Check It Out: St. Tammany Parish Library Podcast

Find out how to access Udemy with just your library card. Udemy is an online learning platform with updated, on-demand video courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more. Learn anytime, anywhere. (Runtime 13:18)

2nd Class Petty Officer Radio Technician Bertram Groene participated in the latter part of the Tunisian campaign and in the invasion of Sicily during World War II.

In this oral history interview, his daughter, Ms. Beatrice Groene, shares her own memories of her father as well as his own recollections of his service time from his personal journals. 

Slidell Branch Manager Hilari Melerine joins host Amy Bouton as we continue our branch spotlight with our busiest library in the system, the Slidell Branch. Hear about plans for a future expansion as well as the plethora of services available at this branch. (Runtime 11:12)

Reference librarian Evan Kramer joins host Amy Bouton to discuss a couple of ongoing oral history projects at the St. Tammany Parish Library. The Veterans History Project and the Covid-19 Memory Project. Find out how you can participate and contribute to these projects that will provide valuable information for generations to come. (Runtime 23:27) 

On this episode, Susan Badon, Children's Librarian at the Madisonville Branch, talks with host Amy Bouton about the return of storytimes, both in-person and virtually online. Plus, the latest library news. (Runtime 17:19)

On this episode, host Amy Bouton introduces you to Children's Librarian Jessica Aucoin and Reference Librarian Evan Kramer. They'll tell you all about the 2022 Back to School Bash, Saturday, August 6, from 1p.m. – 4p.m. at the Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Boulevard. Bring the entire family to ease back into the school year with your Library by your side!  

Special guests include St. Tammany Fire District #1, Slidell Fire — with a real fire truck; professional organizer and library presenter Sherrol "Kay" Schewe from Make My Space, who will offer ideas for making the back-to-school morning routine streamlined  and organized; The PopRocks musical duo who will usher in the school year with their upbeat music and fun; Hey Now Productions with a Bubble Party; and Sherri Hansen with Culinary Kids  who will demonstrate how to make healthy snacks including energy - boosting granola.    

STPL Reference Librarians will help parents and students explore available library databases that make school life easier, and teens will take part in a panel discussion by the Teen Volunteer Council that will include a combination lock tutorial.   

For the first-time bus riders, Touch a School Bus with Mrs. Patricia and Mr. Nick. Their two school buses will be available to board and explore, to give the littles a feel for what the first bus ride might be like, also enjoy the Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus StoryWalk®. The Lake 94.7 radio station will broadcast live for the entire party.   

Of course, there will be crafts, games, and prizes for the kids! Come ready to have some fun as we gear up for the 2022-2023 school year! This event is free and open to the public. (Runtime 26:05)

Our very special guest on this episode is the award-winning and bestselling author of over 30 books for children: Rebecca Elliott. Her works include Just Because, a book about her daughter Clementine who had severe special needs and her ongoing series Owl Diaries which has sold 6 million copies worldwide. Her new YA novel, 'Pretty Funny' is available now (Published by Penguin Random House). Children's Librarian Ms. Morgan talks to the author about her upcoming Virtual Author Visits at some St. Tammany Parish Library branches as one of our Special Guests for our Summer Reading Challenge "Oceans of Possibilities." Rebecca has prepared a program just for St. Tammany Parish Library patrons that cannot be seen anywhere else. She will welcome you into her home in England and discuss her inspirations, characters, and other fun surprises. Listen for dates, times, and locations. (Runtime 30:09)

Listen to have all of your Summer Reading questions answered. Our Adult, Teen, and Children's Department Heads tell you about sign-up, prizes, events, the Community Kickoff Celebration, and how to log your minutes and win prizes. Sign-up begins May 20th. (Runtime 23:17)  

Also, in the Music Spotlight, we rewind more than 50 years to revisit what has been called the greatest album of all time: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On."  (Runtime 24:42)