Welcome back to Anime April! Never heard of Anime April? Clickthis link to check out the first entry. So far this month, we have demonstrated the variety of genre and topics covered by Japanese animation. This week we continue that trend with a look at science-fiction works! Akira World War III begins in 1988 when Tokyo…
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Please note: Due to the sensitive subject matter, the following information includes content that may be upsetting or unsuitable for some readers. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. According to the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA), "in the U.S., one in 5 women and one in 71 men will be raped at…
Business Fundraising Resources at the Library
Fundraising is one of the most crucial aspects of any business startup, and having a solid plan for how and where to solicit funds is essential. You will need a funding plan to cover business licenses and permits, legal fees, office space, supplies, equipment, operating expenses, employee or contractor payroll, and more. There is a variety…
Library of Congress was established 219 years ago!
The Library of Congress (LOC) is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is considered to be unofficially the national library of the United States. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States and is housed in three buildings on Capital Hill in Washington, D.C.: the Thomas Jefferson…
Picture Book Spotlight: Celebrating New Orleans Food and Culture
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…
Anime April, week 3
Welcome to the third installment of Anime April! We continue our series with another fun collection of titles for you to discover. Titles with an asterisk (*) signify an item available on Hoopla. Hoopla's collection is subject to change every month. Titles available at the time of this article's publication may not be available in…
April 22, Earth Day 2019
Happy Earth Day 2019 everyone! April 22 is Earth Day, and throughout the world, people are celebrating our planet! Earth is a very special place. Not only is it the planet planet we call home, but it is our ONLY home. For as long as humans have lived, Earth has been our home, and it…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Most people with autism want to advocate for themselves, without interference from non-autistic people. With this blog we intend to encourage neurotypical (i.e. non-autistic) people to become more informed and to show more consideration for people with autism. While our intent is to show respect toward all kinds of people, whether autistic or neurotypical, please…
Thomas Jefferson’s 276th Birthday!
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, to Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph, and was the third of ten children. Peter Jefferson was a self-taught man but wanted his sons to have a formal education, and enrolled Thomas and his brother, Randolph, in school when Thomas was 5. By 1752, at the age of…
Anime April: Week Two
Hello, and welcome back to Anime April. Haven't heard of Anime April? Click this link to check out last week's blog! Japanese animation, or anime, covers a wide spectrum of genres and tastes. Fans of all kinds of shows and movies can find something they like in the anime style, if they look hard enough. This…
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