If you have a child you love in your life - whether as their parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, etc. - chances are you want for them to love reading. So what can we do to ensure we raise a reader? You may already being doing things like reading with them, buying them books, and taking them [...]
Ever catch yourself looking at clouds and seeing different shapes and forms that suggest things you think you recognize? Of course, because it is a natural thing to do. You might be interested to learn that artists use this same perceptual game as well to make art. Staring at a blank canvas or sheet of [...]
Looking for great books for kids by African American authors? These choices are perfect for summer reading or anytime. Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott (2018; 154 pages). When Jaxon is sent to spend the day with a mean old lady his mother calls Ma, he finds out she's not his grandmother--but she is a witch! She [...]
June is Pride Month, and what better time to highlight overlooked voices? Here are a few books at the intersection of Black and queer that you can get at the library! Real Life by Brandon Taylor (2020, 327 pages). Wallace is a black man in the predominately white setting of academia, pursuing his degree in [...]
Looking for some awesome books for teens by African American authors? Your library is here to help. Here are five great books to choose from. Place a hold for curbside pickup today! How it Went Down by Kekla Magoon (2014; 326 pages). When sixteen-year-old Tariq Johnson is shot to death, his community is thrown into [...]
On this significant Juneteenth remembrance, the Carnegie Center for Art and History is pleased to announce the commission of a new addition to the permanent collection. Thanks to an anonymous donor, a small 13 inch, bronze casting of the maquette of Ed Hamilton’s large-scale sculpture Spirit of Freedom is currently in production at Louisville’s Falls [...]
Hi Everyone! We have had a lot of questions about our services since we have been closed to the public. I’ve compiled a list of our most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and their answers, to help better serve you. I hope that this quick-reference guide will help you as we all transition to the “new [...]
We have had several people asking when the Indiana History Room will be open again. At this time, we still do not know. We are making services available to patrons as it is safe to do so. In the meantime, you can email requests to indiana@nafclibrary.org and staff will respond as soon as they are [...]
Does anyone else feel like reading romcoms in the summer? Here are five delightful queer romcoms for your Pride Month rainbow reading this summer. Don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program where you can earn prizes for reading this summer! Boyfriend Material by Alexis White (coming in July!). This fake-dating romance matches [...]
Did you know that reading stories can increase empathy? In light of recent events, I think empathy is ever more and more important for us all to cultivate. Many white people are looking for work they can do to help in the fight against racism and developing more empathy by reading the works of African [...]
