Blog Category: Culture and Diversity

A Love Supreme: My Life Experiencing Toni Morrison

Posted 3 months ago by Rhonda B. Sewell

A remembrance of Toni Morrison, the author from Lorain, Ohio who was one of the greatest literary voices in history.

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Books That Bring Young Readers Together

Posted 4 months ago by Catashia H

A variety of teen novels designed to engage young adults.

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Toledo Library Receives Donation to its Local History Collection

Posted 4 months ago by Library News

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library received a special donation with items significant to the Tuskegee Institute as well as local African-American history.

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Compelling Historical Dramas and Books to Watch and Read Anytime

Posted 4 months ago by April S

Engrossing, fascinating, compelling movies and books based on true stories that will completely occupy your mind from start to finish.

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LGBTQ+ Chapter Books For Kids

Posted 4 months ago by Regina S

A rainbow of chapter books for and about LGBTQ+ kids and families.

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Pride Month

Posted 4 months ago by April S

Pride Month is observed every year in June and has sparked year-round celebrations, events and nationwide efforts to increase awareness of issues important to the LGBTQ+ community.

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Young Immigrant Stories for Kids

Posted 5 months ago by April S

In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, we put together a list of vibrant picture books filled with heartfelt and inspiring stories told from the perspective of young immigrants and refugees.

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Celebrate Día Children’s Day by Reading Diverse Books

Posted 6 months ago by Heather H

Día, also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), is a nationally recognized initiative emphasizing the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds.

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Toledo Library Offers English as a Second Language Classes

Posted 7 months ago by Library News

Learn English by taking part in our ESOL classes, joining our English Language Conversation Club or learn at your pace with Transparent Languages.

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Fantastic Books for Kids by African American Authors

Posted 9 months ago by Patti L

In celebration of Black History Month, we compiled a list of picture books to read with your child by noted African American authors. Some inspire young minds, some are just for fun, and all are perfect for enjoying together.

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African American Newspapers Chronicles a Century and a Half of the African American Experience

Posted 9 months ago by April S

The African American Newspapers database is an amazing digital primary source collection providing first-hand perspectives on notable Americans.

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Books to Read During Black History Month and Beyond

Posted 9 months ago by April S

Notable fiction and nonfiction books for adults, teens and children ... to read during Black History Month and beyond.

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Celebrating African American Poetry and Poets

Posted 9 months ago by Jan C

Celebrate the beauty and power of African American poetry.

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Become a Part of Toledo's History!

Posted 10 months ago by John D

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library has launched a program to collect photos from the public to be preserved as part of our local history collections. Contribute your photos (physical or digital) to become a part of Toledo history.

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Toledo Streets Newspaper Archive Now Available

Posted 11 months ago by John D

The Local History and Genealogy department of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library has partnered with Toledo Streets, the local nonprofit news organization that helps those experiencing poverty with the opportunity to economically empower themselves. The first 74 issues of the newspaper are now available online through the Library.

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Playwright Dr. John S. Scott Inducted into Toledoana Collection

Posted 11 months ago by Library News

Renowned playwright Dr. John S. Scott and his collective works were recently inducted into the Library’s Toledoana Collection, which features works by prominent Toledo and Northwest Ohio authors.

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Great Stories for Kids that Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Posted about 1 year ago by Maria RT

Children's picture books celebrating Hispanic Heritage.

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Meet TLCPL's Latino Cultural Committee

Posted about 1 year ago by Angela B

Get to know the committee that arranges Hispanic Heritage events, provides community outreach and more in the Toledo Lucas County Public Library system.

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Black Lives Matter: A Teen Booklist

Posted about 1 year ago by Connie C

​Inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement, these titles offer inspiration for discussions of race, justice and privilege.​

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The Steinem Sisters Collection: Feminism at TLCPL

Posted about 1 year ago by Rebecca S

Have you heard our exciting news?! TLCPL is now the home of the only public library feminist collection in Ohio.

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For the Feminist Curious: A Steinem Sisters Collection Book List

Posted about 1 year ago by Rebecca S

Are you curious about Feminism but don’t really know where to start? Don’t worry, we have your back.

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Two Librarians, Too Many Books: It's Women's History Month, Y'all!

Posted about 1 year ago by Allison Fiscus

It’s Women’s History Month, y’all! I, for one, can’t think of a worthier topic to chat endlessly about. So in celebration, Katie and I got together to talk about the female authors who have captivated us through the written word and inspired us in our own lives. The following conversation is a lightly-edited-for-clarity transcription of that chat.

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Plays by African-American Playwrights

Posted about 1 year ago by Eric P

For decades, African-American playwrights have pushed the American theater to embrace bold, daring and popular new forms and have, in the process, contributed some of the most enduring stories and characters in the American literary canon. The library has on its shelves an assortment of scripts from this robust tradition.

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Celebrate Native American Heritage

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Learn more about Native American history and culture.

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10 Books by Disabled Writers You Should Read

Posted over 2 years ago by Claire F

October is National Disabilities Awareness Month, in which we not only recognize the existence of disabilities and the need for accessibility, but also celebrate the achievements of disabled individuals, both on the individual level and group level.

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