READsquared Reading Program

Reading Lists

Animal Stories

If you are animal lover, check out our list of true stories about animals.

Animal Tales

Some memorable books from your childhood often feature special relationships between humans and animals, which taught some very important lessons about love, friends ...
[view detail for full info]

Tales of Tails

Do your favorite animals have tails? Travel to the jungle, the sea, the forest, and more to meet all sorts of animals!

Tall Tales

These stories mix fact and fiction together to create an exaggerated story of an actual event. Can you see the truth in these tall tales?

Timeless Mythology

Mythology forms the backbone of all the cultures in the world. They are also fun and highly entertaining, and their continuing relevance is evident in the fact that ...
[view detail for full info]

YA Tales for Adults

Young Adult books might be written for teen readers, but there’s no reason why adults can’t love them, too!

Birth to 24 Months

Help young children develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime. Read these fun books about animals and rhymes to your young one and watch their imagination grow.

2 to 5 Year Olds

Encourage your toddler to read with exciting books that span from simple picture books to more elaborate stories. Watch your child grow into a lifetime book lover.

Laptime Storytime

Join Mrs. Tiffany for a laptime storytime! This list includes all of the books she's read so far! You can watch the Laptime videos at https://www.fa ...
[view detail for full info]

Ms. Robin's Favorites

Do you have a favorite book? Here are some of Ms. Robin's favorites that she's shared online. You can watch them at https://www.facebook.com/fortsmithlibr ...
[view detail for full info]

Story Break with Mrs. Tiffany

It's time for a story break with Mrs. Tiffany! Join Mrs. Tiffany as she reads a story to animals or shows you something interesting in nature. This list ...
[view detail for full info]

2020-2021 Arkansas Diamond Book Award Nominees

The Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award began in 1998 to encourage reading for students in grades Kindergarten-third. Students read and/or listen to at least t ...
[view detail for full info]

2020-2021 Charlie May Simon Award Nominees

The Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award for children's literature has been presented annually since 1971 to an author whose book has been selected through a vote ...
[view detail for full info]

Biography Break with Ms. Robin

Real people are fascinating! Want to learn more about them? These amazing biographies are available at the library. You can also join Ms. Robin for ...
[view detail for full info]

2020-2021 Arkansas Teen Book Award Nominees

Arkansas Teen Book Award - It's YOUR vote that counts!Last year, teens across Arkansas voted I Am Still Alive by Kate Alice Marshall as the winner of the Level 1 (Gr ...
[view detail for full info]