Looking to spark creativity in your young readers? Books about art are a wonderful way to introduce children to famous artists and the joy of self expression. From playful board books about mixing colors to beautifully illustrated stories inspired by great masterpieces, art-themed books invite children to see the world a little differently. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists all free with your Ascension Parish Library card. Whether you're picking up a paintbrush, working with clay, or experimenting with fabric, these creative activities offer an opportunity to improve your crafting skills or to learn new ones. Curated by Katie Rivers.
Check out these top-rated magazines in digital format on Libby. Whether you're interested in lifestyle, travel, the great outdoors, arts and crafts, or cooking, here is a great collection of what the library has to offer on Libby. Curated by Katie Rivers.
Celebrate the library's summer reading theme Read, Renew, Repeat with these books for tweens. Discover the wonderful world of recycling and reusing often discarded materials. Learn more about starting personal gardens (check out Ascension Parish Library's new seed library!), saving the bees, and different alternative energy resources to help save this wonderful planet we call home: Earth. Curated by Katie Rivers.
Ready to start the summer reading challenge? Check out these ebooks and audiobooks from cloudLibrary. It's going to be a summer of inspiration and adventure as we learn about conservation and becoming stewards of our planet. This year's summer reading theme is Read, Renew, Repeat. Curated by Katie Rivers
When the temperature drops (for a little while), pick up a wintry read. Find a variety of fiction and nonfiction choices to match your current mood. Hot chocolate not included. Curated by Carrie Goodall.
Check out what's new on Creativebug this month! All you need is your library card.
Our Creativebug database features tutorials and all the information you need to get started on a new art or craft project. Watch the class online, then check out related books from your local library location. Curated by Ashley Lee.
What do celebrities do in their spare time? Crochet, woodworking, cooking, and more! Curated by Ashley Lee.
Try a little something different with these out-of-the-ordinary craft guides. You can also go beyond the books with our Creativebug crafting database. Curated by Ashley Lee.
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