Staff Picks
Monthly Staff Picks
Monthly Staff Picks
What We Celebrate: July is Disability Pride Month
Celebrate Disability Pride Month this summer with titles that feature information about and characters with a wide spectrum of disabilities.
Grand Rapids Pride Picks
Grand Rapids Pride Occurred on June 22nd 2024. Enjoy some picks from GR Pride Attendees.
Staff Favorites
Popular Culture
American Revolution Fiction
If your Fourth of July celebration went by too quickly, pick up one of these historical stories to continue the commemoration.
Road trips
Summer is a great time for a road trip. Journey along with these characters as they encounter new places and new things about themselves
Popular Nonfiction
Popular Culture
National Camping Month
Get outside around the campfire, in a tent, in a canoe, or on a hike!
Celebrate the Summer Olympics!
Learn about the Summer Olympic Games (opening ceremony is July 26!) and the city of Paris!
Robot Zoo at the GR Public Museum
Explore biomechanics with larger-than-life animal robots! At the Grand Rapids Public Museum, June 22nd to September 22nd, 2024.
Beyond the Biography
Bored with biographies but love non-fiction? Want to learn about something new and unusual? Give these page turners a try!
Equity Diversity and Inclusion
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
What We Celebrate: July is Disability Pride Month
Celebrate Disability Pride Month this summer with titles that feature information about and characters with a wide spectrum of disabilities.
Grand Rapids Pride Picks
Grand Rapids Pride Occurred on June 22nd 2024. Enjoy some picks from GR Pride Attendees.
Celebrate Juneteenth!
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth, recognized as a federal holiday since 2021, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Good Books You May Have Missed
Popular Culture
Funny Story
These books feature stories of relatable women finding romance where they least expect it.
What to read while you wait for The Women
Explore these titles while you wait for The Women by Kristin Hannah.
Ultimate Gift Guide for Tweens
We've made our list and checked it twice! Check out our list of book recommendations this holiday season.
What to Read While You Wait for Iron Flame
Explore these titles while you wait for the second book in the Empyrean series, Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.
Michigan Literature
Popular Culture
Backyard Birds for Kids
Books for young birdwatchers and their grownups for National Bird-Feeding Month!
The River We Remember
These atmospheric novels are set in small towns with beautiful landscapes and packed with suspenseful, investigate plotlines.
If You Liked ... Tom Lake
Some are based in Michigan or simply take place on a farm. All of them take a look at the history we share with the people closest to us.
Summer Wonder Adult: Gardening
Projects, Planting and Growing - Practical and informative guides to inspire both beginner and advanced gardeners.
Audiobooks
Popular Culture
There's Light at the End of the Tunnel
We're all struggling with something these days, and May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out these books to realize you're not alone.
While you are a lady-(or-gentleman)-in-waiting for Spare
Grab another royal read to fill in the holes and broaden your perspective, while you wait. You might enjoy Spare even more!
Our furry best friend is indeed a friend in need!
Satisfy your love for, and learning about, our loving, loyal, and fuzzy friends while we all celebrate National Train Your Dog Month!
Once upon a crime scene...
Who's going to pay the price to solve these mysteries and crimes?
Young Readers
Popular Culture
Summer books for babies
Summer is the perfect time to read about beaches, hikes, flowers, birds, and more!
National Camping Month
Get outside around the campfire, in a tent, in a canoe, or on a hike!
Celebrate the Summer Olympics!
Learn about the Summer Olympic Games (opening ceremony is July 26!) and the city of Paris!
Elementary
Popular Culture
National Camping Month
Get outside around the campfire, in a tent, in a canoe, or on a hike!
Celebrate the Summer Olympics!
Learn about the Summer Olympic Games (opening ceremony is July 26!) and the city of Paris!
Celebrate Juneteenth!
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
Middle School/High School
Popular Culture
Road trips
Summer is a great time for a road trip. Journey along with these characters as they encounter new places and new things about themselves
National Camping Month
Get outside around the campfire, in a tent, in a canoe, or on a hike!
Celebrate the Summer Olympics!
Learn about the Summer Olympic Games (opening ceremony is July 26!) and the city of Paris!
