Podcasts
Episode 141: A Conversation with writer Joy E. Rancatore
A renowned author, editor, and mentor, Joy E. Rancatore shares her wisdom and experiences with our hosts, Jackie Riecke and Eva Saladino.
Episode 140: Talking 'bout Our Generations (and libraries)
Three library staff members from three different generations discuss library memories and library services and resources.
Episode 139: Udemy Online Learning
Find out how to access Udemy with a library card. Udemy is an online learning platform with on-demand video courses in 75 categories.
Episode 138: Slidell Branch Spotlight
Slidell Branch Manager Hilari Melerine joins host Amy Bouton. Hear about plans for a future expansion as well as all the services available.
Episode 137: Oral History Projects (Veterans & Covid19)
Reference librarian Evan Kramer discusses two ongoing oral history projects: The Veterans History Project & the Covid-19 Memory Project.
Episode 136: The Return of Storytime
Susan Badon, Madisonville's Children's Librarian, talks with host Amy Bouton about the return of storytimes, in-person & virtually online.
Episode 135: Back To School Bash
Jessica Aucoin & Evan Kramer join host Amy Bouton to discuss our Back to School Bash Aug 6 @Slidell Branch. Music, games, resources & fun
Episode 134: Author Rebecca Elliott
Our guest on this episode is the bestselling author Rebecca Elliott. She talks about her upcoming Virtual Visits to some of our branches.
Episode 133: Summer Reading 2022 Oceans of Possibilities
Have all of your Summer Reading questions answered. Our Adult, Teen & Children's Department Heads tell you everything you need to know.
Episode 132: Mental Health Awareness Month
NAMI/St. Tammany's Nick Richard tells us how they've partnered with the library to share resources for Mental Health Awareness Month.
Episode 131: Pearl River Branch Spotlight
Pearl River Branch Manager, Adele Salzer, speaks with Amy Bouton about the history & services of this small branch. Music from Marvin Gaye.
Episode 130: Getting Started with Library Apps
An overview of Library Apps for downloadable media on your mobile device. Reference Librarian Robert Barnes talks with host Amy Bouton.
Episode 129: Bush Branch Spotlight
Bush Branch Manager, Susan Taggert, speaks with Amy Bouton about the history & services of this rural branch. Music from Saint-Saëns.
Episode 128: Abita Springs Branch Spotlight
Abita Springs Branch Manager, Kay Redd, speaks with Amy Bouton about the history, atmosphere & available services of this charming branch.
Episode 127: New Fundraising & Grant Information Resources
Lynn Bardell, Reference Librarian, joins Amy Bouton to discuss the new library resources for finding non-profit funding, donations & grants.
Episode 126: New Databases & the music of Bessie Smith
New databases "Black Life In America" "Ethnic Diversity Source" & more. Noelle Williams joins Amy Bouton with details. Music by Bessie Smith
Podcasts
Episode 125: Local Author & Historian Bonnie Vanney
Bonnie Vanney discusses her book "The Lost & Forgotten Communities of Chef Menteur-Rigolets & Lake St. Catherine in Orleans Parish."
Episode 124: All About Story Times/Amanda Gorman Poem
Hear about upcoming Storytimes and programs for kids at the library. Also, poet Amanda Gorman shares her latest verse "New Day's Lyric."
Episode 123: Programming for Adults/Music from Norah Jones
Host Amy Bouton welcomes Jillian Boudreaux (Adult Programming Coordinator) to discuss library programs for Adults. +Music from Norah Jones.
Episode 122: Gift of the Magi by O. Henri
Enjoy the retelling of a holiday classic, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henri to kick off the most wonderful time of the year, the holidays.
Check It Out - Episode 121: Author Eric Litwin Interview
N.Y. Times Best Selling author Eric Litwin joins our own Ms. Morgan for a discussion of his work and the importance of Early Literacy.
Check It Out - Episode 120: War of the Worlds
Hear the famous Orson Welles "War of the Worlds" 1938 radio broadcast in its entirety that sent the nation into a panic & into the streets.
Check It Out - Episode 119: Student Resources/Sweet Crude
Reference Department Head Noelle Williams speaks with our own Amy Bouton about Digital Resources for Students. Plus, music from Sweet Crude.
Check It Out - Episode 118: TeenTober/Jon Batiste
Our own Amy Bouton talks to Teen Librarians about TEEN-TOBER, our month-long celebration for teens. Also, Jon Batiste is our Music Spotlight
Episode 117: STPL Mobile App & Database Tutorials
Hear all about the new STPL Mobile App for iPhone. Also, find out how to view video tutorials for ALL of our research databases. And more...
Episode 116: Tribute to the late Frank Levy
In an audio interview from 2011, Frank Levy discusses his background, passion & inspiration for his legendary "Stories In Motion" programs.
Episode 115: Climate Change: One Man's Perspective
Master Gardener Dr. Jerry Ballanco poses the questions: "What is the scientific evidence? Should we worry?" in this presentation.
Episode 114: Library Con 2020 All…
Calling fans of all fandoms and interests. Find out all the details of this annual library event for all ages. Also, hear about upcoming…
Episode 113: 10 Things You May Not Know…
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing with this countdown of "10 Things You May Not Know About the Apollo Program" including…
Episode 112: Summer Reading 2019
Find out everything you need to know to participate in 2019's Summer Reading Challenge "A Universe of Stories". Kids, Teens and Adults can…
Episode 111: Veterans History Project
This podcast episode features highlights from the Veterans History Project, an oral history collection of veterans that live in St. Tammany…
Episode 110: Dr. Mary’s Monkey and the…
Author Edward Haslam explains how the murder of a doctor, a secret laboratory in New Orleans, and cancer-causing monkey viruses are linked…
Podcasts
Episode 109: Lost Bayou Ramblers &…
Hear an exclusive live performance by the Grammy nominated Cajun band The Lost Bayou Ramblers. Also included is a lecture by band member…
Episode 108: Now and Always: A…
Covington author Christian Garcia discusses his book that contains love letters between his grandparents from over a hundred years ago.
Episode 107: Purchased Lives Exhibit...
Learn all about "Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade" exhibit from our Adult Programming Coordinator, Jillian Garner Boudreaux. Yo...
Episode 106: George O'Connor Interview
This episode features an interview with New York Times Best Selling Author/Illustrator George O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor is interviewed by...
Episode 105: John Lee - Surviving…
This episode features author John Lee reading an excerpt from his book "Our Sleepless Nights: Surviving Katrina and Burying Miss Vera". It i…
Episode 104: La.'s Florida Parishes…
Dr. Sam Hyde, Director at the Center for Southeast La. Studies, presents a lecture on the Reconstruction of Louisiana and the Florida Parish…
Episode 103: Dr. Eva Semien Baham…
This episode features the latest presentation by History Professor and Historian Dr. Eva Semien Baham. This program is titled "Marching to …