Jazz Fest is fast approaching, with all of its music, food, and fun! If you'd like to celebrate Louisiana and New Orleans culture, the St. Tammany Parish library can help. We have plenty of books about local food and culture to get you in the spirit to party! Hope you're hungry! Award-winning Johnette Downing is…
Unicorn Day!
Today is Unicorn Day! We have some pretty great unicorn books for those like myself who love fantasy and mythical creatures. A Unicorn Named Sparkle Lucy sees an ad for a mail-order unicorn and sends her money in. She then dreams about her future pet and all the great things they will be able…
Picture Book Spotlight: Mermaids and Sea Creatures
Aquamarines are the birthstone for March and in days of old were said to be the treasure of mermaids. The word aquamarine comes from the Latin words for "water" and "the sea." March is an excellent month for sea creatures, whether real or make-believe, and we have a whole host of books that are a…
Children’s Books About Love
Valentine's Day is coming up and we have some great books for a loving season. This collection showcases romantic, family, friendship, and religious love. Fanny's Dream Fanny's story begins a lot like Cinderella's. She lives in the country and dreams of a nice guy to take her away to a fancy new life, but she…
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…
Picture Books: Medieval and Fantasy
The Renaissance Festival is here! Now is the perfect time to get your costume ready and practice your pirate accent. ARRRR! We also have some great Medieval- and fantasy- themed books to get you and your family hyped for a wonderful weekend. Nobody Likes A Goblin Goblin just wants to live his life in…
Creepy Kids’ Books for Halloween!
Beautiful October is filled with leaves changing colors, smells of pumpkin and spice all around, and soft, cool winds blowing in as the season changes. Autumn is well-loved, and everything that comes with it, especially Halloween! This is the perfect time of year to tell tales, huddle up under a blanket, eat some candy, and…
Picture Book Spotlight: Celebrating Nature and Wild Animals
Every October, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hosts a daytime event for families of all ages called Wild Things. It offers food, music, fun, and boat rides and teaches about the wildlife of Louisiana. This year, the event will be held on October 13, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southeast Louisiana…
Celebrate Your Fandom!
Whether you're a fan of science fiction, comic books, video games, or anime, we have something for you! We have several gems in the library you may not have heard of or didn't know we had! Star Wars The Star Wars universe presents an extremely large world full of lore and adventure. Star Wars: From a…
Picture Book Spotlight: Grandparents Day
National Grandparents Day is September 9, 2018 in the United States. These are some books that can be read with your grandparents! Nana in the City The city can be a scary place, but Nana makes her visiting grandson a heroic cape to keep him from being worried. Nana shows him all the wonderful things she…
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