Collection Highlights

By Michael Crichton An astonishing technique for recovering and cloning dinosaur DNA has been discovered. Creatures once extinct now roam Jurassic Park, soon-to-be opened as a theme park. Until something goes wrong…and science proves a dangerous toy… Find it in our collection here. … [Read more...] about Jurassic Park: A Novel

Plesiosaurs, Ichthyosaurs, Mosasaurs, and More by Darren Naish Dive into prehistoric waters and discover extraordinary sea monsters who reigned the ocean for 150 million years. Ancient Sea Reptiles: Plesiosaurs, Ichthyosaurs, Mosasaurs, and More examines the anatomy, behavior, diversity, lifestyle, and evolutionary rise of creatures who conquered the seas for 150 million years during the Mesozoic era. Expert paleontologist Darren Naish puts these fearsome and mighty creatures under … [Read more...] about Ancient Sea Reptiles:

By Nicholas Day The world was upside-down. The wind was fire. The sky was ash. The rain was rock. The true story of how a massive catastrophic eruption plunged the world into darkness, altering the global climate and inspiring the likes of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein--from the award-winning author of The Mona Lisa Vanishes and featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout. A couple of hundred years ago, on a quiet Indonesian island, a volcano called Tambora erupted with a force and … [Read more...] about A World Without Summer

By Julian Brave NoiseCat Note: The author, Julian Brave NoiseCat, will speak at The Community Library on July 15, 2026, as part of the free Community Speaker Series, presented in partnership with the Sun Valley Writers’ Festival. More/register to attend here. Also available on livestream. "A stunning work of narrative non-fiction from one of the most powerful young Native American writers at work today—We Survived the Night combines investigative journalism, folklore, and a deeply personal … [Read more...] about We Survived the Night

By Virginia Evans Note: The author, Virginia Evans, will speak at The Community Library on July 21, 2026, as part of the free Community Speaker Series, presented in partnership with the Sun Valley Writers' Festival. More/register to attend here. Also available on livestream. "Imagine, the letters one has sent out into the world, the letters received back in turn, are like the pieces of a magnificent puzzle. . . . Isn't there something wonderful in that, to think that a story of one's life … [Read more...] about The Correspondent: A Novel

"Looking at Things in Different Ways," painted by Lottie, age 9, offers a big message in a tiny format. Her message: We look at things in diffrent ways,But in the end it's clear to see,Different is how it's supposed to be. Eighty-nine pieces of delightful art are on display in the Children's Library through February 17, 2026, showcasing the imagination and talent of kids and teens. Patrons can vote on their favorite pieces in various categories, including favorite title, best use of … [Read more...] about Tiny Art: “Looking at Things in Different Ways”