Every November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, as it’s fondly referred to. From the NaNoWriMo Website: “National Novel Writing Month began in 1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. Now, each year on November 1, hundreds of thousands of people around the [...]
Have you signed up for Reads & Roasts? This reading challenge for adults runs through December 1. Log reading, attend library programs, and visit our sponsoring coffee shops to earn prizes, including a super cute Reads & Roasts coffee mug. Plus you’ll be entered to win grand prizes, including gift cards to local sponsoring coffee shops. [...]
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 [...]
It's spooky season, so it's the perfect time to pick up a scary story to read as the nights grow longer and colder. I know you love Stephen King, but if you're looking for something different, might I suggest one of these books from our collection? House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson. E-book, downloadable audiobook. [...]
October 11 is National Coming Out Day! First observed in 1988, National Coming Out Day recognizes the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in the fight against hate. While it's not safe for all LGBTQ+ people to be out, and coming out is a very personal decision that is up to each individual to navigate, there's power [...]
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. That makes October a perfect month to focus on the mental health of our families. Below you will find books that can help you do just that. Scroll to the bottom to find some selections for youth and teens. Click on a book to place that book on [...]
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 [...]
Ahoy, Mateys!! Every September 19, we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day. We have the ability to be creative and silly, while we talk like pirates. Some fun activities you can do on this day are dress up like a pirate, have a pirate themed fundraiser to support your favorite cause, or host a [...]
Have you checked out all the free courses available with your library card in LinkedIn Learning? This digital platform offers thousands of classes that are available on demand, making learning something new as easy as logging in and clicking play. LinkedIn Learning offers many classes on various computer programs and platforms. Brush up your Microsoft [...]
I LOVE walking through cemeteries! It's not a morbid thing to do at all! That’s because I don’t see dead people. I see stories. I see hopes, dreams, triumphs, and defeats. I see the story of love and fear, joy and heartbreak. In essence, I see the whole human experience represented in all those headstones [...]