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New Website - Including Blog

Hey There! The St. Tammany Parish Library has just today unveiled our new website. It’s totally fabulous. And guess what? It includes blogging! So the Teen Department blogs have been moved on over to the main website. Ms. SandraRosa has a big plans for her blogging, and she’s kicked it off with a review of The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon. 

Remember, keep up with all things Teen from the NEW sttammanylibrary.org.

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September is Library Card Sign Up Month

To celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month, all St. Tammany Parish Library Branches will accepting Food for Fines. This means that for every canned food item you bring in, we will forgive $1 of fines on your account. 

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After School Specials!

Hey, there! Are you looking for something fun to do after school? Join us at the Library. 

On most Mondays and Wednesdays, head to the Madisonville Branch at 3:00 p.m. for Homework Club. What’s that? The place to pick up study tips, new ways to organize your things and time, and make crafts to help spruce up your study space to make this your best school year yet! 

If you go to school in Slidell, head on over to the Slidell Branch on most Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for Teen Time. 

And you can join Ms. SandraRosa at the South Slidell Branch for Teen Time on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. and on Thursdays from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

In the Covington area, you can join Ms. Sally at the Covington Branch from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Teen Time. 

We’ll see you in the branches! 

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It’s Almost Eclipse Time!

Ms. SandraRosa and Mrs. Jen at the Slidell Branch have you covered when comes to the Eclipse. They are having TWO special events just to celebrate this awesome phenomenon. 

First up is the “An Eclipse to Remember” party on August 15 at 5:00 p.m. 

And then on August 21, during the actual eclipse, head back to the Slidell Branch for an Eclipse Observation Party in the Herb Garden! 

Prepare to be amazed! We’ll see you there. 

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Back To School

Have you finished your 12 hours of reading for the Summer Reading Challenge yet? Make sure you have them all logged in on the website and stop in at your favorite branch by closing time on Saturday to pick up your collapsible water bottle and have your name entered into the drawing to win one of three $50 gift cards. 

Are you ready to make this school year your best yet? We’ve got  you covered. Head over to the Madisonville Branch on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3pm for Homework Club to get study tips and have a space to focus on your work. 

We’ll see you there! 

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Jane Austen Made Us Do It

Today we are paying tribute to one of Mrs. Sally’s favorite authors - Jane Austen. Miss Austen passed away 200 years ago today. If you haven’t read one of her novels yet - now is the perfect day to start. Mrs. Sally has compiled a list of Austen classics and works inspired by them. 

Pride and Prejudice -  Arguably the most famous of all the Jane Austen novels, this is a good place to start exploring the world of Austen. 

Printed Book  - Ebook 

Of course, we can’t forget the many adaptations of this classic title - including the BBC miniseries, which is widely hailed as the best adaptation among Austenites. And the library owns it! 

Colin Firth looking dreamy as Pride and Prejudice hero Mr. Darcy. 

A more recent adaption is the 2016 novel Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld. Set in modern day Cincinnati, this adaption imagines Elizabeth and Darcy navigating the barriers imposed on finding love by things like reality TV and busy doctor’s schedules.

Of course, if you prefer your Rengency-era tales with a little twist, you could always try out Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (though Mrs. Sally can’t recommend the movie with any real vigor.) 

Jane Austen’s first novel - Sense and Sensibility - follows sisters Marianne and Elinor as they navigate a new life with their widowed mother. They soon find love - and heartbreak. 

Printed Book - Ebook - Movie 

Have you the seen the classic 90′s movie Clueless? No? What are you waiting for? 

And when you’re done with that good time, try reading the novel it was based on. Emma by Jane Austen. 

Some other titles that have been inspired by Jane Austen and her works include: 

A truth universally acknowledged : 33 great writers on why we read Jane Austen -   "In essays culled from the last one hundred years of criticism juxtaposed with new pieces by some of today’s most popular novelists and essayists, JaneAusten’s writing is examined and discussed, from her witty dialogue to the arc and sweep of her story lines. Great authors and literary critics of the past offer insights into the timelessness of her moral truths while highlighting the unique confines of the society in which she composed her novels. Virginia Woolf examines Austen’s maturation as an artist and speculates on how her writing would have changed if she’d lived twenty more years, while C. S. Lewis celebrates Austen’s mirthful, ironic take on traditional values" -- inside cover. 

(Can you guess where we got the inspiration for this blog post title??) 

