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Anti-Racism Reading List
Posted about 4 days ago by Teresa A
Our country has been called to challenge the racism that resides amongst us and within us. Part of meeting that challenge is educating oneself and seeking a greater understanding of the experiences and history of Black Americans.
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The Digital Public Library of America
Posted about 5 days ago by John D
Learn more about a wonderful free resource for finding more ebooks, helpful school resources, improving your genealogy ability, and just exploring what libraries across America have to offer for free.
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Romancing the Streaming Service
Posted about 11 days ago by Tim Hagen
Looking for a good dose of onscreen chemistry to set your weekend, right? Check out these romantic comedies for free on Hoopla!
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Helen Elizabeth McMaster, 1916 - 2020
Posted about 11 days ago by Library News
TLCPL remembers one of the community's kindest, most altruistic voices, Helen E. McMaster.
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George Tucker (1942-2020)
Posted about 12 days ago by Library News
TLCPL remembers great northwest Ohio labor leader and justice advocate George Tucker.
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Helping Those Who Give the Most
Posted about 17 days ago by Zachary Huber
Library's grant specialist brings experience and expertise for area nonprofits.
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Where the Crawdads Sing Read-Alikes by Theme
Posted about 17 days ago by Library News
Since finishing Where the Crawdads Sing, I've scoured the internet looking for an exact replica story to fill the void. As a result, I've put together my own read-alikes - breaking it down into pivotal aspects of the novel.
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Welcome TLC is now Housed at the Library
Posted about 18 days ago by Library News
The Welcome TLC initiative works to build a more welcoming and inclusive community for immigrants, refugees, and people of diverse cultures that supports a vibrant civic, economic, and social fabric for all. See how Welcome TLC’s mission fits in with the Library’s institutional values, by reading about the initiative’s origins and transition to the Library.
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Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with Welcome TLC
Posted about 19 days ago by Library News
Since 2016, Welcome Toledo-Lucas County (TLC) has annually celebrated Immigrant Heritage Month, held in June and organized by national partner, Forward.us to give people across the United States an opportunity to explore their own heritage and celebrate the shared diversity of America. Join us in a virtual book discussion, hear from immigrant story tellers and see how our community has celebrated.
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Black Lives Matter Book List for Young People
Posted about 22 days ago by Regina S
Discover the wealth of books by Black authors for young people.
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Classic Movies with the Kids
Posted about 23 days ago by Tim Hagen
Discover the joys of introducing kids (and yourself?) to classic movies.
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Root Out Racism
Posted about 24 days ago by Franco V
To be anti-racist, we must understand the history of racial disparities, acknowledge privilege and actively fight against racism.
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Fact Checking in the Age of Misinformation
Posted about 25 days ago by April S
Learn how to spot false or misleading information online.
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Blogging 101: Digital Marketing for Beginners
Posted about 30 days ago by April S
Learn the basics of digital and content marketing to improve your blog or website.
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Blogging 101: Google Analytics for Beginners
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Learn how you can use insights gleamed from Google Analytics to improve your blog or website.
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Blogging 101: SEO for Beginners
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Learn more about SEO to increase the traffic to your blog or website.
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Blogging 101: What Blogging Entails
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Learn how creating quality blog content can help expand your reach and in turn grow your brand.
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Blogging 101: How to Start a Blog
Posted about 1 month ago by April S
Learn the basics of blogging and launch your blog today.
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Celebrate Blue Week with Olander Parks and the Library
Posted about 1 month ago by Franco V
Celebrate the Oak Openings region of northwest Ohio with the Library and our friends at Olander Parks by learning about the importance of prairie grass and doing an eco-friendly bird feeder craft.
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Five Books to Movies for Kids on hoopla
Posted about 1 month ago by Heather H
For those with children and tweens who prefer YouTube over books, choosing something for them to read that they can also watch, is a great way to encourage reading!
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Five Books to Movies for Adults on hoopla
Posted about 1 month ago by Heather H
If you're like me and you love to read books that are being or have been turned into movies, hoopla Digital has a variety of titles to explore!
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Book Recommendations by Readers for Readers
Posted about 1 month ago by Heather H
We asked our social media followers to share the books that they love to read and now we want to share those with you!
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Get Your Baseball Fix
Posted about 1 month ago by Rachel S
Missing baseball season this year? Check out what Hoopla has to offer on the subject!
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5 Digital Library Resources for the Job-seeker
Posted about 1 month ago by Zachary Huber
If you've been displaced as a result of the pandemic or if you are considering a career change, TLCPL has digital resources that you can access for free from home to help navigate the job-seeking landscape.
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Locke Library Life in the 1940’s
Posted about 1 month ago by Angela B
What was life like eight decades ago at the Locke Branch? Surprisingly similar to what it's like today!
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