National Book Lovers Day is celebrated on August 9th. This unofficial holiday focuses on reading, literature, and the power books have to preserve culture, provide a means of escape from everyday life, and inform readers about places, people, and concepts they would not normally experience by providing a window into someone else's story. Take a…
Workforce Wednesdays
Community Partner Event: Workforce Wednesdays Looking for help finding or preparing for a new career? Are you anxiously practicing for an interview or not sure how to structure your resume? Tri-Parish Works, the local public workforce agency that provides employment and training services to St. Tammany, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines Parishes is hosting Workforce Wednesdays…
World Oceans Day 2023
This June 8th is World Oceans Day! Established to advocate for the protection of the world’s oceans and sustainable resource management and development, Canada first proposed the concept of a World Ocean Day at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Formally adopted worldwide in 2003 by the United Nations (UN), this holiday is…
International Hummus Day
International Hummus Day was founded in 2012 and is celebrated on May 13th every year! But what makes this such an iconic cross-cultural food? History of Hummus: No one can say for certain where hummus was originally invented although according to most historians the earliest mention of the spread comes from 13th century Egypt. This…
April 15th: World Art Day
Celebrate the connection between artistic expression and the human condition with World Art Day this April 15th. The first World Art Day was created in 2012 by the International Association of Art in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to celebrate artists, artistic freedom and arts' role in society and…
The World “Food” Cup Challenge!
The 22nd FIFA Men’s World Cup kicked off on November 20th and will run until the final match to decide the new men’s champion on December 18th, 2022. The men's tournament will not return until June 2026, when it will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and—for the first time since 1994—the United States of America…
Buying a Car?
Today's Landscape The average price of a new car eclipsed $48,283 and used car prices reached $28,219 in July 2022. With prices hitting record highs, everyone in the new or used car market is wondering how to get the most value for their dollar. For some folks, that means making informed decisions about purchasing a…
STEM eBooks at Your Student’s Fingertips Through Hoopla
Finding STEM resources for students is easier than ever with Hoopla and your library card!
Ida B. Wells, Civil Rights, and Jim Crow
Ida B. Wells, born 160 years ago this month, was a vocal anti-lynching crusader who fought for civil rights for Black Americans. Learn more about her and about America's post-Civil War and Jim Crow history with the library's resources!
The Pulitzer Prizes
Being awarded a Pulitzer Prize is a crowning achievement. But how did this award come to be, and what, exactly, does it represent?
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