10 Titles to Learn More About Pope Francis (1936-2025) and the Catholic Church
Pope Francis recently died. Here are some intriguing titles to get you more informed about the religious leader and the church he served.
10 Excellent Books All About Canada: Essential Reads from Our Neighbors to the North
These books from the true north are sure to make you want to keep wearing your toque, even as the weather warms, eh?
Best Books: 2024 Graphic Novels Spotlight
Best Books 2024: Graphic Novels
5 Collections of Science Fiction to Read if You Like ‘Severance’
Season 2 of 'Severance' is about to debut of Apple TV+. Here are some great science fiction short stories to supplement your viewing. Your innie will thank you.
8 Comics to Read After Watching the Teaser for James Gunn’s ‘Superman’
The teaser trailer for James Gunn's 'Superman' just dropped. While you wait for the movie, here are the comics you need to read.
10 Titles To Read and Watch After Seeing ‘Wicked’
You just saw 'Wicked.' Now what?
5 Books to Help You Remember That We’re All Still Neighbors
Nowadays, it feels like neighbors are mostly those strange people across the street. Maybe it's time to change that and get to know them.
5 Titles That Shred: Honoring the Legacy of Pioneering Skateboarder Patti McGee, 1945-2024
Skateboarding recently lost one of its original heroes, the first professional female skateboarder, Patti McGee.
5 Books to Read for 25 Years Since the Debut of Google
The company that formerly held the motto of "Don't be evil" is turning 25.
5 Books to Celebrate 210 Years of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’
It's been 210 years of people having an opinion about how well a celebrity sang a song before a football and/or baseball game.
5 Books to Help Show Love to Your Neighbor: The Neighbor to Neighbor Party is Happening August 25 at Glass City Metropark!
Nowadays, it feels like neighbors are mostly those strange people across the street. Maybe it's time to change that and get to know them.
5 Comics to Read If You’re Excited for Batman: Caped Crusader
90s kids, be ready: animated Batman is back!
5 Books to Mark 220 Years Since the Alexander Hamilton-Aaron Burr Duel
A long time ago two politicians tried to solve their differences with a duel, which maybe wasn't the best of ideas.
10 Ways to Celebrate 35 Years of Batman (1989)
It's been 35 years since Batman changed the world.
10 Books Celebrating 35 Years of Game Boy
A long time ago people played handheld video games on a gray device the size of a small brick and the games weren't even in color.
5 Books for the Stanley Cup Playoffs (the Hockey One, Not the Drinkware)
We now live in a world where we must distinguish between the ultimate prize in ice hockey and a popular insulated cup.
10 Delicious Burrito-Sized Books to Eat (or Read) on National Burrito Day
Please don't eat these books, as tempting as it may be.
Celebrate Jane Goodall’s 90th Birthday with These Knowledge-Filled Titles
It's Jane Goodall's 90th birthday, and let's make sure it's not just chimpanzees who show up to her party.
Page-Turning Paris: 10 Book Recommendations to Celebrate 135 Years of the Eiffel Tower
Paris beckons with its timeless allure as we celebrate the 135th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower.
Learn About Nuclear Energy, 45 Years After Three Mile Island
The 45th anniversary of the Three Mile Island accident serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities, challenges, and potential associated with nuclear energy.
Here are the Books to Read if You Like ‘3 Body Problem’ on Netflix
There's a whole lot more science fiction to read beyond the TV show.
5 Books To Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Office Space’
25 years ago, the world learned just how annoying it is to file TPS reports.
9 Books to Reflect on 20 Years of Being Facebook Friends
It's been 20 years since we became Facebook friends and you still haven't liked any of my posts.
Brewing Knowledge: 10 Must-Read Books About Kombucha
Dive into the world of kombucha with books that offer a blend of beginner-friendly insights and expert techniques. Uncover the secrets to mastering the art of fermentation and crafting your perfect batch of probiotic goodness.
10 Books to Elevate Your Cooking with Beans
Beans, beans, the musical fruit...no, we're not at the playground singing songs about flatulence, we're in the kitchen and we're cooking with the incredibly versatile bean.
10 Delicious Vegan Cookbooks to Get You Cooking for Veganuary
These vegan cookbooks can set you up for success on your Veganuary journey.
10 Books to Help You Figure Out Your New Year’s Resolutions
As we usher in a new year, resolutions take center stage. This time, let books be your guiding stars toward a year of growth and fulfillment.
5 Helpful Books to Get You Through Dry January
If you've decided to embark on a "dry" January, these books can help you along the way.
