Grab your tissues as you journey through heart-wrenching tragedies to soul-stirring tales of loss and redemption. Let's navigate through stories that tug at heartstrings, leaving you both shattered and uplifted by the power of storytelling. Curated by Jessica Schiefelbein.
From Book to Screen: Descendants
Love the Descendants book series by Melisaas de la Cruz? The movie Descendants: The Rise of Red comes out on July 12, 2024! Check out these read-a-likes. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Summer Reading: Read, Renew, Repeat for Kids
Need help reaching those summer reading goals? Here are some great books that go with our 2024 summer reading program theme: Read, Renew, Repeat. Learn more and sign up for the summer reading program here. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
What happens on vacation…
Stays on vacation or does it? Romance, self discovery, family healing or even murder...You never know what will happen when you take a break. Curated by Ashley Lee.
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
Stories in Second Person
You might not see a lot of novels told in second person; of the three points of view writers can use to tell a story, it's by far the least common. But if you trust an author to carry you through their story, you might find it a thrilling adventure. Curated by Ashley Lewis.
Mysteries for Tweens
These books offer a mix of classic and contemporary mystery adventures for tweens to explore and enjoy. Curated by Katie Rivers.
Not Your Average Family
Every family has its quirks and unique dynamics. These are not the type of families you would watch sitcoms of on television. They are far more interesting. Curated by Tabor Millien.
Women in Business Recommend
At the 2024 Ascension Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon, five esteemed female leaders shared invaluable wisdom from their professional experiences. Explore their recommended reading list, easily accessible in both print and digital formats, with your library card at your local Ascension Parish Library! If you don't have a library card, find out how you can get one for free.
