Looking for some awesome books for teens by African American authors? Your library is here to help. Here are five great books to choose from. Place a hold for curbside pickup today! How it Went Down by Kekla Magoon (2014; 326 pages). When sixteen-year-old Tariq Johnson is shot to death, his community is thrown into [...]
On this significant Juneteenth remembrance, the Carnegie Center for Art and History is pleased to announce the commission of a new addition to the permanent collection. Thanks to an anonymous donor, a small 13 inch, bronze casting of the maquette of Ed Hamilton’s large-scale sculpture Spirit of Freedom is currently in production at Louisville’s Falls [...]
Hi Everyone! We have had a lot of questions about our services since we have been closed to the public. I’ve compiled a list of our most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and their answers, to help better serve you. I hope that this quick-reference guide will help you as we all transition to the “new [...]
We have had several people asking when the Indiana History Room will be open again. At this time, we still do not know. We are making services available to patrons as it is safe to do so. In the meantime, you can email requests to indiana@nafclibrary.org and staff will respond as soon as they are [...]
Does anyone else feel like reading romcoms in the summer? Here are five delightful queer romcoms for your Pride Month rainbow reading this summer. Don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program where you can earn prizes for reading this summer! Boyfriend Material by Alexis White (coming in July!). This fake-dating romance matches [...]
Did you know that reading stories can increase empathy? In light of recent events, I think empathy is ever more and more important for us all to cultivate. Many white people are looking for work they can do to help in the fight against racism and developing more empathy by reading the works of African [...]
We're having a Virtual Frozen Party all week long June 15-19. Each day we'll have new virtual content in a celebration of Disney's Frozen. Do you want to build a snowman? Sign up to receive a free make-it and take-it snowman craft. This craft can be picked up at our curbside services at either the [...]
Looking for ways to talk to young children about race and racism? Your library can help. Here are some resources about raising racially conscious children and having conversations about race: 100 Race-Conscious Things You Can Say to Your Child to Advance Racial Justice Today's Parent: How to Talk to Kids About Racism: An Age-by-Age Guide [...]
Feed your body and your mind this summer with a free kids or teen book at the New Albany-Floyd County Schools Free Meals sites this summer. When you stop by to pick up your meals, you may see Floyd County Library staff handing out bagged books. Make sure you grab one! These are free for [...]
Across our country, protesters are speaking out against racist treatment of Black citizens. If you would like to educate yourself on the issues at play and what you can do to help, there are some books in the library's collection available to you. So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo (2018, 248 [...]
