100 years, 100 books chosen as outstanding contributions to American children's literature, the bulk read between October 2020-December 2021, and I completed most of it.
Take Me to The Mardi Gras: Carnival Time is Back!
It's been a rough run for us living through a pandemic. The loss of loved ones, interests, hobbies, and activities have taken a toll on all of us. While we learned to navigate and keep ourselves and others healthy, it didn't help raise our moods or our spirits. One thing that was on hiatus last…
Thank you For Being a Friend: Remembering Betty White
2021 certainly didn't go down without a fight, and the last thing it took — on New Year’s Eve — was our beloved Betty White. After a few years of loss and overwhelm, 2022 started on a somber note as we were all planning to celebrate this great comedienne's 100th trip around the sun on…
Happy Chinese New Year!
Happy Chinese New Year! It's the year of the Tiger! This holiday is also known as the Lunar New Year, and this year it happens on February 1st. Check out some
New Year’s Resolution: Health and Fitness
At some point in our lives we've had a New Year’s Resolution along the lines of “I resolve to eat healthier” or “I resolve to lose weight” or even “I resolve to exercise more” in order to start the New Year on a healthy note. Our own personal health is something that we have to…
K&B Purple
“K&B purple” is a phrase that can still be heard in Louisiana today when describing that very specific shade of purple. Even though K&B was bought out by Rite-Aid in 1997, the store and its unique style is still alive and well in Louisiana culture. Katz and Besthoff Drugstores, more commonly known as K&B Drugs…
Science Fiction Spotlight: Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park Jurassic Park Jurassic Park In 1990, Michael Crichton wrote one of the most popular works of science fiction in history. Jurassic Park was not the first novel about dinosaurs, or monsters in general coming back to life, or even at the hands of man, but it was the first to also take place…
Start the Year Off Right with Gale Courses
It’s the beginning of a brand-new year and people everywhere are setting goals to improve themselves, begin a new hobby, or to further their career. Starting something new can be very exciting, but also intimidating. If you find yourself overwhelmed or not sure where to begin, then a little extra guidance might go a long…
Principles for Better Searches: Subject Terms
In this blog, we will look at how to find relevant information in a library database by using subject headings. We'll define subject terms and demonstrate how to use them. Unlike previous entries in the series, the tips and tricks covered in this blog will only apply to databases, rather than to both databases and…
Test Your Trivia Skills for National Trivia Day!
Indulge your love of all things trivia this month. Check out what the library's collection has in store!
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