Staff Blog

Three Picks for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian/Pacific American heritage month and what better way to celebrate than by immersing yourself in story? I have three great picks for you if you're looking for something to read. All of these books are available as Overdrive e-books or in print for curbside pickup. Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (2011, 307 [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:26-04:00May 26th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Three Picks for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

Virtual Trivia Nights beginning May 26

We'll beginning weekly trivias beginning Tuesday, May 26 at 7 PM every Tuesday this summer.  You can register for the contests on our event calendar to get the link to the Zoom meeting.  Trivias will be done through the Kahoot quiz-making software which you can access on a web browser or through a free app.  [...]

By |2020-05-22T07:03:41-04:00May 22nd, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Virtual Trivia Nights beginning May 26

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

People can be monsters. But not in Jam's world; a post-revolution society where there are no more monstrous people. In Jam's town of Lucille, especially, the Angels (the good and righteous) fought hard to make sure that children like Jam, who is trans and African American, and her best friend Redemption could grow up safely. [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:26-04:00May 21st, 2020|What to Read|Comments Off on Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

What to Read During a Pandemic

I don't know about you, but I am finding it hard to read during this pandemic. My attention span is very short and I'm too anxious to focus on a whole lot. In case you are feeling the same way, I wanted to suggest some books that might be good to try right now. Whether [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:26-04:00May 20th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on What to Read During a Pandemic

“Honey, I Shrunk Our Family” or Playing with Scale in Art

Items Needed:  Cell phone or digital camera, computer, printer, printer paper, foam core or cardboard, spray mount or other craft glue, scissors. Inspired by one of my favorite films Honey, I Shrunk the Kids are these two, stay-at-home activities that are fun, low cost, and explore design principles in the visual arts. Artists have long [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:26-04:00May 18th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on “Honey, I Shrunk Our Family” or Playing with Scale in Art

Great Graphic Novels Available on Overdrive

If you have a young graphic novel lover in your life (or maybe you ARE a young graphic novel lover), this list is for you. All of these wonderful graphic novels are available digitally in our Overdrive collection and available in print to request for curbside pickup. And don't worry: graphic novels are definitely considered [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:26-04:00May 15th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Great Graphic Novels Available on Overdrive

Be In the Know About New Books with Wowbrary

Yesterday, I posted about our New Books lists on our catalog where you can digitally browse some of our newest books and place holds for curbside pickup (curbside delivery starts May 18!). But what if a selection of new books is not enough for you? I know some readers (myself included!) need to know ALL [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:26-04:00May 14th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Be In the Know About New Books with Wowbrary

Virtual Browsing

Curbside holds delivery at both the New Albany Central Library and the Galena Digital Branch begins May 18! We are so excited to put books into your hands (er... into your trunk, anyway)! I just updated lists of new books in Fiction, Nonfiction, Large Print, Children's and Teen to help you browse and make selections. [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:26-04:00May 13th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Virtual Browsing

Virtual Stage Combat on May 18 (Rescheduled for October 19)

May 18 at 5:30 PM we'll be offering a virtual version of the Stage Combat Workshop from Kentucky Shakespeare Festival.  This program is limited to 30 students in grades 4-12, so if you're interested register here and you'll receive a link to the event before the meeting.  In this live virtual workshop you'll learn how [...]

By |2020-08-21T00:36:26-04:00May 12th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Virtual Stage Combat on May 18 (Rescheduled for October 19)

Curbside Service at The Floyd County Library

This page is up to date as of July 6th, 2022. Curbside Service New Albany Central Monday - Saturday: 9 AM - Dusk Galena Digital Library Monday - Saturday: 11 AM - 5 PM Curbside pick-up is available at The Floyd County Library's New Albany Central location and Galena Digital Library. Place holds [...]

By |2022-07-06T13:52:43-04:00May 11th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Curbside Service at The Floyd County Library
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