October is Family History Month and there’s no better time to learn about your family’s history. The library has several great resources that can help you get started! Are you new to genealogy research? It can be very intimidating to figure out how to begin your search. That’s why the library has several resources just…
Library Celebrates The First TeenTober!
September 30, 2019
The library will join in the new, nationwide celebration TeenTober with special events and programs spotlighting all the great resources and activities available at the library and to encourage teens from around the area to read for their enjoyment. TeenTober will be hosted by libraries every October starting in 2019 and aims to celebrate teens…
Mary Shelley: Mother of Monsters
September 30, 2019
Get an introduction to the history of author Mary Shelley from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, at the South Slidell Branch. Presenter Amanda Jacob will discuss Shelley’s influence on timeless questions regarding man, creation and the nature of science as well as her novel Frankenstein and the lasting impact her work has…
Newbery Award Winner Kwame Alexander At The Library!
September 30, 2019
The library invites middle school students, teens, educators and families to an “An Evening with Author Kwame Alexander” at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 18, at the Slidell Library. Alexander will speak about the love of reading and poetry, the craft of writing and having a positive attitude. The recommended audience is ages 8-14, but…
Dig Up Some Fun At Archaeology Day!
September 30, 2019
The St. Tammany Parish Library has increased your learning potential this fall and all aspiring Indiana Joneses are invited to attend. The library has partnered with the Louisiana Department of Archaeology and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum to present Archaeology Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 at the Madisonville…
Congratulations to our Teen Winners!
September 7, 2019
Congratulations to the Teen Summer Reading Challenge Winners! Maha Rahman of the Causeway Branch, Alyssa Wehrlin of the Lee Road Branch, and Deryn Wilson of the South Slidell Branch were randomly chosen from the elite group teens who completed the requirements for the Summer Reading Challenge. They had the option of choosing a $50 gift…
Homework Louisiana Webinar
September 6, 2019
Our State Library of Louisiana is offering two Back-to-School Homework Louisiana Webinars in September. These free webinars will demonstrate the many features of Homework Louisiana and anyone (educators, librarians, parents, councilors, etc.) may attend. The sessions will be recorded and a link to the recording will be emailed to anyone who registers. Click here to…
Library Card Sign-up Month Will Be A Blast!
August 30, 2019
September is Library Card Sign-up Month! This year's celebration will be a blast with the help of Buzz, Woody and the whole Toy Story 4 gang! We will once again offer Food for Fines. Each nonperishable food item donated will reduce library fines by $1. Donated food will be distributed to our partnering food…
Junior Librarians Learn the Ropes
August 30, 2019
The Summer Reading Challenge at the St. Tammany Parish Library awards prizes for reading to children, teens and adults. Every year children are awarded prizes for reaching the reading goal. Prizes this year included a book bag and a chance to be included in a weekly prize drawing to receive little extras with a space…
Four Free Concerts for Fall!
August 30, 2019
The Friends of the Slidell Library will once again generously sponsor four concerts on the east side of St. Tammany Parish. The series begins with two outdoor concerts: Cuisine performs Wednesday, September 11, at the Pearl River Branch. The rain date for this concert is Wednesday, September 18. Bon Bon Vivant performs Wednesday, September…
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