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arts & crafts, Nonfiction

Hooked on Crochet

August 8, 2020 aleemyapl

Need some crochet inspiration? Check out these guides and pattern books for new project ideas. You can also log in to our Creativebug database for craft and art projects that feature video tutorials. All you need is your library card!

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children's picture books, Fiction

Listen Up: Children’s Picture Books

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 aleemyapl

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.

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biography, memoir, Nonfiction

The Beat Goes On

July 30, 2020July 29, 2020 aleemyapl

Check out these musical selections for artist biographies, memoirs, and novels.

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children's books, fantasy, Fiction, historical fiction, mystery, science fiction

For the Love of Books

July 28, 2020 aleemyapl

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.

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classics, dystopian, fantasy, Fiction, history, Nonfiction, young adult fiction

Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans?

July 23, 2020July 21, 2020 aleemyapl

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.

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home & garden, nature, Nonfiction

Beekeeping Made Easy

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 aleemyapl

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.

Tagged apiary management, apiculture, bee-friendly garden, beekeeping, bees, honey, NonfictionLeave a comment
Fiction, historical fiction, history, Nonfiction

“What’s your name, man? Alexander Hamilton”

July 14, 2020July 13, 2020 aleemyapl

Addicted to Hamilton: The Musical? Explore a little further with these books and films.

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Fiction, science fiction

Strange Worlds

July 9, 2020July 10, 2020 aleemyapl

Fantastic science fiction to help you escape to thrilling new realms.

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Fiction, historical fiction, history, Nonfiction

Let Freedom Ring!

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 aleemyapl

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of a good book. Enjoy these books on 4th of July or any time of the year.

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memoir, Nonfiction

Fierce, Funny, and Female.

June 17, 2020 aleemyapl

Take a break from the seriousness of life with these quick witted comedians.

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