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Cool books you can read when you don't know what you want to read next!
 school bussOff to School!
Great books to read with children getting ready to start school!


 Halloween books for kidsHalloween Books for Kids
Looking for a spooky read? Halloween is right around the corner and the library has plenty of scary and non-scary reads for kids of all ages! Find these great books and more at your local library.
 Books for little princessesBooks for Little Princesses
These books appeal to the 'princesses' in all of us.
 Books about disosaursBooks for Young Dinosaur Lovers
Enjoy these fiction and non-fiction dinosaur books, selected with the youngest enthusiasts in mind.
 Scary books for teensTerryifying Books For Teens
This Halloween discover these truly terrifying reads and more at your local library! Whether you prefer the supernatural or the psychological, we've got something to scare you! Lock the doors, grab your flashlight, and enjoy.
 Diary of a wimpy kidDid you enjoy reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid? You may also like these school stories, diaries, or simply silly titles that will have even the "wimpiest" kids chuckling. [View the reading list]
 Read me a storyRead me a story: 100 books every child should hear before starting school. Reading to your child every day will help develop the skills necessary to begin school ready to learn to read and write. This booklist includes 100 titles, both classic and popular, to read to young children to help develop their early literacy skills. [View the reading list]
 Books for readers in grades 1 and 2First and second grades are an exciting time in children's lives when they learn to read independently. Reading ability varies greatly at this age, so this list includes a range of reading levels. [View the reading list] 

Books for readers in Gardes 3 & 4

Third and fourth graders build upon basic literacy skills by learning new words and reading increasingly complex stories. Support their efforts by talking to them about what they read. Ask questions about the characters and the plot - describing these things to you will help develop their reading comprehension skills. [View the reading list]
 Books for readers n gardes 5 and 6Fifth and sixth graders often struggle with figuring out their identity. Books provide a safe way to "try on" new and different lives. For this reason, fifth and sixth-graders may read more widely than ever before, including books from the teen and adult areas. [View the reading list]
 Great books for teen readersIt's a great time to be a teen. The library has a growing selection of novels and graphic novels written just for teens. Don't limit yourself, though. Since teens straddle the worlds of children and adults, you may also enjoy books shelved in the children's or adult areas. [View the reading list]
  

A counting and alphabet booklist

ABCs  & 123s: Preschool Concept Books
These are simple, yet absolutly delightful counting and alphabet books for yery young readers. The books are bright, bold and feature simple illustrations youngster adore. Perfect for reading aloud.
Wizard hatWhat to read now that the Harry Potter adventure has come to an end..
J. K. Rowling has completed her thrilling Harry Potter saga, leaving young readers wondering what to read next. Don't worry, Rowling's books follow a great tradition of rousing adventure tales. You will find yourself in a brave new world in no time at all!
  
 
  

Check the Library catalog for these award-winning titles:

Caldecott Medal Winners

Newbery Medal Winners

Washington Children's Choice

Sasquatch Award

Coretta Scott King Award Winners

Sydney Taylor Award Winners

Boston Globe Horn Book Award for Fiction

Boston Globe Horn Book Award for Non-Fiction

Whitbread Childrens Book Award Winners

Senior Young Readers Choice Award Winners

Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children

Carnegie Award Winners

Kate Greenway Award Winners

 

Last Updated 25.08.2012