Small but Mighty: the Power of Small Libraries When we think of famous libraries, we probably envision large buildings like the Library of Congress or ancient ones like the Great Library of Alexandria. But when someone asks us to share a favorite memory about visiting a library, for most of us that memory will be
Back 2 School? We’re ALWAYS in school! It’s that time of year again, when we are either dreading or celebrating the upcoming school term. Regardless of which side of the fence we fall on, there can be no doubt that a good education is one of the most important things that we can do for
As we reach the “Dog Days of Summer,” I thought it would be helpful to suggest some book titles that your children might enjoy. These books are all about summer and can be requested from any of our Jefferson Davis Parish Libraries. LITTLE ONES: F is for Fireflies / by Kathy-jo Wargin Presents rhyming sentences for
“It takes a village to raise a child” — African proverb Every year, Jeff Davis Parish Library offers a Summer Reading Program that is top-notch and only possible through the support of others. This summer, our village of supporters has expanded and we are able to offer more programs and more incentives for reading. For this month’s 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
