Find Your Next Read

Can't decide what to read next? Get trustworthy advice from the professional book nerds! 

If you can't make into the Library to talk to one of us in person, reach out to one of our "Book Finder" librarians. They can create a Personalized Booklist based on your favorite books, movies, or TV shows. For even more book recommendations, join the Jax Stacks Reading Challenge for adults or sign up for regular email updates about new releases with the Book Hook Up


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Library Catalog

Access books, audiobooks, magazines, and movies.

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New Releases

Grab the newest releases in books, ebooks, audiobooks, and more!

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Get The Book Hook Up

Choose from 20 email newsletters highlighting recent releases and buzzworthy books across a variety of genres.

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Adult Reading Challenge

Jax Stacks releases 16 new challenge categories every year, designed to broaden your reading horizons. Pick the 12 you like and start reading!


Want more DIY tools for finding your next great read? Get award-winners, search by genre, find read-alikes, and browse librarian-curated lists with NoveList Plus or Gale Books and Authors.

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Personalized Booklist

Tell us about your favorite books or movies and your local librarians will reply back with a booklist tailor-made just for you.

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Read What You Like

Get matched to books based on your interests, mood, and vibe—with lists and read-alikes curated by real book lovers.

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Books for Kids and Teens

E-books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and a variety of other digital content, all accessible online from your favorite device.

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Gale Books and Authors

Independently explore and discover new books with Gale. Search by author, genre, award winners, expert picks, and librarian favorites.


Are you in a reading rut?  Fill out the short form below and one of our librarians will email you back a list of 5 books, based off the things you (or your child) like to read or watch.

Note: Please allow 3-5 days for a response to your request.

Personalized Booklist

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