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Playwright Dr. John S. Scott Inducted into Toledoana Collection
Posted about 19 days ago by Heather H
Posted in Culture and Diversity, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, History and Politics, Library News and Local History
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.
Continue Reading: Playwright Dr. John S. Scott Inducted into Toledoana CollectionGreat Stories for Kids that Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Posted about 1 month ago by Maria RT
Posted in 101 Picture Book Challenge, Children and Parenting, Culture and Diversity and eBooks and Audiobooks | Tagged with books for kids, early literacy, Hispanic American families, Hispanic Heritage, Latino Culture, picture books and spanish language books for children
Children's picture books celebrating Hispanic Heritage.
Continue Reading: Great Stories for Kids that Celebrate Hispanic HeritageCelebrate Native American Heritage
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Posted in Children and Parenting, Culture and Diversity, eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, History and Politics and Teen and Pre-Teens | Tagged with Oglala Indians, Tuscarora Indians, athletes, culture, football, history, Indians of North America, Inuit, Jim Thorpe, Native American Heritage, Native Americans, poetry and social history
Learn more about Native American history and culture.
Continue Reading: Celebrate Native American Heritage10 Books by Disabled Writers You Should Read
Posted about 1 year ago by Claire F
Posted in Culture and Diversity, eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, History and Politics, Teen and Pre-Teens and Wellness: Fitness, Health and Spirituality | Tagged with Asperger's syndrome, Spinal muscular atrophy, Autism, celiac disease, chronic illness, depression, disabilities, disability, families -- fiction, friendship, personal growth and Schizophrenia
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.
Continue Reading: 10 Books by Disabled Writers You Should ReadCelebrate Hispanic Heritage
Posted about 1 year ago by Angela B
Posted in Children and Parenting, Cooking, Garden and Home, Culture and Diversity, eBooks and Audiobooks, Movies and Music, Outdoors, Sports and Travel and Teen and Pre-Teens | Tagged with Cardio Drumming, cookbooks, Cooking with Spices, Cuba, Cuban Cooking, events, Hispanic Americans - culture, Hispanic Heritage, Latin Cooking, Latino Cultural Committee, Mexican Cooking, Peruvian Cooking, Spanish Music and travel
Visit our branches or Main Library for a Latino cultural event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Posted about 1 year ago by Katie M
Posted in Children and Parenting, Culture and Diversity, eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry and Teen and Pre-Teens | Tagged with aspbergers, diversity , empathy, juvenile fiction, transgender and we need diverse books
April is Celebrate Diversity Month, and we’re prepared to do just that with this awesome variety of juvenile fiction titles.
Continue Reading: Diversity in Juvenile FictionCelebrate Hispanic Heritage in Toledo
Posted over 2 years ago by Angela B
Posted in Culture and Diversity, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry and History and Politics | Tagged with cookbooks, Cuban Cooking, Ecuadorian Cooking, events, Hispanic Americans - culture, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latin American Cooking, Mexican Cooking, Peruvian Cooking, poetry and Spanish Cooking
Come to the library to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with dancing, art, music, food and more!
Continue Reading: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in Toledo