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The Negro Leagues and Fairplay: 100 Years of Moving the Ball Forward

Posted 06/14/21 by Brett C

Ever pick up a bat or a mitt. Toledo’s most famous connection to the Negro Leagues was Moses Fleetwood Walker. A catcher who was known to play bare-handed, he made his mark 36 years before the NNL debuted.

Training Your Pandemic Puppy

Posted 06/09/21 by Lauren D

We brought home a puppy during the pandemic and learned a few things along the way.

Historic Heroines: Medieval Powerhouses, Part 2

Posted 05/25/21 by Jozlyn H

A continuum of Medieval women that left a big footprint in history and book lists to read more about them.

Summer Learning Activities and Resources for Grades 1-3

Posted 05/03/21 by Cristin B

Summer learning resources and activities to help prevent the summer slide.

Biographies for Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Posted 03/22/21 by Connie C

Do you wonder what life is like for famous magicians, inventors, activists, presidents, or soldiers? Find out about their life stories by reading these biographies.

Creating a College Savings Fund (And Accessing Reliable Investment Information)

Posted 03/19/21 by Shelly T

Learn more about Ohio's 529 plan and start saving for college!

Anything is Paws-ible

Posted 03/12/21 by Hannah G

Lifelong learning is a real treat when you have a dog leading the way!

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Archeoastronomy!

Posted 12/21/20 by Brittany G

Learn about the ancient structures built to observe astronomical phenomena!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Self Esteem Resources for Preschool/Kindergarten

Posted 10/23/20 by Patti L

Self-esteem resources for young children.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Helping Those Who Give the Most

Posted 06/17/20 by Zachary H

Library's grant specialist brings experience and expertise for area nonprofits.

Fact Checking in the Age of Misinformation

Posted 06/09/20 by April S

Learn how to spot false or misleading information online.

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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