The Chataignier Branch will be closed Friday Oct. 21st.

Due to a software upgrade, the Library’s online system and catalog will be unavailable the morning of Wed. Oct. 26th.  Pine Prairie Branch will be closed for the day.  Other branches will be open their usual hours.

The Evangeline Parish Library Board meeting originally scheduled for Thurs. Oct. 27 has been rescheduled for Wed. Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. at the main library.

Jim Fogleman of the Louisiana Archaeological Society will present “Preshistoric Trade in Central Louisiana” tonight (Tues. Oct. 18) at 6 p.m. at the main library.  Jim will bring many examples of artifacts and help the audience identify artifacts.  Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.  For more information, please call 363-1369.

Saturday, Oct. 15 at 9:30 a.m.: Jim Bradshaw, noted local columnist and historian, will speak on the history of Evangeline Parish.  This event is co-sponsored by the Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society and the Library.  The event is part of the Genealogical and Historical Society’s quarterly meeting.  Admission is free, and everybody is welcome.  Refreshments will be served.  Come hear Jim and network with family researchers.  Newcomers welcome!

Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at the main library: James Fogleman, educator and local archaelogist, will speak on “Prehistoric Trade in Central Louisiana.”  Jimmy will bring artifacts and will identify artifacts if you have any that you would like to ask him about.  Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.

 These events are part of the library’s celebration of the parish’s centennial and of October as Louisiana Archaelogy Month.  Come join us at the main library in Ville Platte this Saturday morning the 15th and Tuesday evening the 18th!