Story Swap

We hope you’ll join us for this month’s session. Casual, relaxing, fun exchanges where you tell a story from your personal experience (4-5 min.) and listen to the stories of others. A great opportunity to meet new people!

Library Board of Control Special Meeting/Committee Meeting

St. Tammany Parish Library Board of Control Special Meeting / Rules and Rules and Regulations Committee Meeting Meeting Date: June 23, 2025 Location: St. Tammany Parish Council Chambers 21490 Koop Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471 Meeting Starts at 10 AM Doors open at 9:30 ......More

St. Tammany Parish Library Board of Control Special Meeting / Rules and Rules and Regulations Committee Meeting Meeting Date: June 23, 2025 Location: St. Tammany Parish Council Chambers 21490 Koop Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471 Meeting Starts at 10 AM Doors open at 9:30 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 8:00 AM on Monday, June 23rd, 2025. Please Note: This special meeting is being called as a quorum or more of board members expressed interest in attending the Rules and Regulations Committee meeting. A special meeting will only occur if four (4) or more board members are in attendance. Otherwise, the Special Meeting will not occur and the meeting will be a Rules and Regulations Committee meeting. June 23, 2025 - Board of Control Special Meeting / Rules and Rules and Regulations Committee Meeting Meeting will take place at 10 AM at the St. Tammany Parish Council Chambers, 21490 Koop Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471 *This special meeting is being called as a quorum or more of board members expressed interest in attending the Rules and Regulations Committee meeting. A special meeting will only occur if four (4) or more board members are in attendance. Otherwise the Special Meeting will not occur and the meeting will be a Rules and Regulations Committee meeting.* Agenda Board Packet Live Meeting Link

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. 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—get ready for a 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......More

Storytime Adventures Await! Calling all kids (ages 0–5) and their grownups—get ready for a 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 6/3 - Colors 6/10 - Dance 6/17 - Painting 6/24 - Crayons 7/1 - Museum 7/2 - Shapes Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS Play Dough Time

Come create a play dough sculpture inspired by our storytime theme of the week. It's the perfect 30-minute maker adventure for ages 3 to 7 and their grownups. Themes 6/3 - Colors 6/10 - Dance 6/17 - Painting  6/24 - Crayons 7/1 - Museum 7/8 - Shapes  Children......More

Come create a play dough sculpture inspired by our storytime theme of the week. It's the perfect 30-minute maker adventure for ages 3 to 7 and their grownups. Themes 6/3 - Colors 6/10 - Dance 6/17 - Painting  6/24 - Crayons 7/1 - Museum 7/8 - Shapes  Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS CLUB: Tile Mosaics

Kids ages 8 to 12 will dive into the a-maze-ing world of mosaic art, using tiles, glue, and tons of creativity to stick their ideas together. It’s a smashing good time where every piece finds its perfect place! SPACE IS LIMITED AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Upcoming......More

Kids ages 8 to 12 will dive into the a-maze-ing world of mosaic art, using tiles, glue, and tons of creativity to stick their ideas together. It’s a smashing good time where every piece finds its perfect place! SPACE IS LIMITED AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Upcoming Dates 7/1 - Marble Run Design 7/8 - 3D Pen Sculptures Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

Teen Art History Workshop - CAUSEWAY

Interpretive Ranger Gabby N. from the LA Tickfaw State Park covers Native American Pottery - specifically Tchefuncte Pottery - in this interactive clay workshop. LIMIT: 12 teens ages 13-17 only, please. Online registration required.

KIDS StoryWalk®-Inside

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 inside 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 inside 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 6/04- "Barnyard Dance" 6/11- "Curiosity Shop" 6/18- "Hedgehug" 6/25- "Have You Seen My Duckling" 7/02- "It Looked Like Spilt Milk" 7/09- "Walk on the Wild Side" 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. 

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Join us every fourth Wednesday from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM for book discussion on various genres such as historical fiction, nonfiction, mystery, and suspense. Upcoming Titles: January 29th (rescheduled from January 22nd): Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See Februa......More

Join us every fourth Wednesday from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM for book discussion on various genres such as historical fiction, nonfiction, mystery, and suspense. Upcoming Titles: January 29th (rescheduled from January 22nd): Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See February 26: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel March 26: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson April 23: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald May 28: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah June 25: Sourdough by Robin SloanJuly 23: The Hideaway by Lauren K. Denton August 27: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman September 24: The Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard October 22: Weyward by Emilia Hart November 19: The Gown by Jennifer Robson When you attend the meeting, you can check out a copy of the next month's book. Digital copies may also be available through one of St. Tammany Parish Library's eBook/eAudiobook services, Cloud Library , Hoopla, or Libby.

KIDS Special Guest: Ukulele Lady

She’s back and ready to strum up some fun—our favorite lady with a ukulele is bringing a splash of color and a whole lot of smiles! Join the Ukulele Lady as she chords-ially invites you on a toe-tapping musical adventure. Through catchy tunes and sing-alongs, we'll ex......More

She’s back and ready to strum up some fun—our favorite lady with a ukulele is bringing a splash of color and a whole lot of smiles! Join the Ukulele Lady as she chords-ially invites you on a toe-tapping musical adventure. Through catchy tunes and sing-alongs, we'll explore the vibrant world of color—one song at a time! It’s a color-palooza of music, laughter, and fun for the whole family! Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS Bug Art Night - Family Drop-In Program

Families are invited to get crafty with critters as we spin salty spider webs, munch through a very hungry caterpillar, stamp out buggy prints, flutter with pom-pom flies, wiggle into paper bug creations, and make our very own antenna-zing headbands. It’s sure to be un......More

Families are invited to get crafty with critters as we spin salty spider webs, munch through a very hungry caterpillar, stamp out buggy prints, flutter with pom-pom flies, wiggle into paper bug creations, and make our very own antenna-zing headbands. It’s sure to be un-bee-lievable fun! Upcoming Family Drop-In Events: 7/10 - Bingo Night Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.