Library Board of Control
The St. Tammany Parish Library Board of Control consists of seven members selected by the Parish President and the Parish Council.
Board Members and Contact Information
- Ann Shaw, President (ann.shaw@stpl.us)
- Charles Branton, Vice President, (charles.branton@stpl.us)
- Tamarah Myers (tamarah.myers@stpl.us)
- Dinah Thanars (dinah.thanars@stpl.us)
- Jill Roland Kesler (jill.kesler@stpl.us)
- Travis Thompson (travis.thompson@stpl.us)
- Parish President Mike Cooper (president@stpgov.org)
Emails to lboc@stpl.us will only be sent to Library Board of Control members. Library Administration is not included in emails sent to lboc@stpl.us.
Visit the Library Administration page, opens a new window to find the email of a staff member you would like to contact directly.
*Regulations as of 3/24/2025
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LBOC Regular and Special Meeting Agendas & Minutes
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Meeting Recordings
Due to staff or technical issues, there may be a delay in the transfer of meeting footage to the higher-quality Vimeo page. Videos will remain on the YouTube Channel until they can be uploaded to the Vimeo page. If a meeting is not found via the links below, please check the YouTube page or check directly on the Agenda page, opens a new window.
YouTube Videos:
Videos will be listed under Videos and Live. Please check both tabs if you are having issues finding a recent meeting.
**Directly after a live-stream, YouTube will automatically turn a live stream to private once rendered - the Library has no control over this automatic setting, but staff can change back to public viewing once the option is available to us. If the stream is not visible, please contact publicrelations@stpl.us so it can be corrected.
Regular Meetings
These meetings are decided on by the LBOC in the previous year in an open public meeting and are advertised. Any special meetings, committees or date changes can be found on the current year's agenda page, opens a new window.
| Meeting Date | Type of Meeting | Location |
| February 24, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting | Parish Council Chambers |
| March 24, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting | Parish Council Chambers |
| April 28, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting | Parish Council Chambers |
| May 19, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting | Parish Council Chambers |
| July 28, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting | Parish Council Chambers |
| August 25, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting | Parish Council Chambers |
| September 22, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting | Parish Council Chambers |
| October 27, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting | Parish Council Chambers |
| December 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting | Parish Council Chambers |
REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS
All Regular Board meetings are now hosted at the Parish Council Chambers on Koop Drive in Mandeville starting at 6:30 P.M. Doors will open at 6 P.M.* (*Most Regular Meetings are at 6:30 P.M., HOWEVER, these meeting times may change due to cancellations or postponements. Please check the meeting agenda for the most accurate time information).
Public Comment:
Comment cards are available at every meeting. Green cards are available for those wishing to speak and white cards are for those not speaking. Each comment card is for (1) agenda item and must be turned in before the agenda item is called. If you wish to speak on multiple agenda items, multiple cards must be filled out and turned in before each item is called. Those unable to attend the meeting are encouraged to email their comments to LBOC@stpl.us by 4 P.M. on the date of Regular meetings, for comment on special meetings, please see the time stated on the agenda.
Recording Devices:
Videotaping, cameras and all other recording devices by the public are allowed for all public meetings, however, media is regulated to the side and back wall of the chambers per the Council Chamber rules.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are an individual with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in a Library Board of Control meeting, you are entitled under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.
Please make a request for assistance as far in advance as possible, preferably at least 2 business days before the scheduled meeting. Email your request to publicrelations@stpl.us