If you're like me, you grew up with only the vaguest idea of what Labor Day was celebrating. But Labor Day is actually pretty cool! The labor rights movement gave workers a lot of protections that enabled working class people to build better lives for themselves and their families. Labor rights are really having a [...]
I have loved seeing everyone's kids in their back-to-school photos these past couple of weeks. You know those cute photos with a little sign that tells the child's age, grade, and what they want to be when they grow up? I've been struck by how many kids I know aspire to be vets or zookeepers [...]
Now that school is back in session, stress levels will be going up for anyone spending their day in a classroom. Whether you're a teacher, a college student, or any child in K-12th grade, music may be the key to unwinding from the day and focusing your attention. This way you might actually get some [...]
National Book Lover's Day is celebrated on August 9 every year. Readers around the world find their favorite reading spot, a good book, and enjoy their reading time. Here are a few ways to observe National Book Lover's Day: Spend time at your public library picking out a new book to read. Visit your local [...]
My family will be welcoming a new baby in the next couple of months, and my son is going to be a big brother for the first time. If you know any young children who are about to become an older sibling, you may want to read some books together to help discuss the changes [...]
Each summer, the Floyd County Library sponsors the Summer Reading Program. The themes change each year, and this year we are celebrating a book called “The World of Wonders” by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. Each chapter tackles a different aspect of nature that holds a special meaning or memory for the author. The first chapter in the [...]
SAT. ACT. GRE. GED. If these letters strike fear into your heart but you have a test coming up, don't worry. Your library's got you! Check out these FREE resources that can help you prepare for your exam. Resource: LearningExpress Library - accessed through Inspire Cost: Free to all Indiana residents! What it includes: tutorials practice [...]
Since it exploded on BookTok last year, Taylor Jenkins Reid's 2017 novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has stayed checked out, and with the announcement of a Netflix adaptation coming in the future, that's not likely to get better anytime soon. So if you're looking for something that might actually be on our shelves [...]
July is a very exciting month! Families are taking vacations, the days are longer and warm (here recently it's been hot), and fun community events are happening (check out our Library events!). This ties in perfectly to the awareness for this month, as July is social wellness month! But wait, what does that even mean? [...]
Are your kids beating the heat by diving in the swimming pool this summer? Check out one of these great books about swimming! (Please do not take your library books in the pool!) Books for younger readers: Leo Can Swim by Anna McQuinn. Leo and Daddy go to swim class where they kick, bounce, splash [...]
