Jul
9
Thu
Manager’s Program at Chataignier Branch Library
Jul 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Manager’s program at Chataignier Branch Library on Thurs. July 9th at 3 p.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jul
14
Tue
David LeBoeuf, Magician, at Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jul 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

David LeBoeuf, magician and storyteller, performs at the Turkey Creek Branch Library on Tues. July 14th at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

David LeBoeuf, Magician, at main library Ville Platte
Jul 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

David LeBoeuf, magician and storyteller, performs at the main library (Ville Platte) Tues. July 14th at 2 p.m.   Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

David LeBoeuf, Magician @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

David LeBoeuf, Magician performs at 6 p.m. at the main library on Tues. July 14th.

Jul
15
Wed
David LeBoeuf, Magician, at Pine Prairie Branch Library
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

David LeBoeuf, magician and storyteller, performs at the Pine Prairie Branch Library on Wed. July 15th at 10 a.m.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

David LeBoeuf, Magician at Mamou Branch @ Mamou Teen Center
Jul 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Daivd LeBoeuf, Magician, performs at the Mamou Teen Center (just across from the Mamou Branch Library and the Health Unit) on July 15th at 2 p.m.

Jul
16
Thu
David LeBoeuf, Magician, at Basile Branch @ Basile Branch Library
Jul 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

David LeBoeuf, Magician, performs at the Basile Branch Library on July 16th at 10 a.m.

David LeBoeuf, Magician, performs at Chataignier July 16th @ Chataignier Village Hall
Jul 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

David LeBoeuf, Magician, performs at the Chataignier Village Hall on July 16th at 3 p.m.

Jul
18
Sat
Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society meeting @ Main Library
Jul 18 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

The Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society will meet at the Evangeline Parish Main Library (916 W. Main, Ville Platte) in the Multipurpose room at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday July 18th.  Guest speaker, Jane G. Bulliard, will present a program called, “How to Build Historical Context from Your Family Story.”  Admission is free, and visitors are very welcome.

Jul
21
Tue
Frank Levy performs at Turkey Creek Branch July 21st @ Turkey Creek Branch Library
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the Turkey Creek Branch Library July 21st at 10 a.m.  The Library is next to Drouet Park in Turkey Creek.

Frank Levy performs at Main Library July 21st @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jul 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the main library on July 21st at 2 p.m.

Frank Levy performs at Main Library July 21st @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jul 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the main library July 21st at 6 p.m.

Jul
22
Wed
Frank Levy performs at Pine Prairie Branch Library July 22nd @ Pine Prairie Branch Library
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the Pine Prairie Branch Library July 22nd at 10 a.m.

Frank Levy performs at Mamou Teen Center July 22nd @ Mamou Teen Center
Jul 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the Mamou Teen Center July 22nd at 2 p.m.  The Teen Center is just across from the Mamou Branch Library and the Health Unit.

Jul
23
Thu
Frank Levy performs at Basile Branch Library July 23rd @ Basile Branch Library
Jul 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the Basile Branch Library July 23rd at 10 a.m.

Frank Levy performs at Chataignier Village Hall July 23rd @ Chataignier Village Hall
Jul 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Frank Levy, interactive theater performer, performs at the Chataignier Village Hall July 23rd at 3 p.m.

Jul
28
Tue
Library Board of Control meets in Ville Platte @ Evangeline Parish Library
Jul 28 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Library Board of Control will meet on Tues. July 28th at 4 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte).  The meeting is open to the public.

Aug
1
Sat
“Fine Free” Month August
Aug 1 – Aug 31 all-day

At the Library Board meeting on Tuesday, the Board approved August as “fine free month.” Any items returned in good condition during August will have all fines on them waived. In addition, we will be offering significant discounts on previous charges on accounts if the discounted amount is paid in full at one time during the month of August. For more information, please call 337 363-1369 (main library) or the branch of the Evangeline Parish Library nearest you. Items can be returned at any of the six locations–it does not have to be the location where they were checked out.

Aug
10
Mon
Deadline to apply for main library part-time security officer @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Aug 10 @ 4:00 pm

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.

