Book Lists

In honor of Pride Month, we've selected 30 LGBTQ-friendly books for young readers that celebrate families, diversity, and being true to yourself!

Check out these summer and adventure-themed chapter books, perfect for kids ages 8 - 12.

Chapter book and graphic novel read-a-likes for children who love Star Wars. Recommended for children ages 8-12.

Have you ever wondered which plants butterflies like the most? Wanted to make pasta sauce from your very own tomatoes? What about starting your very own garden inside your house? There's a book that'll teach you just that!

Foster a lifelong love of reading with books for young readers about the most magical, wonderful places in the world... libraries! And we're not just saying that because we work at one. ;-)

These short novels are less than 200 pages long and a great transition for beginning readers who are maturing out of leveled reader books. Recommended for children ages 5-8.

March is Women's History Month, but if you're reading this in April, May or any other month, don't click away! It's always a good time to learn about the contributions that women have made to our world. Inspire girls and boys to dream, dare and make a difference with these books celebrating the accomplishments of women throughout history.

Ready for basketball's March Madness? Gearing up for the Major League Baseball all star game this summer? We've got lots of sports-themed novels at the library that will leave you ready for the big game all year round!

Nourish your curiosity with books about science, discovery, and a couple of real mad scientists.

Rediscover fairy tales and folktales with these fun adaptations featuring unique and clever twists! Recommended for ages 8-12.

Meet important, interesting people throughout history in the pages of books about black pioneers, photographers, artists, musicians, magicians, inventors, innovators and more influential figures.

Fantasy for kids! Featuring children's classics, popular bestsellers, and new releases. Recommended for children ages 8-12.

Check out these graphic novels featuring some of your favorite characters from TV and movies! Recommended for ages 8-12.

Who says a time machine doesn't exist? These great historical fiction reads for tweens can take you on a trip to the past to see our nation being built from the ground up.

Check out these books featuring some of your favorite characters from TV and movies! Recommended for ages 8-12.

This collection of books and audiovisual materials celebrates America's cultural diversity and patriotism, including stories of immigration. Recommended for children ages 4-8.

I know what you're thinking... science and math and Thanksgiving?! What's the connection? Learn about the chemistry of cooking, the importance of math and measurements and whip up some delicious experiments in the kitchen this Thanksgiving.

Are you looking for books that are only slightly spooky? Or perhaps you'd prefer silly and sometimes sweet -- rather than scary -- monster books for your little one. Enjoy these monstrously good reads featuring not-so-scary monsters, vampires, zombies and more!