Biggest Week in American Birding
The Biggest Week in American Birding has become an international event drawing visitors from around the world to northwest Ohio. Here are some great books on the joys of observing our flighty friends.
Bird Books to Explore with Young Readers
Northwest Ohio is the Warbler Capital of the World and the location of the Biggest Week in American Birding! The 10-day festival runs from May 8-17, 2026, so grab some books and binoculars and head outdoors with the kids!
10 Guides for Native Planting and Gardening in Ohio
Interested in native plants but don't know where to start? This lists includes several guides for plants specific to Ohio and the Midwest alongside guides on how to grow other non-native plant species in our temperate climate.
Bloom into Productive Creativity: Best Books to Welcome Spring
Let the sunshine in! Here are the books with the best ideas for all ages on ways to celebrate and welcome spring.
Reading Nook Wanderlust: Stunning Armchair Travel Pictorials
Armchair travel is always in season no matter the weather. Here are some of our best pictorials on trips of a lifetime.
The Gales of November: the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald
The 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald is this November 10th. Here are the top 20 titles we have on the Fitz and other Great Lakes shipwrecks.
10 Great Books About Primates to Remember Primatologist Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, has died at age 91.
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).
Heartwarming Human-Animal Bonding Memoirs You Don’t Want to Miss
Stories of human-animal bonds are a real balm in this era of endless anger and resentment everywhere. Here are some of the best memoirs featuring our animal friends and teachers.
10 Essential Comics for National Dog Day
These comics are everyone’s best friends (minus the wet nose and Frito paws).
Find Fantastic Short Reads in the Best American…. series
These "best-of" anthologies are wonderful way to find new authors, read about new ideas, and have a range of some of the best writing to come out each year in a variety of topics. There's literally something for everyone - take a look!
Discover Nature in Toledo’s Beautiful Parks and Metroparks
To highlight the incredible parks within our community, the Local History Department has pulled out some artifacts of the Toledo Metroparks and city parks.
Summer In Northwest Ohio: Beautiful Lake Erie And Islands Spotlight
Feeling landlocked this summer? Northwest Ohio has its own summer retreat: Lake Erie and its islands!
Take to the Trails
Get ready to explore the wild on National Trails Day, celebrated June 7!
20 Books About Prehistoric Ohio Wildlife
From trilobites to black bears, here are twenty titles about animals that lived in Ohio during prehistoric times.
10 Places that Validate Your Distrust of the Outdoors
Do you ever wonder if you might have what it takes to survive in the wilderness after an adventure gone wrong? Instead of endangering yourself and the lives of others, might we suggest a
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.
Hit the Road With These Day Trips in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana
Spring is a fantastic time to venture forth on a great day trip. Here are some great ideas for jaunts in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. Let's roll!
Sketchbook Secrets: How to Cultivate a Daily Drawing Habit
Keeping a sketch journal is a wonderful way to keep track of your life, spark creativity, and keep your brain sharp. Here are the best books we offer on this fun and inspiring endeavor.
Best Travel Guides for Great Road Trips
Fall is a wonderful time to hit the road and see what's around us. Here are some great guides to plan anything from an afternoon drive to a long vacation on wheels.
10 Books About Astronomy to Read With Your Kids While You Wait for the Nova
Here are some great books about stars and space to read while you wait... and wait... for T Corona Borealis to erupt in the night sky.
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.
5 Photography Books For Discovering Our World and Beyond
Explore these photography books to help you discover our planet (and beyond!)
10 Books for Reading the Stars
Yes. This is, in fact, a sign to check out some of these books about astrology.
20 Best Cookbooks for Summer Outdoor Entertaining
International Picnic Day is June 18! We've got great books to inspire your al fresco feast. No ants or rain allowed!
20 Purrfect Titles for National Hug Your Cat Day
After dodging that grouchy skibbety-pap from a formerly napping feline friend, what better way to celebrate National Hug Your Cat Day than with a fun book?
Transform Your Midwest Yard into a Breathtaking Oasis with Natural and Prairie Garden Techniques
Forget mowing! Plant a prairie garden to replace wasteful grass and benefit local wildlife.
Why Aren’t You Drawing a Bird Right Now? These Books Will Help
April 8th is Draw a Bird Day! Stock up on some of these great books to inspire your best avian art.
Celebrate Jane Goodall’s 90th Birthday with These Knowledge-Filled Titles
It's Jane Goodall's 90th birthday, and let's make sure it's not just chimpanzees who show up to her party.
Page-Turning Paris: 10 Book Recommendations to Celebrate 135 Years of the Eiffel Tower
Paris beckons with its timeless allure as we celebrate the 135th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower.
Prepare for the Ultimate Adrenaline Rush with These Captivating Survival Thrillers
It's one thing to survive against another person who's out to get you, and quite another to get past Mother Nature when she's got you in her sights.
Animals In Winter
Squirrel yourself away with these books about animals getting through the winter.
9 Books Celebrating the Great Outdoors for Nature Lovers
These books are best experienced outside.
5 Important Books About the Climate Change Reality to Read Now
Learn about climate change through understanding, empathy, and action.
5 Books and Things to Do for National Park and Recreation Month! Go Outside and Visit a Park!
Read this while you're visiting your favorite park and then immediately put your phone down because what are you doing, you're in a park.
This World Listening Day, Stop Talking and Start Listening
Less "silence is golden" and more "be curious, not judgmental."
10 Adventure Books to Get You Ready for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
It's time for hidden tombs, lost cities, and cursed relics that somebody wants to put into a museum, or obtain so they can have immortality.
10 Titles for National Get Outdoors Day
June 10th is National Get Outdoors Day, and we've foraged for 10 titles with activities and adventures to get you across the threshold.
5 Books to Remind You to Stop Reading and Go Ride a Bike
Don't read these books while on a bicycle.
On International Museum Day, Visit One of the Toledo Area’s Fine Museums
Some of the world's finest museums are closer than you think!
10 Books to Get Kids Excited About Birding
Have an aspiring young birder? Here are some books to get them excited about birding!
Books and Telescopes: We Have the Essentials for Observing the Night Sky
Check out these books and one of our telescopes in celebration of Look Up at the Sky Day.
What Are You Drawing for Draw a Bird Day? These 10 Books Will Help You…Draw a Bird
It’s officially Draw a Bird Day. Celebrate by busting out a pencil and paper and doodling your favorite bird—artistic skill is optional!
I Need a Vacation!
Involve your kids in the vacation planning or take a no-cost virtual vacation with these Library resources!
Whether You Want to Run a Marathon or Run Away from Marathons, These 5 Books Can Help
Do you have what it takes to run a marathon? Read these books to find out.
Help Feed Our Feathered Friends for National Bird Feeding Month
Each February we celebrate the magic birds bring to our yards during National Bird Feeding Month.
Best Books to Give as Gifts: Nonfiction Titles
A selection of nonfiction titles that will make great gifts.
Stepping Out Into the World – Top 10 True Adventure Books
Adventures aren't only for characters in novels. Here are some great real-life escapades that are better than fiction!
5 Really Great Dinosaur Books for Adults
Who says dinosaurs are only interesting for kiddos? Check out these recent books on dinos for adults!
5 Books to Read for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous People's Day.
10 Picture Books About Immigration and Belonging to Celebrate Welcoming Week
These books are full of stories to help you understand the successes, struggles, and journeys of immigrants past, present, and future.
5 Books with Terrible Hotels
Have you ever listened to friends complaining about a disappointing hotel or a vacation spot? Well, the people in these books have entered the chat.
