Internet Basics

Learn how the Internet works, how to connect to the Internet, and how to use a web browser and search the Internet safely. This class is free and open to the public. Seating space is limited to adults. Registration is required. The library welcomes people of all abili......More

Learn how the Internet works, how to connect to the Internet, and how to use a web browser and search the Internet safely. This class is free and open to the public. Seating space is limited to adults. Registration is required. The library welcomes people of all abilities to programs. If you think you may need special accommodations, please contact us early for assistance, and we will do our best to provide the requested services. A Windows 11 computer will be provided for each participant.

Fun with Fungi!

In this event led by Ty from Cultivating Culture we will explore the benefits of fungi and mushrooms in our soil. Participants will inoculate their own edible Oyster Mushrooms!đ

Game On!: D&D Character Day- Slidell

The Slidell Teen Department will be playing D&D this September through April with the same characters , offering the opportunity to role-play your character and learn how to level up your own stats. You will want to attend this preliminary event for creating your own s......More

The Slidell Teen Department will be playing D&D this September through April with the same characters , offering the opportunity to role-play your character and learn how to level up your own stats. You will want to attend this preliminary event for creating your own special character to role-play throughout each session!  This event will not be a campaign event, meaning we will NOT be playing D&D. ATTENTION PARENTS: This website, dndbeyond.com, will allow teens (with your permission) to create a user account to develop and keep track of their character more easily. If your teen would like to use this service, please have the account created prior to coming to the event. The teen will need to have access to the username and password. They may also need access to the e-mail used to create the account. You do not need an online account to participate. I will have paper sheets for teens to use if desired. ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  LIMIT: 15 teens ages 13 - 17 only, please.

Microsoft Excel Basics

For computer users who already know how to use a mouse, manipulate windows, and type on a keyboard, Microsoft Excel Basics teaches the beginning skills of how to create and edit a spreadsheet. You will learn basic tasks like how to format numbers and text, how to input......More

For computer users who already know how to use a mouse, manipulate windows, and type on a keyboard, Microsoft Excel Basics teaches the beginning skills of how to create and edit a spreadsheet. You will learn basic tasks like how to format numbers and text, how to input mathematical functions in a spreadsheet, and more in this hands-on introductory class. The class is free and open to the public. Seating space is limited to adults. Registration is required. The library welcomes people of all abilities to programs. If you think you may need special accommodations, please contact us early for assistance, and we will do our best to provide the requested services. A Windows 11 computer will be provided for each participant.

Board Game Afternoon

Join us for a board game afternoon! Several games are provided for you to choose from. Light refreshments will be served.  

Teen Volunteer Club (TVC) - SLIDELL

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. Registration is required, limit 8 teens.

Author Talk: Suzie Hunt

Author Suzie Bronk Hunt will talk about the importance of preserving family stories, enjoyable ways to make that happen and her own writing journey. A contributing writer for the St. Tammany Farmer/www.nola.com and a life-long journal......More

Author Suzie Bronk Hunt will talk about the importance of preserving family stories, enjoyable ways to make that happen and her own writing journey. A contributing writer for the St. Tammany Farmer/www.nola.com and a life-long journalist, Hunt is also a novelist with three works of contemporary fiction published and more in the works. Her books revolve around small town communities and the people who make them extraordinary. Suzie Bronk Hunt will be on hand to talk books, writing and story creation with readers.

KIDS Family Storytime

Storytime Adventures Await! Calling all kids (ages 0â5) and their grownupsâget ready for a 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 t......More

Storytime Adventures Await! Calling all kids (ages 0â5) and their grownupsâget ready for a 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 8/26 - Ducks 9/2 - Camping 9/9 - Cats 9/16 - Space 9/23 - Forest 9/30 - Monsters 10/7 - Dogs 10/14 - Bedtime 10/21 - Owls 10/28 - Ghosts 11/4 - Sharks 11/11 - Pumpkins 11/18 - Snow 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 0â36 months), and their favorite grownups. Itâs a play-full way to build early learning skillsâone 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 0â36 months), and their favorite grownups. Itâs a play-full way to build early learning skillsâone 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.

