Plaquemines Parish Libraries Begin Summer Reading Fun

  • Louisiana Author Melinda Falgoust visited the parish libraries to share the history of Ancient Egypt.
    Louisiana Author Melinda Falgoust visited the parish libraries to share the history of Ancient Egypt.
  • Children learned about mummies, pharohs, and more through storytelling and various activities.
    Children learned about mummies, pharohs, and more through storytelling and various activities.
  • One of the hands-on activities was a fun mummy wrapping game.
    One of the hands-on activities was a fun mummy wrapping game.

    “Plant a Seed and Read!”, the summer reading program hosted by Plaquemines Parish Libraries, began its first week of activities on June 8. Over the week, Louisiana author and storyteller Melinda Falgoust visited the libraries in Buras, Belle Chasse, and Port Sulphur, as well as the Percy Griffi n Community Center in Davant, to talk about Ancient Egypt. Children journeyed back in time to learn abou…