A division of the American Library Association (ALA) providing recommended reading lists, children’s websites, games, activities, and more.
Christmas Closure
All Pitkin County buildings, including the Library, will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, from 12:00pm to 7:00pm and Thursday, December 25, in celebration of Christmas.
Books & Authors
Search thousands of reliable full-text biographies, including Biography and Biography Today. Browse by subject, occupation, nationality, gender, birthplace, or activity, or search by keyword. Access within the Library, or remotely anytime with a library card.
An online magazine for book lovers featuring reviews, recommendations, read-alikes, author interviews, book club resources, and behind-the-book backstories. Access within the Library, or remotely anytime with a library card.
A curated resource highlighting the best contemporary fiction and nonfiction for teens and young adults, emphasizing engaging and thought-provoking titles. Access remotely anytime with a library card, or within the Library.
A comprehensive resource for discovering multicultural children’s picture books. Offers a searchable database with metadata about characters’ racial and cultural identities, themes, and representation. Designed to help parents, educators, and librarians find and evaluate diverse books for children.
Un recurso completo para descubrir libros ilustrados multiculturales para niños. Ofrece una base de datos con metadatos sobre las identidades raciales y culturales de los personajes, los temas y la representación. Diseñado para ayudar a padres, educadores y bibliotecarios a encontrar y evaluar libros para niños.
Un recurso completo para descubrir libros ilustrados multiculturales para niños. Ofrece una base de datos con metadatos sobre las identidades raciales y culturales de los personajes, los temas y la representación. Diseñado para ayudar a padres, educadores y bibliotecarios a encontrar y evaluar libros para niños.
A digital media platform that lets you borrow movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, and magazines to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Content is always available—no holds or waitlists. Pitkin County Library patrons may check out up to 14 items per month. Access remotely anytime with a library card. Access remotely anytime with a library card. Download the Hoopla app for IOS or Android.
Lexile scores measure reading levels and match readers with appropriately leveled texts. The included chart compares Lexile scores with grade-level equivalents. This is useful for educators, parents, and students to track reading progress.
An easy-to-use app from OverDrive for borrowing eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. Download materials directly to your phone, tablet, or e-reader, and enjoy features like adjustable font sizes, offline access, and syncing across devices. Access remotely anytime with a library card. Download the Libby app for IOS or Android.
This database, created by librarians, provides access to journal articles, reviews, and other resources on library science. Topics include library automation, legislation, circulation, eBooks, publishing, and professional trends in librarianship. It can be accessed remotely anytime with a library card or within the Library.
A rich full-text database covering literature across all genres and time periods. Includes plot summaries, critical essays, book reviews, scholarly journals, author biographies, and the full text of classic novels, short stories, and poems. Access remotely anytime with a library card, or within the Library.