Staff picks

A collection of fiction and nonfiction materials about starting school and making friends for students in grades K-1

Books about animals, birds, fish, even insects.

Books about video, computer, board and role playing games for tweens, grades 4-6.

Explore these books to try new things or level up your skills. Books for K-7th grade

Stories and nonfiction about games with friends, board games, and video and computer games. For preschool and early elementary ages.

Books for teens to discover how to draw, cook, love, be antiracist, and so much more!

Fiction and nonfiction for teens about computer, video and board games.

Reference and research resources containing information on Latin American Indigenous groups and languages, sorted alphabetically by region. - Allison M.

A list of books, films, and other resources related to mostly femme-focused self-defense compiled by members of MCL's Indigenous Team to accompany the 2025 "Crafting for Awareness: MMIWR Protection Kits" event. - Allison M.

A list of books, films, and other resources related to Indigenous mental health, healing, and wellness compiled by members of MCL's Indigenous Team to accompany the 2025 "Crafting for Awareness: MMIWR Protection Kits" event. - Allison M.

A selection of books about Indigenous arts and material cultures by Indigenous authors and creators. - Allison M.

A list of books, films, and other resources related to, discussing, or representing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives, compiled by members of MCL's Indigenous Team to accompany the 2025 "Crafting for Awareness: MMIWR Protection Kits" event. Contains adult non-fiction and fiction for all ages. - Allison M.

Get started on your journey of becoming a U.S. citizen. Whether preparing independently, in a classroom, or with a tutor, the titles on this list can serve as valuable supplements or reference tools to support the preparation for the citizenship interview.

Looking for an abridged classic, an easy reader for an adult new reader, or a biography with just the most important facts, try these titles.

Titles for multilingual learners. Whether learning English independently, in a classroom, or with a tutor, the titles on this list can serve as valuable supplements or reference tools to support language learning

General recommendations for those wanting to read more about immigration. 

Materials available at the library. 

Books about mental illness and health, along with resources if you need to reach out for help.

Research shows that reading can reduce stress, enhance concentration, boost empathy and spark creativity. As a bonus, kids who see adults reading are much more likely to become readers themselves. Here are some suggestions if you'd like to explore reading for focus, inspiration and as an exercise in mindfulness.

Science suggests that reading can spark creativity and innovation. For a literal take on this concept, check out these books about art, mending, building, doing and making.