Librarian Recommended

Librarian Recommended Gift Guide 2020

Do you need holiday gift ideas for the kids and teens in your life? Check out the library's 2020 Book Gift Guide for new books from multiple backgrounds and walks of life. All titles are recommended by the library's Youth Services staff. Our book suggestions are for babies through Grade 12, organized by youngest to oldest.

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Want to see what our librarians recommend for you? Explore some lists created just for your age and interest!

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Youth Services Staff Focus: Birth - Grade 5

Genre and age book lists created by youth services librarians as a team.

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Amy's Focus:  Under 5’s & Parents

Interests include:

  • Early literacy
  • Signing with babies
  • Graphic novels for kids/teens
  • Outdoor adventures

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Liz's Focus: Grades K - 2

Interests include:

  • Realistic fiction
  • Graphic novels for beginning readers
  • Funny books - the wackier, the better
  • Not-too-spooky mysteries

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Brenda’s Focus: Grades 3 - 6

Interests include:

  • Realistic fiction
  • Graphic novels
  • #OwnVoices books
  • Neurodiverse characters
  • DIY crafts
  • Spooky reads
  • Your Favorite Reads!

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Youth Services Staff Focus: Grades 6 - 12

Genre and grade level book lists created by youth services librarians as a team.

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MacKenzie's Focus: Grades 5 - 8

Interests include:

  • Graphic novels
  • #OwnVoices books
  • Young Adult fiction
  • Mysteries
  • STEM resources

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Ian's Focus: Grades 9 - 12

Interests include:

  • Horror
  • Science Fiction
  • Young Adult fiction
  • Realistic fiction
  • Graphic novels
  • Films & music