Readers Services focuses on all things books and reading. Readers can find book titles and lists, information about books and authors, and more by independently exploring our Books & Reading Databases. Fill out our Next Great Read form or the Grab & Go Books form to receive a personalized list or bundle of great reads. Readers Services can help you take reading to the next level!
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Book clubs
Join our online book club or stop by a branch for one of our monthly book groups.
Next Great Read
Fill out our short survey with information about what you like to read and our librarians will create a personalized reading list just for you.
Grab & Go Books
Too busy to browse for books to read? Let us do it for you! Fill out our short survey with information about what you or your family would like to read. Our librarians will put together 5-10 books for you to pick up in person or via curbside service.
Curated Book Lists
Looking for a great book? Here are some our staff recommend.
- Summer Reading Club: U.S. History
- Summer Reading Club: Historical Fiction
- Summer Reading Club: Summer Scares
Author Alerts
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Book Recommendations
Kris: Favorite Genres: Literary Fiction, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Memoir, Human issue NF (sociology, psychology, civil rights, history, feminism), Cookbooks/cooking/food science, Graphic novels
Rachael: Favorite titles include The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, Stiff: the curious life of human cadavers by Mary Roach, and Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb.
Alexander: Favorite genres include Warm Comedy, Marvel Comics, Artsy-fartsy Graphic Novels, Middle Grade Fantasy Fiction, Rock N Roll Non-fiction, GOOD Cookbooks that give proper measurements for things and know that shallots don’t make something fancy, and Picture Books about Tacos or Farts or Dinosaurs
Missy: If I am not reading, I am listening to music, jogging slowly, hiking, hanging out with dogs, binge watching tv shows, traveling, eating spicy food, and shopping the ALDI Aisle of Shame.
Joe: Favorite genres include non-fiction - history or humor, classic fiction such as The Great Gatsby, and classic children’s literature such as the early works by Gordon Korman.
Amy: Favorite titles include Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, It by Stephen King, and Educated by Tara Westover.
Julie: Favorite genres include mysteries, historical fiction (WWII England especially), classics, self-help, cookbooks, pop culture, and some horror.
Deb: If I’m not reading, I’m hiking, hanging with my kids and grandkids, planning trips I want to take, gardening, cooking, and dabbling in art and photography.
Kara: Favorite books include Dracula by Bram Stoker, How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell, and A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab.
Darla: If I am not reading, I am a part of a weekly Pathfinder group and love to play video games (just Overwatch, really) with my friends. I also like spending time with my fiancé and doting on my cat.
Patrice: Favorite titles include The World According to Garp by John Irving, Anything by Barbara Kingsolver, and Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson.
Sadie: Favorite genres include graphic novels, horror and nonfiction books.
Meg: Favorite Genres: Horror, Contemporary romance, Historical fiction (focus on Mexican American and Indigenous stories)
Carter: When I am not reading I am usually playing video games or playing music. I can play guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums.
