ReadSquared Reading Program

Reading Lists

Adventures in Birding for Kids

Engaging picture books and beautiful nonfiction titles to learn about birds! Make sure to check out our Bird Watch Quest when you stop by the library!

All About Animals

These are just a few of our favorite books featuring our furry friends... and the scaly, slimey, and prickly ones too!

Alphabet Picture Books

Recognizing letters and the sounds they make is great progress toward learning to read! If you are looking for a fun twist on the ABC's, check out this list.

Animal Tales

Some memorable books from your childhood often feature special relationships between humans and animals, which taught some very important lessons about love, friends ...
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Aquatic Adventurer

The ocean is fascinating, terrifying, and full of wonder. You and your undersea adventurer can explore the ocean with these great books featuring all things aquatic!

At Your Service: Stories of Animal Heroes

Those who teach us the most about humanity aren't always human." - Donald L. HicksRead how animals can improve our lives.

Back to School and New to School

Books about school, for everyone going back to school or new to school!

Beach Reads

Looking for a story that is lighthearted or provides some mental rest and relaxation? Here are some suggestions.

Best in Show: mysteries featuring dogs or cats

The titles in this list represent full series of books by the author. If you like the one listed, chances are you will like other in the series featuring the same dog or cat.

Books About the Immigrant Experience

Young adult novels about the immigrant experience.

By the Sea

Disappear into cool, crystal-blue water, letting the ocean waves drown out the worries of life and wash away all that icky sweat with these YA ocean-inspired books! ...
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Classic Summer Movie Blockbusters

Starting with the theater release of "Jaws" and "Star Wars," a new film genre was born: the Summer Movie Blockbuster. Discover or revisit the most popular movies tha ...
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Coming of Age Memoirs

First-hand accounts of growing up while facing adversity.

Creating Your Own Story

Here is a selection of picture books that invite the youngest reader to come up with their own story. The list comprises wordless books and books that creatively int ...
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Dragon Tales

Join these mythical monsters on fantastic adventures! Whether you enjoy humor, adventure, or stories of unlikely friendships, this list has something for everyone.

Farm Tales

Animal sounds, tractors, watching plants grow... farms are so much fun! Enjoy these stories about all kinds of things that can happen on a farm.

Farm Tales

Read about all of the fantastic stories and adventures that can only happen on a farm.

Heads or Tails

Books About Coins

Historical fiction of interest to teens

Explore history by walking in someone else's shoes, feeling what they are feeling, and thinking what they are thinking.

Human-Animal Relationships

Titles which include actual relationships between humans and birds, dogs and horses.

Informational Picture Books

Picture books that include facts, teach a concept, or use a story to impart information about subjects including animals.

John Lennon

In memory of the upcoming 40th anniversary of the death of John Lennon. As it reads in his Strawberry Fields memorial: "Imagine"

Little Dragon Tales

Books for little dragon lovers! Read all about these fantastic, flying, mythical creatures as they soar around stories causing all sorts of ruckus.

Lived to Tell the Tale

People live through challenging experiences and often have fascinating stories to tell about them. These books are a path to understand others and have vicarious experiences.

Making the World a Better Place

Ways you can get involved in your community, and learn about social and environmental justice advocates and initiatives. This list includes books intended for kids of a variety of ages.

Newer Science Fiction by Woman Authors

Women's Voices are some of the most interesting and diverse voices in Science Fiction today.

Numbers and Counting

Talking about numbers with your child not only builds language skills, but also requires thinking about word meanings in a precise way. Mathematical concepts can be ...
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Ocean Tales Grades 2 & 3

Learning about the ocean is fun for kids thanks to the diverse nature of marine life and environments. The ocean books in this list include fun fictional stories for kids of all ages.

Ocean Tales Grades 4 - 6

Learning about the ocean is super fun for kids thanks to the amazingly diverse nature of marine life and environments. The ocean books in this list include fun fictional stories for kids of all ages.

Passing the Time

Novels exploring the concept of time or time travel, some historical, others with more of a fantasy or science fiction slant. All books are available as e-books and/or e-audiobooks.

Reading about Racism

This list includes memoirs, essays, and works of nonfiction that expose our country's history of racism, current forms of racism, and provide guidance on how to talk ...
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Seas the Day

Cast your net over these books and sea what you might uncover in one of these books!

