Recently adapted as a Netflix series, Shadow and Bone takes place in Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse, a multi-series YA fantasy world rich in magic, action, and unforgettable characters. Once you're finished with this series, check out more YA fantasy read-alikes. Curated by Ashley Lee.
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May Challenge: Back from the Past
The greatest stories are the ones that last and resonate with new generations of readers. While there are differing opinions about which books should be considered classics, books that were written before you were born can carry a certain nostalgia for a different time period. So, use this challenge to explore the past or share books from your childhood with your children. In May, we challenge you to read a book that was published before you were born. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and children.
May Challenge: Study Abroad
Although our travels have been limited recently, we can always escape with a good book. So whether you're going on a trip this summer or planning another staycation, we challenge you to read a book set in another country during the month of May. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and children.
Full Cast Audiobooks
Full cast audiobooks bring dramatic readings to the next level by using multiple voices for character and narration. Check out this mix of adult, YA, and children's audiobooks. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Hidden Gems
Looking for new authors?ย These authors each haveย a short list of publishedย books, making it easy to binge-read their work.ย These authors have burst onto the scene with engaging, thought-provoking, and powerful narratives that are sure to leave you wondering when their next books will hit our shelves. Curated by Tabor Millien.
Poetry Month
โPoetry lifts the veil from the hidden beauty of the world, and makes familiar objects be as if they were not familiar.โ โย Percy Bysshe Shelley, fromย "A Defence of Poetry and Other Essays." Celebrate National Poetry Month with these selections from our collection. Curated by Isabel Naquin.
National Library Outreach Day
Public libraries have a long history of bringing materials to people who can't come to the library. National Library Outreach Day celebrates the various innovative ways libraries serve their communities. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Hippity Hoppity, Easter’s On Its Way
Hop into Easter with these children's books, craft projects, and videos! All you need is your library card. Curated by Katie Ocmond.
April Challenge: See Red
The color red is one of the boldest colors in the spectrum and is often used to draw our attention. In April, we want to draw your attention to these bold books and challenge you to read a book with a red cover. Find recommendations for adults, teens, tweens, and children.
New Rom-Coms
If you're feeling romantically inclined, check out these new romantic comedy releases published in 2021. Curated by Ashley Lee.
