July is noted for its hot, summery days with occasional afternoon rain showers, summer break for school educators and children, and the celebration of America's independence. It is also known as National Grilling Month. Along with finding the perfect grills and foods for your barbecue, there are important safety tips for handling food. The National…
Bastille Day: The History and Celebratory Traditions
July 14th marks the annual celebration of Bastille Day, a national holiday in France. Bastille Day started when a mob of Frenchmen who were tired of the rule of the king of France stormed a prison to obtain weapons and free the prisoners. Bastille Day marked the start of the French Revolution and the end…
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…
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…
Let’s Explore: Novelist K-8
Are you or your children in grades K-8 looking for your next great-read? Novelist K-8 provides reading recommendations for grades K-8. According to EBSCO, "our recommendations are crafted by experts in children's literature, and we let you know who wrote a recommendation and why the recommendation makes sense." Novelist has reading recommendations based on age…
Great Resources for Senior Americans
According to the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, many Americans facing retirement have little to no savings and no defined pension plan at the time of retirement. With the uncertainty of Social Security benefits, higher costs of living, and outstanding debts, many retirees face a high risk of poverty (Ghilarducci, T., Papadopoulos, M., and…
Explore the World with World Book: World Book Advanced
We are continuing to explore the World Book databases that are available through the St. Tammany Parish Library. Now, we will explore the database, World Book Advanced. According to World Book, "World Book Advanced gives high school students and adults a reliable source to check facts." World Book Advanced has features like the In the…
Get Intrigued with a Great Mystery Read!
The mystery genre in fictional literature refers to stories in which the plot involves a crime, typically a murder, and an investigation to find the culprit. Mystery plots often include a crime, a culprit, a detective, some clues, and various twists in the plot to keep the reader guessing about the villain. Mysteries are often…
Explore the World with World Book: World Book eBooks
We are continuing the series on exploring the World Book databases that are available through the St. Tammany Parish Library. In this blog, we will explore World Book eBooks. According to World Book, "users can access 460 proprietary World Book eBooks with unlimited simultaneous users per book and unlimited renewals per user." There is no…
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