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A Feminist's Guide to Books About Women’s History
Posted 03/01/21 by Rebecca S
There is a common misconception that if a book is about a woman, then it must also be feminist. Sadly, this is most definitely not the case.
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Steinem Sisters Collection Recommends Feminist Fiction
Posted 02/09/21 by Rebecca S
At our last Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle of 2020, we celebrated the books that lifted us up and helped us get through what was a trying year. We hope you will find one, or two, from this list of feminist book recommendations that will do the same for you.
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Repeating History: How the Presidential Election of 1876 May Inform the Outcome of the Current Presidential Race
Posted 10/16/20 by Rebecca S
As with any political conversation, it is important to consider the ways in which the past informs the present. Read further to explore how the disputed 1876 election of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes may provide insight into our current moment and take a look into the voting resources available to you at our library and in our community.
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Steinem Sisters Collection & The Silent Witness Project
Posted 10/01/20 by Rebecca S
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Steinem Sisters Collection has teamed up with The Bethany House to spotlight the Silent Witness Project, an awareness initiative for domestic violence. Read further for more information on domestic violence amidst the pandemic, links to resources, as well as book recommendations from our very own Steinem Sisters Collection.
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HerStory: Intersectional Feminism
Posted 03/01/19 by Rebecca S
In celebration of Women's History Month, join the Steinem Sisters Collection for HerStory: Intersectional Feminism. Featuring four of the Toledo region’s most celebrated women’s activists and forward-thinkers, this special program will investigate how the feminist movement can be more diverse and inclusive through a renewed focus on intersectionality.
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Equal Pay Day: An Intersectional Approach
Posted 02/19/19 by Rebecca S
Equal Pay Day is the symbolic marker of how long it takes for women to earn as much as men did the preceding year. Continue reading to learn more about this incredibly important issue that should concern everyone in our modern society.
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10 Podcasts Every Feminist Should Listen To
Posted 09/18/18 by Rebecca S
Are you as obsessed with podcasts as we are? Are you a feminist looking for new voices that speak to issues that concern you? Well, look no further!
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Raising Awareness: The Silent Witness Project at TLCPL
Posted 09/04/18 by Rebecca S
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join the Steinem Sisters Collection @ TLCPL as we honor those lost to domestic violence in the Toledo area.
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The Steinem Sisters Collection: Feminism at TLCPL
Posted 06/14/18 by Rebecca S
Have you heard our exciting news?! TLCPL is now the home of the only public library feminist collection in Ohio.
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Jane Austen's Hidden Feminism
Posted 06/07/18 by Rebecca S
"Pride and Prejudice," a book that will live in infamy and also appears on the list of 100 Great American Reads, is a lot more feminist than popular culture would have you believe.
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For the Feminist Curious: A Steinem Sisters Collection Book List
Posted 05/22/18 by Rebecca S
Are you curious about Feminism but don’t really know where to start? Don’t worry, we have your back.
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Afternoon with the Monster: 200 Years of Frankenstein
Posted 03/09/18 by Rebecca S
Originally published anonymously on January 1, 1818, the legend of how Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley first conceived of Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus is as famous as the Monster it immortalized.
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Research 101: Using Library Databases to Find Scholarly Sources
Posted 01/10/18 by Rebecca S
Research with TLCPL is now easier then ever before! By utilizing our research option on the homepage, library users can explore a world of databases that offer appropriate, scholarly resources fit for use in class assignments.
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Beyond the Best Sellers: Mysteries and Thrillers
Posted 11/29/17 by Rebecca S
Like mysteries and thrillers, but struggling to find something new? Check out our list of the best mysteries and thrillers of 2017 that have flown under the radar.
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Celebrate Earth Day: Raising Children to be Environmental Stewards
Posted 04/20/17 by Rebecca S
This Earth Day take the time to start a conversation about environmental stewardship. Teaching kids about the need to preserve and protect our environment can be a process that is fun and educational for everyone involved.
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Holy 50 Years, Batman!
Posted 09/29/16 by Rebecca S
Sanger Branch is celebrating 50 years of Batman in film with a special showing of the 1966 Batman movie, the movie that started it all.
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Using Mindfulness to Help Kids Destress
Posted 07/20/16 by Rebecca S
Practicing mindfulness can benefit both parent and child - reducing stress and anxiety.
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Getting Crafty with Make U Mobile Art Labs
Posted 03/16/16 by Rebecca S
As we mark the half way point in our grant funded Mobile Art Labs, we are pleased to share that the reception we have received has been great! Kids and parents alike have been very responsive to the goals of the Curiosity Creates Grant, and most importantly, everyone is having a lot of fun!
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Rebecca is assistant manager of the Fact & Fiction Department at Main Library and the librarian for the Steinem Sisters Collection- TLCPL's new Feminist Collection. She enjoys reading mysteries, suspense, poetry and classical literature. When not working she enjoys being outside with her dogs, yoga and meditation; which is often interrupted by her cats.
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