Stories by Rebecca S

HerStory: Intersectional Feminism

Posted about 1 year ago 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 about 1 year ago 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 about 1 year ago 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 about 1 year ago 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 about 1 year ago 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 about 1 year ago 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 over 2 years ago 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 over 2 years ago 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 over 2 years ago 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 over 3 years ago 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 over 3 years ago 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 over 4 years ago 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 over 4 years ago 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 over 4 years ago 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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