ReadSquared Reading Program

Reading Lists

'Round the World Reads

Travel all the way around the world through the pages of a book.

'Twas a Dark and Stormy Night...

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2023 Christian Fiction

Fun with Christian reading in 2023!

A Baker's Dozen

These delicious mysteries will leave you salivating until the very end!

Adventure Mix

Feeling adventurous? Check out these books!

Adventures & Explorations

Go on an adventure and explore hidden secrets!

Amazing People

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Animal Adventurers

Do you enjoy books about anthropomorphic animal adventurers? Look no further, this list is full of them.

Animal Tales

Furry, fuzzy and heart-warming.

Armchair Traveler

Love to go places but hate to travel? Here are some stories to take you around the world, without ever leaving your favorite armchair.

Banned & Restricted

Trying to ban books just makes us want to read them even more!

Beary Best Books

Don't settle for less! Read these 'beary' best books!

Beyond the Pete'n Path

Pete the Cat and all his friends are ready for adventure!

Book vs. Movie List

Was the book or the movie better? You decide. (btw, it's always the book)

Children's Adventures/Survival

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Community Matters

We’re all in this together! These books explore adult friendships and how kindness and compassion can leave a lasting impression on individuals and their community.

Courageous Adventurers

Go on an adventure and explore unknown frontiers from the safety of your own home.

Cozy Mysteries

Do you love mysteries but not bone chilling thrillers or disturbing details.I have a genre that's perfect for you!

Crazy Funny Comics

Do these have pictures? You bet they do! Comics are books too!

Don't Share Germs

Some things shouldn't be shared! Learn all about germs and bacteria with the books on this list.

Epic Adventure

Go on an epic adventure this summer!

Escape to the Sea

The ocean isn't very far away if you read these coastal themed novels.

Fantastic Fairy Tales and Historical Heroes

Explore far off places.

Fantastically Fierce Females

Fantastically Fierce Females features young adult fantasy stories with a strong female lead.

Fantasy Faves

Read some of the best fantasy book available for kids & get swept up in a magical adventure of your own!

Finding Our Voices

True stories about people throughout history who found their voices and made a difference- for kids!

Finding Our Voices

True stories about people throughout history finding their voices and changing the world for the better- for teens!

Finding Our Voices

Stories about how we all matter, how we can be kind, and how we can change the world- for toddlers!

Fun with Friends

Young readers can join in on the fun with books that teach the importance of working together toward a common goal and the power of friendship.

Great Outdoors

Overflowing with adventure and the beauty of the natural world, these stories are sure to encourage your little readers to get outside and explore!

Harry Potter Recommends...

Do you love Harry Potter? This is a list of a few books Harry recommends you read.

Important animals of the world!!!

Every creature has a purpose!!! Read about how you can help with conservation for important animals of the world.

It's the End of the World as We Know It

Survive the apocalypse with some dystopian fiction.

It's The End Of The World As We Know It

It's the end of the world as we know it... and we feel fine!Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, tales of tragedy, survival, and what really happens when the wo ...
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Kids Adventure Mix

Feeling adventurous? Check out these books!

Library Staff Favorites

Favorite reads from Lake County Library's staff.

Light & Sweet

Pick up one of these for a light & sweet read.

Love & Laughter

Everyone could use a little bit more love and a lot more laughter in their life!

Make Time to READ!

Travel through time from the comfort of your own home!

Making Tracks

Books are a great way to bridge the gap of imagination and exploring. Get kids outside to explore nature with this list of books about animal tracks and signs!

Mini Planet helpers

Read and learn about helpers around the world who love our planet!!!!

Murder, Mystery and Mayhem

You'll never figure out who the killer is before the end.

No Fake Books

Get the real deal. Always seek the truth no matter where it leads.

Ordinary Heroes

Even everyday people can be extraordinary!

Outdoor Survival

YA survival stories show the strength and resilience of the human spirit. These books center on teen characters who rise above their challenges, adapt to their envir ...
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Pigeon's Favorite Books

Pigeon might not be good at driving a bus, but he has excellent taste in books!

Popular Kids Books

The most checked outbooks added to the Library collection in 2022!

Popular PreK

The most checked outbooks added to the Library collection in 2022!

Popular Teen Books

The most checked outbooks added to the Library collection in 2022!

POW! Graphic Novels for Kids!

Check out these graphic novel adventures!

Redbud Favorites

Staff at Redbud Library picked their favorite books just for you!!!

Rough & Ready

Craving action? Get into the thick of things and never back down!

Rugrat Favorites

Everything looks bigger & more mysterious from down on the storytime rug!

Sharing and Caring

Engage preschoolers with picture books that feature characters playing, sharing, and celebrating diversity while building a strong foundation for reading.

Stay Out of the Water!

Is the water the real danger or is it... something else?

Stories for your littles

Fun and engaging stories for little kids.

Sword and Sorcery

Far off places, daring sword fights, magic spells and a prince in disguise. Explore fantasy worlds from the comfort of your own house!

Teens Adventure Mix

Feeling adventurous? Check out these books!

The First Partner's Book Club List

The First Partner’s Summer Book Club features 23 books curated by the First Partner for children ages 3-12. Learn more about the First Partner's Book Club at her website by clicking here.

Together Again romances

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Twisted Fairy Tales

Fairy tales like you've never heard them before!

Twisty Mystery

So many twists and turns that you'll never see what's coming next.

United We Stand

Divided We Fall, United We Stand: a diverse range of stories about friendship, acceptance, and real-world issues important to teens.

Wilderness Thrillers

In the world of thriller books, “don’t go into the woods” is an adage as old as time. Whether you’re into mystery books that will terrify you or mystery books full o ...
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Winter Fun

Winter themed books to keep your brain from freezing over!!!

Young Adult Fun in 2023

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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!

Nostalgia for parents, fun for toddlers

Reading to your little one? Why not read them a book from your own childhood? These classics will welcome you back with nostalgia.

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!

The First Partner's Book Club List Chapter Books

The First Partner’s Summer Book Club features 23 books curated by the First Partner for children ages 3-12. Learn more about the First Partner's Book Club at her website by clicking here.

The First Partner's Book Club List Picture Books

The First Partner’s Summer Book Club features 23 books curated by the First Partner for children ages 3-12. Learn more about the First Partner's Book Club at her website by clicking here.

The Littlest Environmentalist List

The theme for the 2024 Summer Reading Program is Conservation. Introduce your little ones to conservation and caring for their planet with these picture books.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Teen 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.

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!

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!

Stunning Sci-Fi

Enjoy sci-fi by some amazing authors & expand your universe!