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Explore the Universe with a Telescope Kit from Your Local Library
Posted about 7 days ago by Amber B
Posted in Arts, Crafts and Hobbies, Education, New: Books and Movies, Nonfiction, Research and Resources, Tech Tools and Teen and Pre-Teens | Tagged with astronomy, make u, stargazing, STEAM, technology and telescopes
Did you know the Library has telescope kits available to borrow for free at several branch locations?
Continue Reading7 Offbeat Funny Fiction Novels Featuring Quirky Characters
Posted about 30 days ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Movies and Music, Mysteries and Thrillers, New: Books and Movies, Romance and Science Fiction and Fantasy | Tagged with appeal, books to read, character-driven, eccentrics, engaging, funny fiction, humorous stories, offbeat, quirky, Readers' Advisory, Short Stories, unusual and witty
Offbeat stories featuring eccentric and quirky characters.
Continue Reading4 Laugh Out Loud Domestic Fiction Novels
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Mysteries and Thrillers and New: Books and Movies | Tagged with amusing, books to read, coming of age stories, domestic fiction, eccentrics, engaging, family relationships, funny fiction, Humorous Fiction, humorous stories, likable characters, Motherhood -- Humor, quirky, upbeat and witty
A selection of humorous novels focusing on family relationships along with tips on finding a good book.
Continue ReadingBlinding Us With Science (and Medicine)!
Posted about 1 month ago by Amy H
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, History and Politics, New: Books and Movies and Nonfiction | Tagged with brain, dinosaurs, evolution, medicine, neuroscience and science
Science writing is hitting a new high bar in fascinating storytelling.
Continue ReadingArmchair Travel and Adventure
Posted 2 months ago by Amy H
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, History and Politics, New: Books and Movies and Outdoors, Sports and Travel | Tagged with adventure stories, archair travel, travel guidebooks and travel writing
Summer’s almost over, but no need to fret! There’s plenty of time for armchair adventuring - and it always fits into what’s left of your vacation budget!
Continue ReadingNew Teen Must Reads
Posted 4 months ago by Cindy V
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, New: Books and Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy and Teen and Pre-Teens | Tagged with Families - Fiction, Fantasy Fiction, friendship - fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror Fiction, teenagers, Young Adult Fiction and zombies - fiction
Enjoy a selection of buzz-worthy teen reads.
Continue Reading5 Day Summer Itinerary for Toledo, Ohio
Posted 6 months ago by Angela B
Posted in Arts, Crafts and Hobbies, eBooks and Audiobooks, New: Books and Movies and Outdoors, Sports and Travel | Tagged with Art, local history, recreation, summer and Toledo, Ohio
Are you visiting Toledo, Ohio this summer and wonder what to do and where to go? Or, are you a native Toledoan looking for something different? Check out these unique ideas for this summer!
Continue ReadingA Brief History of the Spy Fiction Genre
Posted 6 months ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Mysteries and Thrillers and New: Books and Movies | Tagged with adventure fiction, Cold War, espionage, secret agents, spies, spy stories, spy thrillers and Suspense Fiction
A very brief overview of the spy fiction genre along with a sampling of well-known spy novels.
Continue Reading10 Entertaining Novels That Will Put a Smile on Your Face
Posted 6 months ago by April S
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Mysteries and Thrillers, New: Books and Movies and Romance | Tagged with Domestic Fiction, funny fiction, Humorous Fiction, Suspense Fiction and women sleuths
A list of novels with light humor and likable characters.
Continue ReadingA Minimalist Approach to Living
Posted 8 months ago by April S
Posted in Cooking, Garden and Home, eBooks and Audiobooks, New: Books and Movies and Wellness: Fitness, Health and Spirituality | Tagged with happiness, house cleaning, housekeeping, interior design, mental health, minimalism, minimalist living, minimalist movement, motivational, orderliness, personal belongings and simplicity
What would your life be like with less stuff?
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