How to Navigate the Collection

Books are arranged in designated sections. Use labels above each shelf and labels on each book spine to locate books quickly. Read shelves left to right, top to bottom.

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Staff Picks, Reading Challenges, O.C. Reads

R – Reference

Dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc.

F – Fiction

Arranged by genre, then alphabetically by author’s last name.

• Action/Adventure

Action, adventure, survival, sports

• Fantasy

Magic, folklore, fairytales, supernatural, mythological 

• Graphic Novels/Manga

Sequential art/comics 

• Historical

Inspired by true events, battles, war, ancient history, modern history 

• Horror

Creepy, fear, evil, hauntings, ghosts, monsters 

• Mystery/Thrillers

Secrets, investigations, suspense, murder, crime 

• Realistic: Facing Adversity

Mental/physical illnesses, traumatic experiences, grief, death, substance abuse, sexual abuse 

• Realistic: Coming of Age/Identity

Relationships, family dynamics, culture, friendships, social/interpersonal relationships, humor, daily life 

• Romance

Love, romance 

• Sci-Fi/Dystopian

Futuristic, post-apocalyptic, science experiments, technology, corrupt governments, space travel

Nonfiction

000 – 999 Nonfiction

Arranged by the Dewey Decimal System in numerical order, then by author’s last name.

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