Check It Out: St. Tammany Parish Library Podcast

Hear the famous "War of the Worlds" 1938 radio broadcast that sent the nation into a panic. (Runtime 1:06:10)

Hear all about our best resources and databases for students of all ages. Our Public Relations and Community Coordinator Amy Bouton introduces you to the Reference Department Head Noelle Williams. Also, music from Sweet Crude. (Runtime 29:25)

Amy Bouton (Public Relations and Community Coordinator for St. Tammany Parish Library) talks to our Teen Librarians about TEEN-TOBER, our month-long celebration for teens. Also, Jon Batiste is our Music Spotlight. (Runtime 22:36)

Hear all about the new STPL Mobile App for iPhone. Also, find out how to view video tutorials for ALL of our research databases. Plus, find out our current operating hours for all branches and a music spotlight. (Runtime: 19:20)

Warrant Officer William Bode was born in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1923. After high school, he worked as a salesman for a surgical supply company, which made him a perfect candidate as a medic when he was drafted in the US Army. He was assigned to the 311th medical battalion as part of the 86th Infantry, the Blackhawks. The Medical Battalion always accompanied a Division in the field, with its prima...

US AIR FORCE, 11th Combat Cargo Squadron, 3rd Combat Cargo Group, ASIATIC/PACIFIC THEATER.  LEO BURTIS HOOVER was born in Independence, Louisiana on August 23, 1923. He was drafted in his sophomore year, January 1943. He began with the Army.  After basic training, he went to Iowa, where he trained in engineering, and how to camouflage tanks and artillery with backdrops…However, he transferred to t...

Private First Class Sebastian John Guzzardo was drafted in the US Army and served as a military police officer from 1943 until 1945. Born in Louisiana, Guzzardo participated in operations in Naples, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe with Company B, 759th Military Police Battalion, 5th Army; 295th Engineer Combat Battalion, 7th Army; SS Argentina. 

A Louisiana native, Lee Bubrig was born in Boothville in 1926. His grandparents had migrated from Croatia and Yugoslavia, and with hard work became successful.  Growing up near the river, hunting and fishing was a major part of Lee's life, and his natural love of the terrain prepared him for the Army's training in communications, where he immediately went into the wire squad as a private. Battery...

(Posted 6/9/2020) Listen to this episode for the latest information on the Phase 2 re-opening of the St. Tammany Parish Library.  Further information can be found on our website at sttammanylibrary.org

Born in 1926, Emmet Charles Guderian, Jr. was raised in the heart of New Orleans, carrying a legacy of early Louisiana history with his ancestors arriving from Alsace-Lorraine in 1751. Emmet was one of nine children and attended the local Catholic schools through his high school years. Upon learning that Pearl Harbor had been attacked, Emmet, at seventeen years of age, signed up with the Navy. Thr...

The library is now open for curbside service at six branches. Listen to this episode for complete details. (Runtime 6:01)

Library News: As of 5/4/2020, Library closure information, Online Services, Summer Reading information and more. (Runtime 15:01)

Due to the COVID-19 national emergency, all St. Tammany Parish Library branches will remain closed to slow the spread of the virus. We will reopen when we can serve our patrons safely. Library fines will not be charged for the next 30 days. During the time that the library is closed, we ask that patrons do not return any library items that are checked out. Our staff will be available between 9 a.m...

On this episode, we pay tribute to the late Frank Levy who brought joy and laughter to the children of St. Tammany Parish though his frequent "Stories in Motion" programs.

Dr. Jerry Ballanco, A Louisiana Master Gardener, poses the questions: "What is the scientific evidence? Should we worry? Do we need to do anything?" during this presentation recorded recently at the Folsom Branch Libray. (Runtime 1:03:14)

Calling fans of all fandoms and interests. Find out all the details of this annual library event for all ages. Also, hear about upcoming programs all over the parish including a 4 part series called "America in World War II". (Runtime 18:09)

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing with this countdown of "10 Things You May Not Know About the Apollo Program" including actual audio of when lightning struck a rocket during liftoff! (Runtime 24:06)

Find out everything you need to know to participate in this 2019's Summer Reading Challenge "A Universe of Stories". Kids, Teens and Adults can all join in with events, prizes, special guests and more. Adult Services Cooordinator Jillian Boudreaux answers your summer reading questions. (Runtime 19:39)

This episode features highlights from the Veterans History Project, an oral history collection featuring interviews with veterans that call St. Tammany Parish home.

Yeoman Second Class Sherman Elfert was born in New Orleans.  He enlisted in the Navy for World War II and remained in service for the Korean War.  He served aboard the USS Holton in both the European and North African theatres and was present for the Surrender of Japan.  He was awarded several medals that were lost in Katrina but some have since been replaced thanks to his VFW hall.  He lives in L...

Staff Sgt. Francis Drake was born in Chestertown, NY.  He enlisted with the US Marines and then the US Navy. He switched because he wanted to travel more. He was stationed in Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Bermuda, and Italy.  He worked as an aircraft mechanic and test cell supervisor, which later helped him land jobs with Ford Aerospace and Martin Marietta Space Systems once he retired from militar...

Sgt. Theodore Penton was born in Picayune, Mississippi but grew up in Pearl River.  He enlisted in the Army and served three tours in Vietnam.  He took part in Tet 68 and Tet 69 and was awarded the combat infantry badge, the Bronze Star with Valor, and the Purple Heart for his service with the 101st Airborne and the 82nd Airborne Divisions.  He was a machine gunner and a sniper team leader during...

Staff Sgt. Joseph Foto was also born in New Orleans.  He enlisted in the Army Air Corps for World War II and was an aerial gunner on B-24s as a member of the 15th Air Force, 459th Bomb Group, 479th Squadron, stationed in Fogia, Italy. On his 13th mission, his plane went down and he was stranded in Italy for 50 days.  He received a bronze star and an air medal with 2 oak leaf clusters for his servi...