Did you know that April is Arab American Heritage Month? Arab America and the Arab American Foundation launched the Arab American Heritage Month initiative in 2017 and since that time it has gained recognition, including being federally recognized starting in 2021. When I heard about this, my first question was who falls under the identity [...]
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility! Reading books can be a great way for kids to see themselves reflected in literature or to learn about people who are different from them. If you want to learn about being an ally to transgender and nonbinary young people check out these tips from The Trevor [...]
We all have celebrities we view as problematic. Whether it is someone who just holds a different opinion than you, or it comes out that they have done or said something that you feel is wrong. Sometimes, it is hard to reconcile the works created by people we see as problematic with the actions of [...]
To celebrate March Madness, the Floyd County Library wants to know what YOU think is the coolest artifact in the library’s special collections. During the second half of March, eight items from the Indiana Room and the Carnegie Center for Art & History will be battling for the title of the Floyd County Library’s coolest [...]
I’ve been thinking about Mr. Rogers quite a bit lately. He’s at the top of my all-time personal heroes list. He wouldn’t consider himself one, though. March happens to be his birthday month. He was born March 20, 1928. In honor of his life and legacy, we’ve made March 20, 2023, Good Neighbor Day here [...]
As we enter March Madness, you may be interested in picking up some fun books centering around basketball for you or a loved one. I have compiled a list of options you might be interested in based on age. If you were so inclined you could even check them all out and pit them against [...]
The world is getting more complicated every day. Ergo, raising children in this ever-changing world also gets increasingly more intricate. As a parent, I have often consulted “parenting” books at the library to help me navigate the constantly evolving development of my offspring. While these research-based publications have certainly offered enlightenment along the way, it [...]
March is Disability Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to pick up a book featuring kids living with disabilities. Today I've got 8 suggestions for you from our Teen collection. Happy reading! Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro. Also available on downloadable audiobook in the Indiana Digital Library. Struggling with panic attacks and [...]
Ever wanted to experience a fantasy adventure with a group of friends? Or, maybe you would rather meet a group of strangers in a bar to go on a quest with? Perhaps you prefer to be the person controlling the story while others are attempting to survive your quest? If any of these things interest [...]
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, I would like to share some juvenile chapter book selections for you. Through my research, these books showed up on multiple lists as being the best chapter books to share together as a family. These books are available at The Floyd County Library, so feel free to [...]