11 Best Aquaman Comics to Read After Watching Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Excited for the upcoming Aquaman movie? Check out these great comics featuring everyone’s favorite DC Atlantean.
5 Books About Baseball and Japan to Put Shohei Ohtani, Baseball’s $700 Million Man, into Context
Baseball, Japan, the United States, and superstar Shohei Ohtani have just become a bit more entwined.
5 Books to Help You Knit Socks – The Possibly (Im)perfect Last Minute Holiday Gift
Early Christmas morning / Sneaky as can be / I creep across the carpet / And I peek under the tree / Pick out a gift from Mom to me / And bring it to my ear / Give it a little shimmy shake and what do I hear? / Socks / This is the worst gift I ever got / It doesn't beep or buzz or bop or rattle in the box / Hey, why'd you waste the paper on a lousy pair of socks? - J.D. McPherson, 'Socks'
6 Books to Read While You Excitedly Wait for Grand Theft Auto VI
Get ready for Grand Theft Auto VI with these thrilling reads.
5 Books to Help Understand the Impact of Henry Kissinger
The former Secretary of State is dead at 100.
5 Books to Read After Watching ‘The Marvels’
Marvel at the 'The Marvels' on the big screen and then immediately read these comics.
5 Books to Help You Navigate Your Child’s Health
These books about children's health aim to support and nurture the well-being of the youngest generation.
6 of the Best Goosebumps Books from the 1990s
Readers young and old who enjoy the fun horror of Goosebumps know they're in for a scare.
10 Incredibly Frightening Horror Titles for After You Watch The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix
“I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country, and at length found myself, as the shades of evening drew on, within view of the melancholy House of Usher.”
5 Books About Coffee, Just in Time for Pumpkin Spice Latte Season
Don't read this before you've had your first cup of coffee for the day.
Going to Toledo Comic Arts Festival on Saturday November 4? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
The first ever Toledo Comic Arts Festival is happening (Th) Nov. 2 (online) and (Sa) Nov. 4, 2023 at Main Library. Here's everything you need to know before you go.
5 Books About Breakfast for People Who Might Not Always Eat Breakfast
If breakfast is less of a meal and more of a quick snack, these books might help you reintroduce the first meal of the day into your life.
5 Important Books About the Climate Change Reality to Read Now
Learn about climate change through understanding, empathy, and action.
The Only Thing Better Than These Books About Ice Cream is Actual Ice Cream
Face it, every time you get a scoop of ice cream you sing that song in your head about screaming for it.
5 Insightful Books to Prepare Yourself for the Artificial Intelligence Future
"Unleash your imagination and explore the boundless realm of artificial intelligence through the captivating pages of groundbreaking books." - ChatGPT
10 Books to Help You Understand the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has significantly impacted the geopolitical landscape. Here are books to help you better understand what's happening.
5 Books and Things to Do for National Park and Recreation Month! Go Outside and Visit a Park!
Read this while you're visiting your favorite park and then immediately put your phone down because what are you doing, you're in a park.
10 Fascinating Books to Better Understand the Supreme Court
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before the Honorable, the Supreme Court of the United States, are admonished to draw near and give their attention, for the Court is now sitting.
It’s Barbie’s World and We’re All Just Living in It: 5 Books to Get You Ready for ‘Barbie’
Hop in the pink convertible as we drive out to a pink dream house where we'll talk about all things pink.
10 Adventure Books to Get You Ready for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
It's time for hidden tombs, lost cities, and cursed relics that somebody wants to put into a museum, or obtain so they can have immortality.
All Pizza is the Best Pizza, But Today We Honor Detroit Style
Is your favorite pizza from Detroit?
10 Books to Make Sure Your Summer Cooking Season is the Best it Can Be
It's officially summer, and if you're looking for a great summer cookbook, the Library has it!
10 Books if You Like the Films of Wes Anderson
Get ready for some super-symmetrical, balanced, and centered camera shots. Oh, and queue the pop classics soundtrack.
Need to Get Out of the House? Like Books? Books on Tap is Back!
Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one. Books on Tap is back!
3 Knowledge-Packed FilmToledo Classes for Aspiring Actors and Filmmakers
FilmToledo and the Library present a series of classes aimed at making you a better actor and filmmaker. Also recommended for people who just want to improve their communication skills or get better at making videos on their phone.
Read These 3 Books and Join a Feminist Book Discussion at Main Library this Summer
Join our Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club!
5 Books to Remind You to Stop Reading and Go Ride a Bike
Don't read these books while on a bicycle.
