Help your creative mind grow by visiting the Galena Library MakerSpace! Through a very generous donation, we now have two 3D printers available for patron use. We have an Ultimaker 2+ which can handle your larger projects, while the Ender3 V2 is more detail oriented for your smaller needs. Use our tricolor filament to make [...]
In March, we always talk about St. Patrick's Day, Women's History Month, and March Madness. A topic not spoken as much about is disability awareness. You'll learn a little bit about Disability Awareness Month and some book recommendations for you to use as resources. What is Disability Awareness Month? Through Proclamation 5613 in 1987, President [...]
February is the month we celebrate Black History. I thought it would be fun to introduce you to a few Black Americans who helped shape the history of Indiana. One on the list is actually part of New Albany history! Lets dive right in and learn about these four historical figures. Marshall "Major" Taylor (November [...]
Usually in the new year we decide we want to get in better shape, eat better, and just be overall more kind to our bodies. Some of us choose to do yoga, stretching, and meditation for the slow pace fitness. Others choose to run or do more physically demanding exercises. I began my running journey [...]
You may be asking yourself "What exactly is the Winter Solstice"? If you ask others, many will tell you it is the shortest day of the year. While this is true, it goes a little deeper than that in cultures and traditions. On Thursday, December 21 at 10:27 p.m. our area will experience the winter [...]
The Floyd County Library loves to join the community and spread the word about the services all three locations have to offer. This Saturday, November 18, from 9:00-2:00 the Galena Branch will be representing the library at Greenville Elementary's Christmas in Greenville event! The library booth will offer a stocking ornament craft along with programming [...]
On Saturday, October 28 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, The Floyd County Library invites you to come to Greenville Park to check out the booth for the Galena Digital Library! We will have a pumpkin play dough station along with candy and information about our upcoming programs at Galena. Our staff just might be [...]
The first day of Fall is on Saturday, September 23! So, for some of us, it is time to transition from our summer beach reads to more cozy and thrilling books. I'm going to give you a few recommendations for all ages to read in this upcoming fall season. Adult Fall Selections: Once There Were [...]
The Galena Digital Library offers a lot of programming for all ages. The branch even offers a makerspace that consists of an Epilog laser machine, Cricut Maker, Ultimaker 3D printer, sewing machines, and an embroidery machine. Classes are going to be offered for all of these pieces of equipment between now and October. In September, [...]
You may be surprised, but Emily Henry could be considered a local author! A lot of her time is spent in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. She is a favorite author of mine, and I immediately put her new books on hold at the library when a new book is released. Her newest book is Happy [...]