STAFF PICKS

MONTHLY STAFF PICKS

April 2026 Staff Picks

Hand picked by us, for you!

March 2026 Staff Picks

Hand picked by us, for you!

February 2026 Staff Picks

Hand picked by us, for you!

Smoky Hill Staff Picks: Do You Believe in Magic?

Enchant yourself with our magical favorites!

OUR FAVORITES

Mystery Book Club Recommends

Some favorite books that the Mystery Book at Koelbel Library recommends.

Stories We Can't Stop Thinking About

We can't stop thinking about what we read and watched! Items from across the collection, both fiction and nonfiction. -April '26

Southglenn Book Club's March 2026 Recommendations

These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.

Teen Librarian's March 2026 Recommendations

Here is what our teen librarians are reading this month.

VIRTUAL BOOK PARTIES

2026! New Year, New Books!

Learn about the books the Adult Librarians highlighted at the New Year, New Books program in January.

'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.

'Let's Find Out' Podcast | Ep 5

In Ep. 5 of 'Let’s Find Out,' Dr. JaNay Brown-Wood shares how diverse stories help kids see themselves and love reading.

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.

BLACK HISTORY

Black Girl Magic in Young Adult Books

Amazing stories, from fantasy to dystopian, of Black girls on adventures and changing their worlds.

Black Voices in YA

Young adult stories from the serious to the fluffy in every genre! Find your next great read here.

¡Celebremos la Herencia Afroamericana!

Escritores, actores y líderes destacan el lugar que han alcanzado los afroamericanos en nuestra historia.

A Celebrar Historia Afroamericana con Ficción

Una selección de libros para lectores jóvenes de todos los niveles, cuyos protagonistas son personas de color.

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ Book Club March 2026

The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.

LGBTQ+ Book Club February 2026

The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.

LGBTQ+ Book Club November 2025

The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.

LGBTQ+ Book Club October 2025

The latest books, movies, shows and music shared by the members of our monthly book club.

POP CULTURE

If You Like Superheroes, Try One of These Adventurous Books!

Looking for more adventurous books featuring superheroes? You'll find everything from early readers to graphic novels on this list.

Renegades: Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine is an American rock band who fuses elements of rap, metal, punk and funk to inspire political activism.

Magical Schools in Teen Lit

Love reading stories set in magical schools? Check out these books!

October 2025 Adult Nonfiction Spotlight

Browse this list of the most anticipated adult nonfiction books coming in October.

COLORADO

Exploring Community & Culture/Explorando Comunidad y Cultura

This bilingual resource list explores Spanish, Latin American and Indigenous heritage, and cultural experiences reflected in our community.

Why Is the Flag at Half-Staff?

Did you see the flag at half-staff today? Learn more about why it's lowered today and the history of this patriotic symbol.

Kids Books by Colorado Authors!

Discover talented local authors with these books for kids.

Get Outside This Winter!

Here are great ideas for how to get outside this winter and explore Colorado or your own backyard.

BOOK CLUBS

Reese's Book Club Selections

Check out this list of the last three years of monthly picks from Reese Witherspoon.

#ReadWithJenna Book Picks

Read along with Jenna Bush Hager on the Today show. Each month she announces a new pick that you'll love.

GMA Good Morning America's Book Club List

The last three years of books selected for the GMA Book Club.

Southglenn Book Club's March 2026 Recommendations

These are the titles the Early Bird Book Club recommends for the month.

IF YOU LOVE ANIMALS

Mythical, Legendary Creatures

Explore magical and natural worlds and discover the legendary creatures that have held such mystery for ages.

Learning on the Go: April 2026

Hearing books with great rhymes helps train their ear to be able to identify them! Here are some great newer rhyming books.

Celebrate Earth Day!

Get ready for Earth Day with these exciting books for young explorers!

Learning on the Go: March 2026

Enjoy some fun, and, more importantly, FUNNY picture books!

OUR FAVORITE AUDIOBOOKS

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!

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.

2025-2026 Littleton (LPS) Battle of the Books

Get ready to read 3rd-5th graders! Here is the 2025-2026 list for the Littleton School District for your reading or listening pleasure.

THE REST OF THE STORY

The Work of S. A. Cosby

Check out the work of S. A. Cosby, Bestselling Southern Noir Crime Fiction Author

Indie Colorado: Discover eBooks From Local Authors

Want to support and read works by local authors? Browse BiblioBoard Open Access' ever-growing collection of ebooks, videos and more.

The Work of Grady Hendrix

Explore this collection of Grady Hendrix novels as described on GradyHendrix.com.

Down the Rabbit Hole

Journey down the rabbit hole with books and movies based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
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