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Встреча с Дмитрием Быковым
Aug 22nd | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Встреча с писателем, поэтом и литературоведом Дмитрием Быковым и лекция «Роковая женщина как часть сюжета»
Meet Pierce Brown, Author of the “Red Rising” Series
Sep 24th | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Offsite Location: Franciscan Event Center
Calling all Howlers — gather your pack for a night of insight, conversation and celebration with the mind behind the “Red Rising” series.
Встреча с Дмитрием Быковым
Aug 22nd | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Встреча с писателем, поэтом и литературоведом Дмитрием Быковым и лекция «Роковая женщина как часть сюжета»
Meet Pierce Brown, Author of the “Red Rising” Series
Sep 24th | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Offsite Location: Franciscan Event Center
Calling all Howlers — gather your pack for a night of insight, conversation and celebration with the mind behind the “Red Rising” series.
OverDrive/Libby
Download OverDrive eBooks, magazines and audiobooks to your smartphone or tablet with the Libby app.
hoopla
Watch new & classic movies, enjoy chart-topping albums, listen to the latest audiobooks, read eBooks & more with hoopla.
NoveList Plus
NoveList features author read-alikes, book discussion guides, book talks and feature articles.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Includes directories on companies, publishers, associations & more. Search, sort, export & analyze data to your heart's content.
OverDrive/Libby
Download OverDrive eBooks, magazines and audiobooks to your smartphone or tablet with the Libby app.
hoopla
Watch new & classic movies, enjoy chart-topping albums, listen to the latest audiobooks, read eBooks & more with hoopla.
NoveList Plus
NoveList features author read-alikes, book discussion guides, book talks and feature articles.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Includes directories on companies, publishers, associations & more. Search, sort, export & analyze data to your heart's content.
BOOK CLUBS
Book Club 2 Go Kits
Browse the latest Book Club 2 Go Kits. Each kit comes with 10 books and a discussion guide. Fiction and nonfiction. All ages.
Book Clubs
Start (or Join) a Book Club!
Do you like to keep up with the latest books? Want to read books you wouldn’t normally pick up? Consider starting or joining a book club!
Reese's Book Club Selections
Check out this list of the last three years of monthly picks from Reese Witherspoon.
Start (or Join) a Book Club!
Do you like to keep up with the latest books? Want to read books you wouldn’t normally pick up? Consider starting or joining a book club!
Reese's Book Club Selections
Check out this list of the last three years of monthly picks from Reese Witherspoon.
Upcoming Book Club Events
Book Club Selections
May Book Club 2026 Selections
Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:30-10:30 am.
Smoky Hill Afternoon Book Club 2026
Meets the second Wednesday afternoon of each month at 2:00 pm.
May Book Club 2026 Selections
Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:30-10:30 am.
Smoky Hill Afternoon Book Club 2026
Meets the second Wednesday afternoon of each month at 2:00 pm.
AUDIOBOOKS
Audiobooks Blogs and Lists
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.
Upbeat Audiobook Recommendations
For a little light-hearted fun and plenty of loveable characters, both real and fictional, check out this list of uplit (uplifting) listens!
Аудиокниги для детей: увлекательные истории и добрые герои
Истории о дружбе, взрослении, фантазии и важных жизненных ценностях, которые интересно слушать всей семьёй.
BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
Biography and Memoirs Blogs and Lists
All Things Alexander Hamilton
Learn more about the life of Hamilton through these books, videos and music.
Unconventional Women in History
Learn more about just a handful of women who pushed the boundaries with spirit and conviction throughout the years.
Remembering: Dersu Uzala
In this post we look at Dersu Uzala, a memoir by Russian explorer Vladimir Arsenyev, first published in 1923, about a Siberian hunter.
CLASSICS
Classics Blogs and Lists
Smoky Hill Staff Picks: Once upon... (classics & retellings)
Check out our favorite classic stories, as well as retellings from other characters' perspectives & variations of the stories!
Великие и прекрасные
Книги о великих и талантливых женшинах в Российской истории.
Trending in YA: Literature Retellings
Want a new twist on an old classic? Check out these retellings of classic tales.
Recently Ordered Classics
FANTASY
Fantasy Blogs and Lists
Trending in YA: Dystopian and Postapocalyptic
A selection of newer fiction for teens set in dystopian and post-apocalyptic future worlds.