Jane Austen made me do it : original stories inspired by literature's most astute observer of the human heart  -  Stories by: Lauren Willig, Adriana Trigiani, Jo Beverley, Alexandra Potter, Laurie Viera Rigler, Frank Delaney & Diane Meier, Syrie James, Stephanie Barron, Amanda Grange, Pamela Aidan, Elizabeth Aston, Carrie Bebris, Diana Birchall, Monica Fairview, Janet Mullany, Jane Odiwe, Beth Pattillo, Myretta Robens, Jane Rubino and Caitlen Rubino-Bradway, Maya Slater, Margaret C. Sullivan, and the winner of a story contest hosted by the Republic of Pemberley website.  

The list could be 100 items long and probably not cover every thing the library owns. But - for a more simple and concise introduction - try The Complete Works of Jane Austen. 

Happy Reading! 

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Teen Events for the week of July 10 - 15

Hey There! It’s our last week of summer events, so make sure to stop by your favorite branch this week. 

Monday, July 10

BABW: Paper Back Wallets - Mandeville Branch - 6:00 p.m -  Combine your love of reading with your love for duct tape to make a truly unique wallet! 

Movie Matinee: Dead Poets Society - Slidell Branch - 6:00 p.m. -  Join us to watch this classic film starring Robin Williams. Movie rated PG-13. Popcorn will be served. 

Tuesday, July 11 

Interactive Harry Potter - Causeway Branch - 6:00 p.m. -   

Movie Matinee: Interstellar - Madisonville Branch - 2:30 p.m. -   “Set in a dystopian future where humanity is struggling to survive, it follows a group of astronauts who travel through a wormhole in search of a new home for humanity.”  (Wikipedia) Movie rated PG-13. Popcorn will be served. 

BABW: Emoji Crafts - Lacombe Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  Make an emoji pillow, greeting card, or bookmark! 

BABW: Map Crafts - South Slidell Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  Indulge your wanderlust by creating a travelling trinket box decorated with maps. 

Wednesday, July 12

Movie Matinee: Cool Runnings - Covington Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  “Loosely based on the true story of the Jamaica national bobsleigh team's debut in competition during the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.“ (Wikipedia) Movie Rated PG. Popcorn will be served. 

Art Workshop - South Slidell Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  We are so pleased to offer this event that was rescheduled from the week that Tropical Storm Cindy was in town. In this lesson, you will create a clay relief tile.

 BABW: 3-D Hand Art - Pearl River Branch - 2:30 p.m. - 

Using just markers, a ruler, and your hand, make an awesome 3-D art project. 

Thursday, July 13

Movie Matinee: Akeelah and the Bee - South Slidell Branch - 6:00 p.m. - 

Join us to see “the story of Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer), an 11-year-old girl who participates in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, her mother (Angela Bassett), her schoolmates, and her coach, Dr. Joshua Larabee (Laurence Fishburne).” (Wikipedia) Movie rated PG-13. Popcorn will be served. 

Career Lecture Series: LAKE 94.7 - Covington Branch - 6:00 p.m. -  Join us to see this engaging interview with Charles from The Lake 94.7 and learn how you could become a radio DJ. Open to teens and adults ages 14-25. 

Teen Board Games - Abita Springs Branch - 2:30 p.m.  Challenge your friends and other teens to your favorite game! 

And remember to pick up your SRC prize while in your favorite branch! 

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Teen Events for the week of June 26-June 30

Looking for something fun to do this week? No worries, wegotchu. 

Monday, June 26

BABW Event: Paperback Wallet - Causeway Branch - 2:30 p.m.  Use duct tape to turn your favorite paperback novel into a fun new wallet!

Drama Workshop - Mandeville Branch - 6:00 p.m. -  Try your hand at improv in this acting workshop

BABW Event: Essential Oils Class - Slidell Branch - 6:00 p.m. -  Get the run down on essential oils and have all your questions answered.

Tuesday, June 27 

Drama Workshop - Lacombe Branch - 2:30 p.m.  Try your hand at improv in this acting workshop 

Drama Workshop - South Slidell Branch - 2:30 p.m.  Try your hand at improv in this acting workshop

BABW Event: Paperback Wallet - Madisonville Branch - 2:30 p.m.  Use duct tape to turn your favorite paperback novel into a fun new wallet!

Career Lecture Series: Shaun Emmons from NASA - Causeway Branch - 6:00 p.m. -  Teens and New Adults ages 14 - 25 are invited to listen to local professionals discuss their fascinating careers in a relaxed, living-room style atmosphere. There will be a Q&A session at the end.

