Happy Spring! Whether or not the weather agrees, it's time to celebrate spring! Flowers are blooming, birds are returning, there's more light in the evenings, and eventually the temperatures will be getting warmer. Visit your library to check out some books to read about the change in seasons. Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson, illustrated [...]
Did you know that April is Arab American Heritage Month? Arab America and the Arab American Foundation launched the Arab American Heritage Month initiative in 2017 and since that time it has gained recognition, including being federally recognized starting in 2021. When I heard about this, my first question was who falls under the identity [...]
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility! Reading books can be a great way for kids to see themselves reflected in literature or to learn about people who are different from them. If you want to learn about being an ally to transgender and nonbinary young people check out these tips from The Trevor [...]
March is Disability Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to pick up a book featuring kids living with disabilities. Today I've got 8 suggestions for you from our Teen collection. Happy reading! Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro. Also available on downloadable audiobook in the Indiana Digital Library. Struggling with panic attacks and [...]
We have a lot of books for beginning readers in our library collection, but if you're looking for something more specific, I know it can be hard to find. In honor of African American History Month in February, I wanted to spotlight some of our beginning reader titles with African American characters. Check out these [...]
It's the new year and maybe time to set some new goals! Do you set reading goals for yourself? Now remember that you don't HAVE to, but if setting some goals might renew your interest in reading, here are some ideas! Join a Reading Challenge This time of year, you can find all kinds of reading [...]
I don't know about you, but for some reason I always feel like escaping into a big, thick fantasy novel as the nights grow longer and the days grow cold. Is it the weather tempting me to ignore my household chores and snuggle under a blanket for hours at a time? Is it the fact [...]
Make sure your holiday memories of friends and family really shine this year by brushing up on your digital photography skills before the big gatherings. With thousands of free classes available on demand, LinkedIn Learning can help! Available for free with your Floyd County Library card, just visit LinkedIn Learning to start (you can always [...]
Today's a good day for reflecting and giving thanks. As per tradition, the Floyd County Library Blog Team would like to share with you the books we're most thankful for this year. Feel free to share a book you're thankful for in the comments! The Book Woman's Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson (2022, 334 pages). [...]
Check out these books by and about strong political women! Burn the Page: A True Story of Torching Doubts, Blazing Trails, and Igniting Change by Danica Roem (2022). Also available on e-book in the Indiana Digital Library. The first openly trans person elected to a U.S. state legislature discusses her lonely and closeted childhood and [...]