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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
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!
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.
Biography and Memoirs Blogs and Lists
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'.
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.
Classics Blogs and Lists
Trending in YA: Literature Retellings
Want a new twist on an old classic? Check out these retellings of classic tales.
Celebrating The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz was released on August 29, 1939, 85 years ago.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Journey down the rabbit hole with books and movies based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Recently Ordered Classics
Fantasy Blogs and Lists
Down the Rabbit Hole
Journey down the rabbit hole with books and movies based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
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.
Coming Soon Fantasy Carousel
Fiction Blogs and Lists
A Life Well Lived: Protagonists over 60
George Bernard Shaw claimed "youth is wasted on the young," so let's explore some fiction featuring main characters over the age of 60.
September 2025 Most Anticipated Adult Fiction Titles
Here are some of the most popular adult fiction books coming in September.
Diverse Cozy Mysteries
Do you love cozy mysteries but want books with more diverse representation? Give these a try.
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.
Charla con Myriam Lozano / Conversation with Myriam Lozano
Oct 11th | 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Autora de “La conexión entre tu mente y tu alimento”/ Author of The Connection Between Your Mind and Your Food.
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!
History & Genealogy Blogs and Lists
Southglenn Book Club's August 2025 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.
Labor Day: An Homage to the Work Force
Learn how American workers came together to champion labor laws including fair wages, safe working conditions, reasonable work hours & more.
Weird History
Explore the history of the world with weird trends, traditions, objects and experiences. The truth really is stranger than fiction!
Coming Soon History & Genealogy Books
Graphic Novels Blogs and Lists
Manga and Light Novels for Middle Grade
Looking for some killer manga suggestions? Look no further!
Superheroes in YA
Unmask epic adventures and dive into thrilling young adult superhero and villain stories, where courage, chaos and capes collide!
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!
Graphic Novels
Graphic Novels by Age
Historical Fiction Blogs and Lists
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.
Southglenn Book Club's June 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 August 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 July 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.
Diverse Cozy Mysteries
Do you love cozy mysteries but want books with more diverse representation? Give these a try.
The Work of S. A. Cosby
Check out the work of S. A. Cosby, Bestselling Southern Noir Crime Fiction Author
Nonfiction Blogs and Lists
True Crime Reads
Interested in true crime? We've got a book for that.
September 2025 Adult Nonfiction Spotlight
Browse this list of the most anticipated adult nonfiction books coming in September.
Charla con Myriam Lozano / Conversation with Myriam Lozano
Oct 11th | 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Autora de “La conexión entre tu mente y tu alimento”/ Author of The Connection Between Your Mind and Your Food.
Romance Blogs and Lists
Queer Up Your eReading
Try a genre fiction ebook by or about queer characters this Pride month!
Grumpy Sunshine Romance
Opposites attract in these romance novels.
Good Old Fashioned Pining
You'll yearn for more of these historical romance novels.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Blogs and Lists
What Would The Marvels Read?
Discover what Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau and Ms. Marvel, stars of the new movie, "The Marvels," would be reading.
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!
LGBTQ+ Book Club March 2025
The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.