All Ascension Parish Library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24 - Thursday, December 26, and Tuesday, December 31 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of Christmas & New Year's.
It's going to be a summer of inspiration and adventure as we learn about conservation and becoming stewards of our planet. This year's theme is Read, Renew, Repeat, and we've planned events all summer long that will let us explore the natural world, learn how to conserve resources, and allow each of us to reflect on our own journey. Conservation means taking care of our planet and using its natural resources wisely, making sure there is enough for everyone—including animals and plants! You won't want to miss out on this time of discovery, exploration, and learning. Best of all, our summer reading program is for readers of all ages!
Check out the library’s lineup of summer events and entertaining presenters. Get your printable calendar now. Also available en español.
Receive rewards by signing up for our Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge beginning Thursday, May 23. Read or listen to books, audiobooks, or magazines and track your reading at myAPL.beanstack.org or by using the Beanstack app. Earn incentives for reading throughout the summer. You can also earn chances to win one of our Grand Prizes. The last day to log your summer reading is Wednesday, July 31. Prizes were provided by a generous donation from Friends of the Ascension Public Library.
Read to Me kids (ages birth–5 years) earn prizes based on the number of books that are read to them. Kids (ages 6–11 years) earn prizes based on the number of books, magazines, or audiobooks that they read or listen to.
After registering, visit any Ascension Parish Library location to receive a pencil, magnet, and bookmark.
After logging 20 books for Read to Me or 5 books for kids ages 6–11, visit any Ascension Parish Library location to receive a certificate, tote bag, one pick from our prize bin, one free bowling pass to Premier Lanes, one Raising Cane's free Kids Combo bookmark, and one Chick-fil-A gift card that can be redeemed for one of three dessert items. You will also earn one chance in our Grand Prize drawing for Read to Me or kids.
For each additional 20 books logged for Read to Me or 5 books logged for kids ages 6–11, you will receive one additional chance in our Grand Prize drawing.*
Read to Me Grand Prize — Wooden ocean slide and grocery cart push toy
Kids Grand Prize — Kick scooter and solar wireless waterproof power bank
Teens (ages 12–18 years**) earn prizes based on the number of books, magazines, or audiobooks that they read or listen to.
After registering, visit any Ascension Parish Library location to receive a pen and bookmark.
After logging 3 books, visit any Ascension Parish Library location to receive one duffle bag, one pick from our prize bin, one free bowling pass to Premier Lanes, one Raising Cane's free Kids Combo bookmark, and one Chick-fil-A gift card that can be redeemed for one of three dessert items. You will also earn one chance in our Teen Grand Prize drawing.
For each additional 3 books logged, you will receive one additional chance to win our Teen Grand Prize.*
Teen Grand Prize — 5G WiFi Bluetooth projector with screen
Adults (ages 18+) earn prizes based on the number of books, magazines, or audiobooks that you read or listen to.
After registering, visit any Ascension Parish Library location to choose a prize from our prize bin.
After logging 3 books, visit any Ascension Parish Library location to receive a tote bag. You will also earn one chance in our Adult Grand Prize drawing.
For each additional 3 books logged, you will receive one additional chance to win our Adult Grand Prize.*
Adult Grand Prize — Indoor hydroponic growing system, gardening accessories, and a copy of Seed to Table: A Seasonal Guide to Organically Growing, Cooking, and Preserving Food at Home by Luay Ghafari
* Limit: Up to 25 chances
** 18-year-old participants may choose whether they want to participate in our Teen or Adult Summer Reading program.
Note: Prizes available while supplies last.
