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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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Explore Art for PreK-3
Posted 01/08/21 by Morgan R
Art is anything that is beautiful to look at- it can express ideas or emotions. You can make art out of any material.
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Animal Hibernation for PreK-3
Posted 01/06/21 by Morgan R
What happens to certain animals during the Winter? Some hibernate- they stay in their homes and rest during the cold Winter months.
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Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Archeoastronomy!
Posted 12/21/20 by Brittany G
Learn about the ancient structures built to observe astronomical phenomena!
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American Civil War resources for Grades 9-12
Posted 12/08/20 by Kate M
Spanning four years and resulting in more than 620,000 American casualties, historians regard the American Civil War as one of the most divisive eras in US history. Let the Library guide you to some excellent resources for furthering your research of this part of our past.
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Help for Homeschoolers
Posted 11/20/20 by Regina S
Jumping into homeschooling can be challenging! As a librarian who homeschooled my two kids, I have suggestions for Toledo Lucas County Public Library resources to use as you educate your children.
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Zero Waste
Posted 11/19/20 by Jozlyn H
Our planet does not have infinite resources and humans are leaving a big, terrible footprint on it. Let us all do our part, tiny bit by tiny bit.
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Homemade Holiday Gifts
Posted 11/11/20 by Jozlyn H
Is your wallet hurting from COVID-19 troubles? Do not despair. You and your children can make beautiful homemade gifts to fit every budget.
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Encouraging Children to Read
Posted 11/10/20 by Jozlyn H
A short guide with tips to keep your children on their reading journey, plus a few recommendations for along the way.
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Historic Heroines: Ancient Warriors (All BC-400AD)
Posted 11/06/20 by Jozlyn H and Stefani H
An almost perfect smattering of our favorite women ancient times who just happened to wield weapons, lead armies and build empires.
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Self Esteem Resources for Preschool/Kindergarten
Posted 10/23/20 by Patti L
Self-esteem resources for young children.
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Media Literacy 2020
Posted 10/21/20 by Patrick Cook
Arm yourself with the ability to stop sensational, misleading, false news in its tracks. Find the tools and learn the skills employed by the most trusted fact checkers. Be more prepared than ever to not be misled this election season.
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Podcasting for Everyone!
Posted 10/20/20 by Patrick Cook
Maybe you've listened to some podcasts. Maybe not. But did you know you can make them yourself? The Library has all the information you could want about putting your voice onto the world stage.
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Spanish Resources for Middle School (6-8); High School: (9-12)
Posted 10/02/20 by Kate M
Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Are you currently studying Spanish and could use a little extra help? Check out these great resources from your Library!
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The Digital Public Library of America
Posted 06/29/20 by John D
Learn more about a wonderful free resource for finding more ebooks, helpful school resources, improving your genealogy ability, and just exploring what libraries across America have to offer for free.
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Helping Those Who Give the Most
Posted 06/17/20 by Zachary H
Library's grant specialist brings experience and expertise for area nonprofits.
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Fact Checking in the Age of Misinformation
Posted 06/09/20 by April S
Learn how to spot false or misleading information online.
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5 Digital Library Resources for the Job-seeker
Posted 05/13/20 by Zachary H
If you've been displaced as a result of the pandemic or if you are considering a career change, TLCPL has digital resources that you can access for free from home to help navigate the job-seeking landscape.
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Meaningful Ways to Celebrate National Nurses' Month
Posted 05/02/20 by Jan C
There are so many ways to express our appreciation during National Nurses' Month and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library provides resources to show you how.
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Using Ancestry.com to Find the Good Stuff in Your Family Tree
Posted 05/01/20 by Clare T
Now available for use at home with your Toledo Library card, Ancestry.com is a great tool to use when researching your family tree.
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Library Can Bridge the Gap for Nonprofit Resources
Posted 04/07/20 by Library News
Are you looking for funding opportunities for your nonprofit agency? Is your nonprofit helping those affected by COVID-19? The Toledo Lucas County Public Library can help!
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Online Learning for Adults & Teens
Posted 03/31/20 by Library News
While you're at home, spend time learning online with the help of your Library!
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Online Learning for Families & Kids
Posted 03/31/20 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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New Partnership Invites Customers to Explore New Career
Posted 02/05/20 by Library News
Through Career Exploration Sessions, the Toledo Library and Owens Community College are ready to kick start your next profession.
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Mompreneur Book Club Collaborates for Small Business Success
Posted 12/29/19 by Ryan Dunn
Series of discussions highlights useful skills for business owners.
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