An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon. Also available on e-book via the Indiana Digital Library. If you're looking for out-of-the-box science fiction with excellent worldbuilding and characters you can't help but love, pick up An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon. Aster is a scientist living on the starship Matilda, a generation ship organized much [...]
We are thrilled about our brand new partnership with the Indiana University Southeast Library! Now, you can request holds be delivered to the IUSE Library, return books at the book drops on the IUSE campus, and browse a small collection of hot, popular Floyd County Library titles at IUSE! How do I place a hold [...]
I have loved seeing everyone's kids in their back-to-school photos these past couple of weeks. You know those cute photos with a little sign that tells the child's age, grade, and what they want to be when they grow up? I've been struck by how many kids I know aspire to be vets or zookeepers [...]
SAT. ACT. GRE. GED. If these letters strike fear into your heart but you have a test coming up, don't worry. Your library's got you! Check out these FREE resources that can help you prepare for your exam. Resource: LearningExpress Library - accessed through Inspire Cost: Free to all Indiana residents! What it includes: tutorials practice [...]
Are your kids beating the heat by diving in the swimming pool this summer? Check out one of these great books about swimming! (Please do not take your library books in the pool!) Books for younger readers: Leo Can Swim by Anna McQuinn. Leo and Daddy go to swim class where they kick, bounce, splash [...]
It's Independence Day and all Library locations are closed today. The Indiana Digital Library is open 24/7! Download the Libby app and check out e-books, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines!
These queer audiobooks will help you celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month and forget how much you're paying for gas on your summer road trip. Two birds - one (free) stone! Whether you're heading out on a wonderful vacation or just listening around town or while you're exercising or doing chores, all of these audiobooks are available [...]
How are you celebrating Juneteenth? Join us at the Library tomorrow (Saturday, June 18 from 11am-2pm) and/or check out some of these new books about Juneteenth to learn more about this national holiday. All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom by Angela Johnson Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem by Sojourner Kincaid Rolley [...]
Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! If you're looking for some Queer Joy this month, look no further. I've got you covered with these books! Whether you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, celebrate all love with these summer reads. Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender (2020). Also available on e-book and downloadable audiobook [...]
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao by Kat Zhang (2019) - also available on e-book from the Indiana Digital Library. Amy loves to make bao with her family, but her bao never come out quite perfect. Can Amy figure out how to make the perfect bao? This sweet picture book celebrates perseverance and you can [...]