SUMMER READING ACTIVITIES
FOR AGES 0-11
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE!
Table of ContentsP. 3 STORYTIME AND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE BY BRANCH LIBRARY
P. 4-5 PERFORMERS SCHEDULE LISTED BY BRANCH AND EVENTS FOR ALL AGES, SPECIAL EVENTS
P. 6-7 MIDDLE SCHOOL MADNESS—ACTIVITIES AND BOOK CLUBS FOR AGES 8-11 ONLY
P. 8 SPECIAL GUEST DESCRIPTIONS AND SCHEDULE
FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO REGISTER FOR A PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BRANCH.
STORYTIMES AND MOST SPECIAL GUESTS
DO NOT REQUIRE ADVANCE REGISTRATION.
PROGRAMS FOR AGES 8-11 REQUIRE REGISTRATION
AS DO SPECIALLY NOTED PROGRAMS.
Children ages 9 and under may not be left unattended at any branch of the St. Tammany Parish Library.
Camps, daycares, and groups of 5 or more: please call ahead to schedule a special program.
Unless an age is listed, storytimes during the summer are aimed at the whole family. Children ages 2 and up
are invited, along with their “grown-up.” These programs will have something for little brothers and sisters as
well as school aged children. No registration required.
Story-Craft is for children ages 5 and up. This program includes longer books, stories that are more
interactive, poetry and music. This program ends with a craft and usually lasts about 45-60 minutes.
No registration required.
See special programs for specific age groups.
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Causeway
Covington
Mandeville
Slidell
626-9779
893-6280
626-4293
646-6470
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Abita Springs
893-6285
Folsom
796-9728
2
Black River
845-4819
Lacombe
882-7858
Bush
886-3588
Lee Road
893-6284
Pearl River
863-5518
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesday - 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
STORYTIME AND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
STORYTIMES RUN MAY 28-JULY 12
Storytime and Story-Craft do not require registration.
Middle School Madness for ages 8-11 requires registration. See p. 6-7 for listings. Please
note some dates and times may be different from the usual schedule.
Special Guests do not usually require registration, but a few do. See p. 4-5 for listings.
Please note some dates and times may be different from the usual schedule.
ABITA SPRINGS 892-6285
LACOMBE 882-7858
TUESDAYS at 10:30 Special Guest
WEDNESDAYS at 2:30 Middle School Madness
FRIDAYS at 10:30 All Ages Storytime
TUESDAYS at 10:30 All Ages Storytime
THURSDAYS at 10:30 Special Guest
THURSDAYS at 2:30 Middle School Madness
BLACK RIVER 845-4819
LEE ROAD 893-6284
TUESDAYS at 10:30 Special Guest
TUESDAYS at 2:30 Middle School Madness
THURSDAYS at 10:30 All Ages Storytime
WEDNESDAYS at 2:30 Special Guest
THURSDAYS at 10:30 All Ages Storytime
THURSDAYS at 2:30 Middle School Madness
BUSH 886-3588
MANDEVILLE 626-4293
TUESDAYS at 10:30 All Ages Storytime
WEDNESDAYS at 2:30 Middle School Madness
THURSDAYS at 10:30 Special Guest
MONDAYS at 2:30 Middle School Madness
TUESDAYS at 10:30 Story-Craft for ages 5 and up
WEDNESDAYS at 1:30 and 3:00 Special Guest
THURSDAYS at 10:30 All Ages Storytime
CAUSEWAY 626-9779
TUESDAYS at 10:00 All Ages Storytime
WEDNESDAYS at 10:30 Special Guest
THURSDAYS at 2:30 Middle School Madness
PEARL RIVER 863-5518
TUESDAYS at 2:30 Special Guest
THURSDAYS at 10:30 All Ages Storytime
THURSDAYS at 2:30 Middle School Madness
COVINGTON 893-6280
MONDAYS
10:30 Story-Craft for ages 5 and up
2:30 Middle School Madness
TUESDAYS 1:30 and 3:00 Special Guest
WEDNESDAYS 10:30 All Ages Storytime
FOLSOM 796-9728
TUESDAYS at 10:30 All Ages Storytime
WEDNESDAYS at 2:30 Middle School Madness
THURSDAYS at 2:30 Special Guest
SLIDELL 646-6470
TUESDAYS
10:30 Preschool Storytime for ages 3 and up
11:30 Story-Craft for ages 5 and up
2:30 Middle School Madness
WEDNESDAYS
9:30 Baby and Toddler Storytime for ages 3 to 36
months
10:30 Preschool Storytime for ages 3 and up
THURSDAYS
1:30 and 3:00 Special Guest
6:30 Family Storytime for all ages
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SPECIAL GUESTS AND EVENTS FOR ALL AGES
DESCRIPTIONS ON LAST PAGE
Times listed in BOLD indicate a time change. *** indicates limited seating, program requires preregistration.
