Library Updates

May 28, 2021 Library Update: Operations Guidelines In accordance with the revised protocols for St. Martin Parish Government facilities effective Friday, May 28, 2021, St. Martin Parish Library has revised operations guidelines as follows: Masks or face coverings will no longer be required; however, masks or face coverings are still strongly recommended. Due to social distancing guidelines, all branches will remain operating at 75% capacity and will continue to have a limited number of computers available for public use. High-touch surfaces and library materials will continue to be sanitized frequently [...]

1.15.2021 Low Vision Assistive Device Available for Use at St. Martin Parish Library St. Martin Parish Public Library is announcing the availability of assistive technology for those with vision impairments.  The St. Martinville library houses a Topaz Video Magnifier.  This low vision magnifier can assist with tasks such as reading fine print. Availability and accessibility is important to St. Martin Parish Library’s mission of providing all patrons of the parish with equal access to high quality informational and technological resources to meet the diverse needs of the community for information, [...]

Evangeline-Longfellow State Historic Site gets new fitness signs, StoryWalk, vegetable garden Writer: Ruthie Losavio (SAINT MARTINVILLE, La) – Evangeline-Longfellow State Historic Site visitors can look forward to several new amenities including fitness signs, a StoryWalk and a vegetable garden. “We are always trying to find ways to welcome the local community into Longfellow,” said Christi Disher, manager of Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site. “These new projects add a whole new element to the park. Where we have previously focused on historic elements, we are now expanding our interpretive programs to include [...]

The library will soon stay open later. Beginning November 2, 2020, branches will observe the following extended hours: St. Martinville, Breaux Bridge, and Cecilia Branch Locations: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 6 pm Friday 8 am - 5 pm Saturday 8 am - 12 pm Parks Branch Location: Monday - Thursday 10 am - 6 pm Friday 9 am - 5 pm Saturday 8 am - 12 pm      

By: KATC News Posted at 7:32 PM, Oct 01, 2020 and last updated 8:27 PM, Oct 01, 2020 St. Martin Parish residents will see a tax proposition on their ballots next month, and Parish President Chester Cedars and the parish council are hoping that residents will vote 'yes.' Those propositions will fund the parish library and other government services. Half of the funds will be used for constructing, improving, and operating libraries in the parish, including purchasing furniture, fixtures, lands, and equipment. The remaining half will go towards operating and [...]

For the many people who use the library each week, library services and program are indispensable. Your public library is a lifeline in our community. The library has the resources available to improve the lives of parish residents; it connects this community to information, technology, and opportunities. 2020 will mark 65 years of the library providing quality programs and services to the parish. SERVICES & PROGRAMS The newest & most popular books, audiobooks, e-books, DVDs, & magazine available for check-out! Programming for children, teens, & adults Technology at each library, [...]