STAFF PICKS

August 2025 Staff Picks

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July 2025 Staff Picks

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June 2025 Staff Picks

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May 2025 Staff Picks

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Diverse Thrillers

Check out some thrillers from diverse authors.

Selecciones del personal: agosto del 2025

Leemos romance, terror, ciencia ficción, novelas gráficas, ficción histórica y más. Lecturas, películas y música para adultos y niños.

Favorite School-Age Read Alouds

February 1st is World Read Aloud Day! Here are some of our favorite picture books to read aloud with school-age kids.

Southglenn Book Club's July 2025 Recommendations

These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.

Hot Summer Reads 2025

Place your hold today for these hot summer reads!

Meet Heleena Kakar: World Refugee Day Event Recording

In collaboration with ACC, Arapahoe Libraries hosted author Heleena Kakar, who shared her story as a women's rights activist in Afghanistan.

2025 New Year, New Books

Discover some of the most anticipated new titles coming out in 2025.

Favorite Books for Adults: 2024

Enjoy this selection of adult books, in varying genres, that made our librarians' lists of favorites for the year.

Black Lives Matter: Antiracist Reads

These books confront racism in contemporary America.

Social and Systemic Injustice

Explore social and systemic injustice documentaries available immediately to stream from Kanopy.

If You Liked Solo

Feeling moved by the lyrical rhythm of Kwame Alexander's Solo? Listen to more YA books written in verse featuring BIPOC protagonists.

Teen Books by Black Authors

Stories from the serious to the fluffy from every genre! Find your next great read here.

LGBTQ+ Book Club August 2025

The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.

LGBTQ+ Book Club July 2025

The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.

LGBTQ+ Book Club June 2025

Happy Pride Month! The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.

Southglenn LGBTQ+ Junior Fiction Display June 2025

Featuring LGBTQ+ titles showcased on the Southglenn junior fiction display. Can't find a copy at the library? Put it on hold online!

Speedin' Into a New Sunrise: Remembering George Kooymans

George Kooymans was a Dutch rock legend, best known as co-founder of Golden Earring & writer of hits like “Radar Love” & “Twilight Zone.”

So Good: Remembering Chuck Mangione

Remembering the late great Chuck Mangione, acclaimed American jazz composer and flugelhorn/trumpet virtuoso.

10 TV Shows for Teens: Recommendations From a Teen Intern

Looking for a TV show to keep you entertained and indoors this summer? Enjoy these binge-worthy shows recommended from one teen to another.

Smoky Hill Staff Picks-Superheroes They don't all wear capes

Inspired by patron feedback, enjoy the people and stories that inspire us, both real and fictional.

Housing and Older Adults

Resources to help older adults navigate affordable and accessible housing options in Colorado.

Court-Mandated Community Service Opportunities

Many local organizations provide opportunities for adults to complete court-mandated community service hours.

Live Shows To Get You In The Holiday Spirit

There is truly something for everyone in the Denver metro area: concerts, variety shows, ballets and musicals.

Local Holiday Activities To Do This Winter

Colorado knows how to celebrate the holidays. Check out this comprehensive list of ongoing events this winter season.

LGBTQ+ Book Club August 2025

The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.

Reese's Book Club Selections

Check out this list of the last three years of monthly picks from Reese Witherspoon.

#ReadWithJenna Book Picks

Read along with Jenna Bush Hager on the Today show. Each month she announces a new pick that you'll love.

GMA Good Morning America's Book Club List

The last three years of books selected for the GMA Book Club.

Огрики — весёлые приключения для юных читателей

Если ваши дети обожают весёлые истории с необычными героями, им понравятся книги об Огриках!

Listen to the Cicadas

Does the buzzing of cicadas in summer drive your mad? The dog days of summer are here!

Favorite School-Age Read Alouds

February 1st is World Read Aloud Day! Here are some of our favorite picture books to read aloud with school-age kids.

Dive into Whale Tales!

Explore amazing whale-themed books for kids—perfect for curious minds who love the ocean!

Smoky Hill Staff Picks-Superheroes They don't all wear capes

Inspired by patron feedback, enjoy the people and stories that inspire us, both real and fictional.

2025-2026 Littleton (LPS) Battle of the Books

Get ready to read 3rd-5th graders! Here is the 2025-2026 list for the Littleton School District for your reading or listening pleasure.

Cherry Creek (CCSD) Battle of the Books: 2025-2026

Get ready to read 3rd-5th graders! Here is the 2025-2026 list for the Cherry Creek School District for your reading and listening pleasure.

Dile adios a las tabletas y mejor hojea un libro con audio

Haz la tableta a un lado y disfruta de un libro. Nuestros Wonderbooks tienen lecturas con audio precargado y asi podras hojear y escuchar.

Memoirs and Biographies for Teens

Explore the fascinating lives of real people, the hardships and obstacles they overcame and how it shaped them into who they are today.

Indie Colorado: Discover eBooks From Local Authors

Want to support and read works by local authors? Browse BiblioBoard Open Access' ever-growing collection of ebooks, videos and more.

The Work of Grady Hendrix

Explore this collection of Grady Hendrix novels as described on GradyHendrix.com.

Down the Rabbit Hole

Journey down the rabbit hole with books and movies based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
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