What is a mind, and how do we measure intelligence? Do humans have a monopoly on consciousness? These books take us beyond the human mind to explore the intelligence that arises throughout the natural world: in oaks and in octopuses, in mockingbirds and mushrooms, often hiding in plain sight. Curated by Ashley Lewis.
Category: nature
Magazines on Libby
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.
Summer Reading: Read, Renew, Repeat for Tweens
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.
Read & Listen : Read, Renew, Repeat : Summer Reading Challenge
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
Deep Dives into Ocean Ecology
The sea has been a source of mystery and fascination throughout human history, and it continues to inspire artists, scientists, and curious people of all kinds today. These books delve into the natural wonder of our world's oceans, from scientific research to artistic inspiration, from deep human history to contemporary issues in resource management and ecological preservation. Curated by Ashley Lewis
Green Reads for Kids
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2022, check out these books about conservation for kids and tweens. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
What’s New in Nature Writing
Open your mind to the wonders of the natural world by walking with the polar bears, flying with the vespers, or swimming with the whale sharks. Curated by Carrie Goodall.
Beekeeping Made Easy
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.
Nature Reads
Get to know your own backyard. This list features ebooks and audiobooks that celebrate both the mundane and the glorious in nature.
