Our librarians recommend these good reads.
Sometimes it can be overwhelming to choose which books contain age-appropriate content while challenging young people and helping them grow as readers. We put together these recommended lists of books by theme or grade level. Stop at the Youth Services desk for personal recommendations from Library staff.
Kids
Suggested reading for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Suggested reading for 2nd Grade
Suggested reading for 3rd Grade
Suggested reading for 4th Grade
Suggested reading for 5th Grade
Tweens/Teens
Locations:
Aalfs Downtown Library
529 Pierce Street
712-255-2933
Monday – Wednesday 9am – 8pm
Thursday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday (Sept – May) 1pm – 5pm
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Free parking on weekends and after 5pm on weekdays
Morningside Branch Library
4005 Morningside Avenue
712-255-2924
Monday – Wednesday 10am – 6pm
Thursday – Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
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Perry Creek Branch Library
2912 Hamilton Boulevard
Plaza Professional Center, Lower B
712-255-2926
Monday – Friday 10:30am – 5:30pm