#InstaLibrary

Classroom Visits

Our talented Librarians are prepared to visit any age of classrooms to share stories, booktalks, research information, database research resources available for student use, or will create with educators a presentation specific to your classroom needs. To schedule an interactive classroom visit, contact our Youth Services Department at (812)949-3528.

Curriculum Crates

Classroom focused collections of materials may be requested to be utilized in school classrooms, day cares, after school care, or youth residential locations to enhance topics and provide age-appropriate reading materials. Educators or care providers may choose from the Library’s menu of prepared themed crates or request a specific subject. The crates may be checked out for two weeks and may be renewed online for an additional two weeks. Public school delivery is available through the school systems service. Schools and service locations may pick up crates from one of our library locations or may request to be placed on the library delivery schedule.

Community Book Crates

Community Book Crates are designed after the Little Library models to share books throughout the community. These crates come with a variety of books and materials for community members to select. The items provided in the crates are free to come and go from the crates. The Community Book Crates are meant to be placed in any community setting or waiting areas and include materials for all ages or readers to share freely. The Library will replenish the crate bi-weekly or the hosting facility may call for an early refill.

Homebound Mail Bags

For our community members who are homebound and do not have anyone to come to the Library for materials for them, the Library will mail materials 1 to 2 times per month to individuals living in Floyd County. Individuals requesting this service complete an application process and will be screened by a phone interview to qualify for the program. Once accepted into the program, participants will receive up to 5 books or recorded materials in a reusable mailing bag, selected for them by Librarians utilizing the individual’s reading interests from their application. When finished with the materials, the items are placed in the bag with the postage paid card inserted in the front of the bag and set out for mailing. This is a door-to-door materials mailing program.

Facility Resident Service

This program is similar to the Library’s homebound service. However, if more than two residents request the service in a facility, the Library will deliver the materials rather than mailing. The resident, family member, caretaker, or facility coordinator will complete the same application process; by the living location, the individual will automatically qualify. The participants will receive up to 5 books or recorded materials, selected for them by Librarians utilizing the individual’s reading interests from their application.

Library to Go

The Library’s onsite Outreach program for resident facilities features programs that are prepared and presented by our trained and friendly Library staff. These hands-on programs engage seniors in simple activities to assist in memory, crafts for small motor exercise, and interesting topics to grow their interests, and connect with their community.

Pop-up Library

From April through October, the Library pops up throughout the community with temporary locations for neighborhood events, community fairs, and festivals. During summer school breaks on weekdays, the InstaLibrary Pop-Ups follow a set schedule in neighborhoods, providing youth materials, healthy snacks, and fun activities. Children may check out a backpack and fill it with non-catalogued books. There are no fines or fees associated with these books. Requests must be at least one prior to date requesting an InstaLibrary Pop-Up visit. Pop-Up Library events are based on staffing availability and pending on the weather (we do not pop up in wet conditions, due to the risk of damaging books). To schedule a pop-up for a special event in Floyd County, call the Library’s Outreach Coordinator at (812) 949-3735.