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Poetry Resources for PreK-Grade 3
Posted 04/16/21 by Morgan R
Poems are words put together using rhythm, patterns, and rhymes to express thoughts and emotions. April is National Poetry Month.
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Children's Library & Teen Recommends - Spring 2021
Posted 04/14/21 by Joyce S.
Check out what your children's and teen librarians have been reading!
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Boost Your Resilience - Children's Edition
Posted 04/12/21 by Brooke C
A selection of books for children and parents about resilience.
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Earth Day Resources for Preschool-Grade 3
Posted 04/12/21 by Ann H
Earth Day a day to remind us to take care of our world. We reflect on our planet, our environment, and learn what we can do to help keep the Earth healthy.
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2021 Pura Belpré Award Winners
Posted 04/12/21 by Kimberley F
Pura Belpré Award highlights Latino/Latina writers and illustrators.
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Beverly Cleary, Age 104
Posted 04/07/21 by Eric P
Beverly Cleary influenced generations of readers -- and writers -- with her groundbreaking notion that kids wanted to read about ordinary kids.
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National Library Week resources for PreK-Grade 3
Posted 04/06/21 by Ann H
National Library Week resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)
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Best Books for Grades 7-8
Posted 04/02/21 by Kate M
Finding just the right book for a seventh or eighth grader can be a challenge. Let your librarians help you with a few of our favorite fiction titles.
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Comics About Girls By Women For Kids
Posted 04/01/21 by Eric P
There was a time when reading comics was a stereotypically male activity. But nowadays there are countless female-identifying creators making comics about girls.
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Spring Resources for Grades PreK-3
Posted 03/29/21 by Morgan R
Spring will warm up the weather and bring back the animals. What are the things you like to do in spring?
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Sports Fiction for Grades 4-5
Posted 03/29/21 by Monique B
Fun sports reads for athletes and fans
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Best Books for Second Grade Readers
Posted 03/29/21 by Patti L
Looking for books for a second grader? Here are wonderful picture books and easy readers specifically chosen for this age group. Books in series are noted. A Library card and PIN will be required to access many of the resources listed. Need help with your card or PIN? Contact your nearest location or call 419-259-5200. Need a new card?
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Comics and Graphic Novels for Grades 4-5
Posted 03/22/21 by Morgan R
Go on exciting adventures and experience thrilling new worlds with these graphic novels.
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Women's History for Kids on hoopla
Posted 03/16/21 by Sara M.
Through your TLCPL hoopla account, share the uplifting stories and inspiring accomplishments of heroic women with your young readers and encourage them to dream beyond the feats of the past and into a future full of promise.
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Introducing Wonderbook!
Posted 03/16/21 by Cindy V
Wonderbooks read to children, ask questions, and make learning fun.
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Dental Health Resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten
Posted 03/15/21 by Brooke C
Books about dental health for preschool and kindergarten age children.
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Ready to Read Early Literacy Tip 2- Singing
Posted 03/12/21 by Cristin B
Parents and caregivers, warm up your voices! It's time to sing! In this month's Ready to Read blog, learn about all the ways that singing has positive impacts on the success of your future reader.
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Realistic Fiction Resources for Middle School Readers
Posted 03/10/21 by Jozlyn H
A curated list of realistic fiction books for 6th to 8th graders.
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Ohio Biographies for Grades 4-5
Posted 03/05/21 by Monique B
Be proud of our Ohio heritage. Research the lives of famous and noteworthy Ohioans from the past to present times
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Children's Library and Teen Recommends - Winter 2021
Posted 03/02/21 by Children's Library and Teen Library
Check out what your Children's and Teen librarians have been reading lately!
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St. Patrick’s Day Resources for Grades PreK-3
Posted 03/02/21 by Cristin B
Top O' the Mornin' to Ya!
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Realistic Fiction for Grades 4-5
Posted 03/01/21 by Maria RT
Read these fictional inspiring stories that resemble realistic situations, issues, or experiences that could have happened in real life.
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Fantasy and Adventure Comics for Kids
Posted 02/26/21 by Juliette H
For readers looking for a little escapism, here are some awesome fantasy and adventure comics.
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Short Books for Middle School Readers
Posted 02/22/21 by Jozlyn H
Some of our favorite short books for middle school readers.
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Sports Books for Grades 1-3
Posted 02/22/21 by Cristin B
Put me in coach, I'm ready to play!
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