This list is one in a series showing a snapshot of what life looks like in Butler County ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.

The nine libraries that compose the Butler County Federated Library System have a variety of books for all ages and all interests. Visiting any of the branches provides access to a vast world of titles by authors and editors.

The Butler Area Public Library is the main branch of the system. It houses the largest collection of physical items. The library was established in 1894. Two years ago, it celebrated its 130th anniversary.

The location’s top ten most circulated titles are:

Historic Haunted America by Michael Norman and Beth Scott

Biscuit Finds a Friend by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping by Peggy Parish

The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp by Stan and Jan Berenstain

The Berenstain Bears Go to School by Stan and Jan Berenstain

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation by Stan and Jan Berenstain

Clifford Gets a Job by Norman Bridwell

I Am Spider-Man by Acton Figueroa

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff

The Haunted Ski Lodge by Gail Herman

The Slippery Rock Community Library branch’s 10 most circulated books include:

If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Joffe Numeroff

The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle

If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff

Go, Dog, Go! by P.D. Eastman

Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor

Sam and the Firefly by P.D. Eastman

Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, by Dr. Seuss

Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

Fancy Nancy: Tea Parties by Jane O’Connor

The Mars Area Public Library contains books that are out of this world.

The 10 most popular include:

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

The Duckling Gets a Cookie by Mo Willems

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff

Winter Garden by Kirstin Hannah

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling