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    Realistic Fiction for High School Readers

    Check out the following titles for teens in high school.

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    Short Books for High School Readers

    Check out these quick reads for teens!

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    Poetry for Middle School Readers

    Middle school comes with a lot of feelings. Poetry is a beautiful outlet of those feelings. Share these great books with your middle schooler.

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    Mildred D. Taylor Wins Children’s Literature Legacy Award

    Author with Toledo roots wins prestigious American Library Association Award

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    Multicultural Teen Perspectives for High School Readers

    These novels about teens from different cultures offer multicultural perspectives about living in the United States.

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    Short Books for Middle School Readers

    Some of our favorite short books for middle school readers.

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    Sports Books for High School Readers

    Check out these sport books perfect for high school students.

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    Sports Books for Grades 1-3

    Put me in coach, I'm ready to play!

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    Women’s History Month for PreK-3

    March is Women's History month and is a great time to discover and celebrate women and their many contributions throughout history.

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    Attention Grabbing First Lines

    Teen novels with attention grabbing first lines.

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  • Collage of Jane Austen inspired movies and adaptations of Pride and Prejudice. Among the titles included are: "Pride and Prejudice" from the BBC, "Austenland," "Becoming Jane," "Love and Friendship," "Miss Potter," "Belle," "Bright Star," "Far from the Madding Crowd," "Jane Eyre," "A Room with a View," and "I Capture the Castle."

    Top 10 Movies to Watch if You Love Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

    True fans of Jane Austen will love these movies.

  • A woman with headphones on stands in front of a white brick wall while looking upward.

    10 Podcasts Every Feminist Should Listen To

    Are you as obsessed with podcasts as we are? Are you a feminist looking for new voices that speak to issues that concern you? Well, look no further!

  • A young girl wears a straw hat while sitting outside in the grass. Behind her is a bush of flowers, while in front of her (by her feet) is a small blue bird. The little girl holds the handle of a wicker basket that is sitting on the ground. Inside the basket is an orange kitten that looks at the bird.

    6 Amusing Fiction Novels with a Heartwarming Tone

    Stories that are sure to induce a few chuckles and a smile.

  • Collaged advertisement of children's picture books for Hispanic heritage and culture. Book covers include: "The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred," "Martina the Beautiful Cockroach," "Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book," and "Maria Had a Little Llama."

    The Stories Come Alive in These Beautifully Illustrated Picture Books Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

    Picture books featuring stories focused on Hispanic heritage, culture and folktales.

  • View of a Sandhill Crane outside.

    Squawnkers: Sandhill Cranes and Birding

    Learn more about one of the most beautiful birds in this part of the world - the Sandhill Crane.

  • Comic of a Bear Attack by Eric Pfeffinger. On the ground of the comic is a backpack with a phone and map next to it. To the right of this is a large bear that has a man's legs sticking out of its mouth.

    Death in the National Parks

    National Parks offer some of the most gorgeous and serene landscapes in all of America, but don’t be fooled, these areas are essentially death traps for the ill prepared. Read on to explore my fascination with demise in the National Parks.

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    A Whole Lot of Fascination in A Little Bit of History

    For those overwhelmed by the massive span of scientific and cultural history, there are Microhistories.

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    5 Funny Fiction Novels Chock Full of Farce and Satire

    Stories that are sure to tickle your funny bone.

  • Two boys are sat facing away from one another. The boy on the left has short brown hair and is laughing with his eyes closed. The boy on the right has longer blonde hair and is laughing with his eyes open.

    20 Entertaining Picture Books for Kids Who Think Potty Humor is Hilarious

    Fully 40% of the children's publishing industry is devoted to books about going to the bathroom, according to statistics I just made up.

  • A group photo of the Latino Cultural Committee at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. Together, the group wears matching T-shirts while they hold drum sticks. In front of each member is an exercise ball inside of a large tub that they use the drum sticks to hit.

    Meet TLCPL’s Latino Cultural Committee

    Get to know the committee that arranges Hispanic Heritage events, provides community outreach and more in the Toledo Lucas County Public Library system.

  • Two signs have purple ribbons on them and purple flags stationed behind the signs. The first sign reads "Silent Witness Project." The second sign areas "October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Family Advocacy 883-8616."

    Raising Awareness: The Silent Witness Project at TLCPL

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join the Steinem Sisters Collection @ TLCPL as we honor those lost to domestic violence in the Toledo area.

  • A couple sits outside on the side of a wooden pathway. Surrounding them are dried-out tall grasses.

    4 Laugh Out Loud Domestic Fiction Novels

    A selection of humorous novels focusing on family relationships along with tips on finding a good book.

  • A little girl and a husky puppy are playing outside. The little girl is mid-run with her hair flying behind her. The puppy stands close by, ready to go after the little girl.

    Lively Rhyming Picture Books for Kids

    Funny picture books featuring animals and fun rhymes that will keep your kids hooked from start to finish.

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    Blinding Us With Science (and Medicine)!

    Science writing is hitting a new high bar in fascinating storytelling.

  • A wicker basket holds fresh herbs of basil on a table that is covered with a quilt. Next to this basket is a vase holding blue flowers.

    More Herbs, Less Salt

    Learn a variety of ways to use herbs in your everyday life.

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Toledo Lucas County Public Library's logo located in the bottom left corner. When clicked, this icon brings you back to the website's homepage. The logo is made of a red square with a white T and L inside the square. This is to the left of stacked black text that reads "Toledo Lucas County Public Library."

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