Kids Books & Reading
CLPL Book Discussion Groups
Bluestem Book Club
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- Read and discuss books from the annual Bluestem Book Award nominee list. Participants vote to choose what we read.
- Kids in grades 3-5
- Meets weekly in June and July
Caudill Book Club
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- Read and discuss books from the annual Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award nominee list. Participants vote to choose what we read.
- Kids in grades 4-8
- Meets weekly in June and July
Family Graphic Novel Club
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- Discuss a graphic novel and do a fun activity.
- Kids in grades 1-4 with their parent or guardian
- Meets monthly during the school year
Reading Programs
1000 Books Before Kindergarten – year-round
Summer Reading Program – June 1 – July 31
Winter Reading Program – December 1 – January 31
Reading Suggestions
Booklists – staff suggestions on a variety of topics for a variety of ages
Award Winners and Nominees– includes state awards (like Caudill) and national awards (like Caldecott)
Need help finding your next favorite book? Your friendly CLPL librarians are here for you! Submit this form and we’ll prepare a list of suggested titles.
