BOOKS
BOOKS
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Used Book Sale at Koelbel Library
Sep 18th - Sep 20th | 9:00am - 4:00pm
Shop gently used, high-quality books, media and collectibles for all ages at our largest used book sale of the year.
Meet Edgar Muñoz, Author of ‘Los Nadien’
Sep 18th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Discover Los Nadien, the story of “doubly invisible” immigrants. Join journalist and author Edgar Muñoz for a special bilingual event.
Used Book Sale at Koelbel Library
Sep 18th - Sep 20th | 9:00am - 4:00pm
Shop gently used, high-quality books, media and collectibles for all ages at our largest used book sale of the year.
Meet Edgar Muñoz, Author of ‘Los Nadien’
Sep 18th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Discover Los Nadien, the story of “doubly invisible” immigrants. Join journalist and author Edgar Muñoz for a special bilingual event.
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.
Аудиокниги для детей: увлекательные истории и добрые герои
Истории о дружбе, взрослении, фантазии и важных жизненных ценностях, которые интересно слушать всей семьёй.
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!
BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
Biography and Memoirs Blogs and Lists
Unconventional Women in History
Learn more about just a handful of women who pushed the boundaries with spirit and conviction throughout the years.
All Things Alexander Hamilton
Learn more about the life of Hamilton through these books, videos and music.
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
Halloween Tales at Teatime: Adult Storytime
Oct 9th | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Listen to scary stories at The Space to get in the Halloween spirit. Enjoy light refreshments and take a picture with the photo backdrop.
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.
Recently Ordered Classics
FANTASY
Fantasy Blogs and Lists
All Kinds of Family
You'll find many different types of families in these books that range from realistic to fantastical!
Trending in YA: Romantasy
What do you get when you mix sizzling romance and epic fantasy? Romantasy, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Teen Books by Colorado Authors
Discover talented local authors who have written books for teens.
Coming Soon Fantasy Carousel
FICTION
Fiction Blogs and Lists
Totalitarianism in Dystopian Fiction
Dystopian novels explore totalitarianism by imagining governments with unchecked power over laws, language, memories, thoughts and more.
Dystopian Novels, Films and More
Dystopian stories are equal parts fascinating and chilling. Explore these cautionary tales of corruption, extremism and abuse of power.
September 2026 Most Anticipated Adult Fiction Titles
Here are some of the most popular adult fiction titles coming in September.
FOOD & COOKING
Food & Cooking Blogs and Lists
¡Vamos de viaje por Latinoamérica!
¡Haz las maletas y abre un libro! Recorre Latinoamérica y descubre lugares, tradiciones, sabores y aventuras en cada página.
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.
Nuestra Cocina Latina
La mejor forma de celebrar el Mes de la Hispanidad es con nuestros platos tradicionales favoritos.
GENEALOGY & HISTORY
History & Genealogy Blogs and Lists
Meet Author Angel Vigil, 'Borderlands: Living in Two Worlds'
Sep 26th | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meet local author and performer Angel Vigil and learn about the history of Hispanic communities in the American Southwest.
All Things Alexander Hamilton
Learn more about the life of Hamilton through these books, videos and music.
When Reality Feels Absurd
Explore Theatre of the Absurd and Epic Theatre through classic plays, key thinkers, and the ideas that transformed modern drama.
Coming Soon History & Genealogy Books
GRAPHIC NOVELS
Graphic Novels Blogs and Lists
Great Graphic Novels!
Need some new graphic novel recommendations? Check out this list!
Trending in YA: Manga
Check out these popular Manga books.
Meet Author Lily Williams (Tweens)
Oct 10th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Calling all graphic novel fans! Meet local author and illustrator Lily Williams as she shares her newest graphic novel, Exposures.
Graphic Novels
Graphic Novels by Age
HISTORICAL FICTION
Historical Fiction Blogs and Lists
Trending in YA: Historical Fiction
Love reading stories set in the past? Check out some great books in this popular Young Adult trend!
Trending in YA: Impactful Books
Those books that you can't stop thinking about. The story is haunting or inspiring and you just want tell someone about it.
Trending in YA: Teen Historical Romances
Check out some great historical fiction reads for young adults.
Coming Soon Historical Fiction
LGBTQ+
LGBT+ Blogs and Lists
YA Pride: LGBTQ+ Books for Teens
A list of books with LGBTQ+ characters for teens.
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.
LGBTQ+ Book Club July 2026
The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.
MYSTERY & THRILLER
Mystery and Thriller Blogs and Lists
Popular in Middle Grade: Mysteries
Here are some recent mysteries for middle grades/middle schoolers that we think you'll like!
The Inheritance Games
Take a gambit on a good read filled with mystery, adventure, romance and more. Let these page-turners capture your imagination.
Misterio y Suspenso del Mundo Hispano
Crímenes, secretos y giros inesperados te esperan en esta selección de misterio y suspenso de autores de distintos países de habla hispana.
NONFICTION
Nonfiction Blogs and Lists
Nuestra Cocina Latina
La mejor forma de celebrar el Mes de la Hispanidad es con nuestros platos tradicionales favoritos.
Selecciones del personal: septiembre del 2026
Romance, terror, ciencia ficción, novelas gráficas, ficción histórica, biografías y más. Lecturas, películas y música para adultos y niños.
September 2026 Staff Picks
Hand picked by us, for you!
ROMANCE
Romance Blogs and Lists
Trending in YA: Romantasy
What do you get when you mix sizzling romance and epic fantasy? Romantasy, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Trending in YA: Teen Historical Romances
Check out some great historical fiction reads for young adults.
The Inheritance Games
Take a gambit on a good read filled with mystery, adventure, romance and more. Let these page-turners capture your imagination.
SCIENCE FICTION
Science Fiction and Fantasy Blogs and Lists
Dystopian Novels, Films and More
Dystopian stories are equal parts fascinating and chilling. Explore these cautionary tales of corruption, extremism and abuse of power.
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.