The World Cup Soccer is here in North America! Here’s a list of books to get you warmed up for the action: a mix of fiction featuring young soccer hopefuls with Cup dreams, and nonfiction featuring players, teams, and World Cup history. Soccer fans, rejoice! Future soccer fans, take notice… Curated by Katie Rivers.
From muddy boots to baby chicks, farm-themed books bring the sights and sounds of country life right into storytime. In this post, we’re sharing some of our favorite farm books for kids—perfect for little readers who love tractors, animals, and life on the farm. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Get ready for something amazing this summer with our summer reading program, Plant a Seed, Read! Just like a tiny seed can grow into something extraordinary, each story you read has the power to spark imagination, curiosity, and discovery. Ascension Parish Library is inviting all readers to dig into books and grow their love of reading all summer long. Curated by Katie Rivers.
With the highly anticipated release of The Mandalorian and Grogu coming to theaters on May 22, 2026, there’s no better time to dive deeper into the lore of the Outer Rim. Whether you're a seasoned bounty hunter or a foundling just starting your journey, these books are the perfect companions to prepare you for Din Djarin and Grogu’s big screen debut. This is the way. Curated by Ashley Lee.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - a time to slow down, check in with ourselves and each other, and create space for conversations that don't always come easily. From approachable nonfiction that explains anxiety, stress and emotions, to powerful fiction that reflects real struggles through relatable characters, books can be a quiet companion offering reassurance, perspective, and sometimes just the comfort of being seen. Curated by Ashley Lee. Being a Teen can be tough but you don't need to struggle alone, for free confidential mental health support: -Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go online to 988lifeline.org -Trevor Project 866-488-7386 or go online to TrevorChat.org
Board games, active outdoor games like scavenger hunts, role-playing games (RPGs), videogames, virtual reality, and more...Gamers and their games come in many varieties. Check out a book that focuses on gamers or gives gamer vibes. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
Looking to spark creativity in your young readers? Books about art are a wonderful way to introduce children to famous artists and the joy of self expression. From playful board books about mixing colors to beautifully illustrated stories inspired by great masterpieces, art-themed books invite children to see the world a little differently. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
These surreal stories guide us through worlds that look much like ours, but behave in ways that are uncanny, uncomfortable, and wildly compelling. Curated by Ashley Lewis.
Slice-of-life graphic novels are perfect for tweens, capturing everyday moments like friendship, school, and growing up with honesty and heart. With engaging art and relatable stories, they remind readers that even ordinary experiences can be meaningful -- and they're never alone in figuring things out. Curated by Katie Rivers.
Explore new worlds through new voices. Dive into science fiction that boldly goes beyond the familiar—spotlighting sci-fi books from authors with diverse backgrounds from all around the world and unique personal identities. These stories don’t just imagine distant galaxies, advanced technologies, and alternate realities, they reimagine who gets to shape the future. Curated by Ashley Lee.
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