ABITA SPRINGS BRANCH
TUESDAYS AT 10:30
May 28
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 25
July 2
July 9
Johnette Downing
“Adventures of Ralph and Roxanne” Authors
Bugmobile***
Karate Demonstration
Frank Levy Stories in Motion
Dinosaur Exploration Express, 10:30-12:30
Bach to School at the Library
CAUSEWAY BRANCH
WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30
May 29
June 5
June 12
June 19
June 26
July 3
July 10
BLACK RIVER BRANCH
TUESDAYS AT 10:30
May 28
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 25
July 2
July 9
Calliope Puppets
Johnette Downing
Frank Levy Stories in Motion
“Adventures of Ralph and Roxanne” Authors
Bugmobile***
Dinosaur Exploration Express, 10:30-3:30
Karate Demonstration
COVINGTON BRANCH
TUESDAYS AT 1:30 & 3:00
May 28
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 25
July 2
July 9
BUSH BRANCH
THURSDAYS AT 10:30
May 30
June 6
June 13
June 20
June 27
July 4
July 11
Johnette Downing
“Adventures of Ralph and Roxanne” Authors
Frank Levy Stories in Motion
Zoomobile***
Bach to School at the Library
Library Closed
Karate Demonstration
MOTHER GOOSE THEATRE FOR AGES 2-7
Causeway Branch, June 3, 10:00 OR June 4, 10:00
Come to this parent and participant information
meeting to learn more about this program, to get
the full schedule and to register. Come to either
meeting, only one is required.
DRAMA FOR AGES 8-11
Causeway Branch, June 3, 11:00
Come to this parent and participant information
meeting to learn more about this program, to get
the full schedule and to register.
Calliope Puppets
Johnette Downing
Frank Levy Stories in Motion
Bugmobile, 10:30 & 11:30***
Bach to School at the Library
Fourth of July Bash
Karate Demonstration
Calliope Puppets
Johnette Downing
Frank Levy Stories in Motion
“Adventures of Ralph and Roxanne” Authors
Bugmobile, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00***
Dinosaur Exploration Express, 1:30-4:30
Karate Demonstration
FOLSOM BRANCH
THURSDAYS AT 2:30
May 30
June 6
June 13
June 20
June 27
July 4
July 11
Johnette Downing
“Adventures of Ralph and Roxanne” Authors
Frank Levy Stories in Motion
Zoomobile, 1:30 ***
Bach to School at the Library
Library Closed
Karate Demonstration
ALL AGES CAVE PAINTING
Covington Branch, May 30, 1:00-3:00
Help decorate the meeting room with a cave
painting. Make one to decorate the branch and
make one to take home!
LOVE ON A LEASH FOR AGES 5-9. Registration
required. Covington Branch, June 13, 1:00-3:00
July 11, 1:00-3:00
Children practice their reading aloud skills with a nonjudgmental audience- a dog! Trained therapy dogs
from Love on a Leash St. Tammany will be available for
short sessions for children to practice reading.
SPECIAL GUESTS AND EVENTS FOR ALL AGES
DESCRIPTIONS ON LAST PAGE
Times listed in BOLD indicate a time change. *** indicates limited seating, program requires preregistration.
LACOMBE BRANCH
THURSDAYS AT 10:30
May 30
June 6
June 13
June 20
June 27
July 4
July 11
Bugmobile, 10:30 & 11:30***
Johnette Downing
“Adventures of Ralph and Roxanne” Authors
Karate Demonstration
Frank Levy Stories in Motion
Library Closed
Bach to School at the Library
PEARL RIVER BRANCH
TUESDAYS AT 2:30
May 28
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 25
July 2
July 9
LEE ROAD BRANCH
WEDNESDAYS AT 2:30
May 29
June 5
June 12
June 19
June 26
July 3
July 10
Johnette Downing
“Adventures of Ralph and Roxanne” Authors
Karate Demonstration
Bach to School at the Library
Frank Levy Stories in Motion
Dinosaur Exploration Express, 2:30-4:30***
Zoomobile***
MANDEVILLE BRANCH
WEDNESDAYS AT 1:30 & 3:00
May 29
June 5
June 12
June 19
June 26
July 3
July 10
Calliope Puppets
Johnette Downing
Frank Levy Stories in Motion
Bugmobile, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00***
Bach to School at the Library
No Program
Karate Demonstration
READ WITH JAX– Ages 5-9. Registration required.
