War ads were prevalent in the St. Tammany Farmer during World War I. The ads were placed to garner financial support for those St. Tammany residents who were overseas fighting in the conflict. War ads continued during the course of the war after the first initial draft of St. Tammany Parish men. The last…
Remembering World War I: St. Tammany Parish Answers the Call to Battle. Part 1
St. Tammany Parish, as well as many parts of the United States, answered the battle call of World War I. The world had been at unrest for years before World War I erupted. Tensions throughout Europe, especially in the Balkan region of southeast Europe were at an all-time high and people were speculating about the…
Getting Cozy: World War I
Cozy mysteries that happen during World War I or feature war widows or sleuths dealing with the aftermath of the war.
Celebrating the Tricentennial: New Orleans and the Great War
On November 11, 2018, we celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of Armistice Day or the end of World War One.
96th Anniversary of the Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb-November 4th
In the Valley of the Kings, on November 4, 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter, and his workmen discovered a step leading to the tomb of Tutankhamen. By this time in 1922, many archaeologist believed that the valley had yielded its secrets and that most of the ancient Egyptian tombs had been discovered. The Egyptians began…
Celebrate Veterans Day
Veteran’s Day is dedicated to honoring military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It coincides with other days of remembrance around the world including Armistice Day in the United Kingdom and Remembrance Day across the Commonwealth of Nations. At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day…
100th Anniversary of Armistice Day -November 11th, 1918
November 11, 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and is known as Armistice Day. Armistice Day is celebrated every year on November 11. This day is to mark the anniversary of the armistice or peace treaty that was signed by the Allied Powers--England, France, United States, the Russian Empire…
Caring for Our Parents as They Age
Caring for the elderly people in our lives can be a challenge - for us and for them. For a moment, try to put yourself in their shoes. You're probably beginning to lose much of the independence you once had. You may be struggling to allow your family and friends to help you. Maybe you…
Spooky Scary Comic Books, vol. 2
It's that time of year again when the weather grows colder and the hunger for spooky stories grows. Both can send shivers down your spine, and we have a batch of fantastic stories for you to check out at the library. Titles with an asterisk (*) signify an eComic available on Hoopla. Hoopla's collection is…
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…
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