Jackie Riecke

During the past few years, streaming services have conquered the subscription entertainment landscape, to the joy of viewers and cries of their wallets. Originally, these services were touted as cheaper alternatives to bloated and expensive cable packages. But in 2010, there were only three major services, while today, it has become a Goliath industry with more than 200 worldwide streaming services, Forbes magazine reported six months ago.

Need a book for a research paper or looking for pointers on a new hobby? Patrons know the library is the place to go to get both. How about support

Everyone has a purpose when visiting their local library. That reason may be to find the newest bestseller, to try out a new crafting class, to attend Storytime or to use the computers and Wi-Fi. But for Mandeville patron Carol Gillan, she visits the library to harness her love of painting.

Each month, the St. Tammany Parish Library offers hundreds of events for all ages: kids, teens and adults. Regularly scheduled programming includes events such as Storytime, book clubs and yoga. Along with those repeating events, library program coordinators also find new and exciting ways to add novel experiences to promote curiosity and patron engagement with specialty events.

Across the nation, libraries have modernized their collections, from hardcover books to eBooks, streaming movies and music and online classes. Other libraries have extended what can be checked out to a “Library of Things,” where patrons can check out crafting or hobbyist equipment. And most recently, cultural passes have been offered to patrons in neighboring parishes, and the St. Tammany Parish Library has taken notice.

Teens usually think of the library as a place to go for study groups, research, and the special teen events the library hosts. So parents and teenagers alike are often

At the library, patrons are welcomed and assisted by friendly, knowledgeable staff. Some librarians help find a book, some run events for different age groups, and others assist with tech

Watching seasons change in the environment has become its own attraction. In the library, patrons can witness the changing of the seasons with the décor.

The Library will host children's author and illustrator Matthew Cordell in the Slidell Branch on Nov. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. He is the Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of "Wolf and the Snow," "Evergreen, "Cornbread and Poppy," "Hello Neighbor: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers," and others.

Holidays are around the corner, and the St. Tammany Parish Library will be packed with events for all ages.