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.

Jun
18
Thu
Sylvia Davis, Storyteller, at Basile Branch
Jun 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Sylvia Davis, Storyteller, will perform at the Basile Branch Library on Thurs. June 18th at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sylvia Davis, Storyteller, at Chataignier
Jun 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sylvia Davis, Storyteller, will perform at the Chataignier Village Hall (next to the Chataignier Branch Library) on Thurs. June 18th at 3 p.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
19
Fri
Emergency Preparedness Meeting sponsored by Families Helping Families @ Main Library
Jun 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Families Helping Families will have a special FREE Emergency Preparedness Meeting.  Although emphasis is on families and other caregivers for individuals with special needs, this meeting is open to everybody, and everybody is very welcome.  It is time to prepare for hurricanes, etc., and this meeting can help you get ready.  The meeting will be in the main library multipurpose room.

Jun
20
Sat
Bonnie Hollier, local author, book signing @ main library
Jun 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Local author Bonnie Hollier will have a book signing for her novel, “Her Awakening,” in the multipurpose room of the main library from 10 a.m. to 11;30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20th.  Everybody is invited.

Jun
23
Tue
Gebo the Clown at Turkey Creek Branch
Jun 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Gebo the Clown will perform at the Turkey Creek Branch Library on Tues. June 23rd at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Gebo the Clown at Main Library Ville Platte
Jun 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Gebo the Clown will perform at the main library (Ville Platte) on Tues. June 23rd at 2 p.m.   Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Gebo the clown at Ville Platte 6 pm @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jun 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Gebo the Clown performs today at 6 pm as well as 2 pm at the Main Library.

Jun
24
Wed
Gebo the Clown at Pine Prairie Branch
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Gebo the Clown will perform at the Pine Prairie Branch Library on Wed. June 24th at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Mystery Book Club June meeting @ main library
Jun 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The Mystery Book Club will hold its monthly June meeting at noon on Wednesday June 24th at noon in the main library multipurpose room.  Everybody is welcome.  The book for discussion is “No Second Chance” by Harlan Coben.  At 12:45, following the Coben book discussion, the club will have a presentation from author Dwaines Lawless, who is from Welsh, LA.  She will discuss her new novel, “Cajun Moon.”  Everybody is welcome, and walk-ins are welcome during the meeting.

Gebo the Clown at Mamou Teen Center
Jun 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Gebo the Clown will perform at the Mamou Teen Center (next to the Mamou Branch Library) on Wed. June 24th.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jun
25
Thu
Gebo the Clown at Basile Branch
Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Gebo the Clown will perform at the Basile Branch Library on Thurs. June 25th at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Gebo the Clown at Chataignier Village Hall
Jun 25 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Gebo the Clown will perform at the Chataignier Village Hall (next to the Chataignier Branch Library) on Thurs. June 25th.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jul
1
Wed
Pine Prairie Branch Library closes at 1 pm for Gerald Duplechin Funeral @ Pine Prairie Library
Jul 1 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Pine Prairie Library will close early on Wed. July 1st so that staff can attend the visitation and funeral services for Mr. Gerald Duplechin.  Mr. Duplechin was the Library Board of Control member representing the Pine Prairie/Turkey Creek area.  He had recently resigned from the board due to his health.  He was a wonderful board member and a fine man.  He will be very much missed.

Jul
3
Fri
Libraries closed Friday July 3rd
Jul 3 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Friday July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July holiday.

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

The Library will be closed Saturday, July 4th.

Jul
7
Tue
Manager’s Program at Turkey Creek Branch
Jul 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Manager’s Program at Turkey Creek Branch Library on Tues. July 7th at 10 a.m.   Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Manager’s Program at main library, Ville Platte
Jul 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Manager’s Program at the main library (Ville Platte ) on Tues. July 7th at 2 p.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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