At its meeting on Jan. 18th, the Library Board of Control voted to hold meetings on the following dates:

• Wed. April 18 at 4 p.m. at the main library
• Wed. Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. at the main library
• Wed. Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. at the main library
• Wed. Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. at the main library

Meetings may be rescheduled with advance notice, and special meetings added with 24 hours advance notice.  All meetings are open to the public, and an agenda for each meeting will be posted at the main library no later than 24 hours before the meeting.

The Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society will meet Sat. Jan. 21st at the main library at 9:30 a.m.  The meeting is open to everybody, and refreshments will be served.  Come learn more about the group, and network with others interested in family history and local history.  Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the U.S.; come join in the fun!  Meet well-known researchers and also new beginners.

The Mamou Branch will be closed Tuesday Jan. 24 due to a State Library workshop in Alexandria.