On Monday, January 20, Americans will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He is celebrated every third Monday in January, annually. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a chief spokesman using nonviolent activism for the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s. He is best known for participating in the Montgomery Bus Boycott in [...]
Everyone knows what hobbies are, and most people have at least a few go-to activities for spending their leisure time. But did you know that there's a whole month dedicated to the pursuit of hobbies? If you're interested in finding a new hobby -- or rediscovering an old one -- your friendly local library can [...]
Winter can look like a magical wonderland when everything is covered in a blanket of snow. Every little branch of every tree and every little weed etched in snow like a fairy waved her wand and made everything sparkle. It's a wonder to behold, to be sure! Speaking of winter magic, have you ever seen [...]
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 [...]
I know right now you're probably hustling and bustling to get everything ready for the winter holidays you're celebrating. It's okay if you don't have time to read right now. But once the bustle settles a little bit and you start thinking ahead to the new year, consider picking up one of our library book [...]
Ever feel overwhelmed by how fast technology moves? Need help using your devices? Do you wish you had someone nearby to guide you on your digital journey? The Floyd County Library has these guides! The Digital Navigator program provides community members with support for technology-related needs by providing personalized one-on-one training, assistance, and advice. [...]
Burrr! Winter is just around the corner. Since I'm not particularly a cold weather person, it's not my favorite time of year, to say the least. However, I do love curling up in a big chair with a cup of hot chocolate and a good book. Nice and snug under a cozy blanket. Below are [...]
Happy Thanksgiving from your Floyd County Library. This time of year is always a time of reflection for me. I've asked our blog team to share a book each of them are thankful for this year. This is one of my favorite posts of the year. We're sharing bookish gratitude for many different reasons. And [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]