Staff Picks

Staff Picks

Monthly Staff Picks

Monthly Staff Picks

Music History

"Those who don't learn from history are condemned to miss out on some great music."

Spring/Summer '26

Bright new indie, pop & folk at KDL

June Staff Picks

An exciting assortment of KDL staff favorites!

June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month

These novels take place in the Caribbean, or are written by authors from the region, which includes Barbados, Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica.

Staff Favorites 

Popular Culture

Music History

"Those who don't learn from history are condemned to miss out on some great music."

Sunday Best Romances

Sweet, faith-filled romances with heartfelt love stories, hopeful endings, and clean chemistry.

June is Pride Month

Check out these recommendations to celebrate pride month.

Spring/Summer '26

Bright new indie, pop & folk at KDL

Popular Nonfiction 

Popular Culture

Music History

"Those who don't learn from history are condemned to miss out on some great music."

May is Women's Health Month

“Women’s health” can refer to just about any issue, but here are some of the resources you can find at the library on a variety of topics.

Honoring Older Americans Month

The 2026 theme, Champion Your Health, promotes positive aging, prevention, and taking charge of your health.

Celebrating National Superhero Day for Adults

Celebrate National Superhero Day with these action-packed reads featuring iconic heroes, epic battles, and inspiring acts of bravery!

Diversity in the Collection

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

June is Pride Month

Check out these recommendations to celebrate pride month.

June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month

These novels take place in the Caribbean, or are written by authors from the region, which includes Barbados, Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica.

Black Horror for Teens

Check out these eerie titles featuring Black protagonists!

Honoring Older Americans Month

The 2026 theme, Champion Your Health, promotes positive aging, prevention, and taking charge of your health.

Read-a-likes / While You Are Waiting

Popular Culture

While You Are Waiting for Yesteryear

The newest "it" book has hit the shelves and it is "Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke. Check these out while you wait!

While You Are Waiting for Theo Of Golden

While you are stuck in hold purgatory, try one of these heartfelt readalikes for Theo of Golden!

Happy Wife

Every family is hiding something.

It Ends With Us

If you're eagerly awaiting the movie adaptation of It Ends With Us, here are some other great reads to enjoy in the meantime.

Michigan Literature

Popular Culture

Pearl Harbor Remembrance

Pearl Harbor books explore the 1941 attack, its causes, human stories, and lasting impact, blending history, heroism, and wartime drama.

November is National Adoption Awareness Month

This month brings awareness to the need for adoptive families, as well as the complexities of adoption, identity, belonging, and loss.

Page-Turners to Curl up with this Autumn

Discover this fall’s must-read books—stories of tenacity, love, mystery, and redemption perfect for cozy nights and crisp autumn days.

Michigan Adventures!

From lakeshores to lighthouses, discover the best of Michigan’s great outdoors.

Audiobooks

Popular Culture

Sunday Best Romances

Sweet, faith-filled romances with heartfelt love stories, hopeful endings, and clean chemistry.

While You Are Waiting for Yesteryear

The newest "it" book has hit the shelves and it is "Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke. Check these out while you wait!

The Shelf Candy of the Spring of 2026

Stunning books with vibrant, decorative sprayed edges that make every shelf reading experience extra beautiful.

Get Lost in Space...And a Good Book

Epic space operas packed with adventure, intrigue, and cosmic stakes across distant galaxies and unforgettable worlds.

Young Readers

Popular Culture

Picture Books with Summer Vibes

Read these books and get into the summer spirit, great for ages 3-7!

Library Love

Read these stories that take place in the library!

Celebrating National Superhero Day for Kids

Celebrate National Superhero Day with these action-packed reads featuring iconic heroes, epic battles, and inspiring acts of bravery!

Giggles on Game Night

Check out our selection of Go Pack! games and cooperative toys for preschoolers that the whole family can enjoy.

Elementary

Popular Culture

June is Pride Month

Check out these recommendations to celebrate pride month.

Graphic Novels for Summer Reads

Here are some fun, new, summery graphic novels for kids to enjoy. Happy Summer Wonder!

Celebrating National Superhero Day for Kids

Celebrate National Superhero Day with these action-packed reads featuring iconic heroes, epic battles, and inspiring acts of bravery!

Middle School/High School

Popular Culture

June is Pride Month

Check out these recommendations to celebrate pride month.

Teen Graphic Novels for Summer Reads

Here are some fun, new, summer graphic novels for teens to enjoy. Happy Summer Wonder!

Black Horror for Teens

Check out these eerie titles featuring Black protagonists!

Body Positive Fiction for Teens

These teens are awesome at any size.
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