Father's Day

Books for Dads and Future Fathers

Books to celebrate Father's Day

Even dads like getting lost in a good book! At the Library, you'll find everything from thrillers like Harlen Coben's I Will Find You to classics like To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee or even post-apocalyptic masterpieces like The Road from the late, great Cormac McCarthy. So, whether you're a dad yourself or just thinking about parenthood and the life lessons your father taught you... You'll find stories of strong fathers, patience, pride and more -right here at the Library.

Books Dad Wants To Read This Father's Day

This Sunday, June 19th, is Father’s Day. What is a better way to celebrate dad than letting him relax on his special day? Allowing him to relax with an enjoyable book! If you do not know where to start, check out this list of books created with dad in mind. This list has books ranging from fiction to biography, and contains authors like Harlan Coben, Jim Gaffigan, Willie Mays, and more. 

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