Creative Writing Workshops with Larry Schexnaydre
Explore your creative process – was the message to participants at two creative writing workshops led by Larry Schexnaydre, owner and studio director of Center Stage Performing Arts Academy. The workshops, held at Ascension Parish Library’s Dutchtown location, allowed beginning and experienced writers to approach the writing process in a fun and creative way. After […]
Day at the Beach
Outside temperatures were chilly in January, but inside Ascension Parish Library locations it was warm and sunny as kids and their parents enjoyed a day at the beach! Sensory activities like playing with sand, water beads, and hunting for shells and sea creatures allowed children to learn fun facts about ocean life. No day at […]
A Walk Through of East Ascension Memories
Bye, Bye American Brackets and An Offer You Can Refuse by Bill Delaune
Bye, Bye American Brackets and An Offer You Can Refuse by Bill Delaune “A little madness in the spring is wholesome even for the king…” Emily Dickinson. “Lord, what fools these mortals be…” William Shakespeare. I always thought that Will and Emily (maybe a TV sitcom to replace “Will and Grace”) […]
Griffin Rec Cheer Compete at UCA National High School Championships by Brandi LeBlanc
Our Griffin Rec Cheer team based out of Prairieville, LA attended the UCA National High School Championships at Disney World in Orlando, Florida on February 11-13. These girls have been working so hard all year in preparation for this national event. They gained knowledge and discipline, increased their athletic abilities, advanced in their teamwork skills, […]
Jammin’ with Goosie – March 2022
“Protection” It had been a very pleasant day. The type of weather that many October days bring to our area. As the temperature began to slightly fall and a beautiful sunset was on the horizon, my better part and myself made the decision to turn on the outside T.V. and watch the tiger football game […]
February 2022 PDF
Preserving Our History
Ascension Parish Library has launched a new project dedicated to the collection and digital preservation of images, documents, and interviews to record the unique history of Ascension parish. The library is accepting personal historical images and documents to include in their Digital Library collection. In addition to photographs, they are also accepting yearbooks, church directories, advertisements, and any other materials related to Ascension […]
Sign Language Carols with Cheryl Russell
Along with the holiday season comes old familiar Christmas carols, but what if you could not hear the words or the music? What would those songs look like? Participants of all ages met at Ascension Parish Library in Galvez to learn and enjoy the beauty of signing instead of singing at Sign Language Carols […]
Residents Celebrate Holidays at Carols in the Garden
On one crisp evening in December, residents of all ages gathered at Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales for the library’s annual caroling event to celebrate the holidays. Erin Perdue, choir director at East Ascension High School, led the lively sing-along with the help of members from her senior choir class. During the performance, carolers […]
