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Upcoming Book Releases

Click here to be one of the first names on the hold list for these upcoming releases. Check the books you would like to place on hold, the SMRLD staff will do the rest!

Book Lists Collection on Pinterest

View some of our favorite Book Lists Currated by SMRLD staff for your enjoyment

Ever wonder what your SMRLD librarians are reading? Well now you can follow along at smrld.org/librarianreads with some of their recommendations.

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Free weekly email or RSS alerts about SMRLD’s Newest Books, Movies & Music! Sign up today!

Did you love that last book you read and want to find similar books or authors?
Check out Novelist!  Enter an author’s name or title to discover read alikes based on the characters, genres, tone, & writing style.  

NoveList Plus

Novelist K-8 Plus

In the middle of a series and you do not know what comes next?
Check out Kent District Library’s What’s Next! Type in the author’s last name or series character for the chronological list of all the books in the series.  
What’s Next®: Books in Series Database of Kent District Library

SMRLD Book Club Favorites

Join the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club for a morning or evening discussion of the latest book club selection. The last Monday of the month, Morning Meeting —11 AM at SMRLD, 2145 Johnson Rd or Evening Meeting—6:30 PM at Kool Beanz Café, 1316 Niedringhaus Ave. Copies of the book are available at both libraries. Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext 785.

Reading Challenges!
Join our Summer and Winter Reading Challenges at either library location or online at Beanstack (https://smrld.beanstack.com/reader365)!

Beanstack
Discover our most recommended books and events, log your reading and activities, and earn points, badges, and possibly even prizes along the way.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Register at Either Library Location or

Online at  https://smrld.beanstack.com

Keep Book Log

Every 100 Books  – Visit either library location and receive a sticker.

500 Books – Your child will receive a free book.

1000 Books –  Your child will receive a free book and a backpack.

Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext 720

Read Around the World in 365 Days

First annual SMRLD adult reading challenge!

During 2020, read 12 books from our around the world reading list &

receive an invitation to a celebration in January 2021!

Join the Challenge & Get the list on Beanstack

Questions? Email [email protected] or message us on Facebook 

For more assistance in selecting your next great read feel free to ask a research librarian at either location, via email [email protected], or by phone 618-452-6238 ext 730.