KIDS Special Guest: We Dig

Join us for an earth-shattering adventure where we’ll explore rocks, gemstones, and fossils. It’s gonna be a gem of a time! After we unearth all the cool facts, each child will get their very own geode to crack open and discover the treasures inside. Who knows what gem......More

Join us for an earth-shattering adventure where we’ll explore rocks, gemstones, and fossils. It’s gonna be a gem of a time! After we unearth all the cool facts, each child will get their very own geode to crack open and discover the treasures inside. Who knows what gem you’ll find? It’s sure to be rock-solid fun! Special Guest Dates 7/01- Nature on the Geaux 7/08- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

Diamond Art

Make a diamond art bookmark or coaster! All supplies are provided.

Tween RPS Design Lab: Stained Glass - ABITA SPRINGS

Unleash your creativity at these hands-on, interactive "Rock Paper Scissors (RPS)" Design Lab/Craft Workshops led by your friendly Art Curators, aka Librarians. Today's Workshop: Stained Glass Frames ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED for this FREE EVENT.   LIMIT: 12 Tween......More

Unleash your creativity at these hands-on, interactive "Rock Paper Scissors (RPS)" Design Lab/Craft Workshops led by your friendly Art Curators, aka Librarians. Today's Workshop: Stained Glass Frames ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED for this FREE EVENT.   LIMIT: 12 Tweens ages 10 - 17.

KIDS CLUB: Tinfoil Art

Kids ages 8 to 11 will turn up the heat with hot glue, tinfoil, and markers to create a one-of-a-kind process art masterpiece. It’s going to be a foil-tastic time! SPACE IS LIMITED AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Upcoming Dates 7/03- Scratch Art 7/10- Stained Glass Ar......More

Kids ages 8 to 11 will turn up the heat with hot glue, tinfoil, and markers to create a one-of-a-kind process art masterpiece. It’s going to be a foil-tastic time! SPACE IS LIMITED AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Upcoming Dates 7/03- Scratch Art 7/10- Stained Glass Art Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS Family Storytime

Storytime Adventures Await! Calling all kids (ages 0–5) and their grownups to get ready for story-filled fun packed with books, rhymes, and toe-tapping tunes! Bring your giggles, your wiggles, and yes, siblings are welcome to tag a-long on the fun too! Every session is......More

Storytime Adventures Await! Calling all kids (ages 0–5) and their grownups to get ready for story-filled fun packed with books, rhymes, and toe-tapping tunes! Bring your giggles, your wiggles, and yes, siblings are welcome to tag a-long on the fun too! Every session is a new adventure where imaginations run wild and stories come to life. Dates & Themes 6/06- Swimming 6/13- Beach 6/20- Picnic 6/27- Ocean 7/04- CLOSED 7/11- Gardening Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS StoryWalk®-Outside

Get ready to walk, wiggle, and read your way through a StoryWalk®, where books take a stroll. Each page of a picture book is displayed along a walking path outside the library, turning reading time into a tale-tastic adventure! Along the way, enjoy playful prompts that......More

Get ready to walk, wiggle, and read your way through a StoryWalk®, where books take a stroll. Each page of a picture book is displayed along a walking path outside the library, turning reading time into a tale-tastic adventure! Along the way, enjoy playful prompts that get your body moving and your imagination grooving. It’s the storytime that literally moves you! Dates and Books 6/06- "Fire Truck vs Dragon" 6/13- "We're Going on a Treasure Hunt" 6/20- "A Seed Grows" 6/27- "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" 7/04- "I Don't Want to Be a Frog" 7/11- "The Day the Crayons Quit" In the case of inclement weather, this event could be canceled, so please check our website or call the branch for updates. Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library. 

KIDS Bingo Afternoon- Family Drop-In Program

Join us for an afternoon of family BINGO that’s sure to be a real “ball”. We've got prizes, laughs, and a whole lot of letter-perfect fun lined up. So let’s get those dabbers dancin’ and shout “BINGO” like you mean it! Family Drop-In Dates 7/11- Sculpture Art Afterno......More

Join us for an afternoon of family BINGO that’s sure to be a real “ball”. We've got prizes, laughs, and a whole lot of letter-perfect fun lined up. So let’s get those dabbers dancin’ and shout “BINGO” like you mean it! Family Drop-In Dates 7/11- Sculpture Art Afternoon Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS Special Guest: Nature on the Geaux

Families are invited to take a walk on the wild side with Nature on the Geaux and their amazing animal ambassadors from around the globe! Get ready to go wild as you meet creatures big and small and learn about their fascinating lives in this fun, interactive, and edu-......More

Families are invited to take a walk on the wild side with Nature on the Geaux and their amazing animal ambassadors from around the globe! Get ready to go wild as you meet creatures big and small and learn about their fascinating lives in this fun, interactive, and edu-taining presentation. From furry to scaly, these animals are ready to steal the show and your hearts! It’s a world tour of wildlife without leaving town. Come on and geaux meet the animals! Special Guest Dates 7/8- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

Spirograph Post Cards

In this class we will be using a spirograph cyclex to create fun geometric designs on a post card. You'll explore patterns, symmetry, and even a little math while having fun with art!

