10 Books to Get Kids Excited About Birding
Have an aspiring young birder? Here are some books to get them excited about birding!
Dial-A-Story November 2-16
Bring the library along on an adventure with Dial-A-Story.
Dial-A-Story: The Halloween Edition
Give us a ring for a spooky treat.
Dial-A-Story for October 13-26
You are enough! Dial in for books highlighting Ability Awareness.
Dial-A-Story September 29-October 12
Call us Fall stories! Free, recorded stories for children, teens, and adults. Listen by phone any time of day or night by calling 419-745-9700.
Dial-A-Story September 15-28
Our call-in line is open! Free, recorded stories for children, teens, and adults. Listen by phone any time of day or night by calling 419-745-9700.
Dial-A-Story Anytime
Press 1 for a story! Free, recorded stories for children, teens, and adults. Listen by phone any time of day or night by calling 419-745-9700.
Singing the Praises of Freegal
Are you missing live music because of COVID? Check out the music on Freegal.
Poetry Books for Grades 4-5
Get rhyming with these fun poetry books.
Mildred D. Taylor Wins Children’s Literature Legacy Award
Author with Toledo roots wins prestigious American Library Association Award
Best Books for Sixth Grade Readers
Time to get lost in a good book!
Caldecott Contenders – Part 1
Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s 48th Annual Caldecott Read-In is going virtual this year. It will be held Saturday, January 23 from 10-11:30 AM. A live discussion and voting will choose our local winner
Caldecott Contenders – Part 2
Check out the best picture books of 2020.
Caldecott Contenders – Part 3
Check out the best picture books of 2020!
Caldecott Read-In Goes Virtual
Check out our librarians' favorite picks to win the 2021 Caldecott Award.
Winter Solstice resources for Grades PreK-5
Warm up with some books about the first day of winter.
Help for Homeschoolers
Jumping into homeschooling can be challenging! As a librarian who homeschooled my two kids, I have suggestions for Toledo Lucas County Public Library resources to use as you educate your children.
Resources for Middle School Studies of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
Are you overwhelmed with the number of resources to help your students learn? Let the Library help! Using trusted resources and expert knowledge, our resourceful librarians have gathered a collection of credible and reliable resources – both electronic and books on Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, specifically for Middle School students.
Black Lives Matter Book List for Young People
Discover the wealth of books by Black authors for young people.
LGBTQ+ Chapter Books For Kids
I am pleasantly surprised with recent books for middle schoolers which feature kids and parents who are LGBTQ. Engaging books with compelling characters are a welcome addition for LGBTQ kids who want to read
Historical Fiction Reads for Fourth and Fifth Graders
Travel back in time with these great historical fiction books.
Diverse Voices in Juvenile Literature
A small collection of juvenile books for middle graders exploring the complexity and diversity of experiences children are faced with in our society today.
Always Hungry? Explore Diets At Your Library
So what if all you’ve been taught about dieting is wrong? Continue reading to learn more about popular diet trends.
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