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Top 10 Most Borrowed Items of 2025

December 01, 2025

2025 is coming to a close, and it's been a great year of reading, learning and discovering!

We've compiled lists of the top 10 most borrowed items of the year for you to enjoy. Check out these lists to see if you borrowed any of the library's most popular titles and materials in 2025. And if not, get your holds placed now!

Top 10 Adult Fiction

Top 10 Adult Fiction of 2025 list, featuring covers of bestselling books by Kristin Hannah, Louise Penny, Freida McFadden, and more. Bold and colorful designs.

1. The Women by Kristin Hannah*

2. The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny

3. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

4. Funny Story by Emily Henry

5. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

6. The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden

7. The Waiting by Michael Connelly

8. The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

9. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

10. None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

*Fun fact! The Woman has held the top spot for two years in a row now!

Top 10 Adult Non-Fiction

A grid of 10 bestselling book covers. Titles include "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins, "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, and "Spare" by Prince Harry. Each cover features distinct designs and fonts, showcasing a variety of vibrant colors and thematic imagery.

1. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

2. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

3. Atomic Habits by James Clear

4. Framed by John Grisham

5. Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

6. Nexus by Yuval N. Harari

7. Value(s) by Mark Carney

8. Spare by Prince Harry

9. Outlive by Peter Attia

10. The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté

Top 10 Teen Fiction

A collage of ten book covers. Titles include "Sunrise on the Reaping," "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder," "The Summer I Turned Pretty," and "Throne of Glass." The covers feature various vibrant designs and imagery like birds, flowers, and abstract patterns, creating a diverse and engaging visual theme.

1. Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

2. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

3. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

4. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

5. Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson

6. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

7. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

8. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

9. Powerless by Lauren Roberts

10. As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson

Top 10 Junior Fiction

A collage of ten vibrant book covers, featuring titles from "Dork Diaries," "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," "The Wild Robot," and "The Bad Guys" series. The covers are colorful and playful, with cartoonish illustrations, conveying a fun and humorous tone.

1. Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever by Rachel Renee Russell

2. The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

3. Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney

4. The Bad Guys in Look Who’s Talking by Aaron Blabey

5. The Getaway by Jeff Kinney

6. The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney

7. Tales from a Not-So-Bratty Little Sister by Rachel Renee Russell

8. No Brainer by Jeff Kinney

9. Diaper Överlöde by Jeff Kinney

10. The Bad Guys in One Last Thing by Aaron Blabey

Top 10 Library of Things Items

Collage of items for various activities: park permits, aquarium guide, tech gear, telescope, ghost hunting kit, sporting equipment, and tools on a wooden table.

1. Ontario Parks Vehicle Permit

2. Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre Family Day Pass

3. Tablet Kit

4. Telescope

5. Ghost Hunting Kit

6. Pickleball Kit

7. Fishing Rod & Tackle Set

8. Projector Kit

9. Metal Detector Kit

10. Button Maker

Top 10 Adult DVDs

A grid of ten movie posters featuring diverse themes: fantasy, action, comedy, and suspense, with bold colors and dynamic characters in dramatic poses.

1. Wicked, Part 1

2. Gladiator II

3. Deadpool & Wolverine

4. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

5. Flight Risk

6. Captain America: Brave New World

7. Twisters

8. A Complete Unknown

9. Alien Romulus

10. Venom

Top 10 CloudLibrary eAudiobooks

A grid of ten book covers, each featuring distinct artwork and varied color schemes. Titles include "Society of Lies," "Onyx Storm," and "Great Big Beautiful Life."

1. Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown

2. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

3. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

4. Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

5. The Wedding People by Alison Espach

6. The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue

7. Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell

8. Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

9. Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty

10. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Top 10 CloudLibrary eBooks

Ten book covers display a variety of styles and colors. Authors include Michael Connelly, David Baldacci, Patricia Cornwell, and Emily Henry. A mix of mystery, thriller, and romance genres are suggested by the imagery and titles.

1. The Waiting by Michael Connelly

2. To Die For by David Baldacci

3. Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly

4. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

5. A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci

6. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

7. The Edge by David Baldacci

8. Identity Unknown by Patricia Cornwell

9. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

10. The Unwedding by Ally Condie

Top 10 Picture Books

A collage of 10 colorful children's book covers. Titles include "The Sour Grape," "The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!" and "Where the Wild Things Are." Playful illustrations and characters, such as a pigeon and dinosaurs, convey a fun, adventurous tone.

1. The Sour Grape by Jory John

2. How Do Dinosaurs Learn to be Kind? by Jane Yolen

3. The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo Willems

4. Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds

5. Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

6. Pig the Rebel by Aaron Blabey

7. The Pigeon Will Ride The Roller Coaster! by Mo Willems

8. The Pigeon Needs a Bath! By Mo Willems

9. Pete the Cat Plays Hide-And-Seek by Kim Dean

10. Will The Pigeon Graduate by Mo Willems

Top 10 Magazines

A collage of ten magazine covers featuring people, recipes, and interior design. Topics range from celebrity news to home decor and seasonal recipes.

1. People Weekly

2. Hello! Canada

3. Us Weekly

4. Canadian Living

5. Canadian House & Home

6. Star

7. In Touch Weekly

8. Macleans

9. Better Homes & Gardens

10. House Beautiful

Top 10 Junior DVDs

A collage of children's movie posters including animated adventures, musicals, and fantasy titles, featuring vibrant characters and lively designs.

1. Moana 2

2. Sing 2

3. Sonic the Hedgehog 3

4. Inside Out 2

5. Paw Patrol

6. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

7. The Wild Robot

8. Despicable Me 4

9. IF

10. Sing

Top 10 TV Series

A collage of ten TV series posters, featuring varied genres and tones. Prominent shows include "The Mandalorian," "Yellowstone," "The White Lotus," "The Last of Us," "1923," "The Penguin," "Tulsa King," "House of the Dragon," "Severance," and "Ted Lasso." Each poster showcases different characters and moods, from dramatic to lighthearted.