READsquared Reading Program

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Be a Changemaker

"Everything in your life is a reflection of a choice you have made. If you want a different result, make different choices." -UnknownEveryday you are faced ...
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Eye-Opener

Open a world of possibilities with these kid-approved titles, great to help young children learn to read. These popular books will encourage you to read aloud w ...
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Full STEAM Ahead

Welcome to All Things STEAM. These books include topics on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. These fields of study are placed together not only ...
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Get Graphic

Are you tired of reading the same novels, page after page of writing? What if these books included artwork to help tell the story? Then the format of a graphic novel ...
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Get Thinking

Use your noodle. Get your gear spinning.

Hot Off The Press

Are your children always looking for the newest and greatest? This unique list features recently released books, sure to capture your young child's attentio ...
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Making the World a Better Place

Inspire our future generation with children’s books about making the world a better place. Teach empathy, kindness to others and taking care of our world. ...
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Notable Books

With so many books out there, how do you know which are worthy of reading? These notable adult books are "very good, very readable, and at times very important ...
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S.T.E.A.M.

As the world grows, we are turning to innovation to fuel our future. However that innovation remains the same with only Science, Technology, Engineering an ...
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Women's History Month (Ages 3-6)

March is Women’s History Month—so why not treat your young readers to picture books about female inventors, scientists, and women who have challenged themselves and ...
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Women's History Month (Ages 6-12)

Women’s History Month celebrates the accomplishments of women like Amelia Earhart, Sojourner Truth, and Eleanor Roosevelt. The following recommended books for kids a ...
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Women's History Month (Teens)

Come in to the Library and check out some books about women’s history and the state of women’s (and girls’) rights in the world today, or read biographies about some ...
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It's a Fantasy

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

Puzzling Questions

“Who in the world am I? Ah, that’s the great puzzle.” —Lewis Carroll. Dig Deeper with your little ones and expand their view of the world around them.

Shine Bright

Explore space with your little ones as you read about the stars and our universe. These books shine as bright as the sun!

Stage Dreams

There's nothing like being on a stage! These books include the highs and lows of being on stage, performing and overcoming your fears for early readers.

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.

Book to Film

It is always a blessing and a curse to see a great book turned into a movie. Here are just some books adapted into movies —just read the books before you watch them!

Out of This World

Travel as far as the sun and as close as the moon, these children's books will take you around the universe. From nonfiction to fiction, these space books are out of this world!

The Power of Curiosity

Curiosity is making the choice to look deeper into everyday things. It helps us solve problems and transform our lives. Dig Deeper to see how curiosity is powerful in everyday life!

Exploration Unknown

ex·plo·ra·tion: the action of traveling or investigating an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it. Explore life and the world around you as you Dig Deeper through this list.

Life's an Adventure

Books have been transporting people to other places and times for hundreds of years. There's something about stories that continue to captivate us. Imagine Your Story through this adventurous list.

Showtime Showdown

Between Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services, new movies are more available than ever! Check out these hot YA novels before watching their critically-acclaimed movie adaptations.

Space Out

Houston, we have a problem! What if space was the only place you knew? Space out with these (inter)stellar YA books, taking place all over the universe.

Among the Stars

What if there is life on another planet? There are infinite possibilities of what the universe holds. You never know what you'll find, as you read these books among the stars!

Broadway Bookshelf

From The Color Purple to Curious Incident, many Broadway favorites started out as a book. This list includes many Broadway plays and musicals that began as a book an ...
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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.

Investigate Everything

We often see only what we want to see or what others tell us to see. It's time to ask the hard questions and see the world from a new view. Investigate the world around you and Dig Deeper!

The Great American Read

The PBS Great American Read list of 100 favorite books. How many have you read?

Alex Awards

Are you looking for something new? These titles are winners of the Alex Award, books written for adults, but have appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 1 ...
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Be Inspiring

It's no secret that books can change your life. Embrace the idea that nothing is original, so don't be afraid of being inspired by what's alrea ...
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Classic Tales

Certain books stand the test of time -- true classics, they're enjoyed by each new generation of young readers. Some have been revamped with new covers or retool ...
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Read & Grow

Young readers are easily touched by the books they read. Reading books that teach important life lessons early on in a young reader's life will help them&nb ...
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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