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.
NYT 100 Best TV Shows of the Century - Readers' Choices
NYT readers' rankings of the best shows.
2026 National Book Awards Finalists
Here are the finalists for the National Book Foundation's National Book Awards. The winners will be announced on November 18, 2026.
Queer Horror
Here's a small sampling of some queer horror films! For even more titles, check out our streaming options!
Social Justice Non-Fiction for Teens
Non-fiction books for teens around the topic of social justice.
High Fantasy for Teens
Dragons, wizards and quests, oh my! Explore these young adult fiction titles set in fantasy worlds.
Science Fiction for Teens
Hold on to your blasters, these books are about to take off! Explore a wide range of sci-fi plots in young adult fiction.
The 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh
Join us on Saturday, October 17, 10am-noon at the Central Resource Library for Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th Birthday Party!
Celebrate 100 Years of Winnie-the-Pooh
To celebrate Pooh's 100th birthday here's a list of books, audiobooks, and DVDs for fans of all ages about the "silly old bear!"
Caturday: Easy Readers with Cats
Celebrate Caturday (every Saturday) with these Easy Readers that feature cats!
Banned Books Week: Picture Books
Encourage your kiddos to fight censorship as they grow up and read these picture books this week!
Celebrate 100 Years of Winnie-the-Pooh
To celebrate Pooh's 100th birthday here's a list of books, audiobooks, and DVDs for fans of all ages about the "silly old bear!"
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!
Staff Pick Spotlight: America 250
Horror, Murder, and Suspense
Our October focus spotlights horror, murder, and suspense with a Kansas connection.
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.
Sci-fi Horror
Horror meets science fiction in these tales for adults!
NYT 100 Best TV Shows of the Century - Readers' Choices
NYT readers' rankings of the best shows.
2026 National Book Awards Finalists
Here are the finalists for the National Book Foundation's National Book Awards. The winners will be announced on November 18, 2026.
The 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh
Join us on Saturday, October 17, 10am-noon at the Central Resource Library for Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th Birthday Party!
Celebrate 100 Years of Winnie-the-Pooh
To celebrate Pooh's 100th birthday here's a list of books, audiobooks, and DVDs for fans of all ages about the "silly old bear!"
Social Justice Non-Fiction for Teens
Non-fiction books for teens around the topic of social justice.
High Fantasy for Teens
Dragons, wizards and quests, oh my! Explore these young adult fiction titles set in fantasy worlds.
Science Fiction for Teens
Hold on to your blasters, these books are about to take off! Explore a wide range of sci-fi plots in young adult fiction.
Favorite Manga for Teens
New and ongoing manga with a few classics as well!
Adult Books with Teen Appeal
These are books for adult audiences that may be a good fit for teen readers, featuring classics, memoirs, romance, nonfiction, and more!
Tough Topics for Teens
Here you will find recent resources on tough topics such as periods, pregnancy, bullying, mental health, suicide, and eating disorders.
Caturday: Easy Readers with Cats
Celebrate Caturday (every Saturday) with these Easy Readers that feature cats!
Games from YA Thrillers I Don't Want to Play
Basically if there's I chance I might die, I'm opting out.
Queer Horror
Here's a small sampling of some queer horror films! For even more titles, check out our streaming options!
Not-So-Scary Movies
Don't like being really scared? Check out these films that feature comedy, too!
90s Horror
They're a scream, baby!
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