The Main library and all branches will be closed Monday, 9/2/2019, in recognition of the Labor Day Holiday. The Library Board of Directors and Staff around the parish extend a sincere “Happy Labor Day” celebration to all.

Tuesday & Thursday afternoon, Ms. Pat’s “Story Time with Crafts” continues  @ 3:30 pm for ages 2-15.  Her programs will be in either the Children’s Room or Multipurpose room. 

Our Wednesday pre-teen/teen “Books & Beyond” club will be meeting at 4pm with staff member Tina Davis!  New members are always welcomed.

The Basile Branch library will host its first conversational French program called “Conversation De Cafe” on Tuesday, September 3rd at 9:00am. Please spread the word and bring your French speaking friends to help others learn and continue our Cajun heritage!
 

Early Notices and Updates: Tuesday, September 17^th, the Main library will partner with State Bank to offer our SECOND full 5-week FINANCIAL EDUCATION BOOT CAMP. This camp is FREE to the public but registration is required.  The dates are September 17, 24 and Oct. 1, 8 & 15, 2019 @ 5:30 pm. Folks can register online at http://bit.ly/sbtivbc\ or call the main library @ 337-363-1369. BookFest confirmations!! This is the first posting of the variety of  VENDORS so far  who WILL BE at  BOOKFEST on Saturday, October 26, 2019:  Pat Fontenot, Brecky Thomas, Evangeline Arts Council, Ginni Lawrence, Carol Doyle, Montes Estes, Jawaski O’Neal Frank, Cajun Partie, Janeva Batiste, Paula Deville. They will be selling a wide, wide variety of products and items. Details will be posted in October.  Please get the word out that authors, vendors, community information agencies, cooks, musicians, and anyone looking to promote or sell their goods are invited to participate. Deadline to get a spot is October 15^th.

LABOR DAY CLOSURE NOTICE: THE MAIN LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, 8/31/19. ON MONDAY, 9/2/19, THE MAIN LIBRARY AND ALL BRANCH LIBRARIES WILL BE CLOSED IN HONOR OF OUR VETS!

Oui! The Ville Platte Main Library Monday afternoon conversational French program, “Allons Parler en Français, is growing! This week folks will have a chance to look at our collection of French books. This is a FREE opportunity for the public to speak or listen to this beautiful language. Join in at 3:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room of the main library.
And, Oui again! Exciting news to share! The Basile Branch library will host its first conversational French program called “Conversation De Cafe” on Tuesday, September 3rd at 9:00am. Please spread the word and bring your French speaking friends to help others learn and continue our Cajun heritage!
The Mystery Book Club will meet on August 28th at 10:30 to discuss their current book. New members are always welcomed
Our Wednesday pre-teen/teen Books & Beyond book club will be meeting at 4pm with staff member Tina Davis! New members are always welcomed.
FINE FREE MONTH continues to August 31st at the main library and all branches around the parish.
Early Notices and Updates: BookFest confirmations!! This is the first posting of the variety of AUTHORS so far who WILL BE at BOOKFEST on Saturday, October 26, 2019: Mel LeCompte, Grace Sibley, Leon Gallow, Bill Nash, Royal Writers Guild of Cenla, Starla Jones, Janeva Wilson Batiste, Christopher Fontenot, Dwayne Gill, Berchman Richard, Trinette Thomas, Bill Sumeral, Donna Hankins, Jessica West!! Remember, authors, vendors, community information agencies, cooks, musicians, and anyone looking to promote or sell their goods are invited to participate. Please contact Suzy Lemoine for more information @ [email protected] or call the main library at 337-363-1369. Signup sheets are available at the main library and at all branches. Friends of the Library are planning their HUGE used book sale now!

We love starting our week off with our Monday afternoon conversational French program, “Allons Parler en Français.  It’s a free program on Monday  afternoons at 3:30 pm at the main library with volunteer Jackie Miller. The kids French program is being put on hold for the time being. Keep an eye on our website for updates.  

Our Wednesday pre-teen/teen “Just Craftin Around” club will be meeting at 4pm with staff member Tina Davis!  New members are always welcomed.

FINE FREE MONTH continues to August 31^st at the main library and all branches around the parish.

Early Notices:  Mystery Book Club will meet on August 28^th at 10:30 to discuss their current book. New members are always welcomed. BOOKFEST is slated for Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the main library in Ville Platte. New hours are 8am – 1 pm. Authors, vendors, community information agencies, cooks, musicians, and anyone looking to promote or sell their goods are invited to participate. Please contact Suzy Lemoine for more information @ [email protected] or call the main library at 337-363-1369. Signup sheets are available at the main library and at all branches. Friends of the Library are planning their HUGE used book sale now!

For more information about library programs and services, please call 363-1369, the branch nearest you, or visit our Facebook page or website www.evangelinelibrary.org. Thank you for supporting your library; libraries change lives!

And our TOPSummer Reading winners are shown below! We also had many honorable mentions! A full recap with performers’ photos will be published in the September edition of the Bonnes Nouvelles.

BASILE BRANCH: Ages 0-3: Alex Heaton. Ages 4-7: Amelie Heaton. Ages 8-11: Addison Lebleu. Ages 12-17: Jhneiya Martin. Kids at this branch read 1,940 books!

CHATAIGNIER BRANCH: Ages 0-3: Nora Fontenot. Ages 4-7: Tie – QuaMyree & QuaVonte Tezeno. Ages 8-11: Riley Lawrence. The kids at this branch read 230 books!

MAMOU BRANCH: Ages 0-3: Dirk Chapman III. Ages 4-7: Jazaria Stewart. Ages 8-11: Alayah Freeman. Ages 12-17: Olivia Freeman. The kids at this branch read 1,750 books!

PINE PRAIRIE BRANCH: Ages 0-3: Avery Young. Ages 4-7: Chelsee Burket. Ages 8-11: Sabrina Kowalski. Ages 12-17: Draylin Freeman. The kids at this branch read 1,340 books!

TURKEY CREEK BRANCH: Ages 0-3: Caitlyn Aucoin. Ages 4-7: Thomas Aucoin. Ages 8-11: Charlie Bowman. Ages 12-17: Presleigh King. The kids at this branch read 550!

VILLE PLATTE MAIN: Ages 0-3: Emerick Ortego. Ages 4-7: Aidan Davis. Ages 8-11: Ashton Duos. Ages 12-17: Sean Bowen. The kids at the main library read 1,070 books!

FINE FREE MONTH continues to August 31st at the main library and all branches around the parish.Early Notices: BOOKFEST is slated for Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the main library in Ville Platte. New hours are 8am – 1 pm. Authors, vendors, community information agencies, cooks, musicians, and anyone looking to promote or sell their goods are invited to participate. Please contact Suzy Lemoine for more information @ [email protected] or call the main library at 337-363-1369. Signup sheets are available at the main library and at all branches. Friends of the Library are planning their HUGE used book sale now!

For more information about library programs and services, please call 363-1369, the branch nearest you, or visit our Facebook page or websitewww.evangelinelibrary.org. Thank you for supporting your library; libraries change lives!