Most Circulated of Youth Services 2024
Youth Services was hopping in 2024!
Welcome to the Most Circulated of Youth Services 2024! We are excited to share the top reads and popular items that library families have enjoyed this past year. From captivating stories to educational resources, the list contains various content to engage children of all ages. As we celebrate literacy and the love of reading, we invite you to explore the items on our list and discover new favorites to share with your family. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling adventure, a heartwarming tale, or a fun interactive experience, this year’s Most Circulated list has something for everyone.
The Most Circulated
And the winners are…
Jumanji: The Game
Bring the adventure to life with Jumanji The Game. You and your band of brave adventurers suddenly find yourselves deep in a mysterious jungle full of secrets and surprises. Danger lies along your path, threatening to take away your three precious Life Tokens. Your goal is to reach Jumanji (the center) and call out its name, but beware: if any of your group runs out of Life Tokens, everyone loses!
Launchpad: Build it. Fix it. Fun!
Vehicles, cityscapes, robots, and more come to life as children develop their curiosity about building and engineering. They gain a basic understanding of engineering, develop creativity and visualization skills, explore cause and effect, and strengthen hand-eye coordination and memory skills.
#3
Dog Man. A Tale of Two Kitties
Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, hasn’t always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the cat’s dragged in a tiny bit of trouble– a double in the form of a super-cute kitten. Dog Man must work twice as hard to bust these furballs and remain top dog!
#2
The Baby-Sitters Club. Vol. 15 Claudia and the Bad Joke
Claudia isn’t worried when she hears her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy Sobak, is a big practical joker. After all, how much harm can one little girl do? Plenty. Claudia breaks her leg as a result of one of Betsy’s jokes. Now Claudia feels like babysitting might be too dangerous, and she’s talking about quitting the club. Kristy thinks Betsy needs to be taught a lesson and that the babysitters are the ones to do it. Watch out, Betsy Sobak. The joke war is on!
We have a three-way tie for the
Most Circualted Title of Youth Services
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Novel
When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking he is the superhero Captain Underpants, he leads them to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper, where they must defeat his evil robot henchmen.
Let’s go for a Drive!: an Elephant & Piggie Book
Elephant Gerald and Piggie want to go for a drive, but as Gerald thinks of one thing after another that they will have to take along, they realize that they lack the most important thing.
My New Friend is so Fun!: an Elephant & Piggie Book
Gerald, the elephant, and Snake fear that Piggie and Brian Bat will have so much fun together that they will no longer need their best friends.
We hope this curated collection of books and materials will inspire your household’s love of reading and learning. Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to continuing to provide you with valuable resources and services to support your family’s literacy journey. Happy reading!
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