Award Nominated Booklists

Looking for some good books to read this summer?  Check out the award nominated books on these lists!  
 
Staff Picks for Kids
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BIRTHDAY BOOKS

Supported by Friends of the Library

Make a child's birthday “special” by donating a book in their name to the library's collection. The library will place a book plate in the front of the book with the birthday boy's or girl's name and birth date. The selection of books to choose for the month of
What's New
The Newest Books in the Youth Services Department
 
Click on the links on the lists to see if the book is available. 
 
If you would like to place a hold, click on "Request" on the SWAN Catalog or call Youth Services at 708-352-0576.
 
 
Books for School Aged Children
Click on a list below to find book recommendations. Once you open the file, double click on the title of the book to see if the book is available on our SWAN catalog.
 
Books for Younger Readers
The lists below are for pre-readers and children just learning to read. Once you open the file, double click on the title of the book to see if the book is available on our SWAN catalog.
 
Great Books to Read for All Ages!
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For older kids, try these:
For parents
Parent Resources
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Popular Series!
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More lists will be coming soon, so check back.  Ask at the desk if there is a certain kind of list you would like to see or if you are just looking for a reading recommendation!