No time to go to a gym or park to exercise? No problem! You can exercise at the time and place of your convenience by using the expanding catalog of videos provided by Anywhere Active Virtual Fitness through Ascension Parish Library. If you want more of the same type of movement, check out available books and DVDs, too! Curated by Samantha Matherne.
There may be a detective hiding somewhere inside of you. The characters in these books never expected to be investigating a murder. When put on the spot however, they prove to be quite capable, if a little frazzled. Grab your magnifying glass and see if you can untangle these mysteries alongside these baffled detectives. Curated by Tabor Millien.
Boo! These Halloween books are full of silly scares, goofy ghosts, friendly monsters, and pumpkin-spiced fun—perfect for little readers who like their spooky season more giggles than goosebumps. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Look close and see that the world around us changes ceaselessly, and new avenues of observation, analysis, and meditation spring up and engage our minds and hearts. These new offerings in the world of nature writing are in turns poetic and plain, sweeping and granular, turning careful gaze on all those creatures we adore, those we detest, and those we ignore, in all the strange places that creatures call home: the whole wide ocean, boiling chemical pools, the open sky, our own dainty eyelashes. Curated by Ashley Lewis.
Hip hip hooray! Winnie the Pooh is turning 100 years old. In 1926 A.A. Milne created the famous honey eating bear. Cheack out these books to adventure through the hundred-acre wood with Pooh and freinds. Curated by Ashley Lee.
September 15th through October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month. To celebrate, here is a list of recent novels spanning genres and varied Latine identities. These books and their authors represent a huge and complex diaspora that is brought to life in storytelling which highlights Hispanic history, culture, and ways of life.
Are you a fan of more bite-sized fiction rather than a long novel? Check out these new short story collections released within the last two years. Curated by Tabor Millien.
Crisp air, cozy sweaters, and a fresh playlist! Fall into the season with 20 autumn-ready songs, from nostalgic favorites to cozy vibes—all available to stream with Freegal. Grab your headphones and press play!Curated by Katie Rivers.
These kid-friendly graphic novels have colorful artwork, exciting adventures, funny characters, and stories that keep the pages turning. Whether your reader is already a manga fan or just curious to see what all the fuss is about, there’s something here to explore. Grab a book, read from right to left, and jump into a whole new world of stories! Curated by Katie Rivers.
Music is a universal language. The arrangements of notes, harmonies, and melodies provoke emotional responses even without lyrics. With this mix of educational material and fiction you can immerse yourself in the expansive world of music. Curated by Tabor Millien.
