Lists

In collaboration with the Douglas Center and MCC, here are titles to help start the conversation on and provide an introduction to mental health.

These books provide an introduction to anxiety. Produced in collaboration with the Douglas Center and MCC.

This list represents only a small selection of the vast diversity of themes, perspective, and genres of Latine filmmaking and television. It's a great place to get you started.

Here are a few books that I hope will serve as both windows and mirrors for all who read them, just as they have for me.

Here is a short list of movies directed by women and featuring awesome women.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share some favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share some favorite titles.

Broaden your knowledge about various tribes and the unique challenges Native and Indigenous communities face with these nonfiction titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.

Enjoy this selection of documentaries.

Celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and life experiences of Native and Indigenous people in these adult fiction books.

Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. We have created a list of movies, TV shows, documentaries, and short films showing what it is like to live with various disabilities.

We think you will enjoy these movies, compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.

Our staff suggests books and films written by Filipino authors or featuring Filipino characters.

Enjoy this selection of movies and TV series.

Selected in honor of Autism Acceptance Month, these books were written by autistic adults, autistic parents of children on the autism spectrum, and neurotypical parents of autistic children who are also advocates for the neurodiversity movement. Andrew selected the adult titles, Grace the teen titles, and Holly the children's titles.

Celebrate Pride Month with these critically acclaimed and award-winning feature films from around the world.

Here at Skokie Public Library, we are committed to intellectual freedom. More information about Banned Books Week and the titles on this list can be found on the American Library Association's website.

From fantasy to literary fiction to romance, explore a wide range of the Jewish experience in fiction for adults and teens. There is something for everyone.

Celebrate Pride Month with these binge-worthy shows.

Celebrate Pride Month with these illuminating and informative documentaries.

Celebrate Pride Month with a great book!

From feature films to documentaries, explore a wide range of stories of the Jewish experience. There is something for everyone to watch and enjoy.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Celebrate the month by reading an assortment of books from Latin American authors.

I grew up on Tony Hillerman's classic mysteries featuring Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police. But it's only in the last few years that the authors of books featuring indigenous sleuths started to resemble their characters. I know this is a somewhat limited selection--seven from the United States, one from New Zealand--but there will surely be more. I look forward to updating this list.

Check out these books about food, cooking, and restaurants.

The state of Illinois has designated April as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month to recognize the many ways Sikh Americans have influenced American history, achievement, culture, and innovation.

Here are some mystery and true crime suggestions.

In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, these memoirs highlight the experiences of immigrants from all over the world.

Some fiction, some nonfiction, all great books for those who love the outdoors.

"Marry him or murder him or do whatever you like." Arthur Conan Doyle’s glib reply to a theatrical director who wanted to bring Sherlock Holmes to the London stage highlights an essential truth: right from the get-go, other people cared about the character David Grann calls a “Victorian superhero” far more than his creator did. “Sherlockians” started writing stories featuring Holmes while Conan Doyle was still alive–homages or pastiches or fan fiction or what have you. These are some of the best.

These books will leave you with all those warm and fuzzy feelings.