Quilting has come a long way from its origin culcita, Latin for “a stuffed sack.” In early American colonization, the use of fabric was strictly functional and efficient – the female heads-of-houses stitched a variety of materials due to money problems or limited textile options. Fabrics became more accessible and feasible during the late 1700S [...]
Soon summer will be coming to a close, along with the swimming pools, ice cream shops and the heat… HOPEFULLY! So where does that leave us….OH YEAH …school starts!! Soon we will be busy (if not already) checking off all of the items on our school supply list, visiting our school during open house and [...]
Here at the Floyd County Library, we strive to have the right book for each reader. But what if we don't have the book you're looking for? Don't fret! There are a few things you can try. First, let's determine for sure whether or not we have the book. A library staff person can [...]
When most people think of Southern Indiana, they probably do not think of The King of Rock and Roll. However, Charleston has been home to an Elvis costume company since 1980. B & K Enterprises, founded by Butch and Kim Polston, is a local family-owned company known mainly for making recreations of Elvis’s costumes. On [...]
Today is the last day of July, which means there are only a few hot weeks left before we settle into fall. Kids and teachers are back in school, but if you’re not quite ready to turn your back on the season, here is a last-hurrah of books you can get from the library to [...]
You remember Beowulf, right? It’s that poem you had to read about in English class about a guy who fights monsters and then (spoiler alert for a thousand year old work of literature) gets killed by a dragon. You may have also seen one of the handful of Beowulf movie adaptations, although the poem usually [...]
City directories are one of the Indiana Room's most frequently used resources. They contain information on residences and businesses within the city limits for the given year. This can be a great way to find out when a business operated here. It can also be used as an alternative to a census. Our earliest city [...]
July 4th, the United State's Independence Day, is right around the corner! If you're in the mood for some patriotic picture books, here are some great ones to try: Apple Pie 4th of July by Janet S. Wong; pictures by Margaret Chodos-Irvine (2002) Chinese-American Maddie is afraid that no one will want her parents' Chinese [...]
Over the last few weeks we've been telling everyone about our new branch coming to 6956 U.S. 150 (the corner of 150 and Edwardsville-Galena road), in Galena. Having the opportunity to open a digital branch is amazing; having the opportunity to open a digital branch in a historical home is one of the coolest things ever! [...]
This Month’s Follow Up: I was listening and here is what I heard! Our guests at the Floyd County Library search for their wish list in many different ways! “Whatever floats your boat!” was the trend I was hearing from you, from the good old-fashioned way of searching the stacks to listening to downloadable audiobooks [...]
