Evangeline Parish Library, serving an area of 36,000 residents, has a collection of 84,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 440 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,900 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 13 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 4 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $40,000. Patrons make 115,000 visits annually, and check out materials 80,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
242 West Main Street, Ville Platte Louisiana 70586
Telephone
337-363-1369
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Crowley) Acadia Parish Library
(Crowley) Acadia Parish Library
(Oberlin) Allen Parish Library
(Marksville) Avoyelles Parish Library
(Jennings) Jefferson Davis Parish Library
(Jennings) Jennings Carnegie Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Ville Platte area
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Breaux Bridge LA May3-5 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.
Pepper Festival St Martinville LA September14-15 This annual festival, usually taking place on the third Sunday of October, celebrates the pepper industry in Louisiana. Benefits kids, and attractions include Cajun food, bands, and a Poker Run. One day only. Call or write for dates and times.
Best of the Bayou Festival Houma LA September29-30 Taking place in Historic Downtown Houma, the festival features Cajun and French food, music, weddings, crafts, pirogue racing, antiques, and more.
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