Tech Time @ the Causeway Branch

Don't know how to take a photo? Confused about installing an app? During Tech Time, a reference librarian will be available for one-on-one help with your technology and non-digital library troubles.  Appointments are optional. Please call or email Sarah at ref-slidell......More

Don't know how to take a photo? Confused about installing an app? During Tech Time, a reference librarian will be available for one-on-one help with your technology and non-digital library troubles.  Appointments are optional. Please call or email Sarah at [email protected] at the Slidell Branch if you would like to schedule an appointment. Be sure to bring your mobile device - whether it's a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. If you are having trouble with a library app, bring your library card and password. Don't have a library card? Don't remember your password? Come to the library branch 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.

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: 2 - Feb Book Distribution and Venezuela 9 - Feb Debating America's Global Role: America First versus Liberal Internationalism 16 - Feb CLOSED 23 - Feb The End of an Era: Trump's Tariffs in Historical Perspective 2 - Mar U.S. China Relations in the New Trump Era 9 - Mar The Third Nuclear Age: Trump, The Order, and the Bomb 16 - Mar Ukraine and the Future of European Security 23 - Mar Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order 30 - Mar U.S. Engagement with Africa 6 - Apr The Future of Human Rights and International Law in a Divided World

Library Board of Control March 2026 Meeting

St. Tammany Parish Library Board of Control Meeting Meeting Date: March 23, 2026 Location: St. Tammany Parish Council Chambers 21490 Koop Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471 Meeting Starts at 6:30 P.M. Doors open at 6 P.M. Public Comment: A three (3) minute time limit is esta......More

St. Tammany Parish Library Board of Control Meeting Meeting Date: March 23, 2026 Location: St. Tammany Parish Council Chambers 21490 Koop Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471 Meeting Starts at 6:30 P.M. Doors open at 6 P.M. Public Comment: A three (3) minute time limit is established for each member of the public wishing to speak (for or against) an item on the agenda. In the case of a Statement of Concern decision, the person who filed the Statement of Concern is given 5 minutes to speak. Please note, all comments must pertain to the agenda item announced. There is no general public comment at the end of the meeting. Any person wishing to comment on a topic not listed on the agenda may do so by e-mailing [email protected] by 4:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2026. Click Here for Meeting agendas, board packets, and meeting live stream/recordings For all LBOC information, visit sttammanylibrary.org/lboc

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 and wiggles! Every session is a new adventure where imaginations run wild and stories come ......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 and wiggles! Every session is a new adventure where imaginations run wild and stories come to life. Dates & Themes 1/27-Space 2/3- Penguins 2/10- Snow 2/17- CLOSED 2/24- Rain 3/3- Whales 3/10- Fish 3/17- Transportation 3/24- Butterflies 3/31- Bees 4/7- Ninjas 4/14- Picnic 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.

Dr. Bruce Craft Lecture: Forgotten Giants of The Louisiana Literary Canon

Join us this Spring as we explore lesser known Louisiana writers. Dr. Bruce Craft of Southeastern Louisiana University will introduce us to several nearly forgotten giants of the Louisiana literary canon and analyze why their work is still critically important. This e......More

Join us this Spring as we explore lesser known Louisiana writers. Dr. Bruce Craft of Southeastern Louisiana University will introduce us to several nearly forgotten giants of the Louisiana literary canon and analyze why their work is still critically important. This event is free and open to the public. All seats reserved for adults.

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Join us every fourth Wednesday from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM to discuss books from a variety of genres. When you attend a meeting, you can check out a copy of next month's book. You can also pick up a copy at the circulation desk. Please note the library may have limited cop......More

Join us every fourth Wednesday from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM to discuss books from a variety of genres. When you attend a meeting, you can check out a copy of next month's book. You can also pick up a copy at the circulation desk. Please note the library may have limited copies of book selections and members may need to obtain a copy from other sources. 2026 Title Selections Jan 28th: The Women by Kristin Hannah Feb. 25th: The Immortal Life of Herietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Mar. 25th: We Solve Murders by Richard Osman April 22nd: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown May 27th: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall June 24th: The Wager by David Grann July 22nd: Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid August 26th: Educated by Tara Westover September 23rd: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See *October 21st: Isaac Storm by Erik Larson *November 18th: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters *December 16th: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson *October, November, and December's meetings will occur on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to accommodate the holiday season.  

Scherenschnitte

Scherenschnitte means "scissor cutting" in German, so for this class, participants will learn the paper-cutting design through step by step guidance from Lawrie.

KIDS StoryWalk® Inside

Join us for a twist on Storytime! A Storywalk® is a reading experience for families that places an illustrated children’s book, taken apart and displayed page by page, inside the library. The pages include activity prompts to encourage movement and discovery. Dates an......More

Join us for a twist on Storytime! A Storywalk® is a reading experience for families that places an illustrated children’s book, taken apart and displayed page by page, inside the library. The pages include activity prompts to encourage movement and discovery. Dates and Books 2/18 - Curiosity Shop (I Spy) 3/30 - It Looked Like Spilt Milk 4/11 - Barnyard Dance 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 Crafty Cones - Family Drop-In Program

I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream! Join us from 2:00pm - 4:00pm for a celebration of a favorite ice-cold treat. We will be making ice cream crafts and rolling out our very own ice cream treat. It is sure to be a sweet time for the whole family! NO REGI......More

I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream! Join us from 2:00pm - 4:00pm for a celebration of a favorite ice-cold treat. We will be making ice cream crafts and rolling out our very own ice cream treat. It is sure to be a sweet time for the whole family! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!  Family Drop-In Dates: 4/11- Shrek 25th Anniversary Party 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: 2 - Feb Book Distribution and Venezuela 9 - Feb Debating America's Global Role: America First versus Liberal Internationalism 16 - Feb CLOSED 23 - Feb The End of an Era: Trump's Tariffs in Historical Perspective 2 - Mar U.S. China Relations in the New Trump Era 9 - Mar The Third Nuclear Age: Trump, The Order, and the Bomb 16 - Mar Ukraine and the Future of European Security 23 - Mar Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order 30 - Mar U.S. Engagement with Africa 6 - Apr The Future of Human Rights and International Law in a Divided World

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 and wiggles! Every session is a new adventure where imaginations run wild and stories come ......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 and wiggles! Every session is a new adventure where imaginations run wild and stories come to life. Dates & Themes 1/27-Space 2/3- Penguins 2/10- Snow 2/17- CLOSED 2/24- Rain 3/3- Whales 3/10- Fish 3/17- Transportation 3/24- Butterflies 3/31- Bees 4/7- Ninjas 4/14- Picnic 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.

Flavors of Health: Small Changes & Physical Activity

Flavors of Health is a nutrition education and health program with a community focus. LSU AgCenter nutrition agent Elisabet Trujillo will be giving a presentation on Small Changes & Physical Activity as well as a cooking demo on the Blueberry Watermelon Salad with Feta......More

Flavors of Health is a nutrition education and health program with a community focus. LSU AgCenter nutrition agent Elisabet Trujillo will be giving a presentation on Small Changes & Physical Activity as well as a cooking demo on the Blueberry Watermelon Salad with Feta.