Feed your body and your mind this summer with a free kids or teen book at the New Albany-Floyd County Schools Free Meals sites this summer. When you stop by to pick up your meals, you may see Floyd County Library staff handing out bagged books. Make sure you grab one! These are free for [...]
May is Asian/Pacific American heritage month and what better way to celebrate than by immersing yourself in story? I have three great picks for you if you're looking for something to read. All of these books are available as Overdrive e-books or in print for curbside pickup. Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (2011, 307 [...]
I don't know about you, but I am finding it hard to read during this pandemic. My attention span is very short and I'm too anxious to focus on a whole lot. In case you are feeling the same way, I wanted to suggest some books that might be good to try right now. Whether [...]
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. [...]
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'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 [...]
Check out a new cookbook and give some new recipes a try. Here are some cookbooks available to check out as e-books with Overdrive. Need help getting started with digital books? Click through to this post for information about how to get started. Air Fryer Perfection: From Crispy Fries and Juicy Steaks to Perfect Vegetables, [...]
Who else here is new to working from home? I know for me it has definitely been a struggle some days. If you're struggling sometimes, too, your library has resources that can help. Lynda.com offers lots of great classes that might help you cope while working from home or social distancing. Try: Remote Work: Setting [...]