Fine “free” month begins Dec. 15, 2011, and ends Jan. 17, 2012.  Take advantage of this great opportunity to get your library account clear and save money!

Fines will be waived on all items returned in good condition during this period.  In addition, you can get big discounts on existing fines (items already turned in during the year but the fines not yet paid) and other book fees (fees for lost or damaged items).

Some restrictions apply.  To receive a discount on an existing fine, the discounted amount must be paid in one payment during the period Dec. 15 through Jan. 17 (partial payments not accepted if you are receiving the discount).  We are offering 50% discounts on existing fines on adult materials and, to help children use the library, 90% discounts on existing fines on children’s materials.  These are items that have an “x” or “xF” on the spine label.  This is the first time that we have offered a larger discount on the children’s materials, and this discount will be available regardless of whether the children’s items were checked out on an adult or a child’s card.

For lost or damaged items the discount is 50% of the cost of the item, regardless of whether it is an adult or a children’s item.

Please note that these discounts are in effect Dec. 15, 2011, through Jan. 17, 2012 only.  For more information, please call 363-1369.  Thank you.

The Library Board of Control will meet Monday December 19 at 4 p.m. at the main library.  The Board will consider a revised 2011 budget as well as the budget for 2012.  Everybody is welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served.  A full meeting agenda will be posted at the main library no later than Friday December 16.

The annual staff workshop and brunch will be held Wed. Dec. 7th at the main library.  The library will be closed to the public until 12 noon.  Basile, Mamou, Turkey Creek, and Pine Prairie branches will open to the public at 1 p.m.  Chataignier will open at its usual time, 2 p.m.

The Library system will reopen on Monday Nov. 28th following the Thanksgiving break. 

Prior to the break, the Ville Platte and Turkey Creek branches will open at 8 a.m. on Wed. Nov. 23rd, rather than their usual Wednesday opening time of 10 a.m.