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.
Movies with Mind-blowing Scores
Music can make or break a movie, these are just some of the films with scores that have moved me over the years!
The Wait Is Brutal. These Books Help.
The wait for Threshing Day feels endless, but your next great fantasy adventure doesn’t have to.
Teen Thrillers with Latine & Indigenous Characters
Check out these tingling reads with Latine & Indigenous characters!
Fast-Paced Reads for Teens
Whether you're in a reading slump or books often bore you, try one of these!
Pride Month Reads (Teen)
Check out some of these reads, featuring and/or authored by LGBTQIA+ individuals!
Afrofantasy for Teens
Check out these titles that draw on African cultures and mythologies to spin engaging fantasy stories for teens!
Thrillers & Horror with POC Characters for Middle Grade
Check out these suspenseful & scary stories with POC characters!
Healing after a Loss
Losing someone you love is never easy. This collection of books for school-age children offers comforting stories and gentle guidance.
Large print kid chapter books
Helpful for those with seeing impairments, dyslexia, language learners or anyone who needs the encouragement of turning the page more often.
Sign Language for Babies - Board Book Edition
Are you interested in using sign language with your baby? Learn some basic signs from these board books!
2026 Picture Books Highlights - Part 1
Here are my favorite picture books published in the first half of 2026!
Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander - for Kids!
AANHPI month in May is a great reason to explore these books!
Under Construction --> Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Please enjoy these books all about construction work and enjoying the great outdoors!
Staff Pick Spotlight: America 250
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.
Kansas in Youth Literature
The May focus of the Kansas 250 bookshelf features Kansas related youth literature.
Nature and Outdoors in Kansas
The April Kansas 250 Bookshelf focuses on exploring nature and the outdoors in Kansas.
Movies with Mind-blowing Scores
Music can make or break a movie, these are just some of the films with scores that have moved me over the years!
Teen Thrillers with Latine & Indigenous Characters
Check out these tingling reads with Latine & Indigenous characters!
The Wait Is Brutal. These Books Help.
The wait for Threshing Day feels endless, but your next great fantasy adventure doesn’t have to.
Black Thrillers - Adult
Check out these thrillers featuring Black characters!
Asian Thrillers - Adult
Check out these thrillers from Asian and Asian-American writers!
Fast-Paced Reads for Teens
Whether you're in a reading slump or books often bore you, try one of these!
Thrillers & Horror with POC Characters for Middle Grade
Check out these suspenseful & scary stories with POC characters!
Disability Pride Month
Enjoy the following novels by disabled authors or featuring disabled characters!
Slow Making for Summer Days
A collection of fiber arts books for your next hobby, so you can unplug and relax one stitch at a time!
Healing after a Loss
Losing someone you love is never easy. This collection of books for school-age children offers comforting stories and gentle guidance.
July Is Disability Pride Month - Adults
Check out this selection of books featuring characters living with disabilities (their own or someone else's).
️Excited for The Odyssey Movie? Check out...
Here are some of my favorite reads and watches - both classical and modern interpretations.
Kansas Food and Cookbooks
Our July Kansas 250 booklist focus features Kansas Food and Cookbooks.
100 Years of Mel Brooks
Celebrating 100 years of comedic genius Melvin (Kaminsky) Brooks; comedian, actor, director, filmmaker & author.
America 250: From ABC to Shining Z
An alphabet of America and Americana.
As a Kid, I Loved. . .
Remember that book or series you loved as a kid? Do you ever wonder what adult books would bring back that feeling? This list is for you!