Summer reading is the ultimate way to relax, recharge, and keep your mind active throughout the sunny season. Whether you are lounging poolside, basking on the beach, or enjoying a quiet afternoon at home, books provide the perfect escape, offering a brief retreat from life's daily hustle and bustle. Now is the ideal time to revisit an old favorite, tackle that stack of bestsellers on your bookshelf, or explore a new genre and discover a fresh passion.


For some inspiration, check out our Sizzling Summer, Kids and Teens Summer Fun and Beach Reads Reading Lists in Aurora Montage, or dive into the digital world for a wide range of e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazines. With Overdrive or BorrowBox, you can instantly access an extensive collection with just the click of a button.


Taking a summer road trip? Overdrive has you covered with curated Family Reading and Road Trip Reads audiobook lists for a relaxed and stress-free drive. Prefer cooking up a storm at home? Don’t miss the brand-new featured collection of the classic Women’s Weekly cookbooks for all your New Year cooking needs.

Covers of Women's Weekly CookBooks

Summer reading is also a fantastic opportunity for kids to continue learning and maintain essential literacy skills over the long break.


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Covers of Women's Weekly CookBooks

Or delve into the variety of collections available for children and young adults at your local library branch including Manga, Graphic Novels, Audiobooks on CD & MP3, Dyslexia friendly editions of popular titles and the exciting selection of Junior Non-fiction titles with weird and wonderful animal facts, Minecraft and LEGO books, everything to know about space and the human body or fun science and art activities with everyday items found at home.


So why not grab a book and make this summer a time of adventure and imagination!




Last modified: January 2026