Collection Highlights

Each winter, we read a story together. The 2026 Winter Read is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. For more than 200 years, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus has captured imaginations. The story of a young scientist who infuses life into a new being, flees in terror, and sets in motion a series of deadly events, the novel has spawned countless works across film and literature. Join us as we delve into the extraordinary life of Mary Shelley, her creation, and its enduring … [Read more...] about Frankenstein

A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams An explosive memoir charting one woman's career at the heart of one of the most influential companies on the planet, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to Facebook, the decisions that have shaped world events in recent decades, and the people who made them.From trips on private jets and encounters with world leaders to shocking accounts of misogyny and double standards behind the scenes, this searing memoir … [Read more...] about Careless People

by Kate Messner Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow exists a secret kingdom of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals that live through the winter safe and warm, awake and busy, under the snow. Discover the wonder and activity that lies beneath winter's snowy landscape in this magical book. Find it in our collection here. … [Read more...] about Over and Under the Snow

A snowy day, a trip to Grandma's, time spent cooking with one another, and space to pause and discover the world around you come together in this perfect book for reading and sharing on a cozy winter day. One winter morning, Lina wakes up to silence. It's the sound of snow - the kind that looks soft and glows bright in the winter sun. But as she walks to her grandmother's house to help make the family recipe for warak enab, she continues to listen. As Lina walks past snowmen and across icy … [Read more...] about Ten Ways to Hear Snow/Diez maneras de escuchar la nieve

By Jacqueline Briggs Martin In this Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, the true story of Wilson Bentley and his singular fascination with snowflakes is rendered in rich prose and gorgeous artwork, perfect for the holidays, snow days, and everyday. Wilson Bentley was always fascinated by snow. In childhood and adulthood, he saw each tiny crystal of a snowflake as a little miracle and wanted to understand them. His parents supported his curiosity and saved until they could give … [Read more...] about Snowflake Bentley

by Sam Usher Join a boy and his grandfather as they enjoy a snow day in the park! Every child loves a snow day--no school and snowball fights galore! But Sam has to wait for Granddad, even though all the other kids have already gone to the park . . . and all the dogs . . . and all the zoo animals! Only when the two finally arrive does Granddad see why Sam was in such a hurry--and they have the best time playing with everyone in the snow. Find it in our collection here. … [Read more...] about Snow