There's still time to sign up for summer reading! Last month we looked at Aesop's Fables, but there are many more animal stories waiting at the library!
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Insurance Tips and Tricks
June 28th is Insurance Awareness Day. Insurance is a topic that most avoid, however, it is necessary to have insurance to protect from losses due to natural disasters, catastrophic events, severe illnesses, and the death of a loved one. According to Jill Hunt, "when buying insurance, you should always comparison shop, look for discounts, and…
Tech Tip: Original – Copy – Shortcut
For this installment of the Tech Tip series, we are going to explore the difference between originals, copies, and shortcuts on the computer. One of the main barriers that people often face when improving their computer skills is the feeling of being lost or not knowing what to expect with each click. For instance, is…
eBook Resources for Kids!
Happy Summer Reading!
Spotlight on History: The Mardi Gras Massacre
In the early 1970s, a plan to widen U.S. Highway 190 was proposed. This widening, in order to accommodate a curve in the road next to a shopping center parking lot, would necessitate the removal of an oak grove containing a three-hundred year old oak. The grove was believed by some to be the site…
Principles for Better Searches: Boolean Operators
Search Principles While search engines often make quick work of finding the information we need, there are certainly times when searching becomes frustrating and even disheartening. In moments like these, it is not uncommon to wonder if there is a better way to find information. The purpose of this blog is to show you some…
Marvel Cinematic Retrospective: The Hulk
Marvel Cinematic Retrospective Fans today are living in a Golden Age of movies based on comic books. Kids, teenagers, and adults have grown up on the exploits of superheroes since the 1910's, and more recently in film as well. Among the many comic book producers, few were as prominent and beloved as Marvel Comics. It…
Navigating Erin Hunter’s “Warriors”
It's a series that aligns perfectly with our "Tails and Tales" Summer Reading theme--Erin Hunter's long-running Warriors!
Yoga: A Brief History of Its Origin, Philosophy and Practices
Yoga is one of the six orthodox philosophical schools of Hinduism. Yoga involves meditation, movement, and breathing techniques for overall mental and physical well-being.
Let’s Explore: Gale in Context: Elementary
We are continuing to explore the children's databases that are available through the St. Tammany Parish Library. Gale in Context: Elementary is for elementary school aged children. According to Gale, this database "gives children a safe place to find answers to their questions, practice research skills, and explore interests inside and outside the classroom." Gale…
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