toddlers through pre K kids to enjoy a quiet story time with Miss Pat, aka “Mother Goose,” in the children’s room of the main library at 3:30 pm.

Geebo the Clown/Magician at Ville Platte at 6 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Geebo the Clown and magician will perform in the multipurpose room of the main library at 6 pm.

Jun
28
Wed
Geebo the Clown/Magician at Pine Prairie at 10 am @ Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie
Jun 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Geebo the Clown and magician will perform at the Pine Prairie Branch Library at 10 am.

Mystery Book Club at Ville Platte at 10:30 am @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The Mystery Book Club will meet in the multipurpose room of the main library at 10:30 am. The book for discussion this month is “The Cuckoo’s Calling.”

Geebo the Clown/Magician at Mamou at 2 pm @ Mamou Teen Center
Jun 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Geebo the Clown and magician will perform at the Mamou Teen Center at 2 pm.

“Fun with Spanish” at Ville Platte at 3:30 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 28 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join Thelma Fontenot for “Fun with Spanish” in the multipurpose room of the main library at 3:30 pm.

Jun
29
Thu
Geebo the Clown/Magician at Basile Branch at 10 am @ Basile Branch Library
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Geebo the Clown and magician will perform at the Basile Branch Library at 10 am.

Tech Help at Ville Platte at 11:30 am @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 29 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Join Tina D. Davis for tech help with e readers etc. at the main library from 11:30 to 1:30.

Geebo the Clown/Magician at Chataignier at 3 pm @ Chataignier Village Hall
Jun 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Geebo the Clown and magician will perform at the Chataignier Village Hall at 3 pm.

Miss Pat “Mother Goose” Story Time at Ville Platte at 3:30 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 29 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Bring your toddlers through pre K kids to enjoy a quiet story time with Miss Pat, aka “Mother Goose,” in the children’s room of the main library at 3:30 pm.

Jul
4
Tue
Library closed for 4th of July @ Evangeline Parish Library
Jul 4 all-day

The Main Library and all branches will be closed Tues. July 4th in observance of the 4th of July.

Jul
11
Tue
Chantelle with Soil and Water presents “Planting Plants” at Turkey Creek Branch at 10 am @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Chantelle Johnson with Evangeline Soil and Water Conservation presents “Planting Plants” at the Turkey Creek Branch at 10 am.

Chantelle with Soil and Water presents “Planting Plants” at Ville Platte at 2 pm (no 6 pm show) @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jul 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Chantelle Johnson with Evangeline Soil and Water Conservation presents “Planting Plants” in the multipurpose room of the main library at 2 pm. Please note there will be no 6 pm show this week.

Jul
12
Wed
Chantelle with Soil and Water presents “Planting Plants” at Pine Prairie at 10 am @ Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Chantelle Johnson with Evangeline Soil and Water Conservation presents “Planting Plants” at the Pine Prairie Branch Library at 10 am.

Chantelle with Soil and Water presents “Planting Plants” at Mamou at 2 pm @ Mamou Teen Center
Jul 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Chantelle Johnson with Evangeline Soil and Water Conservation presents “Planting Plants” at the Mamou Teen Center at 2 pm.

Jul
13
Thu
Chantelle with Soil and Water presents “Planting Plants” at Basile Branch at 10 am @ Basile Branch Library
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Chantelle Johnson with Evangeline Soil and Water Conservation presents “Planting Plants” at the Basile Branch Library at 10 am.

Chantelle with Soil and Water presents “Planting Plants” at Chataignier @ Chataignier Village Hall
Jul 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Chantelle Johnson with Evangeline Soil and Water Conservation will present “Planting Plants” at the Chataignier Village Hall at 3 pm.

Jul
18
Tue
Mayor Heather Cloud and the Fire Dept. at the Turkey Creek Branch at 10 am @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jul 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Mayor Heather Cloud and the Fire Dept. will be at the Turkey Creek Branch Library at 10 am.

Pinwheel and Straw Crafts at Ville Platte at 2 pm (no 6 pm show) @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jul 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join Suzy and other library staff for pinwheel and drinking straw crafts in the multipurpose room of the main library at 2 pm. Please note there will be no 6 pm craft session today.

Jul
19
Wed
Crafts at Pine Prairie Branch at 10 am @ Prescott Branch, Pine Prairie
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join Branch Manager Pam Guillory for a fun session of crafts at the Pine Prairie Branch Library at 10 am.

Birdhouse Craft at Mamou Branch at 2 pm @ Mamou Branch Library
Jul 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join Branch Manager Angela Henry and Branch Assistant Manager Gigi Fontenot for a special birdhouse craft at the Mamou Branch Library at 2 pm.

Jul
20
Thu
“Cajun Fun” at Basile Branch at 10 am @ Basile Branch Library
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come have “Cajun Fun” at the Basile Branch Library at 10 am.

Crafts at the Chataignier Village Hall at 3 pm @ Chataignier Village Hall
Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join Branch Manager Emily Fontenot for crafts at the Chataignier Village Hall at 3 pm.

Jul
22
Sat
Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society Meeting July 22nd @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jul 22 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Join the Genealogical and Historical Society for its quarterly meeting on Sat. July 22nd at 9:30 am in the multipurpose room of the main library. Guest speaker is Shera Broussard LaPoint from Bunkie, speaking on “Genealogy and DNA.” Everybody is welcome. A business meeting will follow the guest presentation.

