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: February 20 & 21
The Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany will have a book sale on Friday & Saturday, February 20 & 21, 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.
2026 Sale Dates:
- January – 16 & 17
- February – 20 & 21
- March – 20 & 21
- April – 17 & 18
- May – 15 & 16
- June – 19 & 20
- July – 17 & 18
- August – 14 & 15
- September – 18 & 19
- October – 16 & 17
- November – 20 & 21
- December – 18 & 19
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 January 2026
Causeway
Brennan's New Orleans Cookbook – Starting Bid: $9
A classic collection of distinctive Creole recipes.
Retail: $37
Heaven Is A Garden - Starting Bid: $3
A book to help you create a personal garden with photos.
Retail: $14
American History Puzzle -Starting Bid: $7
1000-piece puzzle celebrating America's history.
Retail: $30
Throne of Glass Novels (8 Volumes) – Starting Bid: $17
Novels 1-7 plus the prequel novella.
Retail: $69
1776 - Starting Bid: $7
Powerful drama written about the American Revolution.
Retail: $28
Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson - Starting Bid: $5
A beautiful hardcover edition of poems.
Retail: $18
The Mother and Father Legacy Set – Starting Bid: $5
Write your life story in your own words.
Retail: $21
National Treasure (2 DVD Set)– Starting Bid: $5
2-disc collector's edition for both DVDs.
Retail: $20
What's A Hostess To Do? - Starting Bid: $4
313 clever ideas to make entertaining easy.
Retail: $15
Cook's Kitchen Hacks & Kitchen Smarts – Starting Bid: $8
2 books filled with timesaving tips and answers to cooking questions.
Retail: $25
What Your Mind Needs – Starting Bid: $3
A 60-day guide to break free from anxiety.
Retail: $14
The Hero Code – Starting Bid: $3
A tribute to the real everyday heroes.
Retail: $11
Covington
Louisiana Proud - Starting Bid: $12
375 original pen & ink illustrations. Signed, 1st edition. Retail: $45
Seeking the Unknown - Starting: $8
Natural history observation in Louisiana 1698-1840 Retail: $20
Louisiana Gardener’s Guide - Starting: $5
Revised edition by Dan Gill. Illustrated. Retail: $15
Called to Action - Starting Bid: $7
Knights of Columbus in Louisiana, 1962-1992 Retail: $20
New Orleans: A Pictorial History - Starting Bid: $20
Over 1000 illustrations. Rare book. Retail: $50
Southern And Smoked - Starting Bid: $10
Cajun Cooking Through the Seasons. Retail: $30
Louisiana Kitchen Cookbook - Starting Bid: $6
Easy & lighter approach to southern cuisine. Retail: $20
Lost New Orleans - Stating Bid: $20
Rare book. Photos & history of cherished places. Retail: $50
Weird Louisiana - Starting Bid: $6
Louisiana guide to local legends & secrets Retail: $20
Great Chefs: The Louisiana New Garde - Starting Bid: $5
From the TV Series: Illus. recipes from Nola famed chefs
Month-To-Month Gardening in Louisiana - Starting Bid: $7
Timely info that relates to growing conditions in Louisiana. Retail: $20
Tammany 1885-1949 - Starting Bid: $19
Photographic essay from the Historical Society. Rare book. Retail: $45
Kohlmaier Cabinetmakers of New Orleans Starting Bid: $25
A Century on Harmony Street. History of family with photos Retail: $60
Madisonville
The Gulf Coast - Starting Bid: $3
Filled with stories, essays, poems and oral traditions of life along the Gulf Coast.
Retail: $11
The Classic Fairy Tales - Starting Bid: $5
Twenty-four classic fairy tales told in their earliest English version with illustrations.
Retail: $24
God's Wisdom for Today - Starting Bid: $5
Daily scripture devotional with journaling pages.
Retail: $20
Abounding Grace - Starting Bid: $6
Hundreds of quotes to enrich your life and help to make the most of who you are.
Retail: $25
100 Events That Shook our World - Starting Bid: $6
A photographic history of the last 100 years around the world.
Retail: $25
Skywatching - Starting Bid: $6
A richly detailed look into the vast cosmos and solar system, featuring constellation maps and beautiful photos.
Retail: $26
The Bonsai Workshop - Starting Bid: $5
Clear step-by-step instructions on how to create a bonsai plant of your choice.
Retail: $20
Fire and Blood - Starting Bid: $7
Lavishly illustrated first volume of the history of the Targaryens.
Retail: $35
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Starting Bid $6
George R. R. Martin's epic tale of Dunk and Egg, beautifully illustrated, to be an HBO series in January 2026.
Retail: $25
World War 2 - A Photographic History - Starting Bid $6
Over 900 photographs covering every major battle of the Great War.
Retail: $30
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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