This week has been dubbed Hunt for Happiness Week, and falls during the third week of January. In fact, the Society of Happy People began their mission in 1998, encouraging happiness for all. Did you know that there is even a World Happiness Report? The results of 2022 place the United States as being the [...]
What exactly is Lunar New Year you may be asking yourself. I have the answer for you. Lunar New Year is celebrated by numerous cultures. Some calendars featuring Lunar New Year are: Chinese Calendar Hindu-Buddhist Calendars of South and South Eastern Asia Islamic Calendar Jewish Calendar in the Middle East These calendars are based upon [...]
The start of a new year is always a great time to look back and reflect on what is working and what can be adjusted. If you discover areas in which you want to make adjustments, I welcome you to explore how the library can help round out your life in ways you might not [...]
The Floyd County Library recognizes that we serve a community of over 78,000+ individuals representing diverse backgrounds. In creating our Storytimes, we strive to be inclusive to all of our community members. In response to recent Storytime content concerns, the Library will adjust our process to empower parents/guardians to opt out of material that they [...]
I just finished reading The Last Bookshop in London, by Madeline Martin and it has made it onto my favorite books list. Set in WWII London, it offers memorable characters, harrowing situations, heroic actions, budding romance, and books. Lots of wonderful books. Add a cosy chair, a cup of hot chocolate, and you have the [...]
It's the new year and maybe time to set some new goals! Do you set reading goals for yourself? Now remember that you don't HAVE to, but if setting some goals might renew your interest in reading, here are some ideas! Join a Reading Challenge This time of year, you can find all kinds of reading [...]
We are in the throws of the Holiday season, and singing a lot of Holiday songs. I am even in a competition with my running group to see who can make it to Christmas Eve without hearing the original version of Last Christmas by Wham! It's a whole national event called Whamageddon. I can happily [...]
One of the traditions I do every year with my family is to drive around and view Christmas lights all over Southern Indiana and Lousiville! This activity is made even more special if you have a warm beverage, and holiday snack to accompany your ride. But planning the ultimate Christmas lights route was my top [...]
Some of my favorite reading memories growing up were in the cold winter months. I remember snuggling up on the couch, or by the fire and losing myself in atmospheric winter reads. As a result, some of my favorite chapter books are centered in wintertime. In case you too are looking for some arctic winter [...]
The holiday season looks different for everyone! Whether you are visiting family or friends in town, out of town, or spending time alone, check out some of these items in our Library of Things collection to make this holiday more special. Last year, my family dug out old photo negatives and slides that they had [...]