Reading and talking about race and racism
These books can offer a starting point for Kids and family to discuss social justice and race together.
Afrofuturism, science fiction and fantasy - Read 4 Life
Suggestions for the activity 'read a science fiction or fantasy,' for Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.
Short Stories - Read 4 Life
Suggestions for your 'read a short story' activity, for Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.
Historical fiction - Read 4 Life
Suggestions for your 'read historical fiction' activity as you play Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.
Classics - Read 4 Life
Activities for your 'read a classic' activity as you play Read 4 Life 2020, the library's adult summer reading game.
Coping with grief
A list of resources for those coping with trauma, loss and bereavement.
Generation Equality: nonfiction for children & teens
Discover the achievements of girls and women.
Epiphany Fic
Take a journey with these characters as they discover something essential about life.
Native American, Alaska Native and First Nations history, Everybody Reads 2020
Indigenous people have lived in the Americas since time immemorial. Learn more about this history through these titles that center Native voices. This list was created as part of Everybody Reads 2020, celebrating Tommy Orange's novel, There There.
Fantastical romances for teens
If you like fantasy with romance for teens then you might like this list.
Books for Babies
Did you know that five simple activities will help prepare your baby for success in reading, school and life? Let these books inspire you to read, talk, sing, write and play with your newborn to 24-month-old child!
Books for Toddlers
Did you know that five simple activities will help prepare your child for success in reading, school and life? Let these books inspire you to read, talk, sing, write and play with your two -year-old!
Memoir, poetry and novels by Indigenous people
Here are titles to explore from Native American, First Nations, Native Alaskan and Indigenous authors, in celebration of Tommy Orange's There There, our Everybody Reads 2020 title.
Illustrated Chapter Books
Books with doodles, cartoons and other artwork. For grades 3, 4, and 5.
Rhyme Time
Alternatives to Dr. Seuss for preschool to grade 2.
Books for Preschoolers
Did you know that five simple activities will help prepare your child for success in reading, school and life? Let these books inspire you to read, talk, sing, write and play with your child!
It Takes a Village
Books for young readers that have strong lessons about caring for community spaces.
Discover Literary Arts
Literary Arts offers a wealth of book-centric events, education and enlightenment, all in support of writers and readers.