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Meet Dion Leonard, Author of 'Finding Gobi'
Sep 6th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us for an afternoon with Dion Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of the inspiring true story, 'Finding Gobi'.
Used Book Sale at Koelbel Library, part of a series
Shop gently used, high-quality books, media and collectibles for all ages at our largest used book sale of the year.
Meet Dion Leonard, Author of 'Finding Gobi'
Sep 6th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us for an afternoon with Dion Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of the inspiring true story, 'Finding Gobi'.
Used Book Sale at Koelbel Library, part of a series
Shop gently used, high-quality books, media and collectibles for all ages at our largest used book sale of the year.
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 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!
Southglenn Book Club's August 2025 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.
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!
Southglenn Book Club's August 2025 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.
Upcoming Book Club Events
BOOK CLUB SELECTIONS
Books on Tap Virtual Book Club 2025
Meets the fourth Wednesday evening of each month at 7 pm via Zoom.
Koelbel Fiction Book Club 2025
Meets the fourth Tuesday evening of each month at 6:30 pm.
Books on Tap Virtual Book Club 2025
Meets the fourth Wednesday evening of each month at 7 pm via Zoom.
Koelbel Fiction Book Club 2025
Meets the fourth Tuesday evening of each month at 6:30 pm.
Audiobooks Blogs and Lists
Read with Pride: Teen Books on OverDrive
YA books with LGBTQ+ characters and authors.
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.
Rainbow Collection For Kids on OverDrive
Books on pride, diverse families, and gender identities teach kids to embrace differences and overcome adversity.
Biography and Memoirs Blogs and Lists
Criminal Investigation, Justice and Wrongful Conviction
Explore these titles for a closer look at true crime, criminal justice and wrongful conviction.
Frida más allá de julio: Libros para conocerla y recordarla
Aunque su cumpleaños fue el 6 de julio, seguimos celebrando a Frida Kahlo con esta selección especial sobre su vida y legado.
Meet Dion Leonard, Author of 'Finding Gobi'
Sep 6th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us for an afternoon with Dion Leonard, New York Times bestselling author of the inspiring true story, 'Finding Gobi'.
Classics Blogs and Lists
Trending in YA: Literature Retellings
Want a new twist on an old classic? Check out these retellings of classic tales.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Journey down the rabbit hole with books and movies based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Celebrating The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz was released on August 29, 1939, 85 years ago.
Recently Ordered Classics
Fantasy Blogs and Lists
Meet Naomi Novik, Author of “The Scholomance Trilogy”
Nov 6th | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Offsite Location: Embassy Suites DTC
Join us for an evening with Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of “The Scholomance Trilogy.”
August 2025 Large Print New Releases
Browse this sample of books in large print coming out in August.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Journey down the rabbit hole with books and movies based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Coming Soon Fantasy Carousel
Fiction Blogs and Lists
The Work of S. A. Cosby
Check out the work of S. A. Cosby, Bestselling Southern Noir Crime Fiction Author
Selecciones del personal: septiembre del 2025
Leemos romance, ciencia ficción, novelas gráficas, ficción histórica, biografías y más. Lecturas, películas y música para adultos y niños.
Koelbel Staff Picks: August 2025
Check out what we're reading, watching and listening to this month at Koelbel!
Food & Cooking Blogs and Lists
Bite Into A Good Book!
Check out these mouthwatering stories and fascinating food facts for kids and tweens! Warning: these chapter books may make you hungry.
STEAM Activities for Teens: Baking!
Get inspired in the kitchen with this collection of fiction and non-fiction books about the art of making sweet treats!
Cocina Saludable
Títulos llenos de recetas deliciosas y consejos útiles para llevar una alimentación más equilibrada y nutritiva.
History & Genealogy Blogs and Lists
St. Patrick's Day - Facts, Figures and Fun
Learn more about this festive holiday and Irish culture.
Learn About the Black Panther Party
The Black Panther Party was a major force of change in the 1960s and 1970s-70s
Southglenn Book Club's August 2025 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.
Coming Soon History & Genealogy Books
Graphic Novels Blogs and Lists
Back to School Stories for Tweens
Starting a new school adventure this fall? So are the fictional characters in these middle grade books great for kids from 9-12!
Superheroes in YA
Unmask epic adventures and dive into thrilling young adult superhero and villain stories, where courage, chaos and capes collide!
Manga and Light Novels for Middle Grade
Looking for some killer manga suggestions? Look no further!
Graphic Novels
Graphic Novels by Age
Historical Fiction Blogs and Lists
Southglenn Book Club's June 2025 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.
Good Old Fashioned Pining
You'll yearn for more of these historical romance novels.
Southglenn Book Club's July 2025 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.
Coming Soon Historical Fiction
LGBT+ Blogs and Lists
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.
LGBTQ+ Book Club August 2025
The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.
Mystery and Thriller Blogs and Lists
Diverse Thrillers
Check out some thrillers from diverse authors.
The Work of S. A. Cosby
Check out the work of S. A. Cosby, Bestselling Southern Noir Crime Fiction Author
Southglenn Book Club's July 2025 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.
Nonfiction Blogs and Lists
Selecciones del personal: septiembre del 2025
Leemos romance, ciencia ficción, novelas gráficas, ficción histórica, biografías y más. Lecturas, películas y música para adultos y niños.
Tips On Making A Senior Move Special
Sep 12th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
Move an aging parent in just one day? Expert Monica Young shares pro tips to pack, move & settle stress-free.
Decoding Fact From Fiction In The Era of Disinformation
A booklist created for the Community Conversation Series on August 7, 2025.
Romance Blogs and Lists
Grumpy Sunshine Romance
Opposites attract in these romance novels.
Queer Up Your eReading
Try a genre fiction ebook by or about queer characters this Pride month!
Good Old Fashioned Pining
You'll yearn for more of these historical romance novels.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Blogs and Lists
Science Fiction and Fantasy by Indigenous Authors
November is National American Indian Heritage Month. To celebrate - let's read some science fiction and fantasy by these wonderful authors!
What Would The Marvels Read?
Discover what Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau and Ms. Marvel, stars of the new movie, "The Marvels," would be reading.
LGBTQ+ Book Club March 2025
The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.