Jul
24
Mon
” French Fun” with Ms. Jackie Vidrine for kids and adults too!
Jul 24 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Jul
25
Tue
Library Board meets July 25th at 4 pm in Ville Platte @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jul 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Library Board of Control will meet Tues. July 25th at 4 pm at the Main Library (Ville Platte).  Everybody is welcome.

Family Movie Night at the Main library in Ville Platte!
Jul 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm

We will be showing “A Dog’s Purpose” and the tickets are FREE but the number is limited so get yours soon from the gals at the circ desk.

Jul
26
Wed
Mystery Book Club at Ville Platte at 10:30 am @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jul 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The Mystery Book Club meets in the multipurpose room of the main library at 10:30 am. This month’s book for discussion is “Big Little Lies.”

Jul
27
Thu
Last day to reading logs at Turkey Creek Branch @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jul 27 all-day

July 27th is the last day to turn in reading logs at the Turkey Creek Branch Library. Sorry, no exceptions.

Jul
28
Fri
Last day to turn in reading logs for all locations except Turkey Creek @ Mamou, Basile, Ville Platte, Pine Prairie, Chataignier
Jul 28 all-day

Friday July 28th is the last day to turn in reading logs at all locations except Turkey Creek (Turkey Creek was July 27th). Sorry, no exceptions.

Jul
29
Sat
Meet and Greet Alyssa Carson, Mars One Ambassador, July 29th @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 am

Meet and greet Alyssa Carson, 16 year old “Mars One” ambassador,at the main library on Saturday morning July 29th.

Sep
2
Sat
No Saturday hours at Main Library Sept. 2nd @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Sep 2 all-day

The Main Library will have no Saturday hours on Sept. 2nd due to the Labor Day weekend.

Sep
4
Mon
Library closed for Labor Day @ Evangeline Parish Library
Sep 4 all-day

The Main Library and all branches will be closed Monday Sept. 4th in observance of Labor Day.

Sep
26
Tue
Library Board meets Sept. 26th at 4 pm in Mamou @ Mamou Branch Library
Sep 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Library Board of Control will meet Tues. Sept. 26th at 4 pm at the Mamou Branch Library.  Everybody is welcome.

Oct
21
Sat
Evangeline Genealogical & Historical Society meeting Oct. 21 at main library 9:30 am @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Oct 21 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

The Evangeline Genealogical & Historical Society will meet Sat. Oct. 21st at 9:30 am at the main library (Ville Platte). Guest speaker, James Douget from Opelousas, has reprinted author Susan Douget’s book “Sous Cette Pierre, Repose: Tombstone inscriptions of the old St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery in Opelousas.” Mr. Douget is also a board member of the Orphan Train Society. Everybody is very welcome. Please join us, bring a friend.

Oct
23
Mon
“Fun with French” Monday Oct. 23rd at 3:30 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Oct 23 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Enjoy “Fun with French” storytime Monday Oct. 23rd at 3:30 pm at the main library (Ville Platte). Coordinated by Jo Anna Miller and Christine Soileau, there will be lots of fun for all ages.

Oct
24
Tue
Miss Pat’s “Mother Goose” story time Tues. Oct. 24th at 3:30 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Oct 24 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join Miss Pat, aka “Mother Goose” for little folks story time every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30 pm at the main library (Ville Platte).

Oct
25
Wed
Mystery Book Club meets Wed. Oct. 25th at 10:30 am at main library @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Oct 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The Mystery Book Club will hold its monthly meeting at the Main Library (Ville Platte) on Wed. Oct. 25th at 10:30 am in the multipurpose room. The book of the month is “Midnight at the Bright Ideas Book Store” by Matthew Sullivan. You are very welcome to come even if you haven’t read the book!

Miss Thelma’s “Fun with Spanish” Wed. Oct. 25th at 3:30 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Oct 25 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join Miss Thelma for “Fun with Spanish” every Wednesday at 3:30 pm at the main library (Ville Platte).

Oct
26
Thu
Miss Pat’s “Mother Goose” story time Thurs. Oct. 26th at 3:30 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Oct 26 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join Miss Pat, aka “Mother Goose,” for a fun-filled little folks’ story time every Tues. and Thurs. at the main library (Ville Platte) at 3:30 pm.

Oct
30
Mon
October 30th 4:45 pm deadline to enter Mamou Branch coloring contest @ Mamou Branch Library
Oct 30 @ 4:45 pm – 4:45 pm

October 30th at 4:45 pm is the deadline for patrons ages 5 through 17 to turn in their entries at the Mamou Branch Library for the Branch’s Halloween Coloring Contest. All entries must have the person’s name, age, and phone number on the back. The winner will be picked on Oct. 31st at 10 am. For more information, please call the Mamou Branch at 468-5750.

Nov
10
Fri
Library closed Friday Nov. 10th in observance of Veteran’s Day @ Evangeline Parish Library
Nov 10 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Friday Nov. 10th in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Nov
11
Sat
Library closed, Sat. Nov. 11th, in observance of Veteran’s Day @ Evangeline Parish Library
Nov 11 all-day

The Main Library (Ville Platte) will be closed on Saturday Nov. 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.

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