As I'm buying my toddler yet another stack of books for his birthday, I've been reflecting on what makes me buy a book versus borrow it from the library. I've always been a regular library user, but I really am not big book buyer, which may be a bit unusual for a librarian. Borrowing books [...]
This past Sunday, the Americans with Disabilities Act turned thirty. Although there is still work to be done on inclusion and accessibility, this was a landmark law that opened doors for many disabled people in our county. To celebrate, I would like to recommend some books by authors with disabilities of their own. The Pretty [...]
Hey Everyone! Looking for some Teen Books by Black Authors? I have a list of a few books you can read now, or books that I’m excited about that you might also want to add to your TBR pile. The Usual Suspects by Maurice Broaddus (2019). This middle grade novel takes a look at the [...]
I know this school year is going to be different than any before, but here we go! If you're looking for some great picture books to share about starting school, here are a few of my favorites. Request any of these for curbside pickup! The King of Kindergarten by Derrick D. Barnes, illustrated by Vanessa [...]
In October, the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society (SIGS) will be hosting its annual First Families Celebration! If you have an ancestor who lived in Clark, Floyd, or Harrison counties in 1840 or earlier, you qualify to apply. On Thursday, August 6, 2020, SIGS will be hosting a First Families Workshop on Zoom. Discussion will include [...]
Hi Everyone. These days it’s easier than ever to both find and spread misinformation. Don’t let this happen to you! There are a few easy questions you can ask yourself to determine if something you see on the internet is a good source of information. Ask yourself: is it CRAAP? Currency: Check the date [...]
Our "Reading is Magical" Summer Reading Program continues with a week of virtual programs celebrating The Princess Bride from July 20-24. Starting Monday you can pick-up a kids' make-it/take-it craft that includes one foam tiara and some decorations and a scratch-art Man in Black mask. Sign up here to reserve a kit and have fun [...]
If you've been following our blog for a bit, you've seen some of my suggestions for books by African American authors. Over the past month I've posted some great titles for adults, teens, and kids and today I'd like to suggest five amazing picture books by African American authors. These are perfect for sharing with [...]
If you have a child you love in your life - whether as their parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, etc. - chances are you want for them to love reading. So what can we do to ensure we raise a reader? You may already being doing things like reading with them, buying them books, and taking them [...]
Ever catch yourself looking at clouds and seeing different shapes and forms that suggest things you think you recognize? Of course, because it is a natural thing to do. You might be interested to learn that artists use this same perceptual game as well to make art. Staring at a blank canvas or sheet of [...]