Pearl River Branch, June 11, 10:30
Children practice their reading aloud skills with a nonjudgmental audience- a dog! Trained therapy dog Jax
will be available for 10 minute sessions for children to
practice reading.
Johnette Downing
“Adventures of Ralph and Roxanne” Authors
Bach to School at the Library
Karate Demonstration
Frank Levy Stories in Motion
Dinosaur Exploration Express, 2:30-4:30
Zoomobile***
SLIDELL BRANCH
THURSDAYS AT 1:30 & 3:00
May 30
June 6
June 13
June 20
June 27
July 4
July 11
Dianne de Las Casas
Johnette Downing
“Adventures of Ralph and Roxanne” Authors
Karate Demonstration
Frank Levy Stories in Motion
Library Closed
Zoomobile, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00***
EXCAVATION EXPRESS
All Ages
Bush Branch
Folsom Branch
July 1, 2, 3, 5 during library hours
Stop by to try your hand at an archeological “dig”you may find a fossil or a gem!
LETTERBOXING
All Ages at All Branches
June and July, during library hours
Stop by once in June and once in July to learn
about a fun new hobby. Follow a clue that leads
you to a hidden box in the library. You will find a
special stamp. Bring a journal to stamp in or use
special papers provided at the library. Bring your
own stamp to add to the library’s journal. These
letterboxes will be registered at Atlas Quest and
Letterboxing North America. Go to
www.atlasquest.com or www.letterboxing.org to
learn more.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MADNESS—ACTIVITIES FOR AGES 8-11 ONLY
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION OPENS ONE WEEK (7 DAYS) BEFORE THE PROGRAM.
REGISTER AT INDIVIDUAL BRANCHES. YOU MUST TURN 8 YEARS OLD BY OCTOBER 1.
*MOST PROGRAMS 2:30 EXCEPT WHEN NOTED.*
*NOTE THAT SOME DATES ARE NOT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAM DAY OF THE WEEK.*
Archeology Club- What exactly do archaeologists do?
Dig into hands on activities to find out.
May 29, 2:30 Bush Branch
June 6, 2:30
Pearl River Branch
June 11, 2:30 Black River Branch
June 27, 2:30 Lacombe Branch
July 1, 2:30
Covington Branch
July 3, 2:30
Folsom Branch
July 10, 2:30
Folsom Branch (Part 2!)
Artist-in-Residence- Jennifer Schumaker is back! Cave
painting anyone?
June 24, 2:30 Mandeville Branch
July 8, 2:30
Covington Branch
July 9, 2:30
Slidell Branch
July 11, 2:30
Causeway Branch
Dig Into Reading Poster– Explore your creativity and
show what you dig by making a poster.
June 13, 2:30 Lacombe Branch
June 20, 2:30 Pearl River Branch
June 27, 2:30 Causeway Branch
July 2, 2:30
Slidell Branch
Dinosaur Discovery- “Hunt” for dinosaur bones and
put them together to make a giant puzzle. The group
will then paint a mural of the dinosaur.
May 29, 2:30 Folsom Branch
May 30, 2:30 Pearl River Branch
June 6, 2:30
Lacombe Branch
June 10, 2:30 Mandeville Branch
June 12, 2:30 Bush Branch
June 13, 2:30 Lee Road Branch
June 25, 2:30 Slidell Branch
June 26, 2:30 Abita Springs Branch
July 2, 2:30
Black River Branch
Dinosaur Exploration Express- Examine real dinosaur
fossils from the Audubon Institute and “dig” for real
fossils and gems.
June 20, 2:30 Lacombe Branch
June 26, 2:30 Folsom Branch
July 2, 10:30-3:30 Black River Branch
July 10, 2:30
Bush Branch
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Egyptology– Walk like an Egyptian with fun crafts inspired by the Pharaohs.
