There’s a lot a girl needs to know as she grows up and makes her way in the world. Having a reference guide of practical how-to life skills and character traits can empower her to become a confident and capable woman. Coauthors Erica and Jonathan Catherman offer this collection of step-by-step instructions on 100 things girls need to succeed, including how to

– introduce yourself
– change a flat tire
– respectfully break up with a guy
– leave a tip
– apply for a job
– ask for a promotion
– behave during a police stop
– create a personal budget
– calculate square footage
– wash your face
– clear a clogged drain
– iron a shirt
– wear a scarf
– shoot a basketball
– sharpen kitchen knives
– and much more

In fact, if it’s in here, it’s an important skill or character trait practiced by capable and confident women. With great illustrations and sidebars of advice from world-class experts, this all-in-one reference tool for young women in the making is the perfect gift for birthdays, graduations, or any occasion.

And a fun book on how the French do parenting…

À la carte wisdom from the international bestseller Bringing up Bébé

In BRINGING UP BÉBÉ, journalist and mother Pamela Druckerman investigated a society of good sleepers, gourmet eaters, and mostly calm parents. She set out to learn how the French achieve all this, while telling the story of her own young family in Paris. 

BÉBÉ DAY BY DAY distills the lessons of BRINGING UP BÉBÉ into an easy-to-read guide for parents and caregivers. How do you teach your child patience? How do you get him to like broccoli? How do you encourage your baby to sleep through the night? How can you have a child and still have a life?

Alongside these time-tested lessons of French parenting are favorite recipes straight from the menus of the Parisian crèche and winsome drawings by acclaimed French illustrator Margaux Motin. 

Witty, pithy and brimming with common sense, BÉBÉ DAY BY DAY offers a mix of practical tips and guiding principles, to help parents find their own way.

Evangeline Parish Library staff members from all branches came out in full force on 31st July, 2024, to show their support at the groundbreaking ceremony for Basile’s upcoming new library. Library board members, staff and the public braved the scorching hot sun to celebrate the beginning of construction of the highly anticipated new branch. The band played, cake was served, and a fun morning was had by all!

LOSFA (Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance) will meet at the main library in Ville Platte on Thursday, August 1st at 4 pm, to offer an information event called “The Geaux FAFSA Tour”. This event is for parents and students who need help with their FASFA or would like to learn more about Financial Aid options.  This event is free to the public. Please share this good news!

At last! The groundbreaking for the new Basile Branch library on July31st was incredible! The town really came out to celebrate the moment! Pictured left to right: Engineer Ronnie Landreneau, Basile Board member Faye Langley, Engineer Bill Fontenot, Board President Sandra Salazar, Mayor Mark Denette, Board member Rella Joseph, Board member Gaynelle Coates, State Librarian Meg Placke, Asistant Director Wesley Saunders, Basile Branch manager Sherry Bergeron, and Library Co-manager Suzy Lemoine. Keep an eye out for the next edition of the Basile Weekly for more pictures and details of the event.