November is both Native American Heritage Month and the United States’ national day of Thanksgiving - simultaneous observances somewhat at odds. Throughout history, many periods of thanksgiving were called for year round, here and around the world. In 1863, President Lincoln finally proclaimed an annual observance to heal the nation after the Civil War. Lincoln’s [...]
A Face for Picasso: Coming of Age with Crouzon Syndrome by Ariel Henley (2021) What is beauty? Who gets to decide who is beautiful and who is not? If someone can be "disfigured", who decides who is "figured"? For Ariel Henley, growing up with Crouzon Syndrome, a genetic disorder where bones of the skull are [...]
National Adoption Month takes place the month of November. During this month, the primary focus is placed on the number of children currently in the foster care system. November is dedicated to celebrating adoption as a way to build families. This year, November 20, has been designated as National Adoption Day. Courthouses across the nation [...]
In November we think a lot about cooking. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we tend to dream of turkey, mashed potatoes, savory vegetables, and pumpkin pie. These are all delicious and deserve the attention they get! As a Children’s Librarian myself, I am always thinking of ways to incorporate early literacy skills into everyday [...]
...okay, Diwali was last week, but in case you're not done celebrating, I have a feel-good holiday romance for you. Niki is the grown daughter of Indian-American immigrants who has never been to India herself. But after losing her high-powered job throws her into personal turmoil, she impulsively heads to Mumbai for her friend Diya's [...]
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 [...]
Teens, we see you. You’re juggling school, family and social obligations. You’re working and planning for the uncertain future ahead of you. It’s a lot, and we know because we’ve been there. At the Library, you have access to the entire collection of books and media, plus a place designed just for you in our [...]
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 [...]
