Books & Media
E-media
When Life Takes a Turn: Stories About Change
From sudden upheavals to new beginnings, these e-books and e-audiobooks explore how characters navigate life’s biggest changes.
Into the Wild: Outdoor Thriller E-audiobooks
Whether it’s a lost hiker, desperate hunter or a killer on the run, the wilderness plays no favorites. Find these titles on Hoopla or Libby.
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Midlife Meet Cute: Mature Romance
Seasoned romance often begins after the dust has settled. Identities reshaped, these characters arrive knowing who they are, ready to love.
Pure Michigan Reads
The authors behind these books all share one thing: Michigan beginnings. From literary fiction to horror, there's a story for every reader.
Staff Picks: Sean Recommends...
HR Specialist Sean helps coordinate the employee experience at CPL. See the suspenseful fantasy read he’s been enjoying lately.
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No Planet B: Celebrating Earth Day
No matter how small an act, we can all show love for the planet we call home. Discover ways you can make an impact with these resources.
Same Old Kanopy, New (Easier) Sign In
Streaming on Kanopy just got easier—use your library card number and PIN for quick access to all your favorite films.
5 Easy Tips to Start an E-book Reading Challenge
Stuck in a reading rut? E-books make it easy to read anytime, anywhere. Try these tips and book picks to get started.
Finding Joy in Life
Discover fiction and nonfiction stories that spark imagination, celebrate resilience, and remind us of the beauty in every journey.
No Planet B: Celebrating Earth Day
No matter how small an act, we can all show love for the planet we call home. Discover ways you can make an impact with these resources.
Same Old Kanopy, New (Easier) Sign In
Streaming on Kanopy just got easier—use your library card number and PIN for quick access to all your favorite films.
5 Easy Tips to Start an E-book Reading Challenge
Stuck in a reading rut? E-books make it easy to read anytime, anywhere. Try these tips and book picks to get started.
Finding Joy in Life
Discover fiction and nonfiction stories that spark imagination, celebrate resilience, and remind us of the beauty in every journey.
Awards & Bestsellers
New York Times Bestsellers
Up-to-date and authoritative lists of the most popular books in the United States, based on sales in the past week.
Pulitzer Prize
A group of awards presented annually in the U.S. for excellence in fiction, drama, history, biography and general non-fiction.
Golden Globe Awards
A group of awards presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for excellence in film and TV, both domestic and foreign.
Academy Awards
The Oscars! Presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in film making.
New York Times Bestsellers
Up-to-date and authoritative lists of the most popular books in the United States, based on sales in the past week.
Pulitzer Prize
A group of awards presented annually in the U.S. for excellence in fiction, drama, history, biography and general non-fiction.
Golden Globe Awards
A group of awards presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for excellence in film and TV, both domestic and foreign.
Academy Awards
The Oscars! Presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in film making.