March News and Events

96% of all library funding is provided by the property tax millage.

On March 29, 2025, voters will decide the future funding status of the library for the next 15 years.

>> Early Voting: March 15th–22nd <<

Library Millage Continuation Election Information

Want to show your support?
Election date signs are available at all branches thanks to The Friends of the Slidell Library who donated $5,000 worth of yard signs, and the St. Tammany Library Foundation who donated $25,000 to cover the costs of yard signs, millage educational mailers, and branch signage.

On March 3rd, the Covington Branch held a Garden Party to celebrate the installation of musical flower instruments. Several partner agencies were available for crafts and gardening resources including the LSU Ag Center and the Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany. Local representatives such as Parish President Mike Cooper and City of Covington, Mayor Mark Johnson also paid the garden a visit.

The Musical Garden was made possible by generous donations from the St. Tammany Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany.

The Library will host an Author Talk with Louisiana native Teresa Tumminello Brader at the Causeway Branch on Saturday, April 5th, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Brader, author of the memoir Letting in Air and Light, will discuss her new book, Secret Keepers, a collection of character-driven short stories. The event is free, with light refreshments and a book signing, but registration is required.

On April 3rd, the South Slidell Branch will offer a 2-hour American Mahjong Lesson from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Attendees of this program will learn about game history and basic beginner game knowledge.

All attendees will also be able to play at least one practice game.

St. Tammany Library Foundation Distinguished Speaker Series

The Library would like to thank the St. Tammany Library Foundation for their generous donation to cover the costs of millage information mailers, branch signage, and yard signs for the Library's upcoming library millage election that will be held on March 29th. This millage encompasses 96% of the Library's funding and will continue to fund the Library for 15 years.

The Distinguished Speakers Series is the Foundation's biggest annual fundraiser. This year's event will be held on April 6th. Tickets can be purchased via their website.

For more information about the millage, please visit sttammanylibrary.org/election and to learn more about the St. Tammany Library Foundation, visit their website at www.sttammanylibrary.foundation

Distinguished Speaker Event

SAVE THE DATE!
The Summer Reading Challenge 2025 Kickoff Parties will be held:

Thursday, May 22nd at the Slidell Branch
and
Friday, May 23rd at the Madisonville Branch.

Both events are from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Children

Teens

Adults

The Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany will hold their monthly Used Book Sale on March 21st and 22nd, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their building located at 1301 N. Florida St. in Covington, near the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds.

Some items start as low as 25 cents. Find books, DVDs, music and audio CDs, and puzzles, with a large selection of homeschool items and children's books. All proceeds support St. Tammany Parish Libraries.

Upcoming Sale Dates:
April – 11 & 12
May – 16 & 17
June – 20 & 21
July – 18 & 19
August – 15 & 16
September – 19 & 20
October – 17 & 18
November – 21 & 22
December – 19 & 20

View this Month's Auction List

The Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany is now accepting applications for the Lisabeth Millard Scholarship.

The 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. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2025, to be considered.

Download the Application

The Friends of the Slidell Library (FSL) does not have a Used Book Sale this month but save the date for April's sale, April 4th & 5th. This sale will be at the Slidell Library located at 555 Robert Blvd. The sale on April 4th is from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is for members only, however, memberships will be sold at the door. The public sale will be held on Saturday, April 5th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To view all of the Friends of the Slidell Library's upcoming sales and auction categories, click here.

The Friends’ used book sales, silent auctions, and other special sale events help raise funds to purchase items and fund events for the Slidell, Lacombe, Pearl River, and South Slidell Branch Libraries. For more information about FSL, activities, and membership, send an email to fsl70458@yahoo.com.

View The Friends of the Slidell Library's Webpage

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We are very grateful for our support organizations. Learn more about them at the links below.
St. Tammany Library Foundation
Friends of the Slidell Library — Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany

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