Six Mile Library District Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Six Mile Library District on XTwo locations serving the communities of Granite City, Mitchell & Pontoon Beach, Illinois. 2001 Delmar Ave & 2145 Johnson Rd, Granite City, IL

Duck on a Bike
David ShannonThis week's story time theme: Ducks! Monday at 10 AM, SMRLD 2145 Johnson Rd and Wednesday at 6 PM, SMRLD 2001 Delmar Ave. featuring Cold Little Duck, Duck, Duck by Lisa Westberg Peters and Duck On a Bike by David Shannon https://t.co/35JAMeuN4k
Paperback, 2021
$7.99Member price:$3.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
Robin Wall KimmererBraiding Sweetgrass and the Honorable Harvest: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer - ILP Wed, June 21st 7-8 PM Registration Link: https://t.co/4Km8xGt1JP The award-winning author of "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants." https://t.co/ZWN29QXE14
Paperback, 2015
$22.00Member price:$11.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Mademoiselle Revolution
Zoe SivakJoin the Six Mile Regional Library Book Club to discuss Mademoiselle Revolution by Zoe Sivak Monday, March 27 11:00 AM 2145 Johnson Rd or Tuesday, March 28 6:30 PM 2001 Delmar Ave Copies of the book are available at both libraries. Questions? Call 618-452-6238 ext. 785 https://t.co/4ayfTd7acs
Paperback, 2023
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Magical Yet
Angela DiterlizziThe February 2023 StoryWalk® @ Worthen Park is "The Magical Yet" Written by Angela DiTerlizzi & Illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gómez This month's story is sponsored by the Granite City Optimist Club #StoryWalk #SMRLD Granite City Park District https://t.co/azuEGNAT4S https://t.co/CkueTSZe0B
Hardcover, 2020
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
One Hug
Katrina MooreThis week's story time theme: Hugs! Join us Monday at 10 AM, SMRLD 2145 Johnson Rd or Wednesday at 6 PM, SMRLD 2001 Delmar Ave for One Hug by Katrina Moore and Bird Hugs by Ged Adamson https://t.co/NSAWfO7dXj
Hardcover, 2019
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Tap the Magic Tree
Christie MathesonThe March 2023 StoryWalk® @ Worthen Park is "Tap the Magic Tree" Written & Illustrated by Christie Matheson This month's story is in memory of Doris Marie Wood #StoryWalk #SMRLD Granite City Park District https://t.co/azuEGNAT4S https://t.co/QrFNWUKay9
Board Book, 2016
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Sometimes Cake
Edwina WyattJoin us tomorrow morning at our Johnson Road location and Wednesday evening at our Delmar Avenue location for lion stories! Monday, 10 AM, 2145 Johnson Rd & Wednesday, 6 PM, 2001 Delmar Ave Featuring Lion Lessons by Jon Agee and Sometimes Cake by Edwina Wyatt https://t.co/inImAPjU7b
Hardcover, 2022
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Good Place
Lucy CousinsThe July 2023 StoryWalk® @ Worthen Park is "A Good Place" written & illustrated by Lucy Cousins July's story is in honor of Dorothy Anderson! #SMRLD #StoryWalk #GraniteCityParkDistrict https://t.co/azuEGNAT4S https://t.co/bJDetNR4AE
Hardcover, 2022
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Crossover: A Newbery Award Winner
Kwame AlexanderThere is still time to register for tonight's Live Event with Kwame Alexander, author of the Newbery Award winning, The Crossover, Newbery Honor/Caldecott Medal winning, The Undefeated for an ILP event for young people & families Registration: https://t.co/UidpATmOls https://t.co/UeLRcVgLVG
Paperback, 2019
$10.99Member price:$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Mel Fell: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
Corey R. TaborThis week's story time theme: Birds of a Feather! Monday at 10 AM, SMRLD 2145 Johnson Rd and Wednesday at 6 PM, SMRLD 2001 Delmar Ave. featuring One Dark Bird by Liz Garton Scanlon and Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor https://t.co/jwcSzYl71a
Hardcover, 2021
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book