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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10.11.2022 St. Martin Parish Library Partners with La. State Bar Association to Host Lawyers in Libraries Event October 26th St. Martin Parish Library is pleased to announce that it is participating in the Lawyers in Libraries Pro Bono Clinic program in partnership with the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), the State Library of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Library Association.  On October 26th, attorney Christopher Castro will volunteer from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. and attorney Maggie Simar will volunteer from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. to provide [...]

St. Martin Parish Library celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month Posted: August 22, 2022 St. Martinville, LA – September is Library Card Sign-up Month, when libraries nationwide join the American Library Association (ALA) to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning. Libraries play a crucial role in the education and development of children, offering a variety of programs to spark creativity and stimulate an interest in reading and learning. Through access to technology, [...]

7.22.2022 Spice of the Month series kicking off in St. Martin Parish Writer: Jessica Randazzo, jrandazzo@agcenter.lsu.edu   ST. MARTINVILLE, LA – Many people want to eat healthier but do not know where to start. The first step could be as simple as exploring your spice cabinet. In partnership with St. Martin Parish Library, the LSU AgCenter will begin a hosting a free Spice of the Month series at the St. Martinville Library Branch located at 201 Porter Street. The monthly series kicks off on August 2 at 11:00 a.m. and [...]

7.13.2022  St. Martin Parish Library Partners with La. State Bar Association to Host Lawyers in Libraries Event August 3rd  St. Martin Parish Library is pleased to announce that it is participating in the Lawyers in Libraries Pro Bono Clinic program in partnership with the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), the State Library of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Library Association.  On Aug. 3rd, attorney Shentell Walker Brown will volunteer from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. and attorney Neal Angelle will volunteer from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. to provide free individual [...]

3.24.2022 April 3-9, 2022 is National Library Week National Library Week is a time to highlight the essential role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. St. Martin Parish Library encourages all community members to visit their library in person or online to explore and access services and programs. During April, the St. Martin Parish Library will run a month-long fine free campaign to encourage the return of overdue materials to its shelves. Late fees will be waived for any overdue item returned to a [...]