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Get Personalized Reading Recommendations

Posted 5 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.

Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon - hoopla Edition

Posted 5 months ago by Kelly P

Name any actor and within six movies or TV shows, you should be able to connect the dots from actor to actor, to get to a film with Kevin Bacon in the cast.

2020 Pulitzer Prize Winners

Posted 5 months ago by Heather H

If you love award-winning books, you'll definitely want to check out this year's Pulitzer Prize winners, several of which are available in eBook or audiobook on OverDrive.

Check Us Out 24/7

Posted 8 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!

Best Reads for Winter 2019/2020

Posted 9 months ago by Amy H

Baby, it’s cold outside, so now’s the perfect opportunity to cuddle up with a great book! And earn an awesome prize!

15 Amusing Mysteries Designed to Entertain

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Books that are mysterious, suspenseful, amusing and engaging. The perfect mix of elements for a really enjoyable reading experience.

Creative Ways to Sneak More Fruits and Veggies into Your Diet

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Includes fun facts, tips and books on cooking, gardening, juices and smoothies. Everything you need to start integrating more fruits and vegetables into your daily diet.

What's New in Sports? Spring 2019 Edition

Posted about 1 year ago by Amy H

Incredibly fascinating sports stories.

Two Librarians, Too Many Books: Squad Goals

Posted about 1 year ago by Allison F

It’s almost summer which means it’s almost peak-reading season which means it’s time for us to yell at each other about all the books there are to read (and for you to sit back and enjoy the show!). Read on for a lightly-edited-for-clarity transcription of our chat on the books about the best squads around.

10 Books With Delightfully Odd Characters You're Gonna Love

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Reading recommendations with odd, quirky and likable characters that are designed to delight and entertain.

Great Books African American History Month

Books to Read During Black History Month and Beyond

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Notable fiction and nonfiction books for adults, teens and children ... to read during Black History Month and beyond.

Gripping Psychological Suspense Novels 2018

25 Gripping Psychological Suspense Novels

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Enthralling, suspenseful novels that will keep readers interested from start to finish.

Knitting a Few Good Yarns: Themed Cozy Mysteries

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Love to crochet, embroider, knit, sew or weave? Then you'll love these great cozy mysteries.

Biographies Memoirs Autobiographies Best Books 2018 Cover Collage 2

10 Best Biographies of 2018

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Biographies, autobiographies, essays and memoirs from famous and not so famous, but very interesting people sharing intimate details of their lives.

10 Best Business Books of 2018

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Compelling books on business, capitalism, economics, data mining, leadership and success.

10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2018

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

True to life stories filled with compelling history, crime, addiction, investigative journalism, essays and so much more.

Best Science Fiction Fantasy Books 2018 Collage

10 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2018

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

The science fiction and fantasy novels in this blog post include stories that are compelling, imaginative, richly detailed and thought-provoking.

10 Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2018

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

Fans of mysterious and thrilling reads will definitely enjoy these top picks of the year.

10 Best Fiction Books of 2018

Posted about 1 year ago by April S

So many books, so little time. A short list that includes notable fiction titles from 2018 and lots of "best of the year" lists to explore for further reading.