KIDS Special Guest: Mosquito Abatement

Did you know mosquitoes have been bugging the planet since the Jurassic period, even before the dinosaurs? That’s pre-historic pest power! Join our buzz-worthy friends from the St. Tammany Mosquito Abatement team as they share mind-swatting facts about these ancient i......More

Did you know mosquitoes have been bugging the planet since the Jurassic period, even before the dinosaurs? That’s pre-historic pest power! Join our buzz-worthy friends from the St. Tammany Mosquito Abatement team as they share mind-swatting facts about these ancient insects and teach you how to keep those biters at bay. It’s going to be mosquito-tastic, you’ll be itching to learn more (but hopefully not literally)! Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS Bingo Night - Family Drop-In Program

Join us for a night 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!  Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended ......More

Join us for a night 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!  Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

Medicare 101

Are you turning 65 in 2025? Confused about your Medicare Health Insurance options? Have questions about the open enrollment period? The Fussell Group Insurance Advisor agents will teach the basics of Part A, B, C, and D Coverage. 

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!

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.

Library Board of Control July 2025 Meeting

St. Tammany Parish Library Board of Control Meeting Meeting Date: July 28, 2025 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 estab......More

St. Tammany Parish Library Board of Control Meeting Meeting Date: July 28, 2025 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 lboc@stpl.us by 4:00 PM on Monday, July 28, 2025. Click Here for Meeting agendas, board packets, and meeting live stream/recordings For all LBOC information, visit sttammanylibrary.org/lboc

Using Courthouse Records to Explore a Family History: A Case Study of One Descending Lineage of Abner Jenkins, of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana with Robin Perkins

A GENEALOGICAL PROGRAM SPONSORED BY  THE ST. TAMMANY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY (STGS)  AND THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY   Program will be offered at  the St. Tammany Parish Library’s Causeway Branch (3457 U.S. HWY 190) in Mandeville, LA and as a virtual broadcast for tho......More

A GENEALOGICAL PROGRAM SPONSORED BY  THE ST. TAMMANY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY (STGS)  AND THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY   Program will be offered at  the St. Tammany Parish Library’s Causeway Branch (3457 U.S. HWY 190) in Mandeville, LA and as a virtual broadcast for those at home Using the courthouse records of the family of Abner Jenkins, a prominent early settler of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, Robin Perkins demonstrates how these records can provide details that enrich the family story and bring our ancestors to life. Courthouse records often contain primary information that is invaluable for genealogists and family historians. They are of particular importance to researchers who want to learn more about their ancestors than their names and the dates and places of their birth, marriage, and death. In her lecture, Robin Perkins unveils selected original courthouse records from several generations of one descending lineage of Abner Jenkins, exposing the audience to a variety of record types that may be available at courthouses across the country. In so doing, she also provides a rich example of how these records can be utilized to spin an interesting tale. Robin Perkins is currently serving as the Director of Records Management for the St. Tammany Parish Archives Department under Clerk of Court Jessica Jenkins Brewster. In this position, she is responsible for the organization, preservation, and access to current and historic records of St. Tammany Parish. Robin has a Master’s Degree in Information Studies and Technology from Northern Illinois University. She has served as a researcher and consultant on many commercial and academic history projects and is published in the field of educational assessment. In 2008, Robin received an Excellence in Government Award of Individual Merit from the Louisiana Bureau for Governmental Research. DATE: Saturday, August 9, 2025 TIME: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Central Time TWO LIVE VIEWING OPTIONS: IN-PERSON AND REMOTE BROADCAST In-Person Attendance: Causeway Branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library ADDRESS: 3457 U.S. HWY 190, Mandeville, LA At Home Viewing: St. Tammany Parish Library (STPL) Live Broadcast via Zoom Everybody on the Waitlist will receive the Zoom link for the program.

Jewelry Making

Lawrie will instruct on how to make a lovely piece of jewelry. All supplies are provided.

Door Hanger Painting

Come paint a door hanger with an instructor from Creative Designs Studio!

American Mahjong Lesson

With little to no previous knowledge of the game of American mahjong, you will walk away from our beginner lesson with basic knowledge of what it takes to set up and play a game of American Mahj. You will learn a little history of the game as we answer common question......More

With little to no previous knowledge of the game of American mahjong, you will walk away from our beginner lesson with basic knowledge of what it takes to set up and play a game of American Mahj. You will learn a little history of the game as we answer common questions that many beginners have. You will also play at least one practice game before leaving the 2 hour lesson. We look forward to mahj-ing with you!