matching readers with books…and other stuff
Check out the audiobook versions of these children's picture books. Playaways are devices that can be checked out from the library and show pictures along with the narration. hoopla read-alongs are streaming audiobooks that show the pictures along with the narration. Hoopla audiobooks are only narration.
Check out these musical selections for artist biographies, memoirs, and novels.
These stories take you into unusual libraries and bookstores. The list includes a mysterious time-defying library, a mobile bookshop, a library-turned-escape room, a historical Pack Horse Library, and more.
That song, first heard in the movie New Orleans, was sung by Billie Holiday and performed by Louis Armstrong. It captures the feelings of the people who are enchanted by the unique spirit of the Crescent City. Explore the city in the books and music available at the library.
Join the Ascension Parish Library for the Basics of Backyard Beekeeping virtual presentation on Wednesday, July 22, at 6:00 PM using Zoom. Click through for more information and beekeeping resources.
Stories and profiles of women who’ve shaped our world, both in the spotlight and in the shadows.
Addicted to Hamilton: The Musical? Explore a little further with these books and films.
Fantastic science fiction to help you escape to thrilling new realms.
Favorite books (and a movie) from the librarians and staff at Ascension Parish Library. Visit our library catalog or our online platforms to find these titles. For even more recommendations, visit us at any of our branches. We are always happy to talk books with you!
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of a good book. Enjoy these books on 4th of July or any time of the year.
