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LIBRARY BLOGEver wanted to write a novel but lacked the incentive or support?  National Novel Writing Month can help.  National Novel Writing Month is exactly what is sounds like, but it’s both an event and an organization. Often shortened to NaNoWriMo, it’s a...

LIBRARY BLOGThe month of November is all about celebrating the achievements and contributions made by Native Americans. The observation began in 1915 as a day long celebration and over the 20th century it grew in depth, breadth, and length. In 1990, George H. W. Bush...

LIBRARY BLOGTime management is a helpful skill to have in all stages of life, but it can often be hard to stay motivated and on top of things. Here are some tips for different age groups on how to succeed in having good time management skills. Time Management Skills...

LIBRARY BLOGKanopy is the best video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain. The Terrebonne Parish Library is...

LIBRARY BLOGWhat is a narrative essay?  Unlike most academic essays, a narrative essay allows you to be creative and personal. It is best to think of a narrative essay as writing a story, so your essay must contain all parts of a story such as an...

college resourcesWhere to BeginCareer aptitude tests like this one from Career Explorer help you visualize what career paths would suit you based on your interests, school history, and background. Whether you already have a college degree or not, the quiz (and others...

LIBRARY BLOGHelping Kids Cope with Hurricane Recovery It has been over a month now since Hurricane Ida changed the lives of our community. Recovery efforts are underway on the physical structures in the parish, but oftentimes the effects of such destruction on...

LIBRARY BLOGSeptember 19th is known as “International Talk Like a Pirate Day”.  It all began on June 6, 1995, when John Bauer and Mark Summers were playing a racquetball game and started to say different little phrases to make the game a lot more fun.  Since June...

LIBRARY BLOGIt’s that time of year again to get back into the routines of homework, testing, and studying. It can be tough figuring out how to balance schoolwork especially in the beginning of the year. Below you can find some tips that might help you out.Give...

LIBRARY BLOGTop Five Reptile Pets Over 4 million households in America have at least one pet reptile. According to pawtracks.com these are some of the top reptiles kept as human companions. Pawtracks is a credible source for pet parents ranging from dogs and cats to...