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Blog Category: Children and Parenting
Five Books to Movies for Kids on hoopla
Posted 3 months ago by Heather H
For those with children and tweens who prefer YouTube over books, choosing something for them to read that they can also watch, is a great way to encourage reading!
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10 eBooks Your Cat-loving Kid Will Enjoy
Posted 3 months ago by April S
These digital titles are sure to be great reads at your home!
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Get Personalized Reading Recommendations
Posted 3 months ago by Heather H
Have you heard about the Toledo Library's Book Picks service? Get books picked just for you based on what you love, selected by expert librarians - never by robots.
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Top 5 Library Resources for the Quarantined Parent
Posted 4 months ago by Allison F
Sometimes you need some help and sometimes you need some fun, and the Library has the best of both worlds.
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Fun Things to Do on Family Walks
Posted 4 months ago by Jan C
Families are going on bear hunts, rock expeditions and nature adventures to relieve the boredom of sheltering at home.
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Keep Building Early Literacy Skills with Virtual Storytimes
Posted 4 months ago by Ann H
Storytimes continue through various online services.
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Online Learning for Families & Kids
Posted 5 months ago by Library News
While you're at home, spend time learning as a family or encourage your children to learn online with the help of your Library!
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Downloadable, Streaming Fun for Families and Kids
Posted 5 months ago by Library News
Use Library resources to make the most of your time at home!
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Check Us Out 24/7
Posted 7 months ago by Library News
Customers are now able to pick up Library materials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at certain locations!
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Library Empowers Foster Parents as Need Grows
Posted 7 months ago by Ryan Dunn
Number of children in state system expected to reach 20,000 this year.
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Ready to Read Expands Early Literacy in Lucas County
Posted 9 months ago by Ryan Dunn
Since launching in 2014, the program has reached nearly 20,000 families.
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Presence is a Present
Posted 10 months ago by Ann H
Think "outside of the gift box" this holiday season.
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Redesign Brings 'Wow' Factor to Saloff Children’s Library
Posted 10 months ago by Ryan Dunn
Renovations further improve popular area of Main Library.
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Flashlight Frenzy Fun
Posted 11 months ago by Erin P
Toledo Library partnering with Metroparks Toledo for another year of Flashlight Frenzy.
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Library-Themed Picture Books Kids Will Adore
Posted 11 months ago by April S
Explore a selection of imaginative and delightful picture books centering around a love of books and the Library.
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Using Touch in Babytime to Support Learning
Posted 12 months ago by Jan C
Babytime books and activities that involve touch and body part identification help lay the groundwork for learning from others.
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Creating a Village for 3rd Grade Success
Posted 12 months ago by Library News
Mott Branch program emphasizes creativity and skills in advance of third grade test.
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Encouraging a Love of Reading from a Young Age
Posted 12 months ago by April S
Cultivating a lifelong love of books and reading early on has innumerable benefits
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Parents are a Child's First Teacher
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Parents play a critical role in their child's early development.
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For Science! True Stories of Discovery for Children
Posted about 1 year ago by Erin P
Fascinating nonfiction picture books for kids interested in science and scientists.
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Teaching Kids about Kindness
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Spread a little joy with small acts of kindness.
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10 Great Science Fiction and Fantasy Books for Kids
Posted about 1 year ago by Megan M
A variety of imaginative sci-fi and fantasy books for children.
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Preparing for Kindergarten: Is Your Child Ready for School?
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
What does your child need to know before entering Kindergarten?
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5 Picture Books Adults Will Love (and Kids Too!)
Posted about 1 year ago by Allison F
A grown-up who has a confession to make: she loves picture books! Read on to find some of her current favorite titles that are just as enjoyable for adults as they are for kids.
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Sports Stories for Children
Posted about 1 year ago by Erin P
True sports stories for kids.
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