Tween RPS Design Lab: Paper Flowers - ABITA SPRINGS

Unleash your creativity at these hands-on, interactive "Rock Paper Scissors (RPS)" Design Lab/Craft Workshops led by your friendly Art Curators, aka Librarians. Today's Workshop: Paper and Chenille Flowers ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED for this FREE EVENT.   LIMIT: 12......More

Unleash your creativity at these hands-on, interactive "Rock Paper Scissors (RPS)" Design Lab/Craft Workshops led by your friendly Art Curators, aka Librarians. Today's Workshop: Paper and Chenille Flowers ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED for this FREE EVENT.   LIMIT: 12 Tweens ages 10 - 17.

KIDS CLUB: Scratch Art

Kids ages 8 to 12 will etch out their artistic side as they dive into the world of engraving. Using scratch art paper, stencils, and their own brilliant ideas, they'll reveal dazzling designs hidden beneath the surface. It’s an etching-ly good time they won't want to m......More

Kids ages 8 to 12 will etch out their artistic side as they dive into the world of engraving. Using scratch art paper, stencils, and their own brilliant ideas, they'll reveal dazzling designs hidden beneath the surface. It’s an etching-ly good time they won't want to miss! SPACE IS LIMITED AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Upcoming Dates 7/10- Stained Glass Art Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS Special Guest: U.S. Fish & Wildlife

Join the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Staff for a wildly colorful adventure into the great outdoors without leaving the library! Discover how nature paints the world with feathers, fur, flowers, and more, then let your creativity take root as you make your own naturall......More

Join the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Staff for a wildly colorful adventure into the great outdoors without leaving the library! Discover how nature paints the world with feathers, fur, flowers, and more, then let your creativity take root as you make your own naturally inspired masterpiece to take home. From brilliant blues to leafy greens, we'll explore how the great outdoors influences art. Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

Paper Quilling

Follow along with Liz as she guides you through making a beautiful paper quilling project. This event is free and open to the public.  All supplies are provided. Seating is reserved for adults.

KIDS CLUB: Stained Glass Art

Kids ages 8 to 12 will pane-stakingly explore the vibrant world of stained glass, then design their own glow-rious masterpiece. It’s a clear-cut case of imagination, color, and glass-tastic fun that’s sure to reflect their unique style! SPACE IS LIMITED AND REGISTRAT......More

Kids ages 8 to 12 will pane-stakingly explore the vibrant world of stained glass, then design their own glow-rious masterpiece. It’s a clear-cut case of imagination, color, and glass-tastic fun that’s sure to reflect their unique style! SPACE IS LIMITED AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS Family Storytime

Storytime Adventures Await! Calling all kids (ages 0–5) and their grownups to get ready for story-filled fun packed with books, rhymes, and toe-tapping tunes! Bring your giggles, your wiggles, and yes, siblings are welcome to tag a-long on the fun too! Every session is......More

Storytime Adventures Await! Calling all kids (ages 0–5) and their grownups to get ready for story-filled fun packed with books, rhymes, and toe-tapping tunes! Bring your giggles, your wiggles, and yes, siblings are welcome to tag a-long on the fun too! Every session is a new adventure where imaginations run wild and stories come to life. Dates & Themes 6/06- Swimming 6/13- Beach 6/20- Picnic 6/27- Ocean 7/04- CLOSED 7/11- Gardening Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS StoryWalk®-Outside

Get ready to walk, wiggle, and read your way through a StoryWalk®, where books take a stroll. Each page of a picture book is displayed along a walking path outside the library, turning reading time into a tale-tastic adventure! Along the way, enjoy playful prompts that......More

Get ready to walk, wiggle, and read your way through a StoryWalk®, where books take a stroll. Each page of a picture book is displayed along a walking path outside the library, turning reading time into a tale-tastic adventure! Along the way, enjoy playful prompts that get your body moving and your imagination grooving. It’s the storytime that literally moves you! Dates and Books 6/06- "Fire Truck vs Dragon" 6/13- "We're Going on a Treasure Hunt" 6/20- "A Seed Grows" 6/27- "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" 7/04- "I Don't Want to Be a Frog" 7/11- "The Day the Crayons Quit" In the case of inclement weather, this event could be canceled, so please check our website or call the branch for updates. Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library. 

KIDS Sculpture Art Afternoon- Family Drop-In Program

Families, get ready to shape up for hands-on fun at our Sculpture Art Afternoon! We'll be clay-fully crafting pottery, making totally paw-some animal figures, twisting shiny tinfoil into dazzling designs, and paper-ing the place with abstract art! It’s going to be a ni......More

Families, get ready to shape up for hands-on fun at our Sculpture Art Afternoon! We'll be clay-fully crafting pottery, making totally paw-some animal figures, twisting shiny tinfoil into dazzling designs, and paper-ing the place with abstract art! It’s going to be a night full of creativity, giggles, and masterpieces in the making. Don't miss this chance to let your imagination take shape! Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.