February is Black History Month, so I pulled a selection of great picture books perfect for learning about Black history this month or any time of year. Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins by Michelle Meadows, illustrated by Ebony Glenn. 2019. This fantastic book uses rhythmic, rhyming text to describe the childhood and early [...]
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Youth Media Awards! Winner and honor books were announced by the American Library Association this morning, honoring dozens of books as the best of the best published in America in 2021. You're probably familiar with the awards I'm highlighting today (the Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz), but don't miss [...]
The Library buildings may be closed today, but that doesn't mean we're leaving you high and dry on Martin Luther King Day. I've collected resources for all ages that you can use to learn about American hero Dr. Martin Luther King. All of these resources are available on demand with your library card and Hoopla. [...]
Whether you're looking to advance your career, learn a new skill, or take care of yourself in 2022, your library has you covered with LinkedIn Learning! Log in with your Floyd County Library card and PIN (usually the last 4 digits of your phone number) to access thousands of free, self-paced classes. No matter what [...]
Happy New Year! Are you making any reading resolutions? If you haven't thought about it yet, here are some ideas: Read more If you want to read more this year, you might consider setting a reading goal on GoodReads and tracking what you read or downloading or creating a paper reading log (might I suggest [...]
We hope that you're having a wonderful holiday season this year. While the Library is closed for the holidays, remember that our digital library is always open. Check out Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla for downloadable e-books, e-audiobooks, and more. All Library locations will be closed on: Friday, December 24 Saturday, December 25 Sunday, December 26 (we [...]
Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, falls on December 21 this year. Whether or not you celebrate Yule or Solstice, this is a great day of the year to connect with nature, observe the sunrise and/or sunset, reflect on the ending year, and set intentions for the year ahead. The days will soon [...]
'Tis the season for reflection and giving thanks for the good things in our lives. Of course your library friends are thankful for many things, but we especially want to mention books that have made a difference in our lives. These are some of the books our Floyd County Library Blog Team is most thankful [...]
A Face for Picasso: Coming of Age with Crouzon Syndrome by Ariel Henley (2021) What is beauty? Who gets to decide who is beautiful and who is not? If someone can be "disfigured", who decides who is "figured"? For Ariel Henley, growing up with Crouzon Syndrome, a genetic disorder where bones of the skull are [...]
November is Native American Heritage Month. This is a great time to check out a book by a Native American author. Here are a handful of my new favorites for kids of all ages. Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley (Ojibwe). Daunis, who is part Ojibwe, defers attending the University of Michigan to care for her [...]