Staff Picks
Monthly Staff Picks
Monthly Staff Picks
Miss Abby's Favorite Board Books for Babies
This collection of board books are great read a louds for babies and caregivers - snuggle in close with these fresh titles.
Hooray, We're Going on Vacation!
Here are some great picture books that will get your littles excited about travel.
You Should Never Judge a Book by Its Cover, But...
Oh, who are we kidding. We all do it. Check out these amazing books with amazing covers!
Celebrating Voices from Africa
A Glimpse of Africa festival celebrates the culture of African countries through dance, art, fashion, music, and food. (8/14 @ Calder Plaza)
Mission: READ! Recommendations
Monthly Staff Picks
Mission: Read! Fluency
This list provides books that support kids develop fluency. Fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly.
Mission: Read! Comprehension
This list is aimed at helping kids understand more about what they read as they're reading it.
Mission: Read! Phonics
This list is designed to help kids improve their understanding of phonics, one of the components of reading.
Staff Favorites
Popular Culture
Miss Abby's Favorite Board Books for Babies
This collection of board books are great read a louds for babies and caregivers - snuggle in close with these fresh titles.
Hooray, We're Going on Vacation!
Here are some great picture books that will get your littles excited about travel.
You Should Never Judge a Book by Its Cover, But...
Oh, who are we kidding. We all do it. Check out these amazing books with amazing covers!
Festival Headliners
Here are some of the many artists headlining festivals including Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Pitchfork, Riot Fest and Jay-Z's Made in America.
Popular Nonfiction
Popular Culture
Self help books for teens
For when you wish life had an instruction manual. (The library isn't a medical professional. Reach out to a trusted adult if you need help!)
Let's Get Grilling!
It's Summer cookout time! Get grilling with some of these fantastic cookbooks.
POPnology
POPnology celebrates and explores the greatest works of innovation and imagination in history.
Celebrate Pride with Inclusive Puberty/Health Books
For a universal experience, puberty and sexual health can sure be hard to talk about. These books might make it easier!
Equity Diversity and Inclusion
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Celebrating Voices from Africa
A Glimpse of Africa festival celebrates the culture of African countries through dance, art, fashion, music, and food. (8/14 @ Calder Plaza)
Self help books for teens
For when you wish life had an instruction manual. (The library isn't a medical professional. Reach out to a trusted adult if you need help!)
Good Books You May Have Missed
Popular Culture
The Midnight Library
Do you like time travel novels not too heavy on science, alternate reality stories, books set in libraries or what-if stories?
Untamed
Unleash your inner cheetah and make a shift. Warning: These titles may trigger a radical transformation.
What to Read Next: Untamed
If you’ve been on any book review sites or social media pages lately, you know that everyone is buzzing about Glennon Doyle’s new…
Michigan Literature
Popular Culture
Amazing Pollinators
Check out Amazing Pollinators adventure at the GR Public Museum. Learn about the critical work pollinators do! May 15 2021-August 29, 2021
Audiobooks
Popular Culture
Great Bookpacks for 8-12 year olds!
Did you know KDL has bookpacks which include an audiobook playaway and a print copy of the book, all in one handy package?!
Great Narrators in Audiobooks
A narrator can make or break your experience listening to an audiobook. Try these award winning voices for a captivating read.
Shadow and Bone
Fantasy worlds built around power and magic do not limit where our imagination can go.
KDL Core - Nonfiction Titles May 2021
KDL CORE contains adult titles currently at the heart of our libraries. Here are some of our favorite nonfiction titles.
Young Readers
Popular Culture
The Stay Curious with Curi Show
Jul 26th | 9:30am - 10:00am
Online Event
Learn what programs are taking place during the week, make some new friends and have some fun!
Miss Abby's Favorite Board Books for Babies
This collection of board books are great read a louds for babies and caregivers - snuggle in close with these fresh titles.
Hooray, We're Going on Vacation!
Here are some great picture books that will get your littles excited about travel.
Elementary
Popular Culture
Elementary Graphic Novels | Mellybean and the Giant Monster
Jul 26th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
If you love to read and discover new books, join us for a book discussion! Mellybean and the Giant Monster. Registration required.
The Stay Curious with Curi Show
Jul 26th | 9:30am - 10:00am
Online Event
Learn what programs are taking place during the week, make some new friends and have some fun!
Middle School/High School
Popular Culture
You Should Never Judge a Book by Its Cover, But...
Oh, who are we kidding. We all do it. Check out these amazing books with amazing covers!
Festival Headliners
Here are some of the many artists headlining festivals including Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Pitchfork, Riot Fest and Jay-Z's Made in America.
Self help books for teens
For when you wish life had an instruction manual. (The library isn't a medical professional. Reach out to a trusted adult if you need help!)
POPnology
POPnology celebrates and explores the greatest works of innovation and imagination in history.
