2018 has wrapped up and it was one busy year. I've been writing articles for the library since October 2017, but this concluded my first whole year of writing. We've been through a few topics of discussion on this blog, and now is an adequate time for me to speak personally. Comics and graphic novels…
Move Over, Mr. Potato Head: Books About Toys
Christmas is coming up! While the holiday season means more than just toys, most people look back on their childhoods with fond memories of a particular toy or stuffed animal that they loved very much. We have some very special books about the relationship between a child and their most favorite toy. Corduroy In this…
Is Your Child in the Right Car Seat?
St. Tammany Parish is lucky to have a great resource in the area child safety seat fitting stations. The stations are located at Louisiana State Police Troop L, Mandeville Fire Dept., The STP Hospital Parenting Center, The Sheriff's Office in Slidell, The Slidell Fire Dept., and at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. Contact info is below…
Managing Grief During the Holidays: Strategies for Coping with the Loss of a Loved One During the Festive Season
The holiday season is fast approaching and many people associate glad feelings with the holidays; usually gatherings of family and friends, food and fun. But, a majority of people experience heightened feelings of depression because of the loss of a loved one. In some cases, the loss could be recent, but in other cases, the…
A Christmas Carol Turns 175 Years Old!
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was originally published on December 19, 1843, 175 years ago. Dickens wrote this book after having read a parliamentary re
The History of Mr. Bingle
Jingle, jangle, jingle, here comes Mr. Bingle With another message from Kris Kringle, Time to launch your Christmas season, Maison Blanche…
Kitty Hawk, 1903: Celebrating the Wright Brothers
Kitty Hawk, 1903: Wright Brothers and the History of the First Flight December 17 marks the anniversary of the Wright Brothers' successful attempt to pilot their flying machine. In 1903, the Wright Brothers had developed a machine capable of sustained powered flight. Orville and Wilbur owned a shop where they ran a printing press…
South Slidell Book Club Inaugural Meeting
Celebrating The South Slidell Library's First Book Club Meeting The St. Tammany Parish Library, South Slidell Branch is pleased to bring great tidings and joy to you and your kin. Starting in 2019, the South Slidell Branch will begin hosting monthly Book Club Meetings. The meeting will be headed by the manager, Hilari Farlow. The…
Creative U-Turns: Self Help for Creatives
The end of the year is upon us and if you've had a year like me, I am sure there were small victories noted and some projects completed. I have been pleasantly surprised with what has been accomplished most of this very busy year. But, I still have a laundry list of incomplete projects and ideas on the…
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
St. Tammany Parish Library Remembers National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Today marks the 77th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Prior to the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001, Pearl Harbor was the biggest attack on American soil since the War of 1812. At the time, American had been enjoying a…
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