Friends of the St. Charles Library

In the event of a mandatory evacuation this hurricane season, please use the designated emergency evacuation routes to ensure you and your family's safety! 🚨 This is the St. Charles Parish Contraflow Map, but we will often call for an evacuation before Contraflow is in place.

Following the planned routes helps emergency services manage the situation more effectively and keeps everyone safe. For more information on our evacuation route, visit www.stcharlesparish.gov/HurricanePrep.

Spend the afternoon of Monday, July 22 at the Paradis Branch creating a beach or summer adventures themed scrapbook page layout.

We're getting started at 1pm--Bring your vacation photos to add and leave with a completed project!

For adults. No registration needed.

We are getting closer everyday!

Visit myscpl.beanstack.com or click on the "Community" icon at the bottom of your Beanstack app to see our progress!

Also--it's not to late to sign up, and make sure you come in to collect your sign up and completion prizes!

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Join us for a nostalgic social hour made for millennials as we craft like it's 1999 at the St. Rose Branch on Monday, July 15 at 6pm!

You will create two 90's-inspired crafts and eat fun snacks while reminiscing about the good 'ole days of dial-up internet and Tamagotchis.

For adults. No registration required!

🎉FREE ADMISSION SAT., JULY 13🎉
The Louisiana State Park system turns 90 on July 13. Enjoy FREE day-use admission at any Louisiana State Park or Historic Site on Saturday, July 13. Experience all that your state parks and historic sites have to offer. From fishing and mountain biking to disc golf and kayaking, it's all here.

Learn more and plan your next trip at www.LaStateParks.com🌳🏞️

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What a novel idea! A New Jersey Library that has a Wedding Dress Lending Program.

Wedding Dress Lending Program | MauriceM.PineLibrary Anyone wishing to take a dress needs to make an appointment with the director. Email [email protected] to make an appointment. You do NOT need a library card and you do NOT need to live in Fair Lawn.

This Friday, July 12th. Come see us at the Book Nook before or after the Hahnville presentation. We have great books for your summer reading and the prices are unbeatable! (most 50 cents-2 dollars) The Book Nook will be open 9 until noon. Cash sales, please.

This week's special guest is Schoolhouse Safari!

Be immersed in a fun and educational demonstration including exotic birds, reptiles, insects, and small mammals from all around the globe! During the presentation, we will introduce a dozen of our friendly and fascinating animal ambassadors discussing fun facts about each one.

Following the presentation, guests will have a chance to come up and see the animals up close, pet a few, take pictures, and ask our educators questions.

For all ages. There is no registration, but our meeting rooms do have limited space, so come early to get a seat. All library programs are completely FREE!

The Friends of the St. Charles Library will hold their July Pop-Up Book Sale on Friday, July 12 from 9am to noon!

Pay them a visit and search for some great books and great prices. Cash only.

Our next yoga class, taught by Sara Lyon LPC RYT at the East Regional Library in Destrehan (Tuesday, July 9 at 6pm) will feature a sound bath at the end.

Bring a blanket in addition to your yoga mat (or towel!) for the sound bath, which is a meditative experience where attendees are "bathed" in sound waves.

Are you a fan of mysteries of all kinds? Then join the Midday Mystery Club at the St. Rose Branch!

This month we're meeting on Wednesday, July 10 at 11am to discuss Dectective Mysteries.

No registration. See you there!

Books for Change USA wants to make sure that newer teachers (First -Third year) have plenty of high-quality, diverse books for their classrooms! Visit https://www.booksforchangeusa.org/funding to submit your application. Winners announced in August!

Thanks to everyone who visited the Book Nook yesterday. Everyone seemed happy with the great deals they got on wonderful books! We appreciate your support.
Hope to see you on Friday, July 12th.

All St. Charles Parish Library locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, July 3 and be closed on Thursday, July 4. Regular hours will resume Friday, July 5.

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Hope to see you there!

The Friends of the St. Charles Library will host two pop-up book sales this summer at the Booknook, which is located next to the Hahnville Branch.

Friday, June 28 - 1pm to 4pm
Friday, July 12 - 9am to noon

Cash sales only.

You are cordially invited to join us for a Bridgerton-inspired afternoon tea at the St. Rose Branch on Saturday, June 29 at 11am. Indulge in a selection of fine teas and light refreshments as you immerse yourself in the elegance of the Regency era.

We'll have what you need to create a fascinator for your next soirée and to develop a custom tea blend to enjoy during your next late-night on-dit. We may also discover the newest Diamond of the Season during a costume contest--costumes are highly encouraged, but not required.

For adults. No registration required.

Love your librarian? Of course you do! Nominations are now open for the 2025 Award. Your librarian could receive $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime. Submit your nomination online by September 30! https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C

Come on, Barbie, let's go party! Join us for a showing of the hit movie Barbie (PG-13) at the East Regional Library next Friday, June 21.

All Barbies, Kens, Allans, and Midges are welcome!

Feel free to bring your own seats or blankets to spread out on. featuring a photo booth, button and mirror making, refreshments, and more.

Doors open at 5:30pm and the movie begins at 6:00pm. For adults. No registration required.

Join us for a nostalgic social hour made for millennials at the St. Rose Branch on Monday, June 17 at 6pm!

This month we will challenge your knowledge of all things 90s - from iconic movies and hit songs to beloved TV shows and memorable events.

Bring your friends because it's going to be all that and a bag of chips! Oh, and did we mention rad prizes?

For adults. No registration required.

The St. Charles Parish Library is hiring!

We are looking for a Full-Time Facilities Maintenance Assistant to help keep our six library locations across the parish in great shape.

Minimum starting salary is $19.01/Hour ($39,540.80 Annually).

Visit www.myscpl.org/jobs to see a full job description and to apply.

Hey, market lovers! German Coast Farmers Market is celebrating its 21st anniversary on Saturday, June 15!

Join us for face painting, sno-balls, live music by Kevin Gullage, a clown show and more birthday fun at the East Regional Library in Destrehan. The festivities kick off at 8 a.m. You don’t want to miss it!

Learn more at www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.

Pack a lunch and join us at the Paradis Branch for a delightful day of outdoor adventure and family bonding at Family Day at the Park THIS Saturday, June 15 at 11am!

We will have fun-filled activities for all ages, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. From the delightful world of bubbles to the excitement of a nature scavenger hunt and the wonders of a story walk, there's something for every member of the family to enjoy!

For families. No registration required.

The library offers FREE eBooks and audiobooks that you can access online and enjoy on all kinds of devices.

Learn how to use these resources on your phone, tablet, computer, or e-reader at this 1-hour workshop on Thursday, June 13 at 10am at the East Regional Library.

Follow along with your own library card and device, or just sit back and take it all in!

For adults. No registration required.

Are you a fan of mysteries of all kinds? Then join the Midday Mystery Club!

Each month we'll meet at the St. Rose Branch for an hour and half dedicated to the discussion of a topical mystery. This month we're meeting on Wednesday, June 12 at 11am.

This month's topic is Urban Legends.

For adults. No registration needed.

More than 120,000 visits to parish 
libraries last year - St. Charles Herald Guide More than 120,000 visitors made their way to libraries in St. Charles Parish last year, which was a 17 percent increase from 2022. Leann Benedict, the director of the St. Charles Parish Library system, gave [...]