The Hampstead Stage Company from New Hampshire will perform June 24th, 25th, and 26th!  They are doing TWO DIFFERENT SHOWS,  “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Legend of King Arthur.”  Here’s the schedule for the two shows:

Alice in Wonderland:

• Turkey Creek Library June 24th at 10 a.m. ,
• Ville Platte High School auditorium June 24th at 2 p.m.,
• Pine Prairie Library June 25th at 10 a.m.,
• Basile Library June 26th at 10 a.m., and
• Chataignier Village Hall June 26th at 3 p.m.

The Legend of King Arthur:

• Ville Platte old main library June 24th at 6 p.m.
• Mamou Teen Center June 25th at 2 p.m.

Everybody is very welcome to attend shows at any of the locations!  Admission is FREE!  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.  For some locations space and parking are limited; please arrive early.

All performance locations and performances are handicapped accessible, except for the Ville Platte old main library.

The Hampstead Stage Company performances are funded through a grant from Decentralized Arts Funding as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts.

To learn more about the Hampstead Stage Company, please click on the “Fizz Boom Read Summer Reading Program 2014” icon on this page.  It will take you to much more information about all the great activities this summer!  You may also call for more information: (337) 363-1369 (main library) or contact the library branch nearest you.

Janice Lienhart, a participant assistant (PA) for the Experience Works/Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCEP), will be at the main library in Ville Platte for a limited time this summer.  If you are a senior interested in getting on the SCEP list for possible future supported employment, please feel free to come meet her and discuss options.   While walk-ins are accepted, appointments can be scheduled by calling Barbara Disnuke, Experience Works Employment Training Coordinator, at her Lake Charles office, 337-433-4342.

Ms. Lienhart is available this summer at the main library in Ville Platte (242 W. Main St.) on the following schedule until further notice:

Monday: 8 to 11 and 11:30 to 4:30

Tuesday: 8 to 11 and 11:30 to 4:30

Wednesday: 10 to 12 and 12:30 to 4:30

Thursday: 8 to 12 noon.

The Library is seeking a part-time custodian/facilities assistant for the new main library in Ville Platte.  High school diploma or GED required.  Pay rate is dependent on experience.

Hours for the position are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday (20 hours total).

Apply through Acadiana Works at 306 W. Main St., Ville Platte, phone (337) 363-6241.

Job interviews will be conducted on June 25th and June 26th at the old main library.  Candidates should go to Acadiana Works for prescreening by close of business Monday June 24th.

Actual start date is to be determined but may be in late July or in August.

Rose Ann St. Roman is an author and storyteller.  She will perform Tues. June 10th at 10 a.m. at the Turkey Creek Library and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Ville Platte Northside Civic Center.  On Wed. June 11th Rose Ann will perform at 10 a.m. at the Pine Prairie Library and at 2 p.m. at the Mamou Teen Center.  On Thursday June 12th she will perform at 10 a.m. at the Basile Library and at 3 p.m. at the Chataignier Village Hall.  For more information, please call 363-1369 or the branch nearest you.

Admission is FREE!  All performances are sponsored by the library through a grant from Louisiana Division for the Arts, as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Bar None Petting Zoo will be at the Turkey Creek Branch Tues. June 3rd at 10 a.m.; at the Pine Prairie Branch Wed. June 4th at 10 a.m., and at the Mamou Teen Center Wed. June 4th at 2 p.m.  On Thursday June 5th the Bar None will be at the Basile Branch at 10 a.m. and the Chataignier Village Hall at 3 p.m.

The Bar None will be in Ville Platte at a later date in the summer (date to be determined).

Everybody is welcome to attend any of these events throughout the parish.  Admission is FREE.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.  The Bar None events are sponsored by the Friends of the Library through their Summer Reading grant.  Thank you, Friends!