Join us for a special storytime in celebration of Black History Month as we read Mae Among the Stars , a powerful and inspiring picture book written by Roda Ahmed. When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined floating among billions of stars, discovering the wonders of the universe. She wanted to be an astronaut. With encouragement from her mother—“If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible”—Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination...

Grab your beads and your listening ears! 🎭📚 Join us for Mardi Gras Storytime with Dr. Phaedra Early reading Delphine Denise and the Mardi Gras Prize , a joyful tale perfect for celebrating Carnival season. This joyful picture book, inspired by the author's own experience celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans as a child, explores the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the holiday. Full of vibrant and festive illustrations, this story reminds readers that winning isn't everything, and the...

Join the Louisiana Reads! team for a joyful storytime read-aloud of Clarice and the Creole Nutcracker by Jazmyn Rene Jones and Leigha T. Porter! Follow Clarice as she dreams of a magical nutcracker who whisks her away on a whirlwind tour of Louisiana’s most vibrant celebrations—from the swamp to Breaux Bridge’s Crawfish Festival. Bursting with laughter, music, and Creole charm, this lively story invites families to dance, imagine, and explore Louisiana’s rich culture together. All ages are...