10 Great Books for Wine (and Grape) Enthusiasts
These books are Dionysus-approved.
10 Excellent Comics to Read for the Debut of American Born Chinese on Disney+
With American Born Chinese debuting on Disney+, now is a great time to read other comics by and about Asian and Asian-American authors and characters.
On International Museum Day, Visit One of the Toledo Area’s Fine Museums
Some of the world's finest museums are closer than you think!
5 “Great” Books on Catherine the Great to Read after Watching “The Great”
Catherine the Great is back on TV, which is pretty impressive considering she died in 1796.
On World Health Day, Learn About Health for All with These 5 Books
This World Health Day, celebrate access to public health.
Whether You Want to Run a Marathon or Run Away from Marathons, These 5 Books Can Help
Do you have what it takes to run a marathon? Read these books to find out.
5 Books About Tetris, Possibly the Greatest Video Game of All Time
Like after good round of Tetris, you'll close your eyes at night and see a series of falling blocks while you fall asleep after reading this.
Perry Mason is Back on HBO: 10 Detective Novels You Need to Read
The detective/lawyer is back on HBO with an all new season. While you're waiting for each episode, here's what to read!
9 Must Read Books for Fans of Ted Lasso
The improbable football coach returns for another season on Apple TV+. If you're cheering on AFC Richmond, here are the books you need to read.
5 Thrilling Spy Novels for Fans of Slow Horses on Apple TV+
Slow Horses is about a group of misfit spies, here are the novels you should read if you're a fan of the show.
5 Titles to Celebrate 60 Years Since The Beatles’ First US Single
Odds are you've probably heard at least one song by The Beatles. Now it's time to read a book about them.
MLS is Back: Love Soccer? Don’t Know Anything About the World’s Most Popular Sport? Here are Books to Read
MLS is back, check out these books about the world's most popular sport!
This Presidents’ Day, Maybe Read Some Books About, You Know…Presidents?
This Presidents' Day might be a good opportunity to learn about some Presidents.
5 Books to Better Understand UFOs
There seem to be a lot of things flying around the sky these days. Let's make some sense of it.
What Were the 1990s Like?: Everything You Need to Know
With That 90s Show hitting Netflix, it's time to brush up on Trolls, Beanie Babies, Seattle grunge, Bill Clinton, Windows 95, and more.
10 End Times Titles to Prepare for The Last of Us on HBO
A sudden pandemic. Societal collapse. Fungal infections that turn people into zombie-like mushroom people. No, it's not 2020, it's The Last of Us!
Celebrating Non-Religions: Books to Help You Understand Agnosticism, Atheism, and More
As the Library celebrates world religions this December, it's also pertinent to recognizes those that don't adhere to any particular faith.
Celebrating World Religions: Books to Help You Understand Sikhism
Learn about Sikhism with these interesting books.
Celebrating World Religions: Books to Help You Understand Hinduism
With over 1 billion followers, Hinduism is one of the world's largest religions. Hinduism also has a large number of deities, and these books can help you understand this religion.
Celebrating World Religions: Books to Help You Understand Taoism
Part philosophy, part religion, Taoism (or Daoism) emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (the Way). These books help explain.
Celebrating World Religions: Books to Help You Understand Islam
With an estimated 1.8 billion followers, Islam is the world's second largest religion and is growing. These books can help you understand about the religion and its people.
Celebrating World Religions: Books to Help You Understand Judaism
The Jewish faith and Jewish people are rich with history and tradition. Learn more about both with these books.
Celebrating World Religions: Books to Help You Understand Christianity
Christianity is one of the most practiced religions worldwide. These books can help you learn about its history.
Eating at SAME Café: A Delicious and Important Main Library Destination
SAME Cafe is open at Main Library! Learn about this non-profit with the mission of "so all may eat."
8 Essential Time Travel and Physics Titles to Get Ready for 1899
1899 hit Netflix, and we're about to dive down a rabbit hole of time travel and spooky action.
Being a Man: Books About Health, Masculinity, Boyhood, and General Well-Being
Let's undo toxic masculinity.
An Exciting NBA Season is Upon Us, Time to Read Up on Basketball
The NBA is back! We have books about basketball!
10 Vampire Titles for People Who Still Have Blood
It's spooky season, so read and watch these vampire titles.
Hockey’s Back, So Maybe Read Some Books About Hockey, Eh?
The NHL is back, so read these books about hockey, eh? And maybe watch a movie too.
5 Books to Read for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous People's Day.
Football Returns…But Maybe It’s Time to Stop Watching Football?
