Stories tagged with: poetry

5 Powerful Poems to Read for Women's History Month

Posted 6 months ago by April S

Explore notable poems and poetry collections by women poets.

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Celebrating African American Poetry and Poets

Posted 7 months ago by Jan C

Celebrate the beauty and power of African American poetry.

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Tracy K. Smith Is on a Mission

Posted about 1 year ago by Jan C

Tracy K. Smith, the U.S. Poet Laureate, is taking poetry outside the box.

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Picture Books Filled With a Variety of Characters, Wit, Humor and Much More

Posted about 1 year ago by Eric P

Stories and poems featuring atypical characters and memorable tales by Shel Silverstein, Mo Willems, Dr. Seuss, Adam Rex and many more.

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6 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month

Posted about 1 year ago by Jan C

Find poetic inspiration during National Poetry Month.

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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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Nobel Prize Winners

Posted over 2 years ago by Erin Connolly

The Nobel Peace Prize has an interesting history - continue reading to learn more about it and check out a selection of books by some of the recipients.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in Toledo

Posted over 3 years ago by Angela B

Come to the library to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with dancing, art, music, food and more!

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Summer Reads For School-Aged Kids

Posted over 3 years ago by Eric P

Are the kids in your house looking for something to read this summer? Here are a few suggestions to help get them started!

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