Calendar

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

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

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.

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

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

Geebo the Clown and magician will perform at the Pine Prairie Branch Library at 10 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 and magician will perform at the Mamou Teen Center at 2 pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.”

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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!

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

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.

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.

They will be discussing their book choice, “Turtles All the Way Down” by John Green. New members between 13 and 17 are welcomed to attend!