Wednesday, June 28

Drama Workshop - Covington Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  Try your hand at improv in this acting workshop

Drama Workshop - Pearl River Branch - 5:00 p.m. -  Try your hand at improv in this acting workshop

Thursday, June 29

Art Workshop - Abita Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  Today's art lesson/project you will get inspired by Friedensreich Hundertwasser architecture ideas and the inspiration behind the Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna to create a painting with no straight lines.

BABW Event: 3-D Hand Art - Bush Branch - 2:30 p.m - Use every day materials to create a unique piece of art

BABW Event: Fandom Tea Party - South Slidell Branch - 6:00 p.m.  - Connect with your favorite literary characters by creating a tea blend to match their personalities. 

Art Workshop - Covington Branch - 6:00 p.m. -   Today's art lesson/project has you learning about historical buildings and then creating clay architecture relief tiles.

Friday, June 30

Tween Minecraft Event - Slidell Branch - 2:00 p.m. -  Make a 3-dimensional Minecraft figure using paper cubes.

Lip Sync Battle - Slidell Branch - 7:00 p.m. - 

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Teen Events for June 12-16

We’ve got a full line up for you this week! 

Click on the event title to register for the event. 

Monday, June 12: 

S. T. E. A. M. with 4-H - Causeway Branch - 2:30 pm. -  Build awesome team and leadership skills with this fun, interactive STEAM STP 4-H workshop!

Map Crafts - Mandeville Branch - 6:00 p.m. - Design cool stuff with maps...  Just in time for Father’s Day! 

Tuesday, June 13: 

Art Workshop -

Lacombe Branch - Relief Tiles - 2:30 p.m. -  Today's art lesson/project has you learning about historical buildings and then creating clay architecture relief tile. 

Madisonville Branch - Hundertwasser Buildings - 6:00 p.m. - Today’s art lesson & activity will have you learning  about world architecture and then creating a painting of the famous Hundertwasser buildings. 

Cooking Workshop - South Slidell Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  Make a yummy savory filled crepe and pain au chocolat with Mrs. Sherri from Culinary Kids!

Drama Workshop - Causeway Branch - 6:00 p.m. -  Join us for this entertaining workshop with fun improv and acting exercises.

Wednesday, June 14:

S.T.E.A.M. with 4-H - Covington Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  Build awesome team and leadership skills with this fun, interactive STEAM STP 4-H workshop!

Art Workshop- Hundertwasser Buildings - Slidell Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  Today’s art lesson & activity will have you learning  about world architecture and then creating a painting of the famous Hundertwasser buildings.

Art Workshop - Relief Tiles - Pearl River Branch - 5:00 p.m. -  Today's art lesson/project has you learning about historical buildings and then creating clay architecture relief tile.

Thursday, June 15: 

Art Workshop: Hundertwasser Buildings -  Bush Branch - 2:30 p.m. -   Today’s art lesson & activity will have you learning  about world architecture and then creating a painting of the famous Hundertwasser buildings.

S.T.E.A.M. with 4-H - Abita Workshop - 2:30 p.m. -  Build awesome team and leadership skills with this fun, interactive STEAM STP 4-H workshop!

Career Lecture Series: Eleanor Rose from Angels on Paws - South Slidell Branch - 6:00 p.m. - Do you love animals? Come listen to this interview to learn about a fascinating career working with our furry buddies that you may not have considered before. 

Movie Matinee: Spare Parts (PG-13) - Covington Branch - 6:00 p.m. - With the help of their high school's newest teacher (George Lopez), four Hispanic students form a robotics club. Although they have no experience, the youths set their sights on a national robotics contest. With $800 and parts scavenged from old cars, they build a robot and compete against reigning champion MIT. Along the way, the students learn not only how to build a robot but something far more important: how to forge bonds that will last a lifetime.   ** Popcorn, candy, and Kool-Aid  will be served**

Friday, June 16: 

S.T.E.A.M. with 4-H - Folsom Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  Build awesome team and leadership skills with this fun, interactive STEAM STP 4-H workshop!

Lip Sync Battle - Madisonville Branch - 7:00 p.m. -  Come ready to blow the audience away with your performance! We will play the Video, you get to perform! Come with 2 songs prepared. There will be 2 Rounds. A winner will be chosen from each group of 4 performers in the first round, and will then compete in the second and final round. Pizza will be served. ***Doors will open at 6:45 and close PROMPTLY at 7:15 p.m. ***

We’ll see you in the branches!! 

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Career Lecture Series for Older Teens and New Adults

Not quite sure what you want to do when you grow up? Join us for our Career Lecture Series to learn about some interesting options! 

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Teen Events for June 5-10

Looking for something to do this week? We’ve got you covered! Click on the event title to register. 

