Staff Picks

Staff Picks

Audiobooks

Staff Picks

International Fiction that Colors Our World

Explore the world with these audiobooks set outside the United States.

Romantasy

These audiobooks blend swoon-worthy love stories with rich, magical settings and daring adventures. List courtesy of Hoopla.

Color Our World with Books on CD

No matter what type of audiobook you're in the mood for, this colorful collection of audiobooks will spark your imagination.

Otherworldly Audiobooks

Ready to ditch reality for a while? These sci-fi audiobooks will pull you into wild futures, epic space battles, and strange new worlds.

Books

Staff Picks

Color Our World with International Fiction

Explore the world with these novels set outside the United States.

Color Our World: A Feast of Flavors from Around the Globe

Spice up your plate and your palate with this collection of international cookbooks that celebrate the rich tapestry of global cuisine.

NoveList July 2025 Reading Challenge

The July 2025 Reading Challenge theme is: Enjoy a chilling summer with must-read horror. Title suggestions courtesy of NoveList.

Summer Challenge: Read an Ohio Author

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Digital

Staff Picks

Summerween for Kids!

Monsters, Mermaids, and Marshmallows! Trick or treat yourself to some kid-friendly summer thrills with a spooktacular Hoopla collection!

Celebrate Anime Month on Hoopla

One month. Infinite worlds. From Tokyo streets to fantasy realms, explore hundreds of anime titles this July on Hoopla!

Indie Films for Independence Day

Assert your independence from pricey streaming services and access indie films on Kanopy for free with your library card!

Think Cold Thoughts

Break the heat wave with these cold titles from Libby and the Ohio Digital Library!

Juvenile

Get Crafting

Like creating? Read about these kids who also create crafts and art!

Picnic Time!

Pack a basket and some of these books and have some great fun on a picnic!

Explore the Museum

From art to science to history, museums can have a lot to offer. Prepare to visit a local one by reading one of these picture books.

Dog Man: A Graphic Novel

Adventure! Fun! Heart-warming moments! Check out these similar reads that can bring a smile to your face.

Large Print

Beach Vibes

Celebrate summer with some beachy books in Large Print.

Large Print Books to Color Our World

No matter what you're in the mood for, this colorful collection in Large Print has something to spark your imagination.

Masters of Crime

Arresting novels in Large Print by some of the best crime writers in the business.

You've Got a Friend

Celebrate friendship this spring with one of these large print novels.

Movies

Art and Artists at the Movies

Immerse yourself in the world of art with these films from our DVD and Blu Ray collection.

Summer Movies

Beat the heat with these great summer films. List courtesy of IMDB.com.

Films that Color Our World

Check out our collection of foreign films

From Page to Screen

Does a great book make a great movie? Watch one and decide for yourself. (Then go read the book!) List courtesy of BookBub.

Music

Red, White and Blue Music

Celebrate the 4th all month long with a red, white or blue album.

Yacht Rock Albums on Hoopla

Set sail this summer with these breezy, laid-back soft rock classics. List courtesy of Hoopla.

Color Our World with Music

Spice up your summer with music from around the globe!

Memorable Movie Music

Borrow one of these essential movie soundtracks that are instantly available on Hoopla.

Teens

Artsy Pursuits

Follow the journey of these characters who love to create art (of varying types).

LGBT+ in Comics

Check out these graphic novels which feature LGBT+ characters!

For a Better Day

Share these stories about people who did their best to fight for better lives - even if they can't exactly be peaceful while doing it.

Manga to Make You Laugh

From good-hearted chuckles to full out laughter, check out these humorous manga.
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