Staff Picks
Audiobooks
Staff Picks
Land of Stories: Fiction Across American History
Experience America's past through captivating stories spanning centuries, cultures, conflicts, and change.
Christmas in July
Cool off with Christmas in July! Enjoy heartwarming audiobooks packed with festive fun, cozy escapes, and holiday spirit.
Unearth a Story
Dig into an archaeology-themed audiobook. Remember to sign up for Adult Summer Challenge to earn a free book or library swag!
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Audiobooks to help you improve and maintain your mental health.
Land of Stories: Fiction Across American History
Experience America's past through captivating stories spanning centuries, cultures, conflicts, and change.
Christmas in July
Cool off with Christmas in July! Enjoy heartwarming audiobooks packed with festive fun, cozy escapes, and holiday spirit.
Unearth a Story
Dig into an archaeology-themed audiobook. Remember to sign up for Adult Summer Challenge to earn a free book or library swag!
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Audiobooks to help you improve and maintain your mental health.
Books
Staff Picks
Essential American Literature
The most essential books published in the U.S. since 1776 in honor of America 250.
Rivers of Fiction: Stories that Flow Beyond the Banks
Novels that place rivers at the heart of their stories.
Fin-tastic Reads
Whether you love shark facts or suspenseful adventures, these Shark Week reads are sure to make waves. Shark Week is July 26 - August 1.
Theo of Golden
Heartfelt, character-driven stories filled with friendship, growth, resilience, and hope. List and blurbs courtesy of NoveList.
Essential American Literature
The most essential books published in the U.S. since 1776 in honor of America 250.
Rivers of Fiction: Stories that Flow Beyond the Banks
Novels that place rivers at the heart of their stories.
Fin-tastic Reads
Whether you love shark facts or suspenseful adventures, these Shark Week reads are sure to make waves. Shark Week is July 26 - August 1.
Theo of Golden
Heartfelt, character-driven stories filled with friendship, growth, resilience, and hope. List and blurbs courtesy of NoveList.
Digital
Staff Picks
Historical Highlights in July: Period Pieces
Travel through time without leaving the comfort of your own home with Kanopy’s Historical Highlights collection.
Best of 2026 So Far...
The year's not over, but these are already elite. Stream the best and biggest titles of 2026 so far on Hoopla.
Indie Films for Independence Day
Discover bold, original stories told outside the mainstream this July 4th with Kanopy’s Indie Films for Independence collection.
Civic Season - Juneteenth Through July 4th
A collection that defines, challenges, and reimagines the American experience- across generations, cultures, and genres. Only on Libby.
Historical Highlights in July: Period Pieces
Travel through time without leaving the comfort of your own home with Kanopy’s Historical Highlights collection.
Best of 2026 So Far...
The year's not over, but these are already elite. Stream the best and biggest titles of 2026 so far on Hoopla.
Indie Films for Independence Day
Discover bold, original stories told outside the mainstream this July 4th with Kanopy’s Indie Films for Independence collection.
Civic Season - Juneteenth Through July 4th
A collection that defines, challenges, and reimagines the American experience- across generations, cultures, and genres. Only on Libby.
Juvenile
Hooray for Aunts and Uncles!
With July 26th being Aunt and Uncle Day, let's celebrate by sharing stories about the other beloved adults in children's lives!
Rock On
With these books, you can explore geology and find out more about rocks in their various forms.
Daring Dino Deets
If you love dinosaurs, be sure to check out these books with some awesome encounters of the dino kind!
Daddy Days
Celebrate Father's Day by sharing these books with about dads and their kids!
Hooray for Aunts and Uncles!
With July 26th being Aunt and Uncle Day, let's celebrate by sharing stories about the other beloved adults in children's lives!
Rock On
With these books, you can explore geology and find out more about rocks in their various forms.
Daring Dino Deets
If you love dinosaurs, be sure to check out these books with some awesome encounters of the dino kind!
Daddy Days
Celebrate Father's Day by sharing these books with about dads and their kids!
Large Print
Unearthing the Past
Uncover ancient civilizations, spectacular fossil finds, and the stories behind humanity's search for the past.
America 250 in Large Print
Large print stories and histories spanning the triumphs, struggles, and turning points of America.
The Many Lives of Mothers
Real and imagined stories in large print that capture motherhood across cultures and generations.
Celebrate National Library Week
April 19-25 is National Library Week. Celebrate with one of these Large Print books about books and libraries.
Unearthing the Past
Uncover ancient civilizations, spectacular fossil finds, and the stories behind humanity's search for the past.
America 250 in Large Print
Large print stories and histories spanning the triumphs, struggles, and turning points of America.
The Many Lives of Mothers
Real and imagined stories in large print that capture motherhood across cultures and generations.
Celebrate National Library Week
April 19-25 is National Library Week. Celebrate with one of these Large Print books about books and libraries.
Movies
Page to Screen
Go beyond the screen. Read the books behind these great movies and choose your winner.
Christmas in July
It's never too early for holiday magic. Dive into Christmas in July movies filled with joy, romance, laughter, and cheer.
Shark Week: July 26 - August 1
Celebrate Shark Week with this thrilling collection of shark movies, packed with suspense, survival, and plenty of razor-sharp action.
Father Figures: Great Movies About Dads
Discover films that capture the many sides of being a dad, with touching, humorous, and powerful stories about family and love.
Page to Screen
Go beyond the screen. Read the books behind these great movies and choose your winner.
Christmas in July
It's never too early for holiday magic. Dive into Christmas in July movies filled with joy, romance, laughter, and cheer.
Shark Week: July 26 - August 1
Celebrate Shark Week with this thrilling collection of shark movies, packed with suspense, survival, and plenty of razor-sharp action.
Father Figures: Great Movies About Dads
Discover films that capture the many sides of being a dad, with touching, humorous, and powerful stories about family and love.
Music
Your America 250 Soundtrack
Experience the rich legacy of American music through these standout CDs by influential artists across genres and eras.
Dig Up Some Rock
Timeless classic rock records packed with iconic songs, riffs, and unforgettable moments.
A Musical World Tour
Give your playlist some international flair with these artists from around the world.
Summer Arts Festival at 60
Celebrate 60 years of the Springfield Summer Arts Festival with music from performers of the past.
Your America 250 Soundtrack
Experience the rich legacy of American music through these standout CDs by influential artists across genres and eras.
Dig Up Some Rock
Timeless classic rock records packed with iconic songs, riffs, and unforgettable moments.
A Musical World Tour
Give your playlist some international flair with these artists from around the world.
Summer Arts Festival at 60
Celebrate 60 years of the Springfield Summer Arts Festival with music from performers of the past.
Teens
Disabled But Not Completely Down
In honor of Disability Pride Month, these disabled characters may face trials, but they're not about to back down.
In Transition
In these stories, trans and nonbinary characters find their lives changing in more ways than one.
Bloom and Flourish
As flowers bloom from May rains, check out these stories of flowers and gardens and how they helped the people around them grow.
Dance (and Read) the Night Away
Make your brain dance with these stories of where the characters themselves follow their own beat!
Disabled But Not Completely Down
In honor of Disability Pride Month, these disabled characters may face trials, but they're not about to back down.
In Transition
In these stories, trans and nonbinary characters find their lives changing in more ways than one.
Bloom and Flourish
As flowers bloom from May rains, check out these stories of flowers and gardens and how they helped the people around them grow.
Dance (and Read) the Night Away
Make your brain dance with these stories of where the characters themselves follow their own beat!