Who doesn't love a compelling story? We love to cheer on the protagonist as he or she progresses through a myriad of dangers and challenges. We thrill at the victory as they overcome what seem insurmountable odds. We resonate with the hero’s reflection of the lessons learned in the hard fought, hard won journey. How [...]
Each year as part of the AIDS Memorial Quilt Community Display Program, organizations across the country take part in paying tribute to those who have been lost to the AIDS pandemic with both in-person and virtual displays of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. The Quilt was created during the darkest days of the AIDS pandemic by [...]
Like a lot of people, I saw the Barbie movie last weekend. And like a lot of those people, I can't get it out of my head. If you, too, are finding your thoughts especially pink lately, here are some books to help you explore our mutual new hyperfixation! Dress Code: Unlocking Fashion From the [...]
You may be surprised, but Emily Henry could be considered a local author! A lot of her time is spent in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. She is a favorite author of mine, and I immediately put her new books on hold at the library when a new book is released. Her newest book is Happy [...]
You have a few weeks to read s'more books and log your reading for the Summer Reading Program; why not take a trip to summer camp with these middle grade novels? Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol (2018). E-book. Vera desperately wants to fit in, but it's not easy when you're the only Russian girl in [...]
Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July in the United States. Why Disability Pride? Because having a disability is nothing to be ashamed of, and disabled people deserve civil rights and freedom from social stigma. Disability is a natural part of the human experience. The disability pride movement wants to present people with disabilities as [...]
Did you know that adults can join the Floyd County Library’s Summer Reading Program? It’s true! We’re halfway through the Camp Creativity Summer Reading Program and it’s not too late to sign-up. You need a Beanstack account to sign-up. If you don’t currently have a beanstack account you an create one here: Go to Beanstack [...]
Happy Fourth of July! Even though our Library buildings are not open today, you can still access digital books and resources through your library. We celebrate our freedom today, including the freedom to read freely. Check out e-books, downloadable audiobooks, and digital magazines in the Indiana Digital Library. Need a suggestion to get you started? [...]
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, so it's a great time of year to pick up a book by an LGBTQ+ author. But what kind of book are you in the mood for? I have a handful of diverse selections today, so hopefully there's something that suits you. If not, feel free to let me know [...]
A committee comprised of Indiana Youth Services Librarians in public and school libraries, as well as a few booksellers work very hard to read a large amount of picture books each year. The Firefly Committee determines the top five picture books that best explore the aspects of the Every Child Ready to Read program. It [...]
