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Have you noticed that searching online isn't quite the same as it used to be? Instead of a simple list of websites, you've likely begun to see AI-generated answers, maps, or quick summaries before you ever click a link. In addition to typing inquiries, many people are also using voice assistants to ask questions like, "What time does the library open today?" or "Are there any story times this week?" As the way people search continues to change, St. Martin Parish Library has worked to make sure our [...]

2026 Summer Reading Wrap Up The due date for submitting completed reading logs is quickly approaching! Submit your completed reading log by Wednesday, July 22nd and your name will be entered into the drawing for end of summer prizes. If you can’t make it to the library to turn in your completed reading log in person, you can submit via our Facebook page in Messenger or submit via email to the library (reference@stmartinparishlibrary.org). If you have not signed up yet, there is still time. Just visit or call the library [...]

Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting students in grades K-8 to jump into her Summer Reading Challenge and make this a summer full of stories! From June 1 through September 4, students who read 12 books can earn prizes and a chance to visit Washington D.C. From fiction to history, biographies to mysteries, every book opens the door to something new — and every book counts. Ready to begin? Visit WH.gov/read to sign up and learn more. We encourage you to cheer on the young readers in your life by [...]

December 2024_Food for Fines Drive for St. Martin Parish Library St. Martin Parish Library Announces Food for Fines Drive This holiday season, St. Martin Parish Library is working to fight hunger by hosting a Food for Fines Drive from December 1 through December 30, 2024. The goal of the drive is to collect food, raise awareness about hunger prevention, and bring the community together. Food collection bins will be available at all St. Martin Parish Library branches. Donations may be dropped off at any branch during regular hours of operation. All [...]

October 2, 2024 St. Martin Parish Library is excited to offer patrons a new way to check out Louisiana. Beginning Oct. 1, patrons can check out a day pass for free admission to any Louisiana state park or historic site as part of a new program called Check Out Louisiana State Parks. The program is a partnership among St. Martin Parish Library, the State Library of Louisiana, Louisiana State Parks, and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. When patrons check out a pass, they can also borrow a Geaux Explore backpack that [...]

September 27, 2024 St. Martin Parish Library Partners with La. State Bar Association to Host Lawyers in Libraries Events in October. St. Martin Parish Library is pleased to announce that it is participating in the annual “Lawyers in Libraries” statewide program in partnership with the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), the State Library of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Library Association. This year, library patrons across the state have the opportunity to meet with attorney for brief “Ask-a-Lawyer” consultations in person at participating libraries and over the phone. Through this program, [...]