The most-loved children’s library books during the holidays

What do kids read in December and over the holidays? We wanted to know, so we took a look at what children’s books were most frequently checked out from libraries. Using 2024 data from several county and public libraries across California, we found children couldn’t get enough of the Dog Man series, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and other graphic book series. As we head into the new year, we hope every child continues to discover the joy of reading. 

Search the top titles by county below. See you in 2026.