Due to a scheduling conflict, the S.T.E.A.M. with 4-H events have been rescheduled. This event list has been updated as of 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5. 

Monday, June 5: 

S.T.E.A.M. with 4-H - Causeway Branch - 2:30 p.m. 

Build awesome team and leadership skills with this fun, interactive STEAM STP 4-H workshop!  - RESCHEDULED

Cooking Workshop - Mandeville Branch - 6:00 p.m. 

Make a yummy savory filled crepe and pain au chocolat with Mrs. Sherri from Culinary Kids! (Registration now closed.)

Career Lecture Series: Turning Point Tattoos - Slidell Branch - 6:00 p.m. 

Join Mrs. SandraRosa as she interviews Eric Fox from Turning Point Tattoos. Learn what it takes to become a tattoo artist, what makes it challenging, and what makes it worth the challenges. 

Tuesday, June 6: 

Cooking Workshop - Madisonville Branch - 2:30 p.m. 

Make a yummy savory filled crepe and pain au chocolat with Mrs. Sherri from Culinary Kids! (Registration full - wait list open.)

Movie Matinee: A Monster Calls - South Slidell Branch - 2:30 p.m. - Movie rated PG-13 - Popcorn will be served. 

Budget Workshop - Causeway Branch - 6:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, June 7:

BABW Event: Soap Making - Madisonville Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  Join us for this refreshing workshop and learn how to make soap! 

BABW Event: Chalk Art - Pearl River Branch - 5:00 p.m. - Today’s craft has you creating a mural with black paper and chalk. 

Drama Workshop - Slidell Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  Join us for this entertaining workshop with fun improv and acting exercises

Thursday, June 8:

BABW Event: Glitter Slime - Abita Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  Explore the science behind slime and then make your own. 

Cooking Workshop - Bush Branch - 2:30 p.m. -   Make a yummy savory filled crepe and pain au chocolat with Mrs. Sherri from Culinary Kids!

Tween Event: Minecraft - Lee Road Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  Make a 3-dimensional Minecraft figure using paper cubes. LIMIT: 12 tweens ages 10 - 14 only please.

Movie Matinee: Rogue One - Covington Branch - 6:00 p.m. -  Bring a friend and join us for a cool movie! Popcorn will be served. Movie rated PG-13. 

Friday, June 9:

BABW Event: Build A Hovercraft!- Folsom Branch - 2:30 p.m. -   Build your own hovercraft using recycled household items!

Mystery Dinner Theatre - South Slidell Branch - 7:00 p.m. -  Come to this whodunit and have a blast! A light supper will be served (Chicken tenders/veggie tray/chips/cookies). Doors open at 6:45 and will close promptly at 7:15. LIMIT: 30 teens ages 12 - 18, only please

Saturday, June 10:

Tween Event: Build A Hovercraft! - Slidell Branch - 2:30 p.m. -  Build your own hovercraft using recycled household items!

Now that’s a busy week! We’ll see you in the branches. 

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Summer Reading Kick-Off Maker Faire is TOMORROW at 10:00 a.m. at the Madisonville Branch. You don’t want to miss this fun filled event. AND you get to pre-register for Summer Reading! See ya there.

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Volunteer at the library this summer! We couldn’t run our Summer Reading Challenge without our Teen Volunteers. Click on the flyer above to get the volunteer application. Fill it out and return it to your preferred branch by this Saturday! 

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Be the Source of Change

This week is Teen Tech Week, and the theme this year is Be the Source of Change. What is Teen Tech Week? This special week is hosted by the American Library Association, and is “when libraries make the time to showcase all of the great digital resources and services that are available to help teens succeed in school and prepare for college and 21st century careers.” 

Here at the St. Tammany Parish Library, we have so much to offer the teens in our community. To help highlight the resources we offer, we’re asking you to “Get Punched @ the Library!” Don’t worry, it won’t hurt!

Stop in at your favorite branch to pick up your punch card. You have until the end of the month to complete 5 squares and turn it back in to us for a chance to win a $10 iTunes gift card. So, if you’re reading this post, you probably already follow us on Tumblr, so you’ve got one square already completed. How easy was that?! 

Now, go explore the other digital resources we offer like our webpage, hoopla, Overdrive, CloudLibrary, and more! Be inspired to make positive changes right here in St. Tammany! 

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All St. Tammany Parish Library Branches will be closed on Tuesday, February 28 in celebration of Mardi Gras, but you can always access downloadable ebooks, eaudiobooks, music, movies, and more at sttammanylibrary.org