It's time, it's time! On Monday the 2025 Youth Media Awards were announced by the American Library Association. This is a day that children's librarians all over the world eagerly await. Diverse librarians came together last weekend to discuss and deliberate for hours and hours and determined that these books rose to the top as [...]
I know right now you're probably hustling and bustling to get everything ready for the winter holidays you're celebrating. It's okay if you don't have time to read right now. But once the bustle settles a little bit and you start thinking ahead to the new year, consider picking up one of our library book [...]
Happy Thanksgiving from your Floyd County Library. This time of year is always a time of reflection for me. I've asked our blog team to share a book each of them are thankful for this year. This is one of my favorite posts of the year. We're sharing bookish gratitude for many different reasons. And [...]
Have you signed up for Reads & Roasts? This reading challenge for adults runs through December 1. Log reading, attend library programs, and visit our sponsoring coffee shops to earn prizes, including a super cute Reads & Roasts coffee mug. Plus you’ll be entered to win grand prizes, including gift cards to local sponsoring coffee shops. [...]
It's spooky season, so it's the perfect time to pick up a scary story to read as the nights grow longer and colder. I know you love Stephen King, but if you're looking for something different, might I suggest one of these books from our collection? House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson. E-book, downloadable audiobook. [...]
October 11 is National Coming Out Day! First observed in 1988, National Coming Out Day recognizes the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in the fight against hate. While it's not safe for all LGBTQ+ people to be out, and coming out is a very personal decision that is up to each individual to navigate, there's power [...]
Have you checked out all the free courses available with your library card in LinkedIn Learning? This digital platform offers thousands of classes that are available on demand, making learning something new as easy as logging in and clicking play. LinkedIn Learning offers many classes on various computer programs and platforms. Brush up your Microsoft [...]
Relish the dog days of summer by sharing one of these dog picture books with the family! Bark George by Jules Feiffer. Best Day Ever! by Marilyn Singer, illustrated by Leah Nixon. Boop! by Bea Birdsong, illustrated by Linzie Hunter. Dog Vs. Strawberry by Nelly Buchet, illustrated by Andrea Zuill. Every Dog in the Neighborhood [...]
How much do you know about schizophrenia? This severe mental illness affects an estimated 21 million people worldwide, including 2.8 million people in the United States. People with schizophrenia may experience hallucinations and delusions and they have trouble sorting and interpreting sensory information and responding appropriately. Those symptoms may sound scary, but schizophrenia is highly [...]
The opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France will be held tomorrow, Friday, July 26. Held every four years in a different city around the globe, the two-week Olympic competitions represent the best of the best in all kinds of sports. I love watching the Olympics, not only to cheer for athletes in [...]