About the Friends
Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany is an all-volunteer nonprofit 501(3)(c) organization whose mission is to help the library with additional funding generated through monthly book sales and a book auction. The group has been supporting the library for over 30 years.
Lisabeth Millard Scholarship
The Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany – “Lisabeth Millard Scholarship" is a $2,800 scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior who will be attending an accredited four (4) year college or university starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
The scholarship will be paid in the amount of $700.00 per academic year in installments of $350.00 for the spring and fall semesters. The total amount over a four (4) year academic program is $2,800.00.
The student must reside in St. Tammany Parish to be eligible to receive the scholarship.
The Friends is currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2026.
The application should be mailed to the address below or dropped off at our building (1301 North Florida in Covington)on Tuesday or Thursday between 10-2.
Recipients of the 2025 Lisabeth Millard Scholarship
The first recipient is Timothy St. Angelo, son of Susan and Cary St. Angelo. Timothy is a recent graduate from Lakeshore High School who plans to attend Southeastern Louisiana University to obtain a major in Nursing.
The second recipient is Marcelle Holley, daughter of Danielle and Larry Holley. She attended First Baptist Christian School until the 9th grade and graduated from Agape Christian Academy this May. Marcelle plans to attend Southeastern Louisiana University to obtain a major in English.
All book sales are held at the Friends of the Library of West St .Tammany building located at 1301 N. Florida St. in Covington, near the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds. Find books, DVDs, music and audio CDs , and some puzzles from $3. There is often a large selection of home school items as well as children's books. All proceeds support St. Tammany Parish Libraries.
Upcoming Sale: October 17th and 18th
The Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany will have a book sale on Friday & Saturday, October 17 and 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Items starting as low as 25 cents!
Special collections, vintage books, and book sets are individually priced.
The Friends are taking donations but ask for NO audio cassettes, VHS tapes, encyclopedias, or vinyl records. Please leave donations on our front porch by the door. Don’t leave donations on our back porch; they’ll be exposed to the weather.
2025 Sale Dates
- October – 17 & 18
- November – 21 & 22
- December – 19 & 20
Free Books
We also have a “free books” table available on the porch of our building located at 1301 N Florida St. in Covington every day. Please come by and take any of the books you wish.
Silent Auction Information
A Silent Auction is held in a glass case alternating each month at the Covington, Causeway, and Madisonville Library branches. Books up for auction are high-value in various subjects and are in almost new condition but with very low starting bids.
The selection of books changes each month. Bids are taken at the circulation desk and winners who have made the top bid are notified by phone.
Auction Lists for October
Causeway
- Latin for the Illiterati (Knowledge Cards Deck) Starting Bid: $4
Medley of Over 300 Latin Words, Phrases, Proverbs, and Precepts. Retail: $17 - Are You Hungry Tonight? Elvis' Favorite Recipes - Starting Bid: $5
A Cookbook Filled with Over 50 Of Elvis' Favorite Recipes and More. Retail: $19 - Star Wars Set (The New Essential Guide to Characters and the Visual Encyclopedia) - Starting Bid: $8
This Hard Cover Collection Set Will Take You to A Galaxy Far, Far Away. Retail: $31 - Harry Potter (The Complete Boxed Set) - Starting Bid: $12
J. K. Rowling's 7 Bestselling Harry Potter Books In A Stunning Boxed Set. Retail: $52 - Canterbury Tales (International Collection Library) Starting Bid: $4
The Greatest Collection of Narrative Poems in Literature. Retail: $17 - TCM Murder Mysteries Greatest Classic Films- Starting Bid: $7
Four Classic Murder Mystery Films. Retail: $28 - Best of LSU Fiction - Starting Bid: $3
A Collection Of 20 Writers Who Have Been Associated With LSU. Retail: $12 - The Three-Year Garden Journal Starting Bid: $ 8
A Journal Filled with Gardening Ideas and Designs for any Gardener. Retail: $34 - New Orleans Then and Now- Starting Bid: $5
A Unique Combination of Historic Interest and Contemporary Beauty. Retail: $21 - Iberia - Starting Bid: $15
James A. Michener's Spanish Travels and Reflections. Retail: $74 - Real Hauntings: True American Ghost Stories: $3
True, Authenticated Case Histories of Hauntings Throughout the U.S.A. Retail: $14
Madisonville
- The Civil War – Starting Bid: $8
Illustrated history with many rare photos – this is the companion book to the Ken Burns award-winning PBS documentary. Retail: $35 - Exploring Your World – Starting Bid: $6
Stunning National Geographic photography highlights this look at the geography of our world from A to Z. Retail: $25 - Butterfly Gardening – Starting Bid: $4
Easy to follow guide with helpful tips to create simple outdoor areas that draw beautiful butterflies to your yard. Retail: $12 - Develop Your Psychic Ability – Starting Bid: $4
Steps to increase your own natural intuition and perception. Retail: $10 - World’s Greatest Military Aircraft – Starting Bid: $8
Photos and details of 52 of the most spectacular aircraft of the last hundred years. Retail: $36 - The American Girls Collection– Starting Bid: $5
Six book set, each book provides a story of a different American girl with fun historical facts, crafts and activities to learn more. Perfect condition. Retail: $20 - Atlantis 100 piece puzzle (verified NO missing pieces) – Starting Bid: $4
Large puzzle pieces for young or old and includes map with details about the Lost City of Atlantis. Retail: $16 - Planet Earth : Complete Series DVD Set – Starting Bid: $6
Acclaimed BBC series of 5 DVDs covering Mountains, Caves, Deserts, Jungles, Oceans and Ice Worlds. Retail: $25 - Mathew Brady, America’s 1st Great Photographer– Starting Bid $9
Hundreds of unique and rare early photos of historic people, places and battles. Retail: $40 - Small Miracles for Women – Starting Bid $4
59 inspiring stories of the faith and miracles at work in women’s lives. Retail: $15
Volunteer with the Friends!
Teens and adults are welcome to volunteer at our building every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. As a special thank you, volunteers will receive 1 free book per service hour. To find out more about volunteering or set up a training orientation call Alice at (479) 244-0503.
Donations
We appreciate and are grateful for your book donations. They can be brought to 1301 N. Florida Street, Covington, LA 70433 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10 am-2 pm when volunteers are here to assist you. Please note that we don’t accept encyclopedias, magazines, LP records or VHS tapes. We can provide a receipt for your donations if you choose.
Contact the Friends
Physical Address
1301 N. Florida St.
Covington, LA 70433
Mailing Address
Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany
P. O. Box 3292
Covington, LA 70434
Email FriendsofWestStTammany@gmail.com
Phone (985) 900-2160
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