April News and Events

National Library Week starts April 7 and in celebration, the Library will be holding Food for Fines from April 8-April 20.

As with previous food for fines, we will be accepting one nonperishable food item for $1 off late fees, fines and lost item fees. Food items will be donated to local food banks. We will also be accepting canned pet food that will be donated to the Department of Animal Services to supply their public pet food pantry.

All donations will be credited the same and cannot be used as credit for future fines.

Bonus: All replacement cards will be free during this time! Happy National Library Week!

On April 8, 2024 a Total Solar Eclipse will be viewable (partially) from our area. All St. Tammany Parish Library branches will have eclipse glasses available while supplies last starting April 1, 2024.

During an eclipse, looking directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing is never safe. Review these safety guidelines to prepare for viewing any solar eclipse.

Learn about the Eclipse

Louisiana native and soon-to-be second-time author Teresa Tumminello Brader will discuss her first published book, "Letting In Air and Light," with an audience at the Causeway Branch from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m on April 6.

Brader's book, which sheds light on her family's experience in attempting to honor the legacy of Louisiana artist Clementine Hunter, debuted on bookshelves last October. Her book was highlighted in the Deep South magazine's fall and winter reading list and was featured in the Country Roads' issue of Myths & Legends.

This event is free and open to adults in the community, but registration is required.

Our Children’s Department is holding Storytime Celebrations at branches the week of April 8.

These celebrations are a sweet, temporary goodbye to Storytime as the department starts to prepare for Children’s Summer Reading events. Storytime will return later this Fall.

Check the Schedule for Storytime Celebrations

Turning 65 this year? Have questions about open enrollment?

Get the answers with Medicare 101.

Medicare 101, an event available for free to all, will help you learn the basics of Part A, B, C and D coverage. This class will be available four times in April across the parish. Registration is advised to save a seat but not necessary.

If you have questions you can email adultprograms@stpl.us or call the Adult Programming Department at (985) 871-1220. Below is the list of dates, times and locations of the sessions.

Covington Branch (310 W 21st Ave., Covington, LA)
April 24, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Slidell Branch (555 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA)
April 25, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Madisonville Branch (1123 Main St., Madisonville, LA)
April 30, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Causeway Branch (3457 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, LA
April 30, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Summer Reading Challenge is headed your way this May!

Save the date for our Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off parties happening May 23 at our Slidell Branch and May 24 at the Madisonville Branch.

Get Ready to Start Your Adventure!

The Northshore Literary Society invites you to share your story! Each month the group holds a Story Swap at the Causeway Branch in Mandeville for adults.

This month, register to tell your story on April 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Share your Story

Children

Teens

Adults

The Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany will hold their monthly Used Book Sale on April 19 and 20, 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.

Each month the Friends hold a silent auction at the Covington Library with an array of interesting titles. Check the Covington Library for the auction list and starting bids.

The Friends of the Slidell Library will hold a used book sale in the Slidell Library meeting room (555 Robert Blvd.), on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6. On Friday, the members’ only preview sale will take place during the hours of 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Only members may select and purchase books on Friday, but as always, memberships are available for sale or renewal at the door. Annual memberships cost $5 for individuals and $8 for families. New and renewing members receive one annual membership premium $5 gift certificate to be used during any FSL sale event in 2024. The public sale will be held Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Book prices will range from .50 cents for mass-market paperbacks and children’s books to $1 for trade paperbacks and hard-cover books. Boxed sets are priced by the set.

This sale will feature subject-oriented Mystery Bags priced at $1 per bag. Magazines, foreign language books, and large print titles will also be available. There will also be a selection of Little Golden Books available for shoppers as well as several thousand books for all ages and interests, both fiction and non-fiction

The Friends of the Slidell Library will hold a SSSSale on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the Slidell Library, 555 Robert Blvd. Second Saturday Special Sales include several hundred specially selected items on a particular subject or theme.

The content for this month's SSSSale will focus on books about World War II. There will be books about specific battles, campaigns, leaders, armaments, histories, books of photographs and more. Books will be priced as follows: hardbacks, $3, soft covers, $2, and paperbacks $1. Many titles by well-known authors will be included.

Cash and personal checks are accepted for purchases. All proceeds provide support to the Slidell, Pearl River, South Slidell, and Lacombe Libraries.

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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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