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.
The Computer Inside Me: Teens with Biotech
Technology can be very beneficial to life but imagine having a computer implanted inside your head. Microchips, brain implants, and gene hacking are a few forms of biotechnology that are explored in these books and serve as exciting yet cautionary tales. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
Watch This : School’s Out
Avoid brain drain and keep the kids busy this summer with these great movies from Kanopy. Enjoy storytimes, classic tales, keep up math skills, or learn a new language all available on Kanopy. Curated by Katie Rivers.
All About Moms
Let's cuddle in with these warm, heartfelt, and sometimes silly stories, celebrating the extraordinary women in our lives: all the mamas! These wonderful women shape our lives and inspire us every day. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Shelf Analysis 