Stories by Heather H

I Took a Bookcation and You Should Too

Posted about 1 month ago by Heather H

Take your love of books to the next level with a bookcation. I took one for Twilight and Twin Peaks and was not disappointed!

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Spend Summer with a New Book Group

Posted 6 months ago by Heather H

Did you know that the Library offers more than 20 book groups? Check out what they're reading this summer and join one!

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Celebrate Día Children’s Day by Reading Diverse Books

Posted 7 months ago by Heather H

Día, also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), is a nationally recognized initiative emphasizing the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds.

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Let's Talk About Facebook and Social Media Privacy

Posted about 1 year ago by Heather H

With recent news heavily focused on Facebook and user data, we decided to weigh in on the subject by shedding a little light into the world of social media privacy.

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Journey in His Shoes

Posted about 1 year ago by Heather H

Have you seen our #GetToKnowTLCPL social media campaign? In this blog, we're inviting you to get to know Library staffer James Dickerson and an upcoming exhibit he's a part of, March 15-17.

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Be Part of the Caldecott Read-In, Jan. 20

Posted about 1 year ago by Heather H

Every year, the Library hosts a Caldecott Read-in, where members of the community (ages 10 and up) are invited to be local judges, deciding on the previous year’s best picture books.

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Start the New Year with Yoga - At the Library!

Posted about 1 year ago by Heather H

Considering a New Year's resolution to get healthy and/or reduce stress? That’s where the latest edition of “At the Library” comes in – as yoga is a great fit for these resolutions!

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Haunted Midwest Travel for Those Who Dare!

Posted over 2 years ago by Heather H

Love to be spooked? Here's a list of Midwest locations to visit this October (and some book recommendations as well)!

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Check Us Out 24/7

Posted over 2 years ago by Heather H

Did you know you're now able to pick up library materials anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Check out this blog post to learn more.

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Welcoming Week: What It Is, Why It's Important

Posted over 2 years ago by Heather H

Launched in 2009, Welcoming Week is a national initiative aimed at bringing citizens closer together.

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Get It, Before It Gets You!

Posted over 2 years ago by Heather H

Thirty-one years ago this month, Stephen King’s It made its way to library and bookstore shelves across the globe, and now it's back and on the big screen.

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Want Free Stuff? Get The Card!

Posted over 2 years ago by Heather H

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Let's take a look at all of the amazing things that come along with being a card holder!

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Total (Solar) Eclipse of the Heart

Posted over 2 years ago by Heather H

We're about to witness history folks - by way of the Great American Eclipse! Mark your calendars for August 21, and join us for solar eclipse viewing safety workshops.

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Walk. Listen. Win!

Posted over 2 years ago by Heather H

Love going on adventures, but also love curling up with a good book? Why not take the story with you by switching to an audiobook. We're partnering with the Toledo Metroparks on the Walking Audiobook Challenge.

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Happy Father’s Day to Real-Life & Fictional Dads!

Posted over 2 years ago by Heather H

Happy Father’s Day to all of the amazing dads in our world! Just as in real life, there are impeccable dads in fiction too. Here are my favorite father figures in books, tv, and movies.

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FREE Yoga - At the Library!

Posted over 2 years ago by Heather H

I love yoga because it’s good for your body and soul. Unfortunately, those who have practiced yoga in a studio know that it can get pretty expensive – so why not mark your calendar, and join us for FREE yoga programs at the Library!

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A Tree for You, A Tree for Me - At the Library!

Posted over 3 years ago by Heather H

We're talking genealogical research and family trees in this edition of "At the Library!"

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Mystery Doors Open Much for Essay Winners

Posted over 3 years ago by Heather H

This year’s essay contest winners’ found a range of wonders behind their mystery doors. Eighteen judges poured through nearly 1,100 entries, choosing 36 winners and honorable mentions.

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May the 4th (Always) Be With You!

Posted over 3 years ago by Heather H

In honor of Star Wars Day / May the 4th, let’s take a look at four reasons why libraries might love Star Wars.

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Makerspace Your Holidays

Posted over 3 years ago by Heather H

Putting a unique touch on the holidays just got easier thanks to your Library! Here are a few quick ideas to inspire you using some of our Makerspace equipment and programs!

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Pokemon Go? Yeah, We've Got 'Em!

Posted over 3 years ago by Heather H

The struggle to catch ‘em all is real! The latest cultural phenomenon has made its ways to the Library, and we’re excited to offer up a number of PokeStops and Gyms as we share in this entertaining venture with you.

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How the Library Helped Me Find My Family

Posted over 3 years ago by Heather H

For most of my life, I've know little about my "Grandma Bootsie," whom I lost too soon. I'd always wanted to learn more about this woman so many said I reminded them of, and her Irish family. The Library finally helped me find what I'd been searching for!

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Color Your Library

Posted over 3 years ago by Heather H

Do you have the adult coloring fever? Join us for coloring programs throughout the summer, or print and color one of our customized coloring sheets!

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Summer is the Season of Sound

Posted over 4 years ago by Heather H

Music Festival season is upon us. Use your library card to build a playlist full of this summer's headlining acts!

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Alice and Mowgli Hit the Big Screen

Posted over 4 years ago by Heather H

From Alice to Mowgli to Snow White’s Evil Queen, this Spring the big screen will be filled with children’s book characters that are equally popular with adults. Get up-to-date on how they’re faring in their literary lives by checking them out in eBooks and comics on hoopla

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