The last few weeks have been a wonderful example of our Library's mission to welcome all perspectives to be included and represented. Providing a platform that makes room for everyone's voice to be heard and considered regarding what inclusion through content in Storytimes means to them. After careful consideration and review of those advocating for [...]
Looking for the next graphic novel that you just can't put down? Look no further than the Graphic Novel Crew's monthly book discussion. Each month the Graphic Novel Crew (Or, GNC, if you don't want to say all that) reads a graphic novel that is beautifully illustrated and tells a gripping story about different times [...]
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 [...]
You know, chilly days, long nights, and winter bring on this need for comforting, cozy libations and tales. Children, of all ages, or as Nat King Cole trills, from one to ninety-nine in The Christmas Song, enjoys warm, delicious ciders. Wassail or Mulled drinks comes in a multitude of forms, has an ancient history, and [...]