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10 Best Books of 2018 for Middle Grade Readers
Posted over 2 years ago by Kathryn M
We have sifted through some excellent offerings and are pleased to present the best books of 2018 for middle grade readers.
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Best Young Adult Books of 2018
Posted over 2 years ago 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.
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Yes You Can: Simple Fruit Jams
Posted over 2 years ago 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.
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Free Eggs? 5 Things to Know Before You Start a Backyard Chicken Flock
Posted over 3 years ago 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.
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Making Memories That Last: Low Cost Gift Giving with the Library
Posted over 3 years ago 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.
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Stranger Reads: 14 Teen Titles for Fans of Stranger Things
Posted over 3 years ago 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.
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Gearing up for ACT and SAT Tests
Posted over 3 years ago 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.
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Wintery Reads for Young Adults
Posted over 4 years ago by Kathryn M
While the weather outside may be frightful, snuggle up to these great Young Adult titles.
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3D Printing: A Primer
Posted over 4 years ago 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.
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Back To School For YA
Posted over 4 years ago 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.
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7 Great YA Beach Reads For Summer 2016
Posted over 5 years ago 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.
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Bristlebots Program
Posted over 5 years ago by Kathryn M
Fun with bristlebots.
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Kate is a teen services librarian at Oregon Branch. She enjoys reading historic fiction, picture books and young adult fiction. For non-fiction, Kate is heavily influenced by her passions for baking, gardening, home decor, crafting, amusing her young children, and caring for their small flock of chickens. When not listening to audiobooks, Kate enjoys alternative, Broadway musicals, jazz and americana folk music, especially works with an Appalachian influence.
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