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Fiction, middle grade fiction

Voices of Color โ€“ Middle Grade Fiction

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 aleemyapl

This list is the third in a series that highlights titles by people of color from our print and online collections. These choices are some favorites in middle grade fiction.

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comics & graphic novels, Fiction, science fiction

Comics Through the Decades

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 aleemyapl

Learn about the history of comics from the 60s to the present as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Ascension Parish Library! You can check out these titles at one of our four branches or from one of our online platforms. Go to myapl.org to find them.

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Fiction, movies, music

Read, Watch, and Listen to Your Favorite Decade

September 8, 2020September 11, 2020 aleemyapl

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Ascension Parish Library we collected books, movies, and music from each decade that will transport you back in time. If you want to feel far out in the 1960s, think a book from the 2010s is bae, or want to explore any decade in between, this list has you covered.

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Fiction, young adult fiction

Voices of Color: Young Adult Fiction

September 3, 2020September 15, 2020 aleemyapl

The second in a series of lists highlighting titles by people of color, these choices from our young adult collections will appeal to adults as well as teens.

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Fiction, historical fiction, science fiction

Voices of Color: Books for Adults

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 aleemyapl

This list is the first in a series that highlights titles by people of color from our print and online collections. These choices are some favorites in adult fiction.

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Fiction, horror

Books to Keep You Up at Night

August 20, 2020August 19, 2020 aleemyapl

Have your own personal horror-fest with these blood-chilling novels.

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Nonfiction

Back to School: Resources For Classroom, Virtual, or Homeschool

August 18, 2020 aleemyapl

Check out these resources for information to support a variety of educational needs. From print and digital ebooks and audiobooks to online databases and live tutoring help, Ascension Parish Library has you covered.

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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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