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April 8, 2026 · Julie Nelson Lost in the Stacks: Cave Mountain Take a strange and haunting journey into the Arkansas Ozarks.

April 7, 2026 · Chris Blocker Fiction Five: New chills & thrills A killer is on the loose and a ghost may be peeking through your window. Settle in for a nail-biting scary good time with five new releases in suspense and horror.

March 30, 2026 · Kaitlyn Kriley While you wait for This Book Made Me Think of You Discover powerful and heartwarming novels that explore grief and the ways people find to heal from the dark periods of their lives.

March 26, 2026 · Sherry Hess Great Read Alouds: Love from mom & dad Of all “the things” a parent can provide a child, love is widely considered the most important. Find wonderful books to read to your child about love from mom and dad.

March 26, 2026 · Ginger Park 30 Books in 30 Days: Birth-5 Reading Challenge Sign up for our PreK reading challenge just for kids birth - 5 years old! You and your little one will enjoy bonding time and increasing early literacy skills. Snuggle in for some great reads at least 30 times in April.

March 25, 2026 · Maegan Hepburn What YA' Reading: Hello from the other side What’s going bump in the night? A demon? A ghost? Your conscience? Explore the otherworldly with these supernatural graphic novels.

March 18, 2026 · Julie Nelson Lost in the Stacks: The Sea Captain's Wife Set sail through storms and icebergs with a teenage girl at the helm in this true tale.

March 12, 2026 · Marlana Hodgkinson Kid Tested Librarian Recommended: Positive feedback loop When kids read more it empowers stronger reading skills, which enables them to read longer books leading to even more confidence! It’s a positive feedback loop that makes young readers, their caregivers and librarians smile.

March 5, 2026 · Chris Blocker Fiction Five: Dazzling Debuts With spring just around the corner let's celebrate new beginnings with new authors. We're highlighting five wonderfully unique fiction debuts.

February 27, 2026 · Abigail Siemers What YA' Reading: Graphic Novels Graphic Novels tell a story in a visual and written format with illustrations that bring the story to life. The novels are as complex and varied as the authors themselves.

February 27, 2026 · Kaitlyn Kriley While you wait for My Husband's Wife Unravel domestic thrillers filled with simmering secrets, shocking twists and no one to trust.

February 25, 2026 · Debbie Updegraff Great Read Alouds: Get to know interesting people Read picture book biographies to learn about history and the fascinating people who made big changes to our world.

February 13, 2026 · Jacee Gleason Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Graphic novels kids devour These graphic novels hook kids with humor and heart, support literacy skills, and keep kids coming back for more.

February 9, 2026 · Julie Nelson Lost in the Stacks: The Way Out Got a ski trip coming up? Read this cautionary tale before you hit the powder.

February 5, 2026 · Chris Blocker Fiction Five: Robust Romances Uncover five new novels that’ll make your heart race and have you falling in love.

January 27, 2026 · Kaitlyn Kriley While you wait for Theo of Golden Peruse compelling novels that explore the importance of community and connection.

January 23, 2026 · Luanne Webb Great Read Alouds: Cozy winter reads Check out our recommendations of picture books that can kick-start the love of reading.

January 15, 2026 · Arion Beals Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Kids classics Classic stories are a little like a favorite blanket. They make you feel warm and cozy, and make you want to come back to them again and again.

January 13, 2026 · Andrew Ross What YA' Reading: Sci-Fi Romance Read every Romantasy there is? Check out captivating Sci-Fi stories with plot-central romances next.

January 12, 2026 · Julie Nelson Lost in the Stacks: Sisters in Death Discover an intriguing link between the infamous Black Dahlia case and a gruesome murder in Kansas City.

January 8, 2026 · Kaitlyn Kriley While you wait for The Correspondent Examine the power of the written word through captivating novels that use letters, diary entries and other correspondence to tell the story.

January 5, 2026 · Chris Blocker Fiction Five: Resolutions Follow protagonists who are aching to be discovered and to be seen for who they are. Like many of us who gaze forward at the dawn of a new year, these characters are on a path of self-discovery.

December 23, 2025 · Ginger Park Winter Reading Challenge Read at least 3 books during January 2026 to earn a cozy mug! This challenge is for all ages.

December 16, 2025 · Debbie Reiff Great Read Alouds: Welcoming a New Year Check out wonderful picture books about time and seasons to read with your young ones. The end and beginning of a year is an opportunity to teach kids about time and how we measure it.