Explore the Library’s Book Gardens during a guided tour by Gina Anderson, Purdue University Extension Educator. Learn about the creation of the eight gardens, which were inspired by books, including “Alice in Wonderland,” “Peter Rabbit,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and “The Color Purple.” Gina will also discuss the various flowers and plants that are featured [...]
On Saturday, July 15th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Friends of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library will celebrate noted British author Iris Murdoch’s birthday with a book sale in the Library’s Annex Building. The sale will feature a 50% discount on all books in the Fiction section. Murdoch is known for books [...]
The New Albany-Floyd County Public Library introduced a new writing group, Write Now! Southern Indiana Writers’ Group, in the spring of 2017, with the intent of creating a positive and productive environment for individuals seeking to improve their writing. The group has been meeting regularly since then and includes members interested in a variety of [...]
Enjoy a brief history of New Albany and the revitalization movement that is currently in place during a presentation at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library. Guests are welcome to attend “New Albany, Old & New: The History and Revitalization of a River City.” This program will take place on Thursday, May 25th, from 6 [...]
Book Gardens Volunteer Day has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 27 from 2 PM to 5 PM.
Think you’ll miss out on actual Cinco de Mayo (Friday, May 5) because of all the Kentucky Derby festivities? Or just don’t want to deal with the crowds at the larger Cinco de Mayo celebrations around town? Then join us on the evening of Wednesday, May 10, 2017 for a performance by the Mexico Lindo [...]
NEW ALBANY, In. – Help plant gardens that are inspired by books at the upcoming Book Gardens Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 22nd, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library. Through collaboration with Floyd County Extension Master Gardeners, the Book Gardens project combines an appreciation for plants, books, and [...]
National Library Week April 9-15, 2017 NA-FC Public Library Offers “Food for Fines” Canned Goods Drive Sunday, April 9 through Saturday, April 22, 2017 During the week of April 9-15, 2017, the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library will join libraries in schools, campuses, and communities nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries are transforming their [...]
Author Philip Gulley will speak at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library on Thursday, May 4, 2017, from 6:00-7:30 PM in Strassweg Auditorium. This conversation with Philip Gulley, a Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award honoree, is part of the Novel Conversations Speakers Program, sponsored by Indiana Humanities with support from The Glick Fund, [...]
Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 6:00-7:00 PM Strassweg Auditorium Join us at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library in March for a special performance of Celtic music by Guilderoy Byrne. Louisville-based band Guilderoy Byrne performs Celtic and international selections played on a variety of acoustic folk instruments. Their repertoire includes traditional and contemporary songs, tunes, and [...]
