Jefferson Davis Parish Public Library
Summer Reading Program There are typically two camps of librarians when May comes around: those who are ecstatic about the upcoming Summer Reading Program and those who are inwardly repeating their mantra of “it’s only for two months, it’s only for two months.” I fall somewhere in the middle, eager to see the kids while […]
LIBRARIES = STRONG COMMUNITIES This is the theme for National Library Week 2019, and what a true statement it is! The libraries in this community (city/parish/school) are fighting daily battles for their patrons and students, waging war against poverty, addiction, abuse and neglect, loneliness, misinformation, illiteracy in all its forms, and so much more. These
This post is either going to land me on the hate list of all book lovers, or it will totally resonate with them. Either way, I must unburden my feelings. I have kept my silence far too long. WHAT IF BOOKS ARE BAD FOR US? There. I said it. Now let me explain myself…
“I’m a diamond in the rough, a shiny piece of coal. Tryin’ to reach my goal, my power of speech.” Someone recently asked me why I love the musical Hamilton so much, and my answer was simple: because it captures the heart of America. While thinking more about that, I realize there’s a lot more to it than
As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world … as in being able to remake ourselves. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Happy 2019 everyone! This new year has brought much change to our library, including a new Director. While 2018 was a time of reflection for us, 2019 is
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