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  • Thankful Thanksgiving: 10 Books About Gratitude

    Celebrate the season of gratitude with a curated selection of picture books that help young readers explore thankfulness, kindness, and the joy of giving.

  • 10 Best X-Men Comics From Its Most Legendary Writer

    The godfather of X-Men comics is turning 75. Celebrate legendary author Chris Claremont with some of his most iconic works.

  • Toy Story Turns 30

    Toy Story turns 30 on Nov. 22. Here are 30 books and movies about Toy Story and other stories about toys that come to life.

  • Loveable Rogues in Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels

    A loveable rascal as a main character makes for a fantastic read. Here are some of the least boring roguish heroes around!

  • Harvest the Horror: 10 Terrifying Titles for November

    The real horror of harvest time lies in the potential for worms to be found in the food, right? And certainly not in the idea that a poor harvest might lead to starvation, right? Right?

  • It’s Complicated: Great Memoirs of Difficult Parent-Child Relationships

    Memoirs on especially tricky parent-child relationships are always fascinating to read. Here are the top 20 titles on these inevitable relationships.

  • Rest in power, Alice Wong

    "Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time." Those were the last words of author and disability activist Alice Wong to her community. But what she accomplished in the time she had is astounding.

  • Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

    Start your Native American Heritage Month strong by expanding your knowledge of Native American cultures and history with these books!

  • 10 Essential Calvin and Hobbes Books for Its 40th Anniversary

    "It's a magical world, Hobbes, ol' buddy... Let's go exploring!"

  • 12 Books for World Kindness Day

    World Kindness Day is observed globally on November 13th and is a reminder for everyone to be kind to one another.

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  • Ready for the Genealogy Fair? Check out works featuring our speakers

    Check out these works by our Genealogy Fair speakers. We are so excited to welcome them to Main Library!

  • Biographies to Celebrate Latinx Cultural Heritage

    Juvenile biographies featuring leaders, heroes, athletes, and creatives never fail to inspire!

  • Embrace the Shadows: Dark Academia Fantasy

    If you prefer your back-to-school season to have more of moody, gothic twist, then put down that Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper and grab a grimoire: these fantasy novels are for you!

  • 15 Books Featuring Afro-Latino Authors and Characters for Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month

    Here are some great books featuring Afro-Latino authors and characters.

  • The Great British Bake Off Returns!

    Can't wait for the next new episode on Friday? Pass the time with some books that will help you bake a perfect cake, tart, or Arctic roll.

  • The Fall Will Probably Kill Ya: Robert Redford 1936-2025

    For cause of death, authorities have yet not ruled out "too good-looking."

  • 10 Eerie Mike Mignola Comics You Need to Read

    Celebrate one of the masters of comic book horror with these 10 must-read tales.

  • Cunning Capers: True Stories of Infamous Heists

    Here are the almost unbelievable stories of greed and obsession, driving people to attempt outrageous thefts. These are also the stories of the clever men and women charged with catching them.

  • National Library Card Sign-Up Month

    September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Check out these books for youth about the excitement and importance of having a library card!

  • Heartwarming Human-Animal Bonding Memoirs You Don’t Want to Miss

    Stories of human-animal bonds are a real balm in this era of endless anger and resentment everywhere. Here are some of the best memoirs featuring our animal friends and teachers.

  • Name That Sport!

    If you’re looking for a new sport to watch or try, take a look at these books exploring lesser known sports.

  • Work It: Labor Day and the Jaw-Dropping History of American Workers

    As you prepare to mark the unofficial end of summer this Labor Day, take a moment to reflect on the historical events that led to the creation of the holiday with these books.

  • Happy Birthday to these Movies Turning 10, 20, and 40 in August 2025!!!

    Here is the latest sampling of movies that will be turning 10, 20, and 40 years old this August—and all are available here at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library!

  • 10 Essential Comics for National Dog Day

    These comics are everyone’s best friends (minus the wet nose and Frito paws).

  • 10 Books to Get Your Child Excited for Kindergarten

    Discover the best children’s books to make back-to-school season exciting and learn about free resources to support early reading success.

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