December is...all the holidays: Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, New Year's Eve Is it coincidence that these holidays fall at the same time of the year? What do these special celebrations have in common? Winter Solstice The winter solstice has been a significant time of year in many cultures since pre-history. It has been celebrated [...]
The days are getting shorter, and the sun is shining at a lower angle in the sky. Leaves have turned colors and the wind is pulling them off the trees. There is a chill in the air, especially in the morning and at night. Welcome to Fall and welcome to Native American Heritage Month! Are [...]
Do you know what time it is? It is time for the Floyd County Library's Annual Halloween Bash!! The Halloween Bash, now in it's third year, is one of the most anticipated events in New Albany, and draws hundreds of families each fall...and it is FREE! For more information click on this link. This year's [...]
How many times have you driven past this Billboard? Does it frighten you? Hopefully, it makes you think about making a preparedness plan because unfortunately, disaster happens. September is “National Preparedness Month”, and a good time to think about these tough topics. The next disaster is coming, not “if” but “when”. Hurricanes, tornadoes, extreme [...]
We have the honor to live in a richly diverse community in New Albany, Indiana! At the heart of this diverse community is the public institution which strives to recognize all citizens...your public library. Through a robust offering of reading material, media, programs, and outreach, the Floyd County Library seeks to serve each and [...]
Happy Solstice! The summer solstice arrived in the northern hemisphere on June 20, 2024 at 4:50pm, as the earth's north pole reached its greatest tilt toward the sun. The result of this phenomenon is that summer solstice is the longest day (daylight hours) of the year. (Alternatively, winter solstice is the shortest day of the [...]
World Turtle Day is an annual celebration, which takes place on May 23 every year. The celebration was founded more than 20 years ago by a husband and wife team who are strong advocates for the humane treatment of animals. (They founded the Animal Tortoise Rescue, an organization that has placed more than 4,000 tortoises [...]
April has been a busy month in the New Albany Floyd County Library! We started the month with a rare full Solar Eclipse practically in our back yard. We displayed amazing works of art during the Floyd County Elementary School Annual Art Show and Reception. We recognized Arab American Heritage Month with displays and stories. [...]
It is March, officially known as Women’s History Month, but perhaps more commonly known in Indiana as March Madness time. For those of you who are not into “sports ball” let me explain. Dr. James Naismith, invented basketball in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1891, but quickly noticed the rise in popularity of the sport in Indiana. [...]
Black History Month – Children’s Books You Should “Check Out” February is "Black History Month" as we all know. What you may not know is that "Black History" in America is "American History". Without the contributions of all members of America's "melting pot" this country would not be what it is today. What better way [...]