If you have a young graphic novel lover in your life (or maybe you ARE a young graphic novel lover), this list is for you. All of these wonderful graphic novels are available digitally in our Overdrive collection and available in print to request for curbside pickup. And don't worry: graphic novels are definitely considered [...]
Yesterday, I posted about our New Books lists on our catalog where you can digitally browse some of our newest books and place holds for curbside pickup (curbside delivery starts May 18!). But what if a selection of new books is not enough for you? I know some readers (myself included!) need to know ALL [...]
Curbside holds delivery at both the New Albany Central Library and the Galena Digital Branch begins May 18! We are so excited to put books into your hands (er... into your trunk, anyway)! I just updated lists of new books in Fiction, Nonfiction, Large Print, Children's and Teen to help you browse and make selections. [...]
May 18 at 5:30 PM we'll be offering a virtual version of the Stage Combat Workshop from Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. This program is limited to 30 students in grades 4-12, so if you're interested register here and you'll receive a link to the event before the meeting. In this live virtual workshop you'll learn how [...]
We are looking forward to re-opening the Library through a phased plan. Our 3 Library locations (New Albany Central, Galena Digital, and Carnegie Center for Art & History) will remain closed for the time being, as we work to provide curbside services. Curbside Returns Monday - Friday: 10 AM - 1 PM, 2 [...]
Floyd County Library cardholders have been learning a lot with Lynda.com! Over 100 users have accessed Lynda.com in the last 30 days and cardholders earned 92 certificates of completion. Here are the top five classes that our library cardholders have taken this month: Gmail Essential Training - In this course, author Jess Stratton takes you [...]
If you have someone in your life who's just learning how to read, this post is for you! I wanted to highlight a category of ebooks on Hoopla that are great for kids who are brand new to reading. They are called Read-Alongs, and they are a fun way to read a story while the [...]
I've been a Star Wars fan since the early '90s. Back then outside of the VHS tapes you could rent at the grocery store, Star Wars mostly existed in the gaming world - Dungeons and Dragons-style RPGs, customizable card games, Super Nintendo cartridges and bendable rubber/wire action figures. As the release of George Lucas' prequel [...]
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett follows the life of Danny and Maeve Conroy, as narrated by Danny. While the story focuses on the Conroys, it also focuses on the Dutch House, where they grew up, and its importance in their lives. The family moves into the Dutch House in rural Philadelphia during the 1940s. [...]
If you've looked at our Hoopla service for downloading e-books, e-audiobooks, and media like movies and music, you know that the selection can be overwhelming! So where are the GOOD books for kids and teens? Check out these collections I've been working on to highlight librarian favorites from the Hoopla catalog. All of these e-books [...]