November is Native American Heritage Month. This is a great time to check out a book by a Native American author. Here are a handful of my new favorites for kids of all ages. Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley (Ojibwe). Daunis, who is part Ojibwe, defers attending the University of Michigan to care for her [...]
We always hear "be kind to one another," but on November 13, we can put that to use as it will be World Kindness Day. World Kindness Day is an annual event that began at a kindness conference in Tokyo, Japan in 1997. The World Kindness Movement, an international nonprofit, was created from that conference [...]
In the US, many people celebrate Halloween this time of year, but in Mexico and for those with Mexican heritage in other parts of the world, it is time for the celebration of El Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead (November 1-2). A holiday that combines elements of indigenous Aztec celebrations like [...]
Halloween's right around the corner and if you're looking for a scary movie to stream, check out Hoopla for some great options! Hoopla is free to Floyd County resident library cardholders. You can check out e-books, e-audiobooks, comic books, music, and movies, all for free with your library card. Visit hoopladigital.com to get started. To [...]
Long road trips with a car full of people can be a challenge, especially with kids and an occasional pet all clamoring for attention! Make the trip (and any holiday traffic jams) more bearable with these family-friendly audiobooks. As an adult who frequently reads youth books, here are a few suggestions. Some are from my [...]
The Children's Library recently reopened to the public on Wednesday, September 8, and there is now a woodland theme the children can enjoy. Pops of color show up everywhere with kites on the ceiling and colorful chairs for use at the white board tables. There are so many things the children can take part in [...]
Do you like Mysteries? If so, we have some great news for you! Just in time for October, the Monthly Mystery Book Group is returning to the Floyd County Library with The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as this month’s selection. Each month, excluding December, we will be featuring a [...]
It's spooky season and that means it's a great time to curl up with a scary book. Of course, as many middle schoolers will tell you, ANY time can be a great time to curl up with a scary book. If you like books that send a shiver down your spine, one of these might [...]
Did you know that there is a National Pasta Association? Did you know that October is National Pasta Month? If not, you’re not alone. Just recently I found out that October is not only dedicated to spooks and scares, but also the love for pasta! It is fitting, since October is also Italian-American Heritage [...]
Do you have a young child in your life who wants a scary story? Especially for young children, it can be tricky to find a book that is just the right amount of scary while keeping it still an enjoyable experience. You will have to consider the child's age and personality to determine what they're [...]