Last night the Friends of the Library presented the library with a check for $15,519.60 toward furnishings for the new library, and CenturyLink presented a check for $1,000 for technology toward the new library.

Library Board President/Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine was at the meeting to accept the donations on behalf of the library from Friends representative Paula Lafleur and CenturyLink representative Andrew Dugas.

The Friends check represents the fundraising efforts of the Friends in person and through Indiegogo and Wish List and the recent Paragon Casino prized-raffle.  The Library Board and staff are in awe of the Friends’ efforts, and deeply grateful.

We are also deeply grateful for our partnership with CenturyLink to help enhance technology for patrons at the new building and to provide more training to patrons in the essential new technologies at the main library and branches.

Be one of the very first to purchase a granite memorial paver that will be on display near the front entrance of the future main library!

Pavers are 4 inches by 8 inches and can accommodate up to 12 letters/spaces per line, up to 3 lines per paver.  Each paver is $100.  Larger pavers can be purchased at additional cost.

This is a very special new project of the Friends of the Library, with proceeds going to support furnishings for the new building.  It is a great way to recognize loved ones and leave a lasting impression in this community!

For more information, please call Paula Lafleur at 831-1891.

The Autism Society will meet Tues. Aug. 20th at 6 p.m. at the Main Library.  With 1 in 88 children now being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, this is an issue that greatly affects families and friends in our own communities.  Come and learn more.  For more information, please call Jamie Johnson at (337) 257-4674.

Everybody is welcome.

The Friends of the Library will meet Tues. Aug. 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the main library.  There will be a very special presentation by the Friends to the Library as a result of the Friends’ fundraising efforts.  There will also be a very special presentation by CenturyLink to assist the Friends with their fundraising for the furniture and technology for the new main library building.

The Friends will also have information on their new memorial granite paver project for the front of the new building.

Everybody is welcome, and refreshments will be served.  For more information, please call Paula Lafleur at 831-1891.  Come and bring a friend!

Learn more how to search and find the books and other resources you want on the Internet!  The Library and CenturyLink are co-sponsoring a special workshop on Tues. Aug. 6th at 6 p.m. at the Main Library.  Refreshments will be provided courtesy of CenturyLink.  Everybody is welcome, and admission is free.