Stories by Kathryn M

10 Best Books of 2018 for Middle Grade Readers

Posted 12/19/18 by Kathryn M

We have sifted through some excellent offerings and are pleased to present the best books of 2018 for middle grade readers.

Continue Reading: 10 Best Books of 2018 for Middle Grade Readers

Best Young Adult Books of 2018

Posted 12/04/18 by Kathryn M

Before you close the book on 2018, be sure you have taken full advantage of the great YA titles released this year. Zombie fighters and modern day poets, from the court of Faerie, to death row, this year’s amazing cast of strong characters will keep you turning the pages.

Continue Reading: Best Young Adult Books of 2018

Yes You Can: Simple Fruit Jams

Posted 08/10/18 by Kathryn M

Preserve the sweetness of the season with your own jar of happiness. Follow simple steps to try your hand at canning homemade jam.

Continue Reading: Yes You Can: Simple Fruit Jams

Free Eggs? 5 Things to Know Before You Start a Backyard Chicken Flock

Posted 04/23/18 by Kathryn M

Free range, organic eggs, raised in your backyard sound heavenly? Let your Library help you gather some relevant facts, before you make an eight year commitment to raising chickens.

Continue Reading: Free Eggs? 5 Things to Know Before You Start a Backyard Chicken Flock

Making Memories That Last: Low Cost Gift Giving with the Library

Posted 12/14/17 by Kathryn M

Looking for a low cost, yet heartfelt gift for that someone special? Look no further than your Toledo Lucas County Public Library. The tech tools available at King Road, Oregon and West Toledo Branches will help you convert VHS, Super8, Slides and Negatives to a truly memorable gift.

Continue Reading: Making Memories That Last: Low Cost Gift Giving with the Library

Stranger Reads: 14 Teen Titles for Fans of Stranger Things

Posted 10/18/17 by Kathryn M

The hit science fiction/horror series Stranger Things will soon be back for season 2 on Netflix. While you anxiously anticipate binging this series, check out these carefully selected teen reads filled with elements of horror, science fiction, 1980’s cultural reference and small midwestern town nostalgia.

Continue Reading: Stranger Reads: 14 Teen Titles for Fans of Stranger Things

Gearing up for ACT and SAT Tests

Posted 09/04/17 by Kathryn M

The college admissions process can be a bit daunting, but your Library is here to help with a variety of test prep resources.

Continue Reading: Gearing up for ACT and SAT Tests

Wintery Reads for Young Adults

Posted 01/30/17 by Kathryn M

While the weather outside may be frightful, snuggle up to these great Young Adult titles.

Continue Reading: Wintery Reads for Young Adults

3D Printing: A Primer

Posted 09/15/16 by Kathryn M

Do you know that the Toledo Lucas County Public Library offers 3D printing services? While 3D printing may be relatively new to TLCPL, it has actually been around for decades. Learn more about making your 3D ideas a reality.

Continue Reading: 3D Printing: A Primer

Back To School For YA

Posted 08/19/16 by Kathryn M

For all Young Adult readers heading back to school this month, it’s time to hit the books. Here are some great extra-curricular reads to check out.

Continue Reading: Back To School For YA

7 Great YA Beach Reads For Summer 2016

Posted 06/13/16 by Kathryn M

Time to grab your shades and fill your beach bag with a few great YA reads. Stories of friendship, romance and summer fun await.

Continue Reading: 7 Great YA Beach Reads For Summer 2016

Bristlebots Program

Posted 03/21/16 by Kathryn M

Fun with bristlebots.

Continue Reading: Bristlebots Program