CenturyLink  through its Internet Basics Program is donating a special prize for the top reader (most books read during Summer Reading) in ages 8 through 16!  As soon as we receive the prize, we will post what it is.

Children, tweens, and teens ages 8 through 16 throughout the parish are eligible to compete.  There is only ONE of the prize, and in the event of a tie, the winner will be selected from a drawing.

The cutoff date for books to count is close of business July 19th.  
Winner will be notified between July 20th and July 24th.  The prize will be awarded to the winner at a special ceremony at the main library on July 25th at 2 p.m.  Refreshments will be served.
Please note that this is a special CenturyLink provided prize for ONE reader in ages 8 through 16 only.

CenturyLink Internet Basics Program will also sponsor a training session on How to Find Books Online at the main library on Tues. Aug. 6th at 6 p.m.  Refreshments will be served.  In addition, participants will receive information about the Internet Basics Program, which offers discounted Internet services to qualifying low-income individuals and families.  To find out more about the Internet Basics Program, please visit www.centurylink.com/internetbasics.

For more information about the Evangeline Parish Library Summer Reading Program, click on the “Dig into Reading” icon on this library webpage, or call the main library (363-1369) or the branch nearest you.

Basile Branch is now open 8 to 5, Monday through Friday.  For more information about this wonderful branch, please see the branch information tab above.

The winning tickets were drawn on the “J.C. and Randy” show on KVPI Tues. June 4th.  Thank you so much, KVPI, for sponsoring the drawing on the radio!

Gus Orlando of Bayou Chicot was the winner of the Cajun bateau filled with special items, including Gene Buller’s wonderful, “Bucks, Ducks, and Doves.”

Betsey Duplechain of Vidrine was the winner of the fabulous Yeti cooler.

Faye Langley of Eunice/Basile was the winner of the Paragon get away weekend with lodging, meal, and golf.

All winners can pick up their prizes at the main library in Ville Platte.

Special thanks to all who participated!  The Friends of the Library sold over 500 tickets and raised over $5,000 for furniture for the new main library.  Special thanks to Paula Lafleur and Linda Lebsack who coordinated the raffle.

Donors for the prizes were Paragon Casino (2 nights, dinner, and golf), Matthew Soileau and Industrial Supply (Yeti cooler), and the following donors for the Cajun bateau and its contents: Scott Perrodin, Cecil Nye, Gene Buller, Jake Roberie, Josh Dickerson, Rudy Bachraty, Scotty-Xciter Calls, Ted Daigle, and Ubons BBQ.

Thank you one and all, and congratulations again, both to our winners and to the Friends of the Library for a grand fundraising campaign!

The Friends of the Library will hold their raffle drawing LIVE on the J.C. and Randy Show on KVPI Tues. June 4th between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.  Don’t miss it.  If anybody still wants to buy a ticket, do so no later than Monday June 3rd!

The tickets are $10 each, provide chances at THREE great prizes, and are for a great cause.  All proceeds will be used to help fund extra special furniture for the public areas of the new main library.

Maybe you will hear YOUR NAME called out on the air!

Summer Reading officially is open.  Kids can start turning in reading logs for treasure chest prizes.  Also, we have our first summer performer: Rick Hessler, magician and balloon artist, will perform Tues. June 4th, Wed. June 5th, and Thurs. June 6th.

Rick’s performances will be as follows: June 4th at 10 a.m. Turkey Creek branch library, and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. the Main Library in Ville Platte; June 5th 10 a.m. Pine Prairie branch library and 2 p.m. Mamou Teen Center (behind the Mamou branch library and the health unit); June 6th 10 a.m. Basile branch library and 3 p.m. Chataignier Community Center (beside the Chataignier branch library).  Rick appears courtesy of Decentralized Arts Funding as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts.

All performances are FREE to the public.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (at least 18).

Welcome to Summer Reading 2013!  For more information, please click on the “Dig into Reading” icon on the right side of this webpage.