Do you have a young child in your life who wants a scary story? Especially for young children, it can be tricky to find a book that is just the right amount of scary while keeping it still an enjoyable experience. You will have to consider the child's age and personality to determine what they're [...]
You may know about the Floyd County Library’s special “Library of Things” collection, but did you know you can check out more than one item at a time? Several of our items can be checked out together to double the fun! Here are a few ideas for some perfect pairings to keep you family occupied [...]
You are the hero of your own life story. But do you live like a hero? Or are you weighed down with anxiety? Are you enjoying the rich fulfillment and boundless confidence that knowing your purpose gives? Or does frustration hold you back from the full potential that you know you are capable of? We [...]
I know it's early, as fall hasn't *technically* started yet, but preparing for Halloween is always exciting. Every year, around this time, my household starts to get into the fall spirit. Decorating the house, queuing horror movies, and getting the fall scents to spread throughout the home is always fun. Next month begins "spooky season," [...]
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (2021), 303 pages. (also available as an ebook on Libby) Some books explain their setting right away, grounding you, the reader, and placing you explicitly in a certain time and place. Those stories take care to explain what is going on so that you understand fully before [...]
The past year has taught us a lot about our mental health, and people have become more comfortable with discussing mental health since the pandemic began. Being able to openly discuss depression, anxiety, stress, and other issues will help us feel like we are not alone, but it will also help end the stigma surrounding [...]
You are the hero of your own life story. But do you live like a hero? Or are you weighed down with anxiety? Are you enjoying the rich fulfillment and boundless confidence that knowing your purpose gives? Or does frustration hold you back from the full potential that you know you are capable of? We [...]
Keep an eye on the skies on August 11th! The Perseid Meteor Shower is going to be the most visible on that date. Find a location away from bright lights, sit back and let your eyes adjust! Nasa says that up to 40 meteors an hour should be visible to people living in the Northern [...]
With recent economic downturns and the COVID 19 pandemic, we've been reminded that people in our community are experiencing homelessness every day. There are many ways to help, including donating to local agencies and food pantries (our own Community Corner is now open at The Floyd County Library), but another great way to be a [...]
2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the archaeologist who gave adventure a a new name: Directors George Lucas and Steven Spielberg teamed up to give us Indiana Jones, who made his debut in Raiders of the Lost Ark. As a young and impressionable viewer Dr. David WestReynolds was blown away by the thrills he saw [...]
