Summer Reading Lists

Scroll down and click on any of these summer reading book lists. Once you've found your next read, head to CPL or CPS eBook collections to start reading, without ever leaving your couch!

APA References information

We use APA formatting when researching disciplines of education, psychology, history, and the sciences. Use the links below for online citation creations and in-text citation guides.
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OWL at Purdue -- free APA citations and overall paper formatting
In-text citations from OWL at Purdue
Scribbr -- free citation creator for APA with in-text citation listed below the citation 

MLA Works Cited information

We use MLA formatting when researching in disciplines of humanities such as literature and languages.

OWL at Purdue -- free MLA citations and overall paper formatting help
In-text citation directions from OWL at Purdue
Scribbr -- free MLA citation creator with in-text citation listed ​

Apps for free eBooks

Libby for CPL eBooks
Download the Libby app to view CPL eBook and audiobook options. Once you link your account, you can read on your phone, your device, or eReader. This is free with your CPL library card.
MackinVIA app
Download this app to access CPS eBooks and audiobooks. Use your CPS credentials to log on the first time. Don't forget to "Checkout" the book so it stays in your account and remembers your place. 

CPS Online Resources

CPS HS Virtual Catalog: You have access to hundreds of ebooks to read online.

CPS K-12 Virtual Catalog: This link lets you search all elementary and high school ebooks together.

CPS Databases: access to databases like Britannica and Gale. Username and password access for these found here.

New York Public Library ecard

The New York Public Library has made many frequently challenged books available to patrons outside of NYC. Click here to learn more and download the app SimplyE. 

KCP Library

Click here to browse the KCP Library Catalog
Visit the library to check out books!
We are open every lunch period or with a pass throughout the day. We have extended hours after school as well.

Reading Challenges

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