O Canada Week: Hockey in North America!
Continue the hockey fever and "check" out these books for kids and teens featuring this wildly popular (and sometimes wild!) sport in both our countries!
O Canada Week: Lacrosse!
Love lacrosse? Canadians do too! It's their national summer sport, because their national winter sport has to be hockey, right?!
Craftsmanship: The Value of Authenticity in an Automated Age
Many people, tired of throw-away culture, are seeking inspiration on how to prioritize quality over quantity. Here are some great books on honing the value of craftsmanship in our lives.
Deliciously Alone: Cookbooks That Celebrate Solo Meals
You say tonight's special is stale saltines over the sink? No, chef, not with these cookbooks at your fingertips. Deliciousness, party of one.
Finding Joy: The Power of Uplifting Stories
Stop the doomscrolling! Try these upbeat true stories about people connecting through kindness. Goodness still exists — we just have to remember to look for it.
World-On-Fire Art As Therapy: Healing Handicraft for Everyone
Stop the doom-scrolling, it's arts-and-crafts time. Here are some fun ways to ease you through these times of turmoil, keeping that last nerve intact.
Domestic Violence in Our Community: The Northwest Ohio Silent Witness Project
Bethany House presents The Northwest Ohio Silent Witness Project's Unveiling Ceremony at Main Library's McMaster Center on (Tu) Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.
Secrets to Happiness: How Different Cultures Achieve Well-Being
Other languages have specific words to describe ways of living a happy and fulfilled life. Maybe English speakers need to come up with a few. Here are the best books to help us learn.
10 Tantalizing Memoirs About Food and Culture You’ll Love
If you like to eat, try these books (but like, don't actually eat the books).
How Professionals Define Wellness and 7 Ways to Improve Yours
This National Wellness Month, the Toledo Library’s Small Business and Nonprofit team reached out to health wellness entrepreneurs to learn what wellness means to them. Read on to hear from Tami Heiss, Krissy Kountouris, Dr. Dinisha Paul, and Juanita Duran Pettaway, LISW.
Salad Days: Best Ideas for Cool and Healthy Summer Eating
Cookbooks featuring salads and no-cooking recipes that are perfect for summertime meal ideas!
10 Survival Guides You Didn’t Know You Needed
Everybody loves a good how-to book. Here are ten with lessons that hopefully you'll never actually need to draw upon.
From Survival To Thriving: Learn Life Skills That Empower You
So. Many. Things. To. Know! Here are some inspirational books to help you learn clever life hacks.
Take to the Trails
Get ready to explore the wild on National Trails Day, celebrated June 7!
How to Stay Busy in Retirement: Marj Mulcahy’s Post-Retirement Goal to Save Our Waterways
Long-time Toledo resident and retired emergency room nurse Marj Mulcahy had great hope in 2014 that the Toledo Water Crisis would create momentum for greater environmental protections. A decade later, a nonprofit she and fellow retirees formed takes a lead role in advocating for our lake.
20 Books to Inspire You to Get Outside More Often
Power down the screens, get outside, and enjoy the wonders of nature in our own backyards. Here are some great ways to do just that.
Resources for Helping Young People with Eating Disorders
It can be tough to know how to support a young person with an eating disorder. Here are some great resources that can help.
5 Books to Grow Your Environmental Feminist Journey
Local environmental and spiritual leader, Rev. Aaron Baughman, continues our discussion of Feminism and the Environment that will continue at the Sylvania Branch on (Tu) August 20 at 6 p.m.
4 Titles to Continue Your Environmental Feminist Journey
Local environmental leader, Dana Reising, continues our discussion of Feminism and the Environment that will continue at the Sylvania Branch on (Tu) August 20 at 6 p.m.
Toledo’s Water Crisis, Ten Years Later
Water is a building block of life on earth. So why does it keep trying to kill us?
5 Titles to Start Your Environmental Feminist Journey
Local environmental activist, Angie Fitzpatrick, kicks off our discussion of Feminism and the Environment that will continue at the Sylvania Branch on (Tu) August 20 at 6 p.m. Local sustainability advocates will lead a discussion on their journeys to sustainability and what women in Lucas County can do to help.
Dive into the Olympics: Best Books to Get Ready for the Summer Games
The Olympics bring so many great things together - athletic excellence, international fellowship, and so many amazing stories of how the athletes got there at all. Here are some great books to get into the spirit of the games.
10 Books Celebrating Disability Pride Month
10 books celebrating Disability Pride Month.
8 Titles to Pursue Your Reproductive Justice Journey: An Interview with a Local Feminist and Nurse Practitioner in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Our conversation on Reproductive Justice continues with local feminist and obstetrics and gynecology nurse practitioner Bri Bumbaugh. Join us for a discussion at the Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle on Reproductive Justice on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maumee Library.
5 Titles to Continue Your Reproductive Justice Journey: An Interview with a Local Feminist and OB/GYN
Our conversation on Reproductive Justice continues with local feminist and OB/GYN Jackie Vannuyen. Join us for a discussion at the Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle on Reproductive Justice on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maumee Library.