Popular in Middle Grade: Fantasy
Here are some recent and popular middle grade fantasy reads.
Trending in YA: Magical Romance
While you're here for the romance, stay for the fantasy or magic!
Coming Soon Fantasy Carousel
FICTION
Fiction Blogs and Lists
July 2026 Staff Picks
Hand picked by us, for you!
Reese's Book Club Selections
Check out this list of the last three years of monthly picks from Reese Witherspoon.
Smoky Hill Staff Picks: Once upon... (classics & retellings)
Check out our favorite classic stories, as well as retellings from other characters' perspectives & variations of the stories!
FOOD & COOKING
Food & Cooking Blogs and Lists
Bread: The Soul of Ukraine
Explore and learn about the role of bread and cooking in Ukrainian culture through these books.
От завтрака до десерта: книги для любителей готовить
От домашней выпечки до ферментации и шоколада — книги, которые вдохновят на новые кулинарные открытия.
It's Peach Season!
There's nothing sweeter or juicier than a blog about peaches.
GENEALOGY & HISTORY
History & Genealogy Blogs and Lists
Narrative Nonfiction for Teens
Catch up on some fascinating nonfiction written just for teenagers--from science to the arts to history and more!
Southglenn Book Club's April 2026 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.
All Things Alexander Hamilton
Learn more about the life of Hamilton through these books, videos and music.
Coming Soon History & Genealogy Books
GRAPHIC NOVELS
Graphic Novels Blogs and Lists
International Wolf Day
Awooooooo! Every day is international wolf day with the right mindset.
Pride for Tweens
Looking for some excellent middle grade and tween reads for Pride month? Look no further!
Muslim Characters in Graphic Novels
Check out these graphic novels featuring Muslim characters.
Graphic Novels
Graphic Novels by Age
HISTORICAL FICTION
Historical Fiction Blogs and Lists
Popular in Middle Grade: Historical Fiction
Do you love fiction inspired by history? These middle grade historical fiction books span a wide range of time periods and events.
All Things Alexander Hamilton
Learn more about the life of Hamilton through these books, videos and music.
Southglenn Book Club's May 2026 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.
Coming Soon Historical Fiction
LGBTQ+
LGBT+ Blogs and Lists
Pride for Tweens
Looking for some excellent middle grade and tween reads for Pride month? Look no further!
Gender Identity in Middle Grade Books
Explore gender identity with these books featuring characters from across the gender spectrum!
2026 LGBTQ+ Staff Recommendations
Celebrate stories of love, queer joy and authentic experiences this June and all year long, hand-picked by Arapahoe Libraries staff.
MYSTERY & THRILLER
Mystery and Thriller Blogs and Lists
Trending in YA: Mysteries and Thrillers
Do you love books that keep you turning pages, wondering what's going to happen next? Enjoy solving mysteries? Then these books are for you!
Mystery Book Club Recommends
Some favorite books that the Mystery Book at Koelbel Library recommends.
Smoky Hill Staff Picks: Oh, the horror!
Who cares that it's the month of love/Valentine's Day? Not us! Check out our favorite materials that will haunt, scare, and thrill you!
NONFICTION
Nonfiction Blogs and Lists
Remembering: Dersu Uzala
In this post we look at Dersu Uzala, a memoir by Russian explorer Vladimir Arsenyev, first published in 1923, about a Siberian hunter.
July 2026 Staff Picks
Hand picked by us, for you!
Emergency Preparedness
A varied book list to help you get prepared if an emergency were to occur.
ROMANCE
Romance Blogs and Lists
Trending in YA: Magical Romance
While you're here for the romance, stay for the fantasy or magic!
'Let's Find Out' Podcast | Ep 12
In this episode, bestselling romance authors Christina Lauren share how their love of romance and storytelling built a career—and a fandom.
Trending in YA: Contemporary Romance
If you love a good love story, check out some of our favorites!
SCIENCE FICTION
Science Fiction and Fantasy Blogs and Lists
Spaced Out: Teen Sci-fi Set in Space
Space opera, aliens, space exploration, or distant planets!
Meet Pierce Brown, Author of the “Red Rising” Series
Sep 24th | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Offsite Location: Franciscan Event Center
Calling all Howlers — gather your pack for a night of insight, conversation and celebration with the mind behind the “Red Rising” series.
Teen Books for Video Gamers
Fiction, graphic novels, and more for gamers.