St. Tammany Parish Libraries have an extensive collection of books and movies readily available to check out to patrons of all ages. Here is but a peek of what we have in our catalog! Parasite is a 2019 dark comedy/thriller directed and co-written by Bong Joon-ho. It has received a myriad of awards including the…
Cajun Fairy Tales and Folktales
By stplbloggerslidellFebruary 24, 2020
Fairy tales and folk tales are a big part of any given culture. These stories help to teach and entertain children of all ages in a way that helps them make con
Mental Health Awareness: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
By stplreferencemadisonvilleFebruary 18, 2020
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen when someone's head suddenly and abruptly hits an object or when an object suddenly and abruptly hits someone's head. It can also happen when an object suddenly pierces a person's skull and enters their brain tissue. Initial symptoms after the incident can be mild, moderate, or severe. A…
Mardi Gras in Covington: An Early History
By stplgenealogycovingtonFebruary 18, 2020
A look at the early history of Mardi Gras in Covington, from 1897 to 1911.
Fiction Spotlight: The Circle
By stplbloggersouthslidellFebruary 17, 2020
The Circle The Circle The Circle The Circle The Circle Now more than ever before, humanity lives interconnected. In the blink of an eye, a person can reach out to and communicate with dozens of people across the globe, sharing their experiences and opinions. In The Circle, Dave Eggers explores what the world could be…
Isn’t It Romantic? Wonderful Romance Novels for Valentine’s Day
By stplreferencemandevilleFebruary 13, 2020
This Valentine's Day celebrate love with a good book. To get you in the mood for the romantic holiday, try one of these romance novels written by African American women writers, just in time for Black History Month. The Wedding Date When Alexa and Drew are trapped in a hotel elevator, she impulsively agrees to…
Women in History- Gwendolyn Brooks
By STPL Reference CausewayFebruary 13, 2020
Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks was born on June 7, 1917, in Topeka, Kansas. She was the first African American women to the the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1950.
Getting Cozy: Chocolate-Covered Murder
By stplreferencemandevilleFebruary 13, 2020
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with a box of chocolate-covered cozy mysteries?
2020 Census and Security
By STPL Reference CausewayFebruary 11, 2020
Every ten years since 1790 the United States has conducted a census. The census was created so that every person living in the United States is counted.
Census 2020 FAQ and Fact Sheets
By STPL Reference SlidellFebruary 11, 2020
Have questions about your census? Check out some FAQs and fact sheets!
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