A 2013 Pew Research Center survey found some key reasons that some people do not use the internet. Thirty-four percent of users did not go online because they had no interest in doing so or did not think the internet was relevant in their lives. Another 32 percent of non-users said the internet was too difficult to …
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Wednesday Word
Alessandra Cave presents a very exciting look at Shooting with Soul: 44 Photography Exercises Exploring Life, Beauty, and Self-Expression book. Whether you are an aspirational photographer, artist, parent or blogger, you will enjoy expanding your understanding of this creative hobby by exploring 44 exercises aimed to enhance your creative self-expression. No matter what camera you own, this …
Tuesday Travels
Did you know that there are 647 bookmobiles delivering library services in the U.S. according to the 2015 Public Libraries survey conducted by the Institute of Museum and Library Services? Last year the Union Parish Library delivered 4,715 books to patrons throughout Union Parish locations: schools, daycares, community centers just to name a few! As …
Monday Meet Us
Did you know that about six percent of public libraries had one or more bookmobile outlets, with a total of 659 bookmobiles delivering library services in the United States? The Union Parish Library has one bookmobile that travels all across the parish and one employee drives it, her name is Tinnie Martin. Martin lives in …
Friday Fiction
Have you ever thought about what it must have been like leading Allied troops into battle during World War II or cutting a path of American wilderness for new settlers to pass through then I suggest you take a look at the biography of genre of books at the Union Parish Library! They have 2,809 …
Thursday Technology
Did you know that 62 percent of U.S. households participate in one crafting hobby? Even more surprising is that crafters do not stick to just one craft, but by and large participate in multiple hobbies. Only 16 percent of the crafters engage in one craft while 39 percent participate in 2-4 and 45 percent are …
Wednesday Word
Anne Schraff presents a very captivating story to her Dr. Charles Drew: Blood Bank Innovator book. Today, thanks to the work of a brilliant young doctor, we take blood banks and blood transfusions for granted. Dr. Charles Drew’s pioneering research with blood plasma and storage made this possible. This book was designed for the middle school and …
Tuesday Travels
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” –Dr. Seuss Have you heard about Read Across America Day? It is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2 which is Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Did you know that Dr. Seuss was just …
Monday Meet Us
Did you know in 2017 that there were 194,000 librarians, 40,000 library technicians and 96,000 library assistants employed? There are nineteen employees that work for the Union Parish Library, but this local library really considers itself a family, rather than a collection of employees. One of those family members, who may be considered the matriarch …
Friday Fiction
If you have ever thought about taking a trip to Africa to study elephants or wanted to read about an Arabian queen then I suggest you take a look at the general fiction genre of books at the Union Parish Library! They have 569 general fiction books like authors by the name of Erin Hunter …
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