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Mildred D. Taylor Wins Children's Literature Legacy Award

Posted 02/24/21 by Regina S

Author with Toledo roots wins prestigious American Library Association Award

Helping You Meet Those Reading Goals

Posted 02/12/21 by Brittany G

You want to "read harder" this year? We have suggestions!

Books About the Trump Administration

Posted 01/29/21 by Eric P

People have written a lot of books about Donald Trump over the past four years. And they may not be able to stop.

Caldecott Contenders - Part 1

Posted 01/05/21 by Regina S

Check out the best picture books of 2020.

Caldecott Contenders - Part 2

Posted 01/05/21 by Regina S

Check out the best picture books of 2020.

Caldecott Contenders - Part 3

Posted 01/05/21 by Regina S

Check out the best picture books of 2020!

New Year's Romances

Posted 12/22/20 by Abby B

Be inspired to fall in love, travel through time, and set new goals with this list of New Year's romances.

Caldecott Read-In Goes Virtual

Posted 12/22/20 by Regina S

Check out our librarians' favorite picks to win the 2021 Caldecott Award.

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Thanksgiving Movies and TV Shows

Posted 11/14/20 by Eric P

Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings. And besides family, friends, health, good fortune, coffee and pizza, is there anything we're more thankful for than stuff we can watch on TV?

Get Personalized Reading Recommendations

Posted 05/07/20 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 05/06/20 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 05/05/20 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 01/24/20 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 12/16/19 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 08/21/19 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 06/04/19 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 05/29/19 by Amy H

Incredibly fascinating sports stories.

Two Librarians, Too Many Books: Squad Goals

Posted 05/08/19 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.