Illustrations by Anthony Carpenter
Thanks for another great summer!
Discover New Summer Reads
Books for Young Children
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!
Board Books for Young Babies
Gentle and engaging board books featuring simple patterns and soothing rhythms to support early visual development and bonding time.
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! For Kids 2026
Celebrate by checking out these great books featuring Hispanic characters.
Books for School Age
Celebra Día de los Muertos
Check out this list of books to celebrate Día de los Muertos with your family. Titles featured in both English and Spanish.
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! For Kids 2026
Celebrate by checking out these great books featuring Hispanic characters.
All about Otters
In collaboration with the John Ball Zoo we're featuring our favorite Otter-rific books and movies!
Books for Tweens
Librarian Favorites for Middle Schoolers
Choose a story of fantastic magical adventure, real-life struggle, or true historical events.
April is Autism Awareness Month!
Check out these books featuring autistic characters and learn more about coping with the challenges of being neurodivergent.
Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest
Get inspiration below from today's poets and poets from the past, then click the link at the end of the list to submit your poems now!
Books for Teens
Stories of Survival
A collection of teen books featuring survival, resilience, courage, and overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges.
New Teen Mysteries and Thrillers
The weather is getting cooler. It's a great time to hunker down with a great book!
Books for Adults
Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic heritage through stories of family, culture, identity, history, and community, from beloved classics to contemporary hits
Domestic Violence Awareness
If you or someone you know is in need of help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788.
Mad Mabel
Character-driven secrets and atmospheric psychological suspense, frequently starring retirees.