Stories by April S

Architecture Echoes History

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Explore the beautiful architecture and fascinating history of Toledo, Ohio.

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12 Intriguing Reads You Won't Want to Put Down

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Interesting reads filled with multi-dimensional, interesting, compelling and beguiling characters.

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10 Character-Driven and Upbeat Books to Put You in a Good Mood

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Stories that are fun, lighthearted, hopeful and optimistic.

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15 Incredible Historical Fiction Novels Inspired by True Stories

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Extraordinary novels inspired by notable real-life events.

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12 Captivating and Compelling Reads

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Get ready for an engrossing reading experience with these reading recommendations.

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Learn All About Bees and Ways to Help Save Them

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Bees are essential to our ecosystem. Learn more about bees and what you can do to help save them.

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Fun with Technology @ the Library

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Technology use at the Library can be fun and social for area youth.

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Extraordinary Movies to Watch Anytime

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Memorable movies featuring quirky and charming characters with unique stories.

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15 Great Beach Reads To Read Anytime

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

We put together a great list of beach reads that are great to read anytime.

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10 Books With Delightfully Odd Characters You're Gonna Love

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Reading recommendations with odd, quirky and likable characters that are designed to delight and entertain.

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Making a Difference with Service Projects

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Librarians are working with area youth to create handmade, heartfelt gifts to show a little kindness to people in our community. It's part of a concerted programming effort to engage area youth in a meaningful way.

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Imaginative and Memorable Movies

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Quirky, out of the ordinary movies that are great to watch anytime.

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Plan and Plant a Bee-Friendly Garden

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Learn how to create a beautiful flower garden that will attract bees, butterflies and birds.

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10 Fantastic Nonfiction Reads: True Stories Featuring Women Spies

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Inspiring true stories about women who just happened to work as spies.

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5 Powerful Poems to Read for Women's History Month

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Explore notable poems and poetry collections by women poets.

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15 Intriguing Spy Novels Written by Women Featuring Female Spies

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Spy stories with strong female protagonists, espionage, intrigue, action and adventure.

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Fantastic Film Finds: Safety Not Guaranteed

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Quirky, funny, offbeat comedy movies to enjoy with a friend or loved one.

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The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Development

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

The power of play is undeniable ... from brains to social skills, play has enormous benefits for children that last a lifetime.

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12 Journalistic and Compelling Reads

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Powerful, compelling and utterly fascinating nonfiction stories that are sure to spark conversations.

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African American Newspapers Chronicles a Century and a Half of the African American Experience

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

The African American Newspapers database is an amazing digital primary source collection providing first-hand perspectives on notable Americans.

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Libraries Change Lives Every Day

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Libraries provide life changing services to their communities every day.

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Books to Read During Black History Month and Beyond

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Notable fiction and nonfiction books for adults, teens and children ... to read during Black History Month and beyond.

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10 Fantastic Sherlockian Novels

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Fans of the television series Sherlock will love these modern stories featuring the infamous consulting detective Sherlock Holmes.

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15 Compelling Dystopian Reads

Posted over 2 years ago by April S

Fans of dystopian fiction and the classic novel 1984 by George Orwell will appreciate the books in this blog post.

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Steinem Sisters @ the Library

Posted over 2 years ago by April S

Join us as we discuss the many ways feminism intersects with the various aspects of our lives and our community.

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