Sep
26
Sat
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.

Friends of the Library meet Tues. Jan. 19th at 5:30 pm @ Main Library
Jan 19 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

The Friends of the Library will hold a meeting on Tues. Jan. 19th at 5:30 pm at the main library.  They will elect officers for the new year.  Everybody is invited.

Crafty Tuesday night at the Main Library Tues. Jan. 19th at 6:15 pm @ Main Library
Jan 19 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Join outreach coordinator Suzy Lemoine for a great “Crafty Tuesday” program at the main library at 6:15 pm Tues. Jan. 19th.  Everybody is invited; walk ins are welcome.

Jan
21
Thu
Young children’s story hours with Miss Pat, aka “Mother Goose” @ Main Library
Jan 21 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Ms. Patrola Savoy, a retired kindergarten teacher and member of the library staff, will be doing story hours with young children at 3:30 pm each Tuesday and Thursday at the main library.  Children must be accompanied by adults.  Miss Pat, aka “Mother Goose,” will also be available in the children’s area on Tuesdays and Thursdays to read stories to children, accompanied by their parents or guardians, throughout the day.  She will be glad to help kids find and select books to check out, as well.  For more information, please call the main library at 363-1369.

Jan
26
Tue
Library Board of Control meets Tues. January 26th at 4 p.m. at Mamou Branch @ Mamou Branch Library
Jan 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control will meet Tuesday January 26th at 4 p.m. at the Mamou Branch.  The meeting is open to the public, and public attendance and comments are very welcome.  Refreshments will be served.  An agenda will be posted no later than Friday Jan. 22nd.

Jan
27
Wed
Mystery Book Club meets at main library Wednesday Jan. 27th at 10:30 a.m. @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Jan 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The Mystery Book Club will meet Wednesday January 27th at 10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room of the main library (Ville Platte).  This month’s book selection is “I Heard That Song Before” by Mary Higgins Clark.  The club welcomes new members; please come and join in the discussion.

Jan
28
Thu
Basile story hour for young children, Thurs. Jan. 28th at 10 a.m. @ Basile Branch Library
Jan 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join Library Board member Ms. Faye Langley and the staff of the Basile Branch for young children’s story hour on Thurs. Jan. 28th at 10 a.m.  Children must be accompanied by adults.  For more information about story hour, please call the Basile Branch.

Feb
8
Mon
Mamou Library Branch closed Monday Feb. 8th for Lundi Gras @ Mamou Branch Library
Feb 8 all-day

The Mamou Branch Library will be closed Monday Feb. 8th for Lundi Gras.

Feb
9
Tue
Libraries closed Tues. Feb. 9th for Mardi Gras
Feb 9 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Tuesday Feb. 9th for Mardi Gras.  We wish everybody a happy Mardi Gras.

Feb
11
Thu
Children’s Story Time at Basile Branch @ Basile Branch Library
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join volunteers and staff for a children’s story hour at the Basile Branch Library.

Feb
23
Tue
Chataignier branch closed Feb. 23rd
Feb 23 @ 1:10 pm – 2:10 pm

Due to the severe weather projected for our area from mid day to mid afternoon, Chataignier branch of the library will not open.  This branch is normally open from 2 to 5 weekdays.  We expect to be open at the regular time on Wednesday.

Feb
25
Thu
Children’s Story Time at Basile Branch @ Basile Branch Library
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join volunteers and staff for a children’s story hour at the Basile Branch Library.

Feb
29
Mon
Main Library and all branches closed to the public for staff work day and system upgrades
Feb 29 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed to the public on Monday Feb. 29th for a staff work day and computer system upgrades.

Mar
10
Thu
Children’s programs for Thursday March 10th are cancelled due to weather @ all locations
Mar 10 all-day

Due to the likelihood of heavier rain tomorrow, all children’s programs in the library system for Thursday March 10th have been cancelled.

Cancelled due to weather: Children’s Story Time at Basile Branch @ Basile Branch Library
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

The children’s story hour for March 10th at the Basile Branch Library has been cancelled due to weather.

Mar
22
Tue
Library Board meets at Mamou Branch Tuesday March 22nd at 4 p.m. @ Mamou Branch Library
Mar 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control will meet Tuesday March 22nd at 4 p.m. at the Mamou Branch Library.  The meeting is open to the public, and public attendance and comments are very welcome.  Refreshments will be served.  An agenda for the meeting will be posted at the library no later than Monday March 21st.

Mar
24
Thu
Children’s Story Time at Basile Branch @ Basile Branch Library
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join volunteers and staff for a children’s story hour at the Basile Branch Library.

Mar
25
Fri
Library closed in observance of Good Friday March 25th
Mar 25 all-day

The main library and all branches will be closed Friday March 25th in observance of Good Friday.

Mar
26
Sat
Main Library closed Saturday March 26th @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Mar 26 all-day

The library will be closed Saturday March 26th in observance of the Easter weekend.

Apr
12
Tue
Miss Pat, aka “Mother Goose,” continues her Tuesday and Thursday afternoon story hours @ Main Library
Apr 12 @ 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

Join Miss Pat, aka “Mother Goose” for Tuesday and Thursday afternoon story hours at 3:30 pm in the children’s room at the main library.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Crafty Tuesdays continue at the Main Library at 6 p.m. @ Main Library
Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Our “Crafty Tuesdays” continue every Tuesday evening at the main library in Ville Platte at 6 p.m.  Join Outreach Coordinator Suzy Lemoine for a fun 90 minutes of crafts and surprises.  The program is open to adults and teens.

Apr
14
Thu
“Tech Help” is available each Thursday morning! @ Main Library
Apr 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Drop in “Tech Help” is available each Thursday morning in the multipurpose room of the main library in Ville Platte from 9:30 am to 11:30 a.m.

Apr
16
Sat
Genealogy Society Meeting @ Main Library
Apr 16 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

The Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society will meet Saturday April 16 at 9:30 am in the multipurpose room of the main library in Ville Platte.  The public is invited to hear their guest speakers, John Ledoux and Margaret Briley, who will talk about the Orphan Train Museum and share some of the stories about the children who arrived in Evangeline Parish.

Apr
19
Tue
Friends of the Library Meeting @ Main Library
Apr 19 @ 4:30 pm

The Friends of the Library will meet on Tuesday April 19th at 4:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the main library in Ville Platte.  Everybody is very welcome.  Please come and bring a friend!

Apr
20
Wed
Mystery Book Club Meeting @ Main Library
Apr 20 @ 10:30 am

The book that will be discussed is “Body Double” by Tess Gerritsen.  Everybody is welcome to come join us in the multipurpose room of the main library in Ville Platte.  The meeting was rescheduled due to a conflict with the All-Staff Training Day which will be held the next week.

Apr
21
Thu
Thursday morning tech help at the main library @ Evangeline Parish Main Library
Apr 21 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Experience drop in tech help on Thursday mornings at the main library.

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