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    Family and Friendship Fiction

    Not everything relationship is romantic. Enjoy this diverse list of novels featuring families and friendships.

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    Biographies for Middle School (Grades 6-8)

    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.

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

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

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    Sports Books for Grades 6-12

    Get your middle schooler off the field and into a book with these sports novels!

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    Women’s History for Kids on hoopla

    Through your TLCPL hoopla account, share the uplifting stories and inspiring accomplishments of heroic women with your young readers and encourage them to dream beyond the feats of the past and into a future full of promise.

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    Introducing Wonderbook!

    Wonderbooks read to children, ask questions, and make learning fun.

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    Dental Health Resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten

    Books about dental health for preschool and kindergarten age children.

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    Top Ten Teen Books

    In 2020, teens across the country voted these 10 books as their most favorite. Be a part of the vote for 2021!

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    Women Style Influencers

    Great resources for women who are looking for versatile styles in fashion designs.

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    Anything is Paws-ible

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

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  • A collaged advertisement for the "best fiction of 2018." Various book covers come together to form the ad.

    10 Best Fiction Books of 2018

    So many books, so little time. A short list that includes notable fiction titles from 2018 and lots of "best of the year" lists to explore for further reading.

  • Collaged view of the Appold Learning Center in Lucas County with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

    Great Things Happen When Communities Collaborate

    Community resources made possible by people working together in Lucas County.

  • A collaged advertisement for the "best comics and graphic novels of 2018." Various comic book and graphic novels come together to form the ad.

    Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2018

    2018 is heading to a close! It's time to look back on the best comics and graphic novels of the year.

  • A collaged advertisement of the "best Young Adult (YA) novels of 2018." Various book covers come together to create this ad.

    Best Young Adult Books of 2018

    Before you close the book on 2018, be sure you have taken full advantage of the great YA titles released this year. Zombie fighters and modern day poets, from the court of Faerie, to death row, this year’s amazing cast of strong characters will keep you turning the pages.

  • A small glass bottle holds some yellow oil in it on a table and is viewed from above. Surrounding this are other supplies to make homemade scented items. These items include two sliced oranges, two soap bars in the shape of Christmas trees, and a wooden heart that holds some type of crushed purple plant.

    Make Your Own Natural Homemade Gifts

    Make your own natural, homemade beauty products and cleansers - they make great gifts too!

  • A koala bear is sleeping on a tree branch.

    Picture Books Featuring Animal Adventures Perfect for Preschoolers

    Fun picture books for kids featuring animal adventures and humorous stories.

  • A desk holds a writing quill, ink bottle, and fountain pen on it. Also on the desk is a scrap piece of paper that has some of the ink blotted onto it, along with some papers that appear to have been written with the ink and feather or fountain pen.

    Writing a Good Story is Never Easy: Explore Effective Plot Strategies for Your Novel

    Learn more about creating powerful plots for your next novel by exploring writing elements like story setting, plot and characters.

  • A wintery scene shows a cabin in the middle of a snowy area with large trees making up the background. In the foreground is a little girl in a red dress with a red hat and white jacket. She holds a glowing lantern as she faces the cabin in the distance.

    Holiday-Themed Mysteries that are So Good You’ll Want to Read Them Year-Round

    'Tis the season for mysteries ... continue reading to find an extensive selection of holiday-themed mysteries.

  • A woman's hands hold a wrapped present above a wooden table. Below the present on the wooden table are several painted pinecones. There is also a cup of hot cocoa with a large marshmallow that has a snowman's face on it. The present in the woman's hand is tied with string that holds a piece of pine tree and pinecone, as well as a small piece of paper to write a note on. There is a second present like this on the table as well.

    Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas

    The best gifts are the ones we make ourselves. Here are some ideas to get you started....

  • A small orange car is driving quickly on a road surrounded by trees. The scene around the car is blurred to show the speed. On the front of the car is a person wearing a helmet and jeans plus a jean jacket. They are grasping the front of the car on either side of the windshield to stay on top of the car as it drives forward.

    9 Wonderfully Witty, Fast-Paced Funny Fiction Novels

    Fans of witty writing and fast-paced stories with humor sprinkled in will love these books.

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    10 Delightful Dog Books Perfect for Young Children

    Entertaining dog books that are perfect for kids ages 4-8.

  • A baby is laying down on a white blanket. Behind the baby is her mother. They both look down at a fabric children's book that is closed.

    7 Really Good Reasons to Read to Your Baby and Toddler

    Reading to your baby from the start leads to positive long-term benefits including cognitive, language and social skills.

  • Various colors of thread sit on a cloth table top. Surrounding the thread are handmade gifts. There is a small handmade fabric owl and bird, as well as a crochet fox and cat. Two other fabrics sit on the table that show off using the different colored threads, buttons, and stitch patterns.

    Handmade Gift Ideas for People Who Love Crocheting, Knitting and Stitching

    Crochet, knit and sew heartfelt gifts year-round.

  • Toledoan (and playwright) John S. Scott shakes hands with former Toledo Lucas County Public Library Director Clyde Scoles. Left of Mr. Scott is the Local History and Genealogy Department Manager Jill Clever.

    Playwright Dr. John S. Scott Inducted into Toledoana Collection

    Renowned playwright Dr. John S. Scott and his collective works were recently inducted into the Library’s Toledoana Collection, which features works by prominent Toledo and Northwest Ohio authors.

  • A collaged advertisement for books on fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and other genres like these. Included in the collage are book covers such as: "Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction," "Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction," "Daemon Voices," Writing the Paranormal Novel," "Stephen King: On Writing, A Memoir of the Craft," Zen in the Art of Writing," "Something In the Blood: The Untold Story of Bram Stoker," "Putting the Science in Fiction," "Magic," "Guide to Writing Comics," "Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror," "Welcome to the Writer's Life," "On Writing Horror," "Origins of a Story," and "Storyteller."

    Writing Craft: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror and Everything In Between

    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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