Staff Picks
What should you read, watch or listen to next? We're so glad you asked!
Love stumbling on a fun book display at the library? Welcome to the online version! Dive into our Library staff’s top picks—books, movies, music, and more—by theme, age, awards, read-alikes, and all kinds of cool topics we just can’t stop talking about.
Historical Fiction with Latine Characters - Adult
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out these stories of times ago featuring Latine characters.
2026 Booker Prize Nominees
Here are the 6 books that are on the shortlist for the Booker Prize, a British literary award, this year.
Better Breakfast
September is Better Breakfast Month and we want to help you start your morning healthier!
An essential reading list to make sense of the AI Industry
This list has been inspired by a list of books recommended by Technology reporters at The Guardian newspaper.
Historical Fiction with Latine Characters - Teens
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Latine teens feature in these historical novels.
Teen Thrillers with Latine & Indigenous Characters
Check out these tingling reads with Latine & Indigenous characters!
Teen Magical Realism
Enjoy these tales where the line between reality and fantasy start to blur!
Historical Fiction with Latine Characters - Middle Grades
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out these stories featuring Latine kids!
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in J Fiction
Recently published chapter books and graphic novels which center the diverse culture and experiences of Hispanic and Latine kids.
Live-action G rated movies
Enjoy these non-cartoon G rated movies. Great for teachers who are required to show G movies on special reward days.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Oak Park's Scavenger Hunt
A mixture of English and Spanish books celebrating important Hispanic people.
2026 Picture Book Highlights
Here are my favorite picture books published (or acquired by the library) in the first half of 2026!
September Means Fall!
Begone, 100 degree days! Here's some books for all ages about the fall season!
Caturday: Funny Picture Books about Cats
Celebrate Caturday with these funny picture books about cats!
September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
Sure you can have fun without a library card, but it is easier if you have one!
Staff Pick Spotlight: America 250
Agriculture and Rural Life
The September Kansas 250 Bookshelf spotlights agriculture and rural life.
Spotlight on Individual Kansans
Our America 250 August focus spotlights individual Kansans.
Kansas Food and Cookbooks
Our July Kansas 250 booklist focus features Kansas Food and Cookbooks.
Kansas and U.S. History
The Kansas 250 Bookshelf's June focus is Kansas and U.S. History.
Historical Fiction with Latine Characters - Adult
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out these stories of times ago featuring Latine characters.
Historical Fiction with Latine Characters - Teens
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Latine teens feature in these historical novels.
Historical Fiction with Latine Characters - Middle Grades
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out these stories featuring Latine kids!
2026 Booker Prize Nominees
Here are the 6 books that are on the shortlist for the Booker Prize, a British literary award, this year.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in J Fiction
Recently published chapter books and graphic novels which center the diverse culture and experiences of Hispanic and Latine kids.
Better Breakfast
September is Better Breakfast Month and we want to help you start your morning healthier!
Live-action G rated movies
Enjoy these non-cartoon G rated movies. Great for teachers who are required to show G movies on special reward days.
An essential reading list to make sense of the AI Industry
This list has been inspired by a list of books recommended by Technology reporters at The Guardian newspaper.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Oak Park's Scavenger Hunt
A mixture of English and Spanish books celebrating important Hispanic people.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Teen Fiction
Recently published teen fiction by Latine authors.
Hispanic Heritage Month: New fiction
New fiction to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Indigenous Peoples' Day - Second Monday of October
Indigenous Peoples Day is meant to uplift and recognize the history and contributions of Indigenous People and the Tribal Nations.
Latine & Indigenous Teens in Fantasy
Fantasy novels with Latine & Indigenous characters!
Teen Thrillers with Latine & Indigenous Characters
Check out these tingling reads with Latine & Indigenous characters!
Fantasy with Latine/Indigenous Characters - Middle Grades
Check out these magical tales with Latine and Indigenous characters!
Recommend only ONE bucket list book for everyone
We asked the librarians at the Corinth Library to recommend one, and only one, book that everyone should read before they die.
Your Library. Your Voice.
Johnson County Library is looking toward the future with a new long-term plan. We need your help to create better services and bigger impact. Add your voice to the Library's story!
