Keep an eye out for our special Summer Reading Wrap Up in the Bonnes Nouvelles this month. We have so many marvelous “Top Readers” around the parish to brag about!

This Tuesday, August 8^th,  you will have one last opportunity to meet with our Computer Tutor, Tobin Deville, to get FREE help with any computer or  EBook reader. He will be in Ville Platte @ 9 am; Turkey Creek branch @ 10:30 am; Pine Prairie branch @ 12 noon; Mamou branch @ 1:30 pm; Basile branch @ 3 pm; and Chataignier branch @ 4:30 pm. You can call the branch to set an appointment or chance a walk-in. Please share this valuable, free resource.

August is FINE FREE month at the main library and all branches. Return any item in good condition and have all fines waived.   We will also take 50% off existing fines and charges for lost/damaged items if the balance is paid in full during this period. This is your library’s way of saying “Thank you” for your support year round. Also, for a limited period, you can visit the main library to “fill up a bag of Friends of the Library books” for one dollar! Please share.

In these very challenging times, we’d like to remind the public of the opportunity to leave a memory behind in our “Memory Card Catalog” at the main library in Ville Platte. It is a simple way to be remembered by your family and library patrons forevermore. We are also collecting old library cards. The “Memory” forms are available now.

Visit the Facebook page of your favorite library branch to see information about programs unique to them. Also, visit our website www.evangelinelibrary.org for updates. You can always call the main library @ 337-363-1369 or send an email to [email protected] for more information and never forget that libraries do change lives…. even in the cloud! Suzy Lemoine, Outreach Coordinator.

Keep an eye out for our special Summer Reading Wrap Up in the Bonnes Nouvelles this month. We have so many marvelous “Top Readers” around the parish to brag about!

This Tuesday, August 8^th,  you will have one last opportunity to meet with our Computer Tutor, Tobin Deville, to get FREE help with any computer or  EBook reader. He will be in Ville Platte @ 9 am; Turkey Creek branch @ 10:30 am; Pine Prairie branch @ 12 noon; Mamou branch @ 1:30 pm; Basile branch @ 3 pm; and Chataignier branch @ 4:30 pm. You can call the branch to set an appointment or chance a walk-in. Please share this valuable, free resource.

August is FINE FREE month at the main library and all branches. Return any item in good condition and have all fines waived.   We will also take 50% off existing fines and charges for lost/damaged items if the balance is paid in full during this period. This is your library’s way of saying “Thank you” for your support year-round. Also, for a limited period, you can visit the main library to “fill up a bag of Friends of the Library books” for one dollar! Please share.

In these very challenging times, we’d like to remind the public of the opportunity to leave a memory behind in our “Memory Card Catalog” at the main library in Ville Platte. It is a simple way to be remembered by your family and library patrons forevermore. We are also collecting old library cards. The “Memory” forms are available now.

Visit the Facebook page of your favorite library branch to see information about programs unique to them. Also, visit our website www.evangelinelibrary.org for updates. You can always call the main library @ 337-363-1369 or send an email to [email protected] for more information and never forget that libraries do change lives…. even in the cloud! Suzy Lemoine, Outreach Coordinator.

Summer reading has come to a close and we can brag on the attendance at our programs and the huge number of books that were checked out! I’ll share stats next week and also congratulate our TOP READERS from around the parish! Thanks, one last time, to our local sponsors: ARDOIN FUNERAL HOMES, BASILE STATE BANK, BON AIMEE’ INSURANCE, R.E. & APPRAISAL SERVICES, EDWARD JONES, PETER STAWARTZ, EVANGELINE BANK & TRUST, JD BANK, VILLE PLATTE, LAKEVIEW RV PARK & RESORT, PAUL’S MEAT MARKET, REPRESENTATIVE RHONDA BUTLER, DIST.  38, SOUTHERN UROLOGY – DR. MARCEL LAHAYE, VIDRINE COMMUNITY CENTER- DR. NICK LAHAYE, VIDRINE ACE HARDWARE! 

We will be looking for a new artist or two for our August “Artist of the Month”! This is our way of promoting our local artists! If you or someone you know would like to get their art displayed, please contact Suzy Lemoine @  [email protected] or call the main library at 337-363-1369.  This week will be the last time to come by the main libraryto see the unique art created by kids with the EAC and the unusual works by Phil Miller using reclaimed wood that is indigenous to our area like Cedar, Chinese Tallow (Chicken Trees), China ball, and Eucalyptus. He really excels in reclaiming wood affected by Carpenter Bees! See samples of his coasters & photos of his custom photo frames on display at the main library in Ville Platte.