Siblings

Novels in which the sibling relationship is a central element"A sibling is the lens through which you see your childhood." --Ann HoodAll titles are accessible in ebook and/or eaudiobook formats.

Stellar Short Stories

Beautiful short stories written by excellent authors

Stress Management

These e-books will help you learn to manage your stress, anxieties and worries.

Superheroes to the Rescue

Children's novels featuring superheroes.

Taking place in a foreign country or translated

Travel and immerse yourself in other cultures through fiction.

Tales of Tails

Do your favorite animals have tails? Travel to the jungle, the sea, the forest, and more to meet all sorts of animals!

Tales of the City

What does the city represent? It is a place of freedom, self-exploration, invention and creativity--a place of commerce, excitement and occasionally danger. Authors ...
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Tall Tales

These stories mix fact and fiction together to create an exaggerated story of an actual event. Can you see the truth in these tall tales?

The Red Planet in fiction

These gripping novels reflect our endless fascination with the Red Planet. There is a nice mix of formats to enjoy, so find titles in print, ebook, or eaudiobook!

The World at War

Novels that examine the experiences of people in various countries as they grapple with the effects World War2 on their lives All titles are accessible in ebook and/or eaudiobook formats

Timeless Mythology

Mythology forms the backbone of all the cultures in the world. They are also fun and highly entertaining, and their continuing relevance is evident in the fact that ...
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True Tales of the Sea

A selection of nonfiction works related to the sea and travel by sea, for middle grade readers

Updated Fairy Tales

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Winslow Homer & Maritime Art

Some titles about capturing the seas in paint and for inspiration, noted maritime artist Winslow Homer's works.

With a protagonist from an underrepresented group

Reading about someone from an underrepresented group can provide a window into other people's experiences or provide a reflection of what you yourself are going thro ...
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YA Fantasy, speculative fiction & science fiction

Books that take place in a world that has been created by the author or propose events that could potentially occur in the future.

Animal Fantasy Tales

Do animals talk? In these books, they sure do! Read along and follow their tails through the animal kingdom!

Birth to 12 Months

Start early and raise a book lover by reading to newborns. These hand-selected books are designed for babies birth to 12 months including durable board books and colorful pictures.

Dinosaur Tales!

Stomp and roar with these dinosaurs!

Fantastic Tales

Image a world of dragons and talking animals. Take your little ones on an adventure with these must-read fairytales!

Make Believe

Image a world of dragons and talking animals. Take your little ones on an adventure with these must-read fairytales!

12 to 24 Months

Help young children develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime. Read these fun books about animals and rhymes to your young one and watch their imagination grow.

Believe in the Impossible

Take a trip to lands of incredible creatures and never-ending adventures. These books will take you to faraway places and beyond! Imagine Your Story and believe in the impossible.

Dragon Tales

Join these mythical monsters on fantastic adventures! Whether you enjoy humor, adventure, or stories of unlikely friendships, this list has something for everyone.

Little Dragon Tales

Books for little dragon lovers! Read all about these fantastic, flying, mythical creatures as they soar around stories causing all sorts of ruckus.

2 to 3 Year Olds

Encourage your toddler to read with exciting books that span from simple picture books to more elaborate stories. Watch your child grow into a lifetime book lover.

Beginning Chapter Books

Great reads for kids new to chapter books!

Pony and Horse Tales

Gallop to read these wonderous tales about your favorite majestic and intelligent creatures.

4 to 5 Year Olds

Prepare your child for school by exposing them to reading at a young age. This book list is designed for 4 to 5 year olds as they prepare to enter kindergarten.

Imagination Train

Fairytales and fantasy books aren't just for kids. Are you looking to discover new worlds and exciting characters to fall in love with? Check out these books and Imagine Your Story.

Tales of Tails

Do your favorite animals have tails? Travel to the jungle, the sea, the forest, and more to meet all sorts of animals!

Tales on the Farm

Read about all of the fantastic stories and adventures that can only happen on a farm.

Imaginary Outbreaks

Writers have long been inspired by plagues and pandemics. Readers might find it interesting to delve into alternative scenarios and see how fictional characters reac ...
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Things That Go!

Vroom! Let's go for a ride!