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Celebrate Día Children’s Day by Reading Diverse Books
Posted about 8 days ago by Heather H
Posted in Children and Parenting and Culture and Diversity | Tagged with children's day, coding, dia, diverse books, early literacy, El día de los libros and El día de los niños
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.
Continue Reading: Celebrate Día Children’s Day by Reading Diverse BooksToledo Library Offers English as a Second Language Classes
Posted about 1 month ago by Library News
Posted in Culture and Diversity, Education and Library News | Tagged with English as a Second Language, English Grammar, English language, ESOL, mango, mango language and transparent language
Learn English by taking part in our ESOL classes, joining our English Language Conversation Club or learn at your pace with Transparent Languages.
Continue Reading: Toledo Library Offers English as a Second Language ClassesFantastic Books for Kids by African American Authors
Posted 3 months ago by Patti L
Posted in 101 Picture Book Challenge, Children and Parenting, Culture and Diversity and eBooks and Audiobooks | Tagged with African American History Month, African Americans, Black History Month, determination, discrimination, diversity , family, friendship, identity, inspiration, perseverance, picture books, school and stories for children
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.
Continue Reading: Fantastic Books for Kids by African American AuthorsAfrican American Newspapers Chronicles a Century and a Half of the African American Experience
Posted 3 months ago by April S
Posted in Culture and Diversity, Education, History and Politics and Research and Resources | Tagged with African American History, African American History Month, Black History Month, culture, Databases, heritage, history and newspapers
The African American Newspapers database is an amazing digital primary source collection providing first-hand perspectives on notable Americans that are not found in mainstream publications. It is one of the most comprehensive collections of its kind in the world.
Continue Reading: African American Newspapers Chronicles a Century and a Half of the African American ExperienceBooks to Read During Black History Month and Beyond
Posted 3 months ago by April S
Posted in Children and Parenting, Culture and Diversity, eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, History and Politics, Movies and Music, New Books and Movies, Nonfiction and Teen and Pre-Teens | Tagged with african american authors, African American History, African-Americans Fiction, artists, Black History Month, Historical Fiction, juvenile fiction, photography, picture books, picture books for children, programs, Read-In and reading recommendations
Notable books to read during Black History Month and beyond. This blog post includes fiction and nonfiction selections for adults, teens and children.
Continue Reading: Books to Read During Black History Month and BeyondCelebrating African American Poetry and Poets
Posted 3 months ago by Jan C
Posted in Culture and Diversity and Fiction | Tagged with african american authors, African American History Month, African American poetry, African American poets, Black History Month, Children's Poetry, Haiku, Poems, poetry and Poetry Collections
Celebrate the beauty and power of African American poetry.
Continue Reading: Celebrating African American Poetry and PoetsBecome a Part of Toledo's History!
Posted 4 months ago by John D
Posted in Computers and Technology, Culture and Diversity, History and Politics, Local History and Research and Resources | Tagged with community engagement, community photo album, digital collections, local history, Ohio Memory and Toledo, Ohio
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.
Continue Reading: Become a Part of Toledo's History!Toledo Streets Newspaper Archive Now Available
Posted 4 months ago by John D
Posted in Culture and Diversity, Education, Local History, Research and Resources and Writing and Publishing | Tagged with digital collections, local history, newspapers, nonprofit, Ohio Memory, Toledo Streets, Toledo Streets Newspaper and Toledo, Ohio
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.
Continue Reading: Toledo Streets Newspaper Archive Now AvailablePlaywright Dr. John S. Scott Inducted into Toledoana Collection
Posted 5 months ago by Library News
Posted in Culture and Diversity, Fiction, 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 6 months 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 Heritage