Reading Suggestions

Norma Anders Publid Library Online Catalog

Click on the tabs under "What's Hot" to see "What's New", the "Most Popular" or use our library's "Booklists" to find suggestions.

Use these links to find read-alikes for the books or authors you like:

Literature Map

Book Browse

Blender

Use these sites to see books in a series:

Fantastic Fiction

What's Next

Featured Events

Jun 22

Story Time Adventures: Tama County Conservation

Jun 22, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Join us Monday mornings for special summer story times when we partner is with area agencies, community resources, and program presenters to bring extra fun activities to the library during summer break. This week we're welcoming back the conservation education team from Tama County Conservation.

Jun 23

Tunes Day

Jun 23, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Join us for music and movement every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. this summer starting June 9. We'll have fun with interactive songs, scarves, shakers, bubbles and more!

Jun 23

Knit & Stitch

Jun 23, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Bring your textile handiwork and connect with others as you work on your current projects. Enjoy an afternoon of conversation while you knit, crochet or stitch.

Jun 23

Evening Book Club/Book Talk

Jun 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Jun 25

Pages & Puzzles

Jun 25, 2026

If piles of work at home keep you from enjoying your latest book or cozy hobby drop in the library Thursdays for Pages & Puzzles, where you can leave the distractions at home. This weekly program carves out a time a place to do nothing but read, work on a jigsaw puzzle or color.

Jun 25

Book Worms Book Club

Jun 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us for this special book club for kids! Each week, staff will share a picture book or part of a chapter book. Then we'll have an informal discussion and allow kids to talk about the books they like. Afterwards, they can stay and play in the library children's area.

Jun 29

Story Time Adventures: Viola Irvine Nature Preserve

Jun 29, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Join us Monday mornings for special summer story times when we partner with area agencies, community resources, and program presenters to bring extra fun activities to the library during summer break. This week we're exploring the Viola Irvine Nature Preserve located at 310 Sherman St. or the end of east end of Maple St.

Jun 30

Tunes Day

Jun 30, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Join us for music and movement every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. this summer starting June 9. We'll have fun with interactive songs, scarves, shakers, bubbles and more!

Jun 30

Knit & Stitch

Jun 30, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Bring your textile handiwork and connect with others as you work on your current projects. Enjoy an afternoon of conversation while you knit, crochet or stitch.