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Don't Miss Lists

The Don't Miss Lists on the LINKcat catalog front page are a quick and easy way to find the newest additions to the library catalog and immediately place holds. Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Non-Fiction, Graphic Novels and much more. A new list is posted monthly, with archived lists dating back to January 2018.

Book Lists

Our librarians curate book lists and frequently add and update content. Explore book lists.

Wisconsin's Digital Library

Wisconsin's Digital Library, powered by Overdrive or Overdrive's Libby app has thousands of popular eBook and eAudiobook titles that you can read or listen to on most current mobile devices, tablets, phones, or your computer. The library purchases copies of these titles from OverDrive, the largest and leading national provider of eBooks and eAudiobooks to libraries.

Online Resources

ComicsPlus - Children's Library

For ages 14 and under: Unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga on your computer or mobile device. | more info »

ComicsPlus - Full Library

For all ages: Unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga on your computer or mobile device. | more info »

Core Collections

The Collections include books that are published or distributed in the United States and Canada and in print when the current H.W. Wilson Core Collection volume went to press. Original paperback editions and paperback reprints of some essential titles unavailable in hardcover are included. | more info »

EBSCOhost eBooks (formerly NetLibrary)

The EBSCOhost eBooks collection (formerly NetLibrary) includes the searchable full text of over 8,000 online books. Fiction and nonfiction are included. | more info »

Literary Reference Source

A full-text database combining information from many sources in one unique location. Plot summaries, articles, author biographies, book reviews, novels, literary journals, short stories, poems, and much more. | more info »

NoveList

Looking for something to read? NoveList has recommendations, reviews, plot summaries, and other content of interest to fiction readers, such as Author Read-alikes, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, and Annotated Book Lists. | more info »

NoveList K-8

NoveList K-8 meets all the fictional reading needs of kids (0-18) and includes picture books, chapter books, and young adult titles. | more info »

O'Reilly for Public Libraries (tech eBooks and digital learning)

The O’Reilly for Public Libraries Complete subscription includes more than 43,000 books and 30,000 hours of video in areas such as information technology and software; business; digital media; professional and personal development; and desktop and web applications. | more info »

TeachingBooks.net

Generate enthusiasm for children's and young adult books with this multimedia-rich website full of book readings, author interviews, book reviews and more. | more info »

WorldCat

Worldcat is a database of millions of records describing books and other library materials from around the world. Use it to find items you are unable to find in LINKcat. | more info »

Books News

STEM, Rockets and Weather

A short book list bringing together STEM concepts, space, and weather.

Posted by Abby R on Aug 22, 2024