Popular Nonfiction
Nonfiction Preview
These new Nonfiction books are making their way to a branch near you. Place your holds today!
Read Around the Great Lakes
August is National Water Quality Month, and Michiganders are uniquely qualified to appreciate the wonder and danger of the Great Lakes.
July is Disability Pride Month
For a window into another person’s experience, check out one of these memoirs or guides on the theme of disability.
Nonfiction Preview
These new Nonfiction books are making their way to a branch near you. Place your holds today!
Diversity in the Collection
July is Disability Pride Month
For a window into another person’s experience, check out one of these memoirs or guides on the theme of disability.
Grand Rapids Pride Picks
These picks have been selected by Grand Rapids pride attendees during GR Pride 2026.
Read-a-likes / While You Are Waiting
Whistler
Moving, character-driven stories exploring family relationships and life-changing events.
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!
Michigan Literature
Read Around the Great Lakes
August is National Water Quality Month, and Michiganders are uniquely qualified to appreciate the wonder and danger of the Great Lakes.
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.
Audiobooks
While You Are Waiting for Big Little Truths
Books about secrets, friendships, family drama, and dark twists hiding beneath picture-perfect lives.
The Calamity Club
Historical fiction featuring resilient women, friendship, family secrets, and stories of courage, community, and hope.
Armchair Vacations for Kids
Follow young adventurers on exciting trips and faraway getaways—no suitcase needed!
Young Readers
First Day of School Jitters
Let these books guide a good conversation about all the fun, new changes school or preschool will bring.
Picture Books with Summer Vibes
Read these books and get into the summer spirit, great for ages 3-7!
Elementary
Video Games for Kids
It's great to try out games before you decide to buy. Here are some favorites to check out!
Griff's Picks
A collection of books chosen by Griff, the Grand Rapids Griffins' mascot, who loves hockey and sharing great stories with young readers.
Kids Books for Sports-Lovers
Here are some inspiring fictional reads featuring athletes of all kinds, best for middle-grade readers.