The ribbon was cut! Donald Westmoreland, our Director, and Argiro Morgan, Chair of the Library Board of Control, flanked by our Parish President, Pat Brister officially opened the refurbished Slidell Branch of the St. Tammany Library on September 11.
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| Ribbon Cutting by Director Donald Westmoreland and Dr. Argiro Morgan, Chair of the Board of Control, while St. Tammany's President, Pat Brister, holds the Grand Opening Sign |
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| Steve Stefancik |
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| Pastor Simmons and Donald Westmoreland bending his head in prayer |
Pastor Barbara Simmers of the East Evangelical Lutheran Church
delivered the opening prayer. Pastor Simmers prayed that the St. Tammany Library would find the funds for the opening of another library in south Slidell. Prior to Katrina, there was a very well used library, but a tornado and flood destroyed the facility. Other speakers included the Mayor of Slidell, Mayor Freddie Drennan, and Councilman, Steve Stefancik.
Immediately afterwards - and we do mean immediately - our Parish President praised the refurbished Slidell Library.
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| President Pat Brister |
The dignitaries and patrons attending were thrilled to hear President Brister announce that her administration will be recommending that funds be set aside for such a new library in its next year budget. She will be appealing for state funding and a matching grant to make the South Slidell Library a reality.
Two days after over 1400 patrons crowded into the Slidell Library. Your Foundation was there to welcome everyone and a drawing took place for a basket of goodies filled with local donations.
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| The Foundation Table |
The day was filled with something for everyone.
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| Music by the New Orleans Vipers |
- The Calliope Puppet Theatre
- Crafts and Activities for Children
- Guided Story Walks in the Herb Garden
- Swing Dance Instruction
- Many delicious and refreshing desserts
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- And sparkling mugs as souvenirs.
It was a special day - filled with smiles, happy, happy children, hip-hop teens, computer users, and readers.
What a wonderful day. Everyone had a glorious time and the staff and our Board were so glad to share their joy.
