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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
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Creative Writing Workshops Return!
Posted 02/18/21 by Maddison S
Whether you have a new creative piece you've been working on or you have been itching for the inspiration to begin writing, our upcoming writing workshops may be the place for you.
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Caldecott Contenders - Part 1
Posted 01/05/21 by Regina S
Check out the best picture books of 2020.
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Caldecott Contenders - Part 2
Posted 01/05/21 by Regina S
Check out the best picture books of 2020.
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Caldecott Contenders - Part 3
Posted 01/05/21 by Regina S
Check out the best picture books of 2020!
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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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NaNoWriMo Writing Workshops at TLCPL!
Posted 10/26/20 by Maddison S
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the Library’s writing workshops will be participating to help you reach your goals. Read further for more information about the month-long challenge, the workshops and the Library’s accessible resources for writers.
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Blogging 101: Creating Engaging Content
Posted 10/22/20 by April S
Learn how to create blog content that speaks to your target audience in a real way.
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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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Blogging 101: Digital Marketing for Beginners
Posted 06/04/20 by April S
Learn the basics of digital and content marketing to improve your blog or website.
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Blogging 101: Google Analytics for Beginners
Posted 06/03/20 by April S
Learn how you can use insights gleamed from Google Analytics to improve your blog or website.
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Blogging 101: SEO for Beginners
Posted 06/02/20 by April S
Learn more about SEO to increase the traffic to your blog or website.
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Blogging 101: What Blogging Entails
Posted 05/27/20 by April S
Learn how creating quality blog content can help expand your reach and in turn grow your brand.
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Blogging 101: How to Start a Blog
Posted 05/26/20 by April S
Learn the basics of blogging and launch your blog today.
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Read, Write, Get Inspired
Posted 07/26/19 by April S
Writing tips and resources to inspire your next writing adventure.
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Toledo Streets Newspaper Archive Now Available
Posted 12/11/18 by John D
The Local History and Genealogy department of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library has partnered with Toledo Streets, the local nonprofit news organization that helps those experiencing poverty with the opportunity to economically empower themselves. The first 74 issues of the newspaper are now available online through the Library.
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Writing a Good Story is Never Easy: Explore Effective Plot Strategies for Your Novel
Posted 11/29/18 by April S
Learn more about creating powerful plots for your next novel by exploring writing elements like story setting, plot and characters.
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Writing Craft: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror and Everything In Between
Posted 11/20/18 by April S
Writing books featuring a host of amazing authors including Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, Ramsey Campbell, Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Joyce Carol Oates, Philip Pullman and many more.
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5 Tips for Writing Mysteries and Thrillers That Will Hook Readers from Start to Finish
Posted 11/13/18 by April S
From plot twists to character development to psychological tension - explore ways to hook the reader and keep their attention from start to finish.
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Learn More About Writing Books for Children and Young Adults
Posted 11/06/18 by April S
Resources for individuals interested in writing and publishing a book for children or young adults.
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Developing Characters That Resonate With Readers
Posted 06/21/18 by April S
Learn how to develop memorable characters for your next novel.
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The Art of Storytelling: 5 Tips on Crafting Compelling Storylines
Posted 05/08/18 by April S
Tips and resources to help you craft compelling storylines and draft dynamic dialogue.
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6 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month
Posted 04/19/18 by Jan C
Find poetic inspiration during National Poetry Month.
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How To Write a Novel in a Month
Posted 04/17/18 by April S
Find your inspiration to write a novel for NaNoWriMo.
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Learn How To Publish A Book
Posted 02/19/18 by April S
If you're seeking information on how to publish your book - look no further than your local library.
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