The World Cup Soccer is here in North America! Here’s a list of books to get you warmed up for the action: a mix of fiction featuring young soccer hopefuls with Cup dreams, and nonfiction featuring players, teams, and World Cup history. Soccer fans, rejoice! Future soccer fans, take notice… Curated by Katie Rivers.
Dance and music enthusiasts rejoice! If you enjoy our annual summer performances by the Baton Rouge Youth Ballet, we have special treats awaiting you. Ballet troupes in colorful costumes perform fairy tale and folktale stories from around the world, and you can watch them all from the comfort of your home at your convenience through medici.tv. Explore the platform for more ballet and classical music content. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
From muddy boots to baby chicks, farm-themed books bring the sights and sounds of country life right into storytime. In this post, we’re sharing some of our favorite farm books for kids—perfect for little readers who love tractors, animals, and life on the farm. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Animals and humans have always shared space on this earth. The bonds between human and animal can run deep - sometimes, in surprising ways. Check out these stories that showcase the ways humans and animals can change each other's lives. Curated by Tabor Millien.
Get ready for something amazing this summer with our summer reading program, Plant a Seed, Read! Just like a tiny seed can grow into something extraordinary, each story you read has the power to spark imagination, curiosity, and discovery. Ascension Parish Library is inviting all readers to dig into books and grow their love of reading all summer long. Curated by Katie Rivers.
With the highly anticipated release of The Mandalorian and Grogu coming to theaters on May 22, 2026, there’s no better time to dive deeper into the lore of the Outer Rim. Whether you're a seasoned bounty hunter or a foundling just starting your journey, these books are the perfect companions to prepare you for Din Djarin and Grogu’s big screen debut. This is the way. Curated by Ashley Lee.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - a time to slow down, check in with ourselves and each other, and create space for conversations that don't always come easily. From approachable nonfiction that explains anxiety, stress and emotions, to powerful fiction that reflects real struggles through relatable characters, books can be a quiet companion offering reassurance, perspective, and sometimes just the comfort of being seen. Curated by Ashley Lee. Being a Teen can be tough but you don't need to struggle alone, for free confidential mental health support: -Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go online to 988lifeline.org -Trevor Project 866-488-7386 or go online to TrevorChat.org
These books will take you through the colorful history of this state we call our home. Take a look behind the moss curtain and learn the truths of the land and its people. Curated by Tabor Millien.
Board games, active outdoor games like scavenger hunts, role-playing games (RPGs), videogames, virtual reality, and more...Gamers and their games come in many varieties. Check out a book that focuses on gamers or gives gamer vibes. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
You've likely come across these names before - maybe you recognize a face, a voice, or a body of work, or you've simply seen their names everywhere. But how well do you really know their stories? Now you can. Curated by Tabor Millien.
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