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NaNoWriMo 2021

Posted 11/23/21 by Abby B

Celebrate NaNoWriMo with our favorite novels written during the writing challenge.

StoryWalk Challenge

Posted 11/22/21 by Lauren B

Enjoy fall while walking through TLCPL StoryWalks and earn a cozy prize. *while supplies last.

Rethinking World War II 80 Years On

Posted 11/22/21 by Abby B

Two University of Toledo professors choose their top book picks for look at how WWII and the events of 1941 are remembered 80 years later. Here are their top book picks.

Dial-A-Story November 2-16

Posted 11/02/21 by Regina S

Bring the library along on an adventure with Dial-A-Story.

Explore Your Creative Side During NaNoWriMo

Posted 11/01/21 by April S

Have you ever thought about writing but didn't know where to start? Find inspiration during NaNoWriMo and beyond with help from your Library.

5 Native American Women U.S. History Doesn't Tell You About

Posted 10/28/21 by Rebecca S

Throughout history, Native American women have always served as leaders, healers, and artists. But you wouldn’t know it from reading most history textbooks

Dial-A-Story: The Halloween Edition

Posted 10/25/21 by Regina S

Give us a ring for a spooky treat.

In the Spirit of Things

Posted 10/22/21 by Sam P.

All of these books have call numbers which means it's all real, right? Right?

Ability Awareness resources for Upper Elementary (4-5); Middle School (6-8)

Posted 10/22/21 by Kate M

We hope that this list of both fiction and nonfiction titles for your middle grades reader will inspire ability awareness.

Ability Awareness: Romance Reads

Posted 10/22/21 by Abby B

Enjoy this list of series that include disability representation.

So you want to be a cryptanalyst…

Posted 10/15/21 by Hannah M

Learn more about the history and future of codes and ciphers (and maybe how to create your own!)

Healthy Kids resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)

Posted 10/14/21 by Monique B

Help your young child develop habits to stay healthy.

Horror Comics for Spooky Season

Posted 10/14/21 by Eric S

Get in the Halloween mood with these eerie, gruesome, and macabre comic book tales.

Multi Colored Paper Pieces With Wooden Hearts

Dial-A-Story for October 13-26

Posted 10/13/21 by Regina S

You are enough! Dial in for books highlighting Ability Awareness.

Ability Awareness: Adult Nonfiction Booklist

Posted 10/12/21 by Abby B and Sheri K

Check out these nonfiction books written by people with disabilities.

Ability Awareness: Teen Book List

Posted 10/12/21 by Abby B and Sheri K

Want to gain a better understanding of younger characters that have disabilities? Check out these titles about youths who defied normal.

Hitchhiker's Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres - Part 6

Posted 10/06/21 by Morgan B

We finish “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres” with our last two subgenres, one old and one new. Until next time, live long and prosper!

New and Upcoming Horror Fiction I’m Super Excited About

Posted 10/04/21 by Juliette H

Halloween is just around the corner. It’s the perfect time to curl up under some warm blankets and tuck into a new book.

Banned Books Week 2021: Teen Books That are Frequently Banned or Challenged

Posted 10/02/21 by Talena R

I confess! I did it!! I am guilty!!! Guilty of reading banned and challenged books.

Banned Books Week 2021: Comics & Graphic Novel Edition

Posted 10/01/21 by Franco V

Comics and graphic novels have a special place in the Banned Books pantheon as it tends to be easier to point to images as being “inappropriate” than taking the time to read a full text.

Lady Whistledown Recommends

Posted 10/01/21 by Jozlyn H

Let it be known, if there is a scandal, I shall uncover it and share every last detail. These books are sure to be full of them.

Tutor.com to the rescue

Posted 10/01/21 by Rachel S

Make homework time a stress-free experience with Tutor.com!

Banned Books Week 2021: Frequently Banned Adult Fiction

Posted 09/30/21 by Abby B

Here’s a list of frequently banned adult fiction and the reasons why they have been historically banned.

Inspiring Prison Memoirs

Posted 09/30/21 by Anne K

Out of the stark and brutal conditions of prison, come inspiring stories of faith, redemption and hope. Get a glimpse of this world from authors who have lived it.

The DREAM Project: Disability Representation, Education and Awareness in Media resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)

Posted 09/29/21 by Amy H

The Library has partnered with the Ability Center to increase awareness of literature that focuses on, includes, and/or is created by people with disabilities. Take a look at these great books for children!

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