KIDS StoryTots

Snuggle up for a tale-tastic time with books, bounces, rhymes, and musicâall 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 totsâbecause itâs never too early to love a good......More

Snuggle up for a tale-tastic time with books, bounces, rhymes, and musicâall 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 totsâbecause itâs never too early to love a good book (and a good bounce)! Dates & Themes 8/27 - Ducks 9/3 - Camping 9/10 - Cats 9/17 - Space 9/24 - Forest 9/31 - Monsters 10/8 - Dogs 10/15 - Bedtime 10/22 - Owls 10/29 - Ghosts 11/5 - Sharks 11/12 - Pumpkins 11/19 - Snow Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS Lego Time

Get ready to stack, snap, and let your imagination click into place! Join us for a brick-tastic building adventure themed around a new idea each weekâperfect for little builders ages 3 to 5 and their grownups. Bring your creativity, your curiosity, and donât forget you......More

Get ready to stack, snap, and let your imagination click into place! Join us for a brick-tastic building adventure themed around a new idea each weekâperfect for little builders ages 3 to 5 and their grownups. Bring your creativity, your curiosity, and donât forget your cameraâyouâll want to capture your mini masterpiece before it topples! Itâs 45 minutes of hands-on fun where every brick tells a story! Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

Creating Desktop Wallpaper in Canva

Join us as we create Desktop Wallpaper in Canva! We will discuss the basics of the website, practice utilizing templates, colors, fonts, uploading photos, and downloading our finished product. This class is free and open to the public. Seating space is limited to adu......More

Join us as we create Desktop Wallpaper in Canva! We will discuss the basics of the website, practice utilizing templates, colors, fonts, uploading photos, and downloading our finished product. This class is free and open to the public. Seating space is limited to adults. Registration is required. The library welcomes people of all abilities to programs. If you think you may need special accommodations, please contact us early for assistance, and we will do our best to provide the requested services.

KIDS Family Storytime

Storytime Adventures Await! Calling all kids (ages 0â5) and their grownupsâget ready for a 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 t......More

Storytime Adventures Await! Calling all kids (ages 0â5) and their grownupsâget ready for a 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 8/26 - Ducks 9/2 - Camping 9/9 - Cats 9/16 - Space 9/23 - Forest 9/30 - Monsters 10/7 - Dogs 10/14 - Bedtime 10/21 - Owls 10/28 - Ghosts 11/4 - Sharks 11/11 - Pumpkins 11/18 - Snow 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 0â36 months), and their favorite grownups. Itâs a play-full way to build early learning skillsâone 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 0â36 months), and their favorite grownups. Itâs a play-full way to build early learning skillsâone 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.

KIDS StoryTots

Snuggle up for a tale-tastic time with books, bounces, rhymes, and musicâall 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 totsâbecause itâs never too early to love a good......More

Snuggle up for a tale-tastic time with books, bounces, rhymes, and musicâall 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 totsâbecause itâs never too early to love a good book (and a good bounce)! Dates & Themes 8/27 - Ducks 9/3 - Camping 9/10 - Cats 9/17 - Space 9/24 - Forest 9/31 - Monsters 10/8 - Dogs 10/15 - Bedtime 10/22 - Owls 10/29 - Ghosts 11/5 - Sharks 11/12 - Pumpkins 11/19 - Snow Children age 9 and under may not be left unattended at any program or branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.

KIDS Lego Time

Get ready to stack, snap, and let your imagination click into place! Join us for a brick-tastic building adventure themed around a new idea each weekâperfect for little builders ages 3 to 5 and their grownups. Bring your creativity, your curiosity, and donât forget you......More

Get ready to stack, snap, and let your imagination click into place! Join us for a brick-tastic building adventure themed around a new idea each weekâperfect for little builders ages 3 to 5 and their grownups. Bring your creativity, your curiosity, and donât forget your cameraâyouâll want to capture your mini masterpiece before it topples! Itâs 45 minutes of hands-on fun where every brick tells a story! 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) - SLIDELL

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. Registration is required, limit 8 teens.

Game On!: Homeschool D&D Edition - SLIDELL

Join Ms. Abby for Game On: D&D Edition for teens (12-17) where we will embark on great adventures to fulfill quests. Every event will have a new one-shot that is meant for both beginner players and experienced players. No previous experience is required. Teens may crea......More

Join Ms. Abby for Game On: D&D Edition for teens (12-17) where we will embark on great adventures to fulfill quests. Every event will have a new one-shot that is meant for both beginner players and experienced players. No previous experience is required. Teens may create there own character. You may use DnD Beyond for your character. You must print your character or have your own device to use at the event. Ms. Abby will also have characters already made for teens to use. LIMIT: 8 teens ages 13 - 17, only please.  Online registration required. Only register for one D&D program per month, the same campaign is used for both. Games may include battle sequences and death of characters.