Book Lovers
Highlights
Thanksgiving Books: Authenticity and Accuracy
November 14, 2018
With great respect, we can use Thanksgiving as an opportunity to learn truth as well as acknowledge the diverse and unique characteristics of indigenous cultures.
Events
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Book Day Celebration
Thursday, April 5 | 6:30 pm |YDL-Michigan
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ESL Book Group
Wednesday, February 14 | 11:00 am |YDL-Michigan -
Kids Book Club
Thursday, February 15 | 6:30 pm |YDL-Michigan -
Writers Workshop
Thursday, February 15 | 7:00 pm |YDL-Whittaker
Book Lists
The Fall 2018 Family Read Ghost by Jason Reynolds is recommended for students in grades 3-8. We want everyone to participate at the October 13 Field Day, so here’s a short list of suggested books for younger readers. Is the one you want checked out? Le …
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PBS’ The Great American Read chose these 100 novels as America’s favorites. Which one will be the winner?
Go to ListNYT Best Sellers
New York Times weekly lists
aalbc.com
AALBC.com is dedicated to books by or about people of African descent
ALA's Notable Books
Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry by year
National Education Association Booklists
NEA and compiled booklists
National Book Awards
Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated lit, and YA winners by year
Services
Ask a Librarian
Call or Email our Librarians with Your Questions
Book Club Kits
Multiple copies of great books with discussion prompts
Book Donations
Donate books, support the library!
Book Groups
Current monthly book groups at YDL
Family Read
A Community Read for kids & families
Friends Book Shop & Sales
Buy books, support the library!
Library Cards
Apply for a card
Summer Challenge
Read, Learn, Explore
Volunteer at the Friends Book Shop
Sell books, support the library!
Resources
Over 20,000 ebooks and journal articles on a variety of subjects. Formerly known as the NetLibrary collection.
Download movies, television shows, music, comic books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks to your laptop or mobile device.
A full-text database with information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. LRC includes plot summaries, essays of literary criticism, biographies, book reviews, poems, short stories, and author interviews.
Find biographical information about Michigan authors and illustrators of all genres and subjects.
Trusted source of read-alike recommendations to help kids and adults find books that are just right for their reading level and interest.
Download audiobooks and books to your computer, listening device, or eReader.
Hundreds of thousands of poems, as well as short stories, biographies, and essays. Topics include the poetic forms, movements, and techniques.
Enjoy access to more than 250 popular digital magazines through RBdigital (formerly Zinio).
Kids will love these animated, talking books! Watch your favorite children’s books come alive with narration, music, and interactive elements.