May 28, 2:30 Black River Branch
May 30, 2:30 Lacombe Branch
June 11, 2:30 Slidell Branch
June 13, 2:30 Causeway Branch
June 13, 2:30 Pearl River Branch
June 17, 2:30 Covington Branch
June 19, 2:30 Bush Branch
June 19, 2:30 Folsom Branch
Gum Drop Pyramids– Make an edible pyramid!
July 8, 2:30
Mandeville Branch
Mad Hatter Tea Party– Go down the rabbit hole! Wear
your favorite hat, make edible tea cups, and play
games based on Alice in Wonderland.
June 24, 2:30 Covington Branch
MoveNat– Move like the human animal is born to
move! Crawl, run, walk (in ways you never imagined)
and more. Join us for some natural movement fun.
June 4, 2:30
Slidell Branch
June 6, 2:30
Causeway Branch
June 10, 2:30 Covington Branch
June 11, 2:30* Lacombe Branch
June 18, 2:30* Lee Road Branch
June 20, 2:30* Bush Branch
June 21, 3:00* Folsom Branch
June 25, 2:30 Black River Branch
June 27, 2:30* Pearl River Branch
July 1, 2:30
Mandeville Branch
Redball Express– Dig into a Victory Garden and learn
about what life was like for kids during WWII with this
outreach program from the World War II Museum.
May 28, 2:30 Slidell Branch
May 30, 1:00* Lee Road Branch
May 30, 4:00* Causeway Branch
June 3, 1:00* Mandeville Branch
June 3, 4:00* Covington Branch
June 4, 1:00* Black River Branch
June 4, 4:00* Abita Springs Branch
June 5, 1:00* Folsom Branch
June 5, 4:00* Bush Branch
July 11, 1:00* Pearl River Branch
July 11, 4:00* Lacombe Branch
CUPCAKE WARS FOR AGES 10-14. Registration required. Call for details and rules.
Individuals or teams compete for the best tasting and best decorated cupcakes. Prizes!
Covington Branch, July 11, 6:00
Slidell Branch, July 12, 1:30
BOOKCLUBS FOR AGES 8-11
Registration required. Ages 8-11 ONLY. Read the book before the meeting.
Even if you don’t finish the book, please come and
enjoy a discussion of the book, refreshments and an activity.
Abita Springs
Folsom
Mandeville
Black River
Slidell
Causeway
Covington
Bush
Black River
Slidell
Wednesday, June 12, 2:30
Wednesday, June 12, 2:30
Monday, June 17, 2:30
Tuesday, June 18, 2:30
Tuesday, June 18, 2:30
Thursday, June 20, 2:30
Saturday, June 22, 2:30
Wednesday, June 26, 2:30
Tuesday, July 9, 2:30
Tuesday, July 16, 2:30
Summer Reading is Killing Me!
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Hades
Any book in the Artemis Fowl series
Any book in the Underland Chronicles
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Any mythological book by Rick Riordan
Any book about archeology
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Any mythological book by Rick Riordan
Summer Reading is Killing Me by Jon Scieszka. At the beginning of summer vacation Joe, Sam, and Fred find
themselves trapped inside their summer reading list, involved in a battle between good and evil characters
from well-known children's books.
Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl. Three farmers, each one meaner than the other, try all-out warfare to get
rid of the fox and his family.
Hades: Lord of the Dead by George O’Connor. This graphic novel tells the story of the great God of the Underworld and one of the most famous of all Greek myths: Hades' abduction of Persephone and her mother's revenge. Be prepared to see a new side of Persephone in this dynamic adaptation of the story of the creation
of the seasons.
Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer. Read any of the adventures of Artemis Fowl, twelve-year-old genius, and
his friends from the Lower Elements– a secret world of fairies, goblins, centaurs, and dwarves that live underground with magic and advanced technology.
Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins. Before there was Katniss and the Hunger Games, there was Gregor
the Overlander! Read any book in the series about eleven-year-old Gregor, his little sister and a quest foretold by ancient prophecy. Their adventures in a strange underground world include an epic battle involving
men, bats, rats, cockroaches, and spiders.
Rick Riordan– read any of the books in the series: The Kane Chronicles, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and
The Heroes of Olympus.
Archeology– read any fiction or non-fiction about archeology or ancient civilizations. Ask your librarian for a
list of suggestions.
