Blog Category: Nonfiction

Roadtown: Utopian Future?

Posted about 1 month ago by Faith S

Utopias are interesting to imagine, but are they really perfect?

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Rachel Recommends: Autumn 2019 Edition

Posted about 1 month ago by Rachel S

"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall." Oscar Wilde

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Suffrage, Liberation and Checking your Engine

Posted 3 months ago by Faith S

What does knowledge of car maintenance and repair have to do with the women's movement? Check out this blog post to learn more about this fascinating topic.

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Shopping as We Know It

Posted 3 months ago by Faith S

What was it like to shop in a store in the year 1919?

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8 Books Written by Podcasters

Posted 3 months ago by Morgan B

Believe it or not, several podcasters have come out with books. That's right--you can read your podcast.

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Encouraging a Love of Reading from a Young Age

Posted 3 months ago by April S

Cultivating a lifelong love of books and reading early on has innumerable benefits

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Teen Reads List Inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement

Posted 3 months ago by Catashia H

Thought-provoking teen books that are sure to inspire discussions around race, justice and privilege.

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Parents are a Child's First Teacher

Posted 3 months ago by April S

Parents play a critical role in their child's early development.

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For Science! True Stories of Discovery for Children

Posted 3 months ago by Erin P

Fascinating nonfiction picture books for kids interested in science and scientists.

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10 Things to Do When You're New to Toledo

Posted 3 months ago by Franco V

Moving to a new place can be intimidating! Let the Library help you get acclimated to Northwest Ohio.

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Teaching Kids about Kindness

Posted 4 months ago by April S

Spread a little joy with small acts of kindness.

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Women's Education as an Experiment

Posted 4 months ago by Faith S

What was it like for women seeking education in 1920s America?

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Kindness Matters

Posted 4 months ago by April S

Spread joy and happiness through small acts of kindness.

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Library Staff De-Stresses with Cooking

Posted 4 months ago by Angela B

The Locke Library staff shared some healthy meals to cook this summer with each other, and now we are passing them on to you!

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Bees and Honey are all the Buzz

Posted 4 months ago by April S

Beekeeping, honey and creative eco-friendly crafts and recipes.

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Read, Write, Get Inspired

Posted 4 months ago by April S

Writing tips and resources to inspire your next writing adventure.

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Shoe Recycling

Posted 4 months ago by Faith S

Where do all of our shoes go when we throw them out? Is it possible to repurpose or recycle them?

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Sports Stories for Children

Posted 4 months ago by Erin P

True sports stories for kids.

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Conservation and Recycling

Posted 4 months ago by Faith S

Recycling, reusing, upcycling and more great ideas for conserving resources and saving the planet in the process.

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Dollar Stretchers

Posted 4 months ago by Faith S

Looking back at how people saved money in the early 1900s.

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Postcards from Frogtown: Exploring the Ken Levin Postcard Collection Online

Posted 5 months ago by John D

A massive collection of colorful vintage postcards were recently donated to the Library. Continue reading to learn more about this unique collection documenting Toledo history all the way back to the 1890s.

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25 Fascinating Nonfiction Reads

Posted 5 months ago by Connie C

A variety of nonfiction books for people who prefer real stories.

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Beekeeping for Beginners

Posted 5 months ago by April S

Learn more about the importance of bees to the environment and the basics of beekeeping.

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Fun Books about Furry Friends: Dog Books for Kids

Posted 5 months ago by Heather W

Great stories for kids who love dogs.

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Not Your Traditional Yoga

Posted 5 months ago by Hannah G

What's the perfect accompaniment for Yoga in the summer? Beer of course!

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