We’re off on an adventure! Whether it’s hunting treasure, uncovering secrets, saving the world, or exploring the galaxy, choose one of these daring escapades and go exploring with us.

Celebrate the wealth of stories from AAPI voices throughout the month of May and beyond.

Learn the secrets of underworld. Visit the world of cold-hearted killers and lovable rogues. Choose a book about an assassin and join us as we slink into the shadowy world of these outlaws.

Borrow or listen to books from your library and online.

Whether it’s serial killers or vampires, ghosts or demons, or even just coming-of-age in a dark world, these stories can give you a fright.

Delve into the conniving worlds of court intrigue where clever members of royal courts plot to kill, manipulate, and overthrow each other!

Curious to see what library staff members loved to read this year? Check out our teen reading list to immerse yourself inside the pages of a highly recommended book!

With the recent revival of movies, shows, and games inspired by them, a new generation of readers gets to experience this fun form of storytelling.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day the last enslaved people were emancipated in the United States. Learn more about this historic day and its impact.

Delve into the world of magical books, weird libraries, spunky librarians, and take a wild journey through the pages of these mystical worlds.

Do you wish you knew other people’s secrets? Nothing’s better than unraveling a good puzzle! Whether it’s a classic whodunit, a secret reveal, or a thriller, choose a book of mystery and sleuth through the pages with us.

Celebrate the wealth of stories from Native American voices throughout the month of November and beyond.

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories and voices throughout the month of June and beyond with our Read with PRIDE Teen Reading List.

All ages can discover diverse books and explore new perspectives.

Whether it's a trip to the past or an adventure into the unknown future, travel through time in the pages of a book and journey through the fourth dimension.

Take a break! These books will leave you in a better frame of mind.

For children and young adults, from The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

Selected books for Pre-K through 12th graders.
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Links from the organization We Need Diverse Books.