BOOKS
BOOKS
Meet Christian McKay Heidicker
Jul 18th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
Join us to meet Christian McKay Heidicker, Newbery Honor-winning author of 'Scary Stories for Young Foxes'.
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!
LGBTQ+ Book Club July 2024
The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.
Upcoming Book Club Events
BOOK CLUB SELECTIONS
Books on Tap Virtual Book Club 2024
Meets the fourth Wednesday evening of each month at 7 pm via Zoom.
Koelbel Fiction Book Club 2024
Meets the fourth Tuesday evening of each month at 6:30pm.
Fiction Blogs and Lists
Castlewood Staff Picks: July 2024
Check out what the Castlewood library staff are reading, watching and listening to this month.
July 2024 Staff Picks
Hand picked by us, for you!
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.
Nonfiction Blogs and Lists
July 2024 Staff Picks
Hand picked by us, for you!
July 2024 Adult Nonfiction Spotlight
Browse this list of the most anticipated adult nonfiction books coming in July.
Southglenn Book Club's June 2024 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.
Mystery and Thriller Blogs and Lists
Puzzle Out These Books!
Love puzzles? Try some fiction and nonfiction featuring puzzles.
If You Liked Middle of the Night
Check out these underrated mystery/thriller books with wild twists at the end that you'll never see coming.
Smoky Hill Staff Picks: Chills and Thrills
Smoky Hill Library's theme for the summer is mystery and thriller! Check out staff favorites to give you thrills and leave you guessing.
Romance Blogs and Lists
Colorado Romance Authors
A list of romance books written by authors who live in or are from Colorado.
Hot Summer Reads 2024
Check out some hot summer reads for fans of all genres. From rom-coms to suspense, the adult librarians share some of their favorite reads.
Fun in the Sun: Summer Romance
Don't forget to bring the sunscreen for these hot summer romances.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Blogs and Lists
Hot Summer Reads 2024
Check out some hot summer reads for fans of all genres. From rom-coms to suspense, the adult librarians share some of their favorite reads.
Cozy Fantasy
Cozy fantasy often features found family, a comforting narrative and feelings of joy and hope.
The Revival of Dungeons and Dragons
Discover more about Dungeons and Dragons and how this tabletop game continues to inspire adventurers of all ages.
Coming Soon Fantasy Carousel
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Biography and Memoirs Blogs and Lists
Southglenn Book Club's June 2024 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.
Unconventional Women in History
Learn more about just a handful of women who pushed the boundaries with spirit and conviction throughout the years.
¡Celebremos la Herencia Afroamericana!
Escritores, actores y líderes destacan el lugar que han alcanzado los afroamericanos en nuestra historia.
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.
30 Years of Book Club Choices
The Koelbel Fiction Book Club has been meeting for 30 years. Discover some of their favorite books to talk about.
Hot Summer Reads 2024
Check out some hot summer reads for fans of all genres. From rom-coms to suspense, the adult librarians share some of their favorite reads.
Coming Soon Historical Fiction
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Graphic Novels Blogs and Lists
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.
Children's Books for Readers Reading Above Grade Level
Are you a younger reader who is reading above grade level or interested in new middle grade titles? Check out these more challenging titles.
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
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Graphic Novels
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Audiobooks Blogs and Lists
Слушаем аудиокниги иностранных авторов
Слушайте художественную литературу иностранных авторов, переведенную на русский язык.
Read with Pride: Teen Books on OverDrive
YA books with LGBTQ+ characters and authors.
Rainbow Collection For Kids on OverDrive
Books on pride, diverse families, and gender identities teach kids to embrace differences and overcome adversity.
LGBT+ Blogs and Lists
LGBTQ+ Book Club July 2024
The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.
Read with Pride: Teen Books on OverDrive
YA books with LGBTQ+ characters and authors.
Rainbow Collection For Kids on OverDrive
Books on pride, diverse families, and gender identities teach kids to embrace differences and overcome adversity.
History & Genealogy Blogs and Lists
Southglenn Book Club's June 2024 Recommendations
These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.
Veterans Day History
Learn more about Veterans Day and find resources from the library.
The Legacy of Sherlock Holmes
Learn more about Sherlock Holmes and his legacy on modern sciences and media.
Coming Soon History & Genealogy Books
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Food & Cooking Blogs and Lists
It's Peach Season!
There's nothing sweeter or juicier than a blog about peaches.
Sun, Spice and Everything Nice: Summer Cookbooks
Summer weather calls for fresh foods, enjoying time outside and lots of yummy refreshing treats. Get inspired with these cookbooks!
Wellness in the Kitchen
Enjoy these new cookbooks and baking guides that emphasize the kitchen as a place to better the mind, environment, world and your stomach.
Classics Blogs and Lists
Trending in YA: Literature Retellings
Want a new twist on an old classic? Check out these retellings of classic tales.
If You Liked The Color Purple
These books encompass Black women's experiences in many ways from navigating family relationships to embracing your identity and more.
Miracle on 34th Street
The beloved Christmas novel was published along with the movie release in 1947. Enjoy these classics and adaptations this holiday season.
Recently Ordered Classics
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