Since the U.S.A.'s independence from Britain in 1776, our country has fully developed into one with a rich history. We have a great collection of books that cover different aspects of our history and celebrate America. Gingerbread for Liberty! The old German immigrant baker is generous and loved by everyone. When he hears the news…
Science-Fiction Spotlight: The Matrix
Every now and then a movie will come out that has a huge impact on American culture. One such movie, The Matrix will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next year. Have you seen it? The Matrix Spoiler alert. . . The Matrix follows the life of Thomas A. Anderson (Keanu Reeves), a computer hacker going…
Celebrating National Zoo and Aquarium Month
June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month! Celebrate this month with your favorite books and movies about zoos and aquariums! We Bought A Zoo Life at the Zoo Monterey Bay Hannah's Dream The Zookeeper's Wife If I Ran the Zoo What the Sleepy Animals Do at the Audubon Zoo Out and About at the Aquarium…
Mystery Science Theater 3000 on Hoopla!
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the debut of Mystery Science Theater 3000. If you've never heard of Mystery Science Theater 3000, you can stop reading now. Just kidding, you'll want to read about this. Once upon a time, an amiable guy was kidnapped by mad scientists. The mad scientists launched him into space. They…
State Archives: An Important Resource for Genealogy Research
When searching for ancestors, it is important to utilize a variety of sources. Census records do not provide information pertaining to birth dates, death dates, marriage dates and spouse’s names. Census records are great for household information, but many individuals are hard to find in census records or they may have been born or died…
All The Colors of the Earth
St. Tammany Parish Libraries provide books and media available to all our patrons, and we know how important it is for a reader to see stories featuring all walks of life. In recognition of Children's Day, which will occur this year on June 10th, we will be covering All the Colors of the Earth, a…
Celebrating the Tricentennial: Marie Laveau Voodoo Queen
Marie Laveau passed away on June 17, 1881. And more than 130 years later, people still flock to New Orleans to visit her tomb and to take Voodoo tours. Born a free woman of color in 1801 (though some historians debate the year of her birth), Laveau was a renowned voudou queen and devout Catholic…
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