The Floyd County Library

10/12/2026

All Floyd County Library locations be closed this Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

10/11/2026

Thanks for a wonderful Harvest Homecoming! 🍁 Today is the last day to visit the Library’s cozy Harvest booth. Stop by until 5 PM to spin the prize wheel and make a festive gingerbread man craft. Learn about our exciting events and the ways we celebrate the gift of community all year round. 🧡 🎁

Harvest Homecoming, Inc.

10/10/2026

Due to inclement weather, the Library’s Harvest Homecoming Kids’ Day activities have been moved indoors to New Albany Central Library this Saturday afternoon. Come join us for FREE pumpkin painting for kids! 🎃

Harvest Family Stage events have also been moved to the Library.

10/10/2026

There are only a few more seats left for Dr. Carlotta Berry’s Robotics Workshop for Kids!

Join Dr. Berry to learn how robots see, think, and act! Through storytelling and hands on exploration, we’ll observe and interact with 3D printed and cardboard robot models to predict robot behavior in different environments.

Saturday, October 17th at 11am - 12pm

For Grades K-6th. Registration is strictly required.

Click the libcal link in the about/info section of our page and search Robotics Workshop for Kids to register today.

10/09/2026

🎃 Celebrate Halloween at the library with crafts, games, candy, and more! Wear your costumes, bring your trick or treat bucket, and get ready for some hauntingly good fun!

🗓️ Friday, October 23rd at 5:30pm.

📍 New Albany Central Library - 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN

This FREE event is open to families and kids of all ages.
Registration encouraged but not required.

🔗 Click the libcal link in the info/about section of our page, search Halloween Bash and register your family today!

10/09/2026

☀️ Let's craft something that can make us joyful!

Join us in celebration of this year's Big Read, Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee, by crafting your very own suncatcher. Dont forget to pick up your FREE copy of the book from a customer service desk, while supplies last.

🗓️ Friday, October 23rd from 12:30pm - 2pm

This event has all materials provided, all that is needed is your creativity!

🔗 Click the libcal link in the info/about section of our page and search Crafting Joy: Create Your Own Suncatcher to register today!

10/09/2026

🏡 Celebrate National Family History Month with a FREE Online Genealogy Summit!

Join in next Friday, October 16th with online workshops from 9am to 6:30pm. No Registration is Required, all workshops can be accessed from a link included in the libcal event description.

🔗 Click the libcal link in the about/info section of our page and search Online Genealogy Summit to access registration and workshop links!

10/06/2026

Join us next Tuesday for a spooky craft during Vintage Cafe!

🗓️ Tuesday, October 13th from 10am -11am

👻 This month we will be making a hanging macrame ghost in spirit of Halloween. All Materials will provided, registration is required.

Click the libcal link in the info/about section of our page, search Vintage Cafe: Macrame Ghost and register today!

10/05/2026

🪱 Dont miss your chance to meet local author Paul Schellenberger tomorrow Tuesday, October 6th from 1pm - 2pm!

He will be sharing his new book “The Adventures of Wiggle Wormlets from Wiggler Switch” illustrated by Brigid Morrissey, along with other books and songs that will teach us the importance of compositing and recycling.

After the storytime children are welcome to make their very own small starter composting project! All supplies will be provided. No registration is required. Just drop by!

10/05/2026