Lists of books and other materials created by library staff. Also check out our Staff Picks and Award Winners.
National Book Critics Circle Award Winning Titles
created on 4/21/22
We recommend you keep the lights on when you read these scary books for middle schoolers.
created on 10/5/20
Award winning and otherwise awesome books for tweens and teens written by authors who really know how to tell a story.
created on 3/12/21
Groovy, relaxing, positive, and joyful books our favorite lovable landscape artist would love.
created on 2/18/21
Try one of these books when you run out of screen time.
created on 9/24/20
Masterful mystery books for middle school readers.
created on 10/15/20
2013 - Present nominees and winners. The purpose of the Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award is to promote early literacy and reading to children through the introduction of quality picture books nominated by a committee of librarians, teachers, preschool and early literacy leaders. The award book will be chosen based on quality and characteristics of a good "read aloud". The award will engage children in the voting process and develop a lifelong love of books and reading.
created on 8/25/17