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SPECIAL GUEST DESCRIPTIONS
Adventures of Ralph and Roxanne– Meet two
lovable cockroaches who have adventures around
New Orleans. The authors will read, sing and
dance with the audience.
Abita Springs Branch
Pearl River Branch
Lee Road Branch
Bush Branch
Folsom Branch
Lacombe Branch
Slidell Branch
Black River Branch
Covington Branch
June 4, 10:30
June 4, 2:30
June 5, 2:30
June 6, 10:30
June 6, 2:30
June 13, 10:30
June 13, 1:30 & 3:00
June 18, 10:30
June 18, 1:30 & 3:00
Bach to School at the Library– Musicians from the
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will perform
and introduce their instruments to the audience.
Pearl River Branch
Lee Road Branch
Causeway Branch
Mandeville Branch
Bush Branch
Folsom Branch
Abita Springs Branch
Lacombe Branch
June 11, 2:30
June 19, 2:30
June 26, 10:30
June 26, 1:30 & 3:00
June 27, 10:30
June 27, 2:30
July 9, 10:30
July 11, 10:30
Bugmobile– Live from the Audubon Institute’s
Insectarium, it’s creepy crawlies in the Library!
Lacombe Branch
Abita Springs Branch
Causeway Branch
Mandeville Branch
Black River Branch
Covington Branch
May 30, 10:30 & 11:30
June 11, 10:30
June 19, 10:30 & 11:30
June 19, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00
June 25, 10:30
June 25, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00
Calliope Puppet Theatre– Traditional styles of
puppetry bring stories to life.
Black River Branch
Covington Branch
Causeway Branch
Mandeville Branch
May 28, 10:30
May 28, 1:30 & 3:00
May 29, 10:30
May 29, 1:30 & 3:00
Johnette Downing– Award-winning local singer
and author shares her music and books.
Abita Springs Branch
Pearl River Branch
Lee Road Branch
Bush Branch
Folsom Branch
Black River Branch
Covington Branch
Causeway Branch
Mandeville Branch
Lacombe Branch
Slidell Branch
May 28, 10:30
May 28, 2:30
May 29, 2:30
May 30, 10:30
May 30, 2:30
June 4, 10:30
June 4, 1:30 & 3:00
June 5, 10:30
June 5, 1:30 & 3:00
June 6, 10:30
June 6, 1:30 & 3:00
Karate Demonstration- Just For Kids ATA Black
Belt Academy demonstration team will wow us
and give the audience a taste of a karate lesson.
Lee Road Branch
Abita Springs Branch
Pearl River Branch
Lacombe Branch
Slidell Branch
Black River Branch
Covington Branch
Causeway Branch
Mandeville Branch
Bush Branch
Folsom Branch
June 12, 2:30
June 18, 10:30
June 18, 2:30
June 20, 10:30
June 20, 1:30 & 3:00
July 9, 10:30
July 9, 1:30 & 3:00
July 10, 10:30
July 10, 1:30 & 3:00
July 11, 10:30
July 11, 2:30
Frank Levy Stories in Motion– The audience puts
on a play. There’s a part for everyone.
Black River Branch
Covington Branch
Causeway Branch
Mandeville Branch
Bush Branch
Folsom Branch
Abita Springs Branch
Pearl River Branch
Lee Road Branch
Lacombe Branch
Slidell Branch
June 11, 10:30
June 11, 1:30 & 3:00
June 12, 10:30
June 12, 1:30 & 3:00
June 13, 10:30
June 13, 2:30
June 25, 10:30
June 25, 2:30
June 26, 2:30
June 27, 10:30
June 27, 1:30 & 3:00
Dianne de Las Casas– Local author and storyteller
will share her books and lively tales.
Zoomobile- Live from the Audubon Institute’s
Zoo, it’s underground creatures in the Library!
Slidell Branch
Bush Branch
Folsom Branch
Pearl River Branch
Lee Road Branch
Slidell Branch
May 30, 1:30 & 3:00
Dinosaur Exploration Express– Drop in to examine real dinosaur fossils from the Audubon Institute. Stay 10 minutes or an hour!
Abita Springs Branch
Black River Branch
Covington Branch
Pearl River Branch
Lee Road Branch
July 2, 10:30-12:30
July 2, 10:30-3:30
July 2, 1:30-4:30
July 2, 2:30-4:30
July 3, 2:30-4:30
June 20, 10:30
June 20, 1:30
July 9, 2:30
July 10, 2:30
July 11, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00