Cool Books for Kids | Ocean County Library

The current Stafford Branch will be closed as of May 1st, in anticipation of the new Stafford branch opening in the summer.

Must Read Middle Grade Nonfiction

Various nonfiction works, including biographies, geared toward middle grade readers!

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Superhero Stories

A list of books about superheroes.

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Pride Picture 2026

Picture books with LGBTQIA+ characters and themes.

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Pride Chapter Books 2026

Middle grade books with LGBTQIA+ characters and themes.

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Fall Picture Books

The list is filled with autumn picture books, board books and beginning reader books for children ages 4-8.

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Middle Grade Novels in Verse

Try something new with a middle grade novel in verse. Novels in verse use poetic techniques to tell a full story. They tend to be quick reads too!

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Early Chapter Book Mysteries

A list of mystery books for readers moving from beginning readers to chapter books.

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Sports Books for Youth

Fiction and Non-fiction sports books for youth.

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Award Winning Picture Books

This list features award-winning picture books geared toward young readers!

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Spooky Stories for Early Readers

This list contains a mix of chapter books and beginning reader books. All geared towards children who wish it was Halloween all year ‘round!

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