Join us for our Reading the Rainbow book group on Thursday, September 15 at 6 PM to discuss In the Dream House: A Memoir by Carmen Maria Machado. Come in person to the Auditorium at the Central Branch in New Albany or join online via Zoom - get more info and register here! In the Dream [...]
Did you know that the Galena Branch has a community Seed Swap? These days, many public libraries are offering vegetable, flower, and herbs seeds to people for free in partnership with local gardening groups and patrons with green thumbs. Many of our seeds come from the Sunny Side Master Gardeners and we also some saved [...]
Now that school is back in session, stress levels will be going up for anyone spending their day in a classroom. Whether you're a teacher, a college student, or any child in K-12th grade, music may be the key to unwinding from the day and focusing your attention. This way you might actually get some [...]
My family will be welcoming a new baby in the next couple of months, and my son is going to be a big brother for the first time. If you know any young children who are about to become an older sibling, you may want to read some books together to help discuss the changes [...]
Each summer, the Floyd County Library sponsors the Summer Reading Program. The themes change each year, and this year we are celebrating a book called “The World of Wonders” by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. Each chapter tackles a different aspect of nature that holds a special meaning or memory for the author. The first chapter in the [...]
July is a very exciting month! Families are taking vacations, the days are longer and warm (here recently it's been hot), and fun community events are happening (check out our Library events!). This ties in perfectly to the awareness for this month, as July is social wellness month! But wait, what does that even mean? [...]
They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers (2019), 296 pages. (ebook on Libby from the Indiana Digital Library) (eAudiobook on Libby from the Indiana Digital Library) For many Americans who have studied the history of chattel slavery in the United States, there is a [...]
This summer we at the Floyd County Library are happy to be participating in an 8 week program called Off Road Adventures provided by Checkers Library TV. We follow Snoozer, our fun robot friend, as we explore a world of wonders including everything from outer space to your local park! How does Off Road Adventures [...]
Summer is a great time to start your family genealogy project! Maybe you have a family reunion coming up, where you can record some oral history on your phone, or have your kids help you sleave and organize family photos as a fun out-of-school project. These books and resources can help you do just that! [...]
Many do not realize just how essential and impactful it is to interact with children while reading. This sets the groundwork for a lifetime of literacy and academic success. When we engage kids with the literature and illustrations as we read through a story, more connections are made aiding in a deeper understanding of the [...]