In these difficult times, Hoopla has offered us two ways to help you get more out of the service: we've extended your monthly borrow limit from 8 to 12, and they've also introduced a collection that won't count against your monthly borrows, called the "bonus borrows". We're really excited to share these services with you [...]
Today, your library is starting something new. We had plans to start a new online book group, but the current coronavirus issue has caused us to (at least temporarily) move all our book groups online. The first one to go active is Death on the Shelf, our mystery and thriller group. After some thought, we [...]
If you’d like to host your own “Day at the Beach STEM” at home, there are lots of things you can do. Never underestimate all the things you can find on Pinterest. I find so many great programming ideas there. You can always follow me on my pinterest where I found all of these resources [...]
Did you know that your library offers digital magazines? Simply visit our Flipster site (or follow the link to Downloadable Magazines on our main website) and log in with your library card number. Don't have a library card? You can sign up online with our Online Borrower Registration and get access right away! With Flipster, [...]
Looking for a nice, art-filled walk in a safe, historic downtown setting? You know the fresh air and exercise will do you good! Three important Barney Bright bronzes are now in New Albany, all within easy walking distance of the Floyd County Library. While the streets may by temporarily quiet, the civic pride and community [...]
The library provides a service called Hoopla, available to Floyd County residents with a valid library card. During our pandemic-related closure, you can get a temporary library card number here and instantly gain access to all the library's online resources. If you're stuck at home and looking for some things to watch, use your eight [...]
Although the library is closed, that doesn't stop people from needing help they might usually get from the library. If you'd like some direction toward resources we normally point you toward, I've got a post for you! For some of the below resources, you may need a library card; click here and follow the instructions [...]
My husband and I were practicing our social distancing this weekend by staying in and binge-watching a little Netflix. We stumbled on the show I Am Not Okay With This and devoured all seven episodes. Imagine my delight to find that the show is based on a comic and it's available to check out on [...]
Overdrive's next Big Library Read - a global ebook club - starts today and the book is now available to download in our Overdrive collection with no waitlists and no holds. Join the conversation in the discussion forums March 23 - April 13 and post on social media about it with the hashtag #BigLibraryRead for a [...]
We know you come to the library for information and assistance. That's why library staff have been at work compiling a list of resources available to you, from information about the outbreak to meal services to filing for unemployment. Find it here. We will continue to update this as we find more information. Stay safe [...]
