Meditation with Alice Landry

Step into a space of calm and presence with this 60-minute guided meditation and mindfulness practice. Designed for all levels, this class blends simple techniques to quiet the mind, restore balance, and cultivate awareness. Over the 60-minute duration, you can expect ......More

Step into a space of calm and presence with this 60-minute guided meditation and mindfulness practice. Designed for all levels, this class blends simple techniques to quiet the mind, restore balance, and cultivate awareness. Over the 60-minute duration, you can expect an opening grounding exercise, mild mindful movements, a guided journey, a practice of reflection, and a closing integration. The classes offer a supportive environment for both beginners and seasoned practitioners, helping you reduce stress, increase focus, and nurture a deeper connection to yourself and the present moment.

KIDS Take Your Child To The Library - A Family Drop-In Program

Families are invited to drop by for Take your Child to the Library Day! Join us for fun activities including a scavenger hunt! Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

TEEN Volunteer Club (TVC) - MADISONVILLE

Are you a teen in 8th - 12th grade and need volunteer hours during the school year? Attend a Teen Volunteer Club event and earn service hours, meet new friends, help the community and assist in implementing and preparing for library programs. For those in grades 8-12.......More

Are you a teen in 8th - 12th grade and need volunteer hours during the school year? Attend a Teen Volunteer Club event and earn service hours, meet new friends, help the community and assist in implementing and preparing for library programs. For those in grades 8-12.  First time coming? Be sure to complete a Volunteer Application. Find out more about the TVC and other ways to volunteer on our teen webpage. Space is limited - Registration is required, limit 4 teens.

KIDS Special Guest: Math with Melton

Join Mrs. Melton in discovering just how fun math can be for the whole family! We'll have fun challenges, chances to win prizes, and a free take-home kit.  ** This event will be held in the Children's Section of the library. ** Children age 9 and under may not be le......More

Join Mrs. Melton in discovering just how fun math can be for the whole family! We'll have fun challenges, chances to win prizes, and a free take-home kit.  ** This event will be held in the Children's Section of the library. ** Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

AAUW Great Decisions

Great Decisions groups bring together a diverse, knowledgeable collection of individuals for educational discussions on foreign policy topics through the Foreign Policy Association. Please be sure to read the relevant article before attending. A book will be available ......More

Great Decisions groups bring together a diverse, knowledgeable collection of individuals for educational discussions on foreign policy topics through the Foreign Policy Association. Please be sure to read the relevant article before attending. A book will be available in each library. This event is free and open to the public. All seating is reserved for adults. Topics: 26 - Jan Book Distribution and Session Welcome 2 - Feb Debating America's Global Role: America First versus Liberal Internationalism 9 - Feb The End of an Era: Trump's Tariffs in Historical Perspective 17 - Feb CLOSED 23 - Feb U.S. China Relations in the New Trump Era 2 - Mar The Third Nuclear Age: Trump, The Order, and the Bomb 9 - Mar Ukraine and the Future of European Security 16 - Mar Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order 23 - Mar U.S. Engagement with Africa 30 - Mar The Future of Human Rights and International Law in a Divided World 6 - Apr Session Wrap-up 13 - Apr Make-Up Day

Ask a Reference Librarian at the Madisonville Branch

A reference librarian will be available to assist patrons and answer questions. No registration is required. If you need help with a mobile device—whether it's a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, be sure to bring it with you. If you are having trouble with a library app......More

A reference librarian will be available to assist patrons and answer questions. No registration is required. If you need help with a mobile device—whether it's a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, be sure to bring it with you. If you are having trouble with a library app, bring your library card and password—or come a little bit early and get a library card or reset your password. Remember, if you have an Apple device, make sure you know your Apple ID and password.

Madisonville Book Club 2026

Join us for a lively book discussion on the second Monday of each month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Upcoming Books: January 12 - The Briar Club by Kate Quinn......More

Join us for a lively book discussion on the second Monday of each month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Upcoming Books: January 12 - The Briar Club by Kate Quinn February 09 - An American Marriage by Tayari Jones March 09 - Astor by Anderson Cooper April 13 - Circe by Madeline Miller May 11 - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro June 8 - The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker A limited number of books will be available for checkout at the Madisonville Branch.  Digital copies may also be available through one of St. Tammany Parish Library's eBook/eAudiobook services, Cloud Library , Hoopla, or Libby. When you attend the meeting, you can check out a copy of the next month's book.

KIDS Creative Family Storytime

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and get creative! This fun-filled storytime for kids ages 0-5 and their grownups brings stories to life with lively books, catchy rhymes, and songs you’ll want to sing all day. Each week features a new theme! After the stories, we’ll dive i......More

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and get creative! This fun-filled storytime for kids ages 0-5 and their grownups brings stories to life with lively books, catchy rhymes, and songs you’ll want to sing all day. Each week features a new theme! After the stories, we’ll dive into a hands-on craft that lets your little one’s imagination shine. Come for the fun and leave with a masterpiece! Dates & Themes 1/27 - Bedtime 2/03 - Polar Adventure 2/10 - Shapes 2/17- CLOSED 2/24 - Music 3/03 - Rain 3/10 - Monkeys 3/17 - Fish 3/24 - Transportation  3/31 - Zoo 04/07 - Boats 04/14 - Counting Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS StoryTots

Snuggle up for a tale-tastic time with books, bounces, rhymes, and music—all specially picked for little ones ages 0 to 36 months and their favorite grownups! StoryTots is 20 minutes of storytime magic made just for tiny tots—because it’s never too early to love a good......More

Snuggle up for a tale-tastic time with books, bounces, rhymes, and music—all specially picked for little ones ages 0 to 36 months and their favorite grownups! StoryTots is 20 minutes of storytime magic made just for tiny tots—because it’s never too early to love a good book (and a good bounce)! Dates & Themes 1/28 - Bedtime 2/04 - Polar Adventure 2/11 - Shapes 2/18 - Alphabet 2/25 - Music 3/04 - Rain 3/11 - Monkeys 3/18 - Fish 3/25 - Transportation 04/01 - Zoo 04/08 - Boats 04/15 - Counting Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS Play Date for Ages 0-36 Months

Come wiggle, giggle, and grow! Join us for hands-on, interactive play in a cozy early literacy space made just for babies, toddlers (ages 0-36 months), and their favorite grownups. It’s a play-full way to build early learning skills one giggle at a time! Children age......More

Come wiggle, giggle, and grow! Join us for hands-on, interactive play in a cozy early literacy space made just for babies, toddlers (ages 0-36 months), and their favorite grownups. It’s a play-full way to build early learning skills one giggle at a time! Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

Meditation with Alice Landry

Step into a space of calm and presence with this 60-minute guided meditation and mindfulness practice. Designed for all levels, this class blends simple techniques to quiet the mind, restore balance, and cultivate awareness. Over the 60-minute duration, you can expect ......More

Step into a space of calm and presence with this 60-minute guided meditation and mindfulness practice. Designed for all levels, this class blends simple techniques to quiet the mind, restore balance, and cultivate awareness. Over the 60-minute duration, you can expect an opening grounding exercise, mild mindful movements, a guided journey, a practice of reflection, and a closing integration. The classes offer a supportive environment for both beginners and seasoned practitioners, helping you reduce stress, increase focus, and nurture a deeper connection to yourself and the present moment.