Embrace Enlightenment: A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness and Buddhism
The idea of Mindfulness is tossed around as the answer to every problem in the universe, but what exactly is it? Here are some great books to help us understand this life-changing concept and how to effectively practice it in daily life.
6 Books Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month and Ability Awareness
A selection of books celebrating immigrant heritage and ability awareness.
7 Titles to Start Your Reproductive Justice Journey: An Interview with a Local Feminist, Midwife, Educator, and Public Health Practitioner
Local midwife and owner of Solace Health and Wellness of Toledo, Erin Martin answers our questions about Reproductive Justice and issues in our area around reproductive health. Join us for a discussion at the Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle on Reproductive Justice on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 pm at the Maumee Library.
10 Books That Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage and Ability Awareness
We're celebrating AAPI heritage throughout May! This list of books also brings in perspectives on ability diversity and mental health.
Small Business Launch: The Easy Jump by Eddie Jones
Though the Easy Jump is only one of Eddie Jones’ many mechanical or engineering pursuits, it is his first foray into entrepreneurship. What he has found most surprising about this new small business journey is people’s reactions. From his initial drawings to today, only about a year and a half has elapsed – remarkable progress for a product of significant size that takes some manufacturing know-how…
10 Books for Recovery and Mental Health That Can Help
When a loved one is in crisis, it is hard to know where to turn or what to do. Here are some recent titles that can help…
10 Delicious Burrito-Sized Books to Eat (or Read) on National Burrito Day
Please don't eat these books, as tempting as it may be.
It’s Act Happy Day! Here Are 5 Books About Happiness (and 10 about Toxic Positivity)
Whether you’re in need of some positivity or the very thought makes you recoil in horror, the Library has essential reading for you.
Cooking and Storytelling Unite: Discover the Most Entertaining Cookbooks on the Shelves
The Library has so many cookbooks it can be hard to keep up! We have so much more than the usual famous chefs and social media empire offerings.
9 Books to Reflect on 20 Years of Being Facebook Friends
It's been 20 years since we became Facebook friends and you still haven't liked any of my posts.
10 Books to Be Yourself and Stay the Same You This New Year
Forget the resolutions! You already have everything you need to live a good life. Here are some books that can help you find your way.
5 Helpful Books to Get You Through Dry January
If you've decided to embark on a "dry" January, these books can help you along the way.
20 Hockey Books for Kids
It's Hockey Night in Toledo as we welcome the Walleye back to the ice. Before enjoying a little family fun at the Huntington Center, be sure to share a few great hockey books with the young skaters and readers in your life.
10 Ice Skating Stories for Kids
Lace up your skates and take to the ice with these ten great stories for young skaters.
5 Books to Help You Navigate Your Child’s Health
These books about children's health aim to support and nurture the well-being of the youngest generation.
5 Books to Help You Save Money, Eat Healthy, and Pack Your Lunch
We round up some of the best books to help you pack your own lunch.
10 Books and DVDs to Bring Out Your Inner Yogi
Downward dog? Warrior 2? Pranayama? Whether you know these phrases or have no idea why people contort their bodies into poses, this is where to start upon a yoga practice.
5 Books About Breakfast for People Who Might Not Always Eat Breakfast
If breakfast is less of a meal and more of a quick snack, these books might help you reintroduce the first meal of the day into your life.
10 Titles for Navigating Young Grief
These 10 titles are for recognition of National Grief Awareness Day on August 30th.
5 Important Books About the Climate Change Reality to Read Now
Learn about climate change through understanding, empathy, and action.
A lot of Avocado Recipes to Celebrate National Avocado Day
Go beyond avocado toast and guacamole with these avocado cookbooks and magazines.
5 Books to Help You Embrace Meditation and Mindfulness
Check out these book recommendations from Wellness Book Club and learn about our upcoming meditation and mindfulness classes.
On World Health Day, Learn About Health for All with These 5 Books
This World Health Day, celebrate access to public health.
13 Important Books for Rare Disease Day
Rare does not mean unimportant.
9 Soul Food Cookbooks to Feed Your Belly and Your Soul
Get your soul right with some soul food.
Book Clubbin’: Looking to Add a New Habit to Your New Year? Join a Library Book Group!
Looking to add a new habit to your new year? Consider joining one of our many book groups and to help hit your reading goals for 2023.
10 Exercise Books for People Who Hate to Exercise
"Anyone who loves to exercise is either delusional, lying, or selling something" - Me
You’re Going to Get Old: These Books Help You Embrace It
“Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty” – Coco Chanel
Book Clubbin’: Looking for a Holiday Party? Join a Library Book Group!
Need a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Consider joining one of our many book groups.
6 Books to Help With Stress Awareness and Management
Stress is a very real issue for many people of all ages and when ignored can have long lasting mental and physical affects. One proven way to manage the effects of stress is through self-care.
Being a Man: Books About Health, Masculinity, Boyhood, and General Well-Being
Let's undo toxic masculinity.
Book Clubbin’: Now is the Perfect Time to Join a Library Book Group
Are you spending a more time indoors now that the weather is cooling down? Consider joining one of our many book groups this November.
5 Books to Read for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous People's Day.
