:art:June News and Events - (Correction to Friends Sales Date)

Celebrating 75 Years!

June 2nd officially marked 75 years of the St. Tammany Parish Library!

For the past 75 years, the Library has been a beacon of creativity, community, and connection for the people of St. Tammany Parish. Nothing would be possible without 75 years' worth of amazing patrons and staff to help the Library grow and flourish into what it is today. Check out the Library Birthday Parties happening at each branch below!

Happy Birthday, St. Tammany Parish Library!

Library Birthday Parties

Summer Reading

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is in full swing after our two highly attended kickoff parties last month. Between the two parties, over 2,100 patrons attended! One party was held at the Slidell branch on May 22nd and the Madisonville branch party was on May 23rd.

If you missed the parties, you can still get into the Summer Reading Challenge. Visit your local branch to get started or register online.

The Summer Reading Challenge isn’t only about reading, it’s also about exploring new events! This year, we had over 700 events scheduled.

View our guide below to see what is in store this summer.

View and Download the Summer Reading Guide

TEENS: Creative Writing

Local author Joy Rancatore will be coming to the Library this month to teach Teen Creative Writing Workshops! Learn the basics of and how to enhance your creative writing at the six differently themed workshops.

Patrons can sign up for one or all of the workshops! These workshops are for teens ages 13 to 17 and registration is required.

Teen Writing Workshops

Folk Art Lecture

Join us at the Covington Branch on Wednesday, June 11th, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as Dr. Bruce Craft of Southeastern Louisiana University explores Southern Folk Art from both the artistic and cultural perspective!

He will review the life and works of Clementine Hunter, Woodie Long, Mose Tolliver, and others, teaching us about Southern culture and folk life.

NAMI Art Show

The St. Tammany Parish Library continues to be a platform for creativity, innovation, and community interaction, with a new community art show this summer!

Starting June 14th through July 12th, artwork from participants in NAMI programs will be on display at the Slidell branch for community viewing.

Movie Monday: Secret Origin

On June 16th, enjoy a showing of "Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics" at the South Slidell branch from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This original documentary is the first of its kind, with a compelling look at the company that created the modern superhero, produced with unprecedented access to the archives of Warner Bros. and DC Comics. It explores 75 years of DC Comics, the memorable characters of its universe, and the talented artists and writers who brought them to life.

The "Movie Monday" series showcases movies that celebrate the world of art for this year's Summer Reading theme, "Color Our World."

From true stories of legendary artists to visually stunning animations and films about the creative process, these films are sure to inspire your inner artist!

Save your Seat!

Juneteenth Closure

All St. Tammany Parish Library branches and offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Regular business hours will resume on Friday, June 20th.

List of Holiday Closures

Father's Day 2025

June 15th is Father's Day, and we want to wish all fathers a Happy Father's Day.

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The Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany will hold their monthly Used Book Sale on June 20th and June 21st, 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.

A list of the current auction items can be found on the Friends' web page.

View the Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany Website

The Friends of the Slidell Library (FSL) will hold their SSSSale (Second Saturday Special Sale) on June 14th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Slidell Library, located at 555 Robert Blvd. This month's theme will be Children's and Teens' books.

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.

(An earlier version of this newsletter incorrectly stated that the Friends of the Slidell Library had a used book sale in the month of June. The next Used Book sale for members and the public will be July 25th and 26th.)

View the Friends of the Slidell Library's Webpage

Download this Month's Event Calendars

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Browse our newest arrivals

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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