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Read Aloud and Photo Journey: 'Phinn's Wheelin' Adventures'
May 28th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Listen to author Danielle Lammon read "Phinn's Wheelin' Adventures" and learn how Phinn navigates life with a wheelchair.
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.
Read Aloud and Photo Journey: 'Phinn's Wheelin' Adventures'
May 28th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Listen to author Danielle Lammon read "Phinn's Wheelin' Adventures" and learn how Phinn navigates life with a wheelchair.
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!
2026 Hot Summer Reads
A summer of library love starts with these hot summer reads recommended by librarians.
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!
2026 Hot Summer Reads
A summer of library love starts with these hot summer reads recommended by librarians.
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
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!
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.
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
'Let's Find Out' Podcast | Ep 7
In Ep. 7 of 'Let’s Find Out,' hear Dion Leonard's incredible story of how meeting a stray dog in the Gobi Desert changed his life forever.
March 2026 Adult Nonfiction Spotlight
Browse this list of the most anticipated adult nonfiction books coming in March.
¡Celebremos la Herencia Afroamericana!
Escritores, actores y líderes destacan el lugar que han alcanzado los afroamericanos en nuestra historia.
CLASSICS
Classics Blogs and Lists
Trending in YA: Literature Retellings
Want a new twist on an old classic? Check out these retellings of classic tales.
Leyendo Autores Hispanos
Del 15 de Séptiembre al 15 de Octubre, festeja el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Journey down the rabbit hole with books and movies based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Recently Ordered Classics
FANTASY
Fantasy Blogs and Lists
Trending in YA: Mythology, Folklore and Fairytales
If you enjoy retellings of classes stories, check out these books that reimagine a variety of fairy tales, myths and folklore!
Black Girl Magic in Young Adult Books
Amazing stories, from fantasy to dystopian, of Black girls on adventures and changing their worlds.
Trending in YA: Dystopian and Postapocalyptic
A selection of newer fiction for teens set in dystopian and post-apocalyptic future worlds.
Coming Soon Fantasy Carousel
FICTION
Fiction Blogs and Lists
June 2026 Large Print New Releases
Browse this sample of books in large print coming out in June.
May Summer Reading Program Visit Booktalks 2026: 7th Grade
These are the books our librarians brought to schools for 7th graders this May.
May Summer Reading Program Visit Booktalks 2026: 6th Grade
Check out the books teen librarians shared with 6th graders throughout the district!
FOOD & COOKING
Food & Cooking Blogs and Lists
October 2025 Adult Nonfiction Spotlight
Browse this list of the most anticipated adult nonfiction books coming in October.
Bread: The Soul of Ukraine
Explore and learn about the role of bread and cooking in Ukrainian culture through these books.
Charla con Myriam Lozano
Disfruta de una charla especial con la coach de salud Myriam Lozano, autora del libro La conexión entre tu mente y tu alimento.
GENEALOGY & HISTORY
History & Genealogy Blogs and Lists
Southglenn Book Club's February 2026 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommend for the month.
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.
Coming Soon History & Genealogy Books
GRAPHIC NOVELS
Graphic Novels Blogs and Lists
Popular in Middle Grade: Queer Stories
Celebrate LGBTQ+ stories in all genres with the characters in these books perfect for middle schoolers and early teens.
Teen Books for Video Gamers
Fiction, graphic novels, and more for gamers.
Banned Books in YA
Are you a rebel reader? Discover some of the American Library Association's most recent, notable and commonly challenged young adult books.
Graphic Novels
Graphic Novels by Age
HISTORICAL FICTION
Historical Fiction Blogs and Lists
Banned Books in YA
Are you a rebel reader? Discover some of the American Library Association's most recent, notable and commonly challenged young adult books.
Southglenn Book Club's March 2026 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.
Books for Jennifer Nielsen Fans
Are you a fan of author Jennifer Nielsen? Whether you like her historical fiction or multiple fantasy series, check out these similar books!
Coming Soon Historical Fiction
LGBTQ+
LGBT+ Blogs and Lists
LGBTQ+ Book Club April 2026
The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.
Popular in Middle Grade: Queer Stories
Celebrate LGBTQ+ stories in all genres with the characters in these books perfect for middle schoolers and early teens.
Trending in YA: LGBTQ+ Romances
Do you love love? Whether you prefer swoon-worthy fantasy, fake dating schemes or romantic comedies, check out these romantic stories!
MYSTERY & THRILLER
Mystery and Thriller Blogs and Lists
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!
Koelbel Mystery Book Club 2026
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm to discuss mystery novels.
Mystery Book Club Recommends
Some favorite books that the Mystery Book at Koelbel Library recommends.
NONFICTION
Nonfiction Blogs and Lists
Why Your Vote Matters: A Teen Guide to Elections
With the midterm elections coming up, it’s more important than ever for teens to understand how voting works in the United States.
Smoky Hill Staff Picks: Memorable Moms
Mothers that fascinate us - the good, the bad, and everything in between.
YA Books for Puberty and Growing Up
Growing up means changing bodies and new experiences. Check out this list of inclusive & educational titles about puberty, consent and more.
ROMANCE
Romance Blogs and Lists
Novelas Románticas Más Leídas
Descubre las historias de amor más cautivadoras que han conquistado a miles de lectores.
Trending in YA: LGBTQ+ Romances
Do you love love? Whether you prefer swoon-worthy fantasy, fake dating schemes or romantic comedies, check out these romantic stories!
Trending in YA: Teen Historical Romances
Check out some great historical fiction reads for young adults.
SCIENCE FICTION
Science Fiction and Fantasy Blogs and Lists
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.
Spaced Out: Teen Sci-fi Set in Space
Space opera, aliens, space exploration, or distant planets!