Football is back and your favorite team is hitting the gridiron. But maybe it's time to stop watching football?
Banned Books Week: Why is Gender Queer the Most Challenged Book?
It's Banned Books Week! Let's learn why Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe is the most challenged book.
Rick and Morty Returns, These 10 Books Might Just Turn You Into Pickle Rick
It's time to break out the szechuan sauce, Rick and Morty is back!
10 Books To Get You Through the End of the Baseball Season
Baseball is in the home stretch. Whether your team is about to win a pennant or already eliminated from contention, here are book picks to keep you company through the end of the season.
Top 10 Comics to Read When Hulking Out to She-Hulk
She-Hulk makes her Marvel Cinematic debut on Disney+ on August 18. Here are the comics you need to read to learn all about the superhero legacy of Jennifer Walters
10 Books About American History You Should Probably Read
We’re all part of a present that has been built upon past events. As the adage goes, “those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it,” here are books about the American past.
Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2022 So Far
We’re halfway through 2022 and there’s been so many great graphic novels and comics to read!
Paper Girls Hits Amazon Prime, Here’s What You Need to Read
As the television adaptation of Paper Girls hits Amazon Prime, here are the books you need to read.
9 Books to Read If You Like Better Call Saul
The Breaking Bad saga is wrapping up with the final season of Better Call Saul. If you're looking to recapture the edge of your seat twists and turns that show provides, these are the books for you.
5 Titles to Get Hyped for the Return of The Boys
The Boys is an irreverent, hyper-violent comic book series and TV series that sends up the superhero genre. Here are some comics and movies you should read and see to get hyped.
6 Must-Read Ms. Marvel Comics
Ms. Marvel debuts on Disney+ and these are the comics you need to read to get caught up on the adventures of Kamala Khan.
So You’ve Discovered Kate Bush: 8 Songs and Albums to Listen to Next
Kate Bush is having a moment after being featured in the latest season of Stranger Things. Here's what you need to listen to next!
6 Books to Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month
June is Immigrant Heritage Month - commemorate the rich history of immigration with these books written by and about immigrants.
6 Obi-Wan Kenobi Books to Read
The Obi-Wan Kenobi series hits Disney+ and now is a great time to get caught up on the adventure of the titular Jedi master.
6 Books to Read After Watching The Northman
Robert Eggers’ new film The Northman has just hit theaters. Now its time to to tackle this Viking-inspired reading list.
Banned Books Week 2021: Comics & Graphic Novel Edition
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.
Great Comics of 2020
It's the end of 2020! There are so many great comics and graphic novels to read! Here are some of the best.
Back on the Road with the Library’s Mobile Services
The Library's Mobile Services team brings the Library to you through innovative, on-the-go services.
Root Out Racism
To be anti-racist, we must understand the history of racial disparities, acknowledge privilege and actively fight against racism.
Celebrate Blue Week with Olander Parks and the Library
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.
Books to Get Us Through This
These eBooks can provide valuable perspective and understanding during the pandemic.
Great Comics to Get You Through Staying at Home – All Available on hoopla
Bored with sitting at home? Can’t get through another video game, board game or movie? Try reading comics!
Books on Tap: The Perfect Mix of Reading and Cold Brews
Books on Tap is nearly one and a half years old! Here's what we've learned about talking books and brews in some of our favorite local taprooms.
10 Things to Do When You’re New to Toledo
Moving to a new place can be intimidating! Let the Library help you get acclimated to Northwest Ohio.
Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Month. Here are some ways you can use the Library to support your mental health.
Is It Time to Quit Social Media?
Can't put down your smartphone? Social media stressing you out? You might want to consider giving it up.
Will Eisner Week
Celebrate Will Eisner Week by reading a graphic novel!
Online Privacy Tips & Tricks
What do you know about your online privacy? Here are some books and other resources that might help you maintain privacy online.
Libraries are for Leisure
Libraries don't always have to be serious places of quiet study. A lot of what the Library does is about having fun.
Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2018
2018 is heading to a close! It's time to look back on the best comics and graphic novels of the year.
A Life Examined: Philosophy for Everyday Life
Philosophy can help you become a better critical thinker, sort through information and live with a sense of meaning. And the Library has resources for all of your philosophical needs!
13 Horror Comics to Get You in the Halloween Spirit
Halloween is creeping around the corner. It's time to add these horror comics to your read pile!
Start a Book Club with Your Partner
Life gets busy as an adult and there isn't always time to read. Starting a two-person book club with your partner can be a fun way to connect with each other and share the books you love.
