The next meeting of the Library Board of Control will be held at 6pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Council Chambers at the Courthouse in Hahnville. View the agenda.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an astronaut? Narrated by Ewan McGregor, this CG animated program shows the training regimen and what is expected of astronauts who go into space. You will visit the space shuttle, tour the International Space Station, and more.
Join an old man and his grandson as they view the constellations that appear in the autumn night skies. Keep watching as the myths behind these constellations come to life, as the knowledge of the man and the imagination of the boy come together, blending modern astronomy with ancient Greek mythology.
Autumn Stargazing highlights the stars and constellations of fall. You and your family will learn to find your way around the autumn, night sky using the stars as your guide. You will also learn that there are more than just stars to observe in the evening sky.
Explore the moon, our nearest neighbor in space, and past lunar missions in this show narrated by Tim Allen.
View scientifically accurate simulations of black holes and the strange effects they create. Topics include: How are super massive black holes made? Where did the idea of a black hole come from? How do we detect them? What would happen if you were to approach one? Will the Earth ever get sucked into a black hole?
Be blown away by this look at the world of weather. Travel through a thunderstorm, inside a tornado, and into space. Learn about the water cycle, how storms develop, and safety tips about lightning, tornadoes and hurricanes.
We are ‘go’ to launch with the Apollo missions to the Moon as you become immersed in the Apollo 11 story. Learn about our moon and the great space race as you see the successes and failures through actual NASA footage.
Take a trip across our world and through our universe. Discover how astronomers use radio telescopes to map dark matter and use supercomputers to model its behavior in our universe.
Take a trip through Earth's amazing climate engine. Follow the energy from the Sun as it affects our atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere. Learn about the intricacies of our climate while traveling around the solar system, into the ocean depths and even through hurricane Katrina.
Join a PhD student studying physics as she explores the gravitational waves of our universe. Learn how these waves form and travel through space.
Learn about our nearest neighbor in space, the moon, and our plans to create a permanent base on it. The Artemis mission will also be discussed.
Takes a journey into our universe through the history and science of astronomy. Observe the Earth from the International Space Station, travel to the sun, explore planets, and look beyond our universe.
The Hubble Space Telescope has been in space a long time (it was launched in 1990) and has taught mankind much about the universe, from nearby objects in the solar system to distant galaxies. Many of Hubble’s discoveries are explored, such as planet views, types of stars, and galaxies.
Two teens ask questions and search for the solar system. Learn about the Interstellar Boundary Explorer, IBEX, and its mission to understand the heliosphere, which surrounds the solar system.
Experience the colorful tales of Mayan mythology and astronomy and learn about the astronomy behind the Mayan calendar and their ancient temples.
Explore the role astronomical observations played in the pre-Hispanic cultures of Mexico. The show’s vibrant visuals and audio will immerse you in the myths and wonder of early Mexican culture.
Explore the origins of the Moon, how it has affected life on Earth and the possibility of life on other moons in the solar system.
Join the search for extrasolar planets orbiting distant stars and explore some of the worlds already discovered.
Most matter in our universe is invisible. Learn abou this dark matter and its discovery as you travel inside the Large Hadron Collider, across space, and through time.
Four shows, one for each season, cover the basic constellations and stars of the season. Each show is available in a short and long version. The short version explores the night sky visible through city lights. The long version explores the light-polluted sky above a city before journeying to a clear, country, night sky.
Travel with a photon of light across space, from a distant star to your eye. Join Neil deGrasse Tyson on this cosmic journey, and learn about our amazing light sensors, our eyes.