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Blog Category: Movies and Music
Classic Movies with the Kids
Posted about 22 days ago by Tim Hagen
Discover the joys of introducing kids (and yourself?) to classic movies.
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Five Books to Movies for Kids on hoopla
Posted about 1 month 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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Five Books to Movies for Adults on hoopla
Posted about 1 month ago by Heather H
If you're like me and you love to read books that are being or have been turned into movies, hoopla Digital has a variety of titles to explore!
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Get Your Baseball Fix
Posted about 1 month ago by Rachel S
Missing baseball season this year? Check out what Hoopla has to offer on the subject!
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Get Personalized Reading Recommendations
Posted about 1 month 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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10 Songs of Comfort
Posted 2 months ago by Ryan Dunn
Some songs, old and new, to enjoy while sheltering in place.
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20 Totally Tubular 80s and 90s Movies on hoopla
Posted 2 months ago by Heather H
Visit hoopla and settle in for a nostalgia-filled movie night that'll take you back in time. How very!
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Exploring Poetry and Jazz Online
Posted 3 months ago by April S
Did you know the month of April is both National Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation Month? Celebrate at home with these digital recommendations!
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TV Shows to Stream Right Now
Posted 3 months ago by April S
Recommendations for streaming now on hoopla.
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Downloadable, Streaming Fun for Adults and Teens
Posted 4 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 5 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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Great Scores From Great (Or Good, Or Awful) Films
Posted 6 months ago by Tim P
Sometimes a score complements a movie beautifully, and sometimes it is more memorable than the movie itself. Either way, here are some goodies.
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Rachel Recommends: Christmas Movie Edition
Posted 8 months ago by Rachel S
Warning: This post is completely self-indulgent.
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Great Ohio Bands and Musicians
Posted 9 months ago by Tim P
Look no further than Ohio for tremendous musical talent!
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Rachel Recommends: Autumn 2019 Edition
Posted 9 months ago by Rachel S
"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall." Oscar Wilde
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5 Comedic Crime Capers Perfect for Date Night
Posted 10 months ago by April S
Funny crime movies full of action, adventure and romance.
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Preparing for Kindergarten: Is Your Child Ready for School?
Posted 11 months ago by April S
What does your child need to know before entering Kindergarten?
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Songs Inspired by Books
Posted 12 months ago by Tim P
Ever since Ancient Greece music has looked to the printed page for inspiration.
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15 Great Dystopian Movies to Watch Anytime
Posted 12 months ago by April S
Dystopian-themed films with thought-provoking storylines and interesting characters.
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10 Remarkably Intriguing Women Spies on the Big and Small Screen
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Women take center stage in these thrilling spy movies and television programs.
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Rachel Recommends: 2019 Summer Edition
Posted about 1 year ago by Rachel S
Summer, Summer, Summertime ... time to sit back and unwind. “Summertime” by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince.
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Compelling Historical Dramas and Books to Watch and Read Anytime
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Engrossing, fascinating, compelling movies and books based on true stories that will completely occupy your mind from start to finish.
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What (Else) to Watch and/or Read if You Like John Wick
Posted about 1 year ago by Amy H
Did you know we are in the midst of a massive Keanuaissance? If you are a fan of the John Wick series we have a lot of reading and viewing suggestions you are gonna love.
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Literati Trivia: 90s Edition
Posted about 1 year ago by Hannah G
Books are just part of the fun that deliver at our Literati events.
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7 LGBTQ Movies with Happy Endings
Posted about 1 year ago by Morgan B
How do you find those feel good films where your favorite LGBT characters end up happy?
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