Please visit the Facebook page of your favorite library branch to see information about programs unique to them. Also, visit our website www.evangelinelibrary.org for updates. You can always call the main library @ 337-363-1369 or send an email to [email protected] for more information and never forget that libraries do change lives…. even in the cloud! Suzy Lemoine, Outreach Coordinator.

DATE CHANGE: NEXT WEEK our summer readers will be treated to a fun and informative program that will be presented by the Evangeline Soil & Water Conservation District outreach employee, Chauntel Eaves. On Tuesday, July 25^th, she will be at the Turkey Creek Branch @ 10 am then the Chataignier Branch Library @ 2 pm. On Wednesday, July 26^th, she will be at the Pine Prairie branch. On Thursday, July 27^th, she will be at the Basile Branch @ 10 am and the Ville Platte Main library@ 2 pm.   Thanks, one last time, to our local sponsors: ARDOIN FUNERAL HOMES, BASILE STATE BANK, BON AIMEE’ INSURANCE, R.E. & APPRAISAL SERVICES, EDWARD JONES, PETER STAWARTZ, EVANGELINE BANK & TRUST, JD BANK, VILLE PLATTE, LAKEVIEW RV PARK & RESORT, PAUL’S MEAT MARKET, REPRESENTATIVE RHONDA BUTLER, DIST.  38, SOUTHERN UROLOGY – DR. MARCEL LAHAYE, VIDRINE COMMUNITY CENTER- DR. NICK LAHAYE, VIDRINE ACE HARDWARE”! 

Tuesday, June 18^th @ 3 pm, staff from Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care will be at the main library to offer information about resources that are available to anyone who is dealing with Hospice care or would like to learn more about Hospice care. This is a free resource. It will follow the weekly “We Speak French” program that begins at 1 pm. Please share this good news.

Wednesday, July 19^th is going to be a big day!! Beginning @ 2 pm, the main library will host “Kid’s Bingo” with lots of prizes. Then at 3 pm Miss Acadiana USA 2023, Anna Steckler, will present her “Healthy Snack Habits” for ages 5-15! (We had to change her date to July 19th in lieu of the 20th). Her program will be followed at 4 pm by a “Kid’s Painting” opportunity!

Our July “Artist of the Month” is the Evangeline Arts Council and our “Co-Artist of the Month” is Phil Miller from Chataignier. Please come by to see the unique art created by kids with the EAC and the unusual works by Phil Miller using reclaimed wood that is indigenous to our area like Cedar, Chinese Tallow (Chicken Trees), China ball, and Eucalyptus. He really excels in reclaiming wood affected by Carpenter Bees! See samples of his coasters & photos of his custom photo frames on display at the main library in Ville Platte.

Please visit the Facebook page of your favorite library branch to see information about programs unique to them. Also, visit our website www.evangelinelibrary.org for updates. You can always call the main library @ 337-363-1369 or send an email to [email protected] for more information and never forget that libraries do change lives…. even in the cloud! Suzy Lemoine, Outreach Coordinator.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING

LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING AGENDA

MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023

4:00 pm at Ville Platte Main Library

916 West Main Street, Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586

1. Opening Business

1. Call to Order, Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval/Amendment of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
5. Public Comments on Agenda Items

1. Old Business
2. Update from the Basile Branch Library committee
3. Review the recent legislation proposed by AG Jeff Landry & Senator Cloud

1. New Business

1. Annual Report  2022 (review).
2. 2022 Police Jury Audit results submitted by Kolder,  Slaven & Company, CPA Firm (review)
3. Announce grant funding commitment from the USDA Distance Learning& Telemedicine Program for Ville Platte Main library, Turkey Creek & Chataignier Branch Libraries
4. Discuss updating the following policies based on the passage of SB7:  Collection, Circulation, Patron Behavior, & Unattended Children.
5. Update on the progress of our Summer Reading Program
6. Advise status of two new grant proposals: LEH 2023  and LPG / ACA 2024

1. Reports

1. Financials
2. Facilities Report
3. Outreach Report

    iiv.          Adjournment

Next meeting: _______________

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