"Why is the library changing ?" This is the most popular question within the library doors these days. The changes are hard not to notice as I am sure you have! So why exactly is the library changing? We are in the middle of renovation and times are exciting! Although it may seem chaotic at [...]
Do you ever find yourself wondering, "What should I read next?" Maybe you've finished a series and don't know what else is similar that you might like. Luckily, your library has a tool to help you! If you go to our main webpage and look in the upper right corner, you'll see a search bar. [...]
Let’s talk for a moment about The Princess Bride. I have seen this movie so many times, I can not only quote every line; I can also act out each scene – from each character’s point of view. I know, I had far too much free time as an adolescent. Surprisingly, I did not read [...]
If you have visited the library recently, you may have heard people talking about Hoopla or seen some of the promotional materials. But, what is Hoopla? Hoopla is a digital media service that allows our patrons to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, TV shows, and comics! I had downloaded the Hoopla app on my Kindle [...]
Although just the tip of the iceberg of David West Reynold's Star Wars collection, the exhibit currently on display at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library tells the story of the history of the film franchise and Reynolds' own life journey. On display are a handful of Star Wars toys, games, and promotional material released [...]
When you read, do you ever find yourself enjoying descriptions of food and cooking as much as the plot or the characters? If so, then we have something in common, and here's a book you might enjoy! What She Ate: Six Remarkable Women and the Food That Tells Their Stories by Laura Shapiro (published 2017, [...]
If you have walked into the library within the last month, you can’t help but notice all of the remodeling taking place along with the eye-catching new technology tool that is strapped to the employees, not only for their convenience but for your own. The customer service representatives of the library now have access to [...]
Cobalt Squadron Written by Elizabeth Wein Published 2017 251 pages I am a huge Star Wars fan and can't wait for the next movie. To ease some of my anticipation, I decided to read some of the Star Wars books that take place between the movies. I began this reading quest with Star Wars [...]
Disney’s adaptation of the Newbery-award winning A Wrinkle in Time hits theaters next month. Madeleine L’Engle’s mind-bending sci-fi tale has attracted many fans since its publication in 1962, as has its sequel, A Wind in the Door. But between the publication of these two books, L’Engle published The Arm of the Starfish, a sort-of sequel [...]
Hot off the presses and straight to your library! Here are five great NEW picture books by African American authors and illustrators: Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick D. Barnes; illustrated by Gordon C. James (2017) Nothing compares to the confidence you feel after a fresh haircut. This ode to feeling [...]