Deadline to apply for part time Library Assistant position @ Main Library
Aug 10 @ 4:00 pm

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.

Aug
18
Tue
Friends of the Library meeting @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Aug 18 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

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!

Sep
5
Sat
Library closed for Labor Day weekend @ Evangeline Parish Library
Sep 5 all-day

The main library will have no Saturday hours open during the Labor Day weekend.

Sep
7
Mon
Libraries closed for Labor Day Sept. 7th
Sep 7 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Monday Sept. 7th in observance of Labor Day.

Sep
22
Tue
Library Board of Control meets in Mamou @ Mamou Branch Library
Sep 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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.

Sep
26
Sat
BOOK FEST @ Ville Platte Main Library
Sep 26 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Book Fest, Sat. Sept. 26th @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Sep 26 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Oct
29
Thu
Lawyers in Libraries Presentation @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Nov
1
Sun
Mystery Book Club No meeting in November
Nov 1 @ 12:00 am – Nov 30 @ 6:00 pm

There will be no Mystery Book Club meeting in November due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Nov
11
Wed
Library closed for Veterans’ Day
Nov 11 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Wed. Nov. 11th in observance of Veterans’ Day.  We thank all our veterans for their service to their country.

Nov
17
Tue
Postponed due to weather: Library Board of Control meeting in Mamou @ Mamou Branch Library
Nov 17 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Library Board of Control meeting scheduled for Nov. 17th has been postponed.  A new date will be announced as soon as possible.

Nov
26
Thu
Library closed for Thanksgiving Day.
Nov 26 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed for Thanksgiving holiday Thurs. Nov. 26th through Sunday Nov. 29th.  Libraries resume their regular schedules on Monday Nov. 30th.

Nov
27
Fri
Library closed day after Thanksgiving
Nov 27 all-day

The main library and all branches are closed Nov. 28th, the day after Thanksgiving.

Nov
28
Sat
Library closed Sat. Nov. 28th
Nov 28 all-day

The main library will have no Saturday hours on Nov. 28th.

Dec
15
Tue
Library Board of Control meeting
Dec 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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.

No Tuesday late hours at Main Library Dec. 15th @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

Dec
16
Wed
Mystery Book Club December 16 @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Dec 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

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.

Dec
22
Tue
Special Christmas Event, Mamou Branch @ Mamou Branch Library
Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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.

Animal Tales Holiday Safari at the Main Library @ Evangeline Parish Library
Dec 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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

 

Dec
23
Wed
Library closed for Christmas holiday, Dec. 23rd through 27th
Dec 23 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Dec. 23, 24, and 25th.  In addition there will be no Saturday hours at the main library on Dec. 26th.  We wish everybody a very Merry Christmas.

Dec
24
Thu
Library closed Dec. 24th
Dec 24 all-day

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve.

Dec
25
Fri
Library closed Christmas Day
Dec 25 all-day

The Library is closed Christmas Day.  We wish everybody a very Merry Christmas.  The Library will resume regular hours on Monday Dec. 28th.

Dec
31
Thu
Library closed December 31st for New Year’s Eve
Dec 31 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Thursday Dec. 31st for New Year’s Eve.

Jan
1
Fri
Library closed Friday January 1st
Jan 1 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Friday January 1st.  Happy New Year’s!

Jan
2
Sat
Library closed Saturday January 2nd
Jan 2 all-day

The main library will not open on Saturday January 2nd.

Jan
4
Mon
Libraries reopen Monday January 4th
Jan 4 all-day

The main library and the branch libraries will resume their regular schedules on Monday January 4th.

Jan
5
Tue
Crafting Tuesday January 5th at 6 p.m. at the main library @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jan 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

Jan
15
Fri
Last day of “Fine Free” period
Jan 15 all-day

Friday January 15th is the last day of the library’s annual “Fine Free” period.

Jan
16
Sat
Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society meets 9:30 am Saturday January 16th @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jan 16 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

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.

Jan
18
Mon
Library closed, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 18th
Jan 18 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Monday January 18th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Jan
19
Tue
Young children’s story hours with Miss Pat, aka “Mother Goose” @ Main Library
Jan 19 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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.

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