Summer Reading Challenge 2026
Can you dig it? A summer full of adventure, reading, and prizes starts now! Preregister for our Summer Reading Challenge today.
26 in '26 Reading Challenge
Make 2026 a year of reading with our 26 in ‘26 Reading Challenge!
The Jubilee Reader
Check out the May/June 2026 issue of The Jubilee Reader, a reading guide containing recent books by African American writers, writers from the African diaspora, and on related topics.
Explore More! Calendar
Start your month off right with May's Explore More! Calendar. Each day has a new activity, challenge, or fun fact for you to share as a family.
May Staff Picks
Some favorites from our staff this month.
May Calendars of Events
Get a sneak peek at our May Adult and Children's Calendars of Events before they reach our branches.
Upcoming Events
May 25th, 12:00 AM
Cool down this summer by making your own paper plate fan and then decorate it to look like a fruit.
May 25th, 12:00 AM
Stop by the library anytime this month for a dose of kindness. Visit our display to pick up an uplifting message or create one to share—spreading encouragement, one card at a time.
May 25th, 12:00 AM
Dinosaurs have roared into the Children's Department and have a secret message to share. Find them all, decode the message, and win a small prize.
May 25th, 12:00 AM
Dinosaurs have roared into the Children's Department and have a secret message to share. Find them all, decode the message, and win a small prize.
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