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    2021 Pura Belpré Award Winners

    Pura Belpré Award highlights Latino/Latina writers and illustrators.

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    Poetry Books for Grades 4-5

    Get rhyming with these fun poetry books.

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    Graphic Novels That Aren’t About Superheroes

    No offense to our favorite caped crusaders, but comics and graphic novels can be about a lot more than the classic superhero tale.

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    Mysteries for High School Readers

    If you want amateur detectives and thrills, grab one of these novels that you won’t want to put down.

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    An Eclectic Assortment of Poetry Anthologies

    Explore a diverse mix of poetry collections featuring world-renowned and lesser-known poets.

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    Ohioana Book Festival Books for Adults

    Since its start in 2007, The Ohioana Book Festival provides readers opportunities to connect with Ohio writers. Check out this list of adult titles from the 2021 festival!

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    Beverly Cleary, Age 104

    Beverly Cleary, who died March 25 at the age of 104, was once named a “Living Legend” by the Library of Congress, and rarely has such a distinction seemed so well-deserved.

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    National Library Week resources for PreK-Grade 3

    National Library Week resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)

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    Great Reads in Popular Science – Nuts for Nature edition

    Why should kids have all the fun when it comes to learning about animals? Here are the latest and greatest books for adults on the amazing creatures in nature.

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    Best Books for Grades 7-8

    Finding just the right book for a seventh or eighth grader can be a challenge. Let your librarians help you with a few of our favorite fiction titles.

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  • 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.

  • A golden retriever puppy looks into the camera that has taken its photo. The puppy looks happy while sitting outside in the grass.

    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.

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    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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    5 Perfect Reasons to Use Your Library’s eMedia

    Consider these scenarios where the convenience and portability of eMedia really shines! If you're new to eMedia, visit your favorite librarian and they'll get you downloading in no time.

  • A barn owl is sitting in a field of yellow wildflowers.

    Adorable Bedtime Stories for Children featuring Owls

    Colorful and expressive picture books where owls take center stage. Perfect for reading to your kids at bedtime or anytime.

  • Two books stick out of a partially opened present. The present is box that has a lid and is for Christmas. The top of the box has a silver box, while the bottom of the box is wrapped in a paper that has shiny snowflakes covering the surface.

    Books Make the Best Gifts: Ideas for Kids, Teens and Adults

    Shopping for someone who loves to read this holiday season? Check out our librarian selected list of books that make gifts for all ages!

  • Various colored glass jars are strung together and hang from braided metal strings. The colors used include red, blue, purple, and yellow. Two of the jars have tags tied to them with thread that read "Vintage."

    Handy Handmade Gifts

    Crafty projects to help inspire your creative spirit. Have fun designing and creating unique gifts year-round.

  • A vintage typewriter sits on a wooden desk. Surrounding the typewriter are various old items. These items include a bundle of dried roses that sit on top of two old books to the right of the typewriter. Behind the typewriter are three more old books, and four black-and-white photos that do not have frames, along with one larger framed black-and-white photo. On the table to the left of the typewriter is a booklet that appears to have newspaper clippings sticking out of the top and side. There are also two red pencils, two crumpled-up papers, an opened orange, and an ashtray that has a cigarette still having smoke coming out of it.

    5 Tips for Writing Mysteries and Thrillers That Will Hook Readers from Start to Finish

    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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    10 Timeless Period Dramas to Watch Anytime

    A selection of historical dramas and miniseries perfect for fans of pride and prejudice ... or anyone who enjoys good cinema.

  • A little girl pears out to the viewer with her eyes and mouth open wide. To the left of her face is a yellow pole, and to the right is a blue pole.

    Fun Stories for Kids from Preschool through Grade 2

    Fun stories for kids full of humor and great illustrations.

  • Two little girls are hugging one another and laughing while looking at something off-camera. They are outside where one can see yellow and brown leaves on the ground, and large rocks with moss in the background.

    13 Fun and Entertaining Picture Books Your Preschooler Will Adore

    These fun picture books will induce giggles in your preschooler. And don't be surprised if they ask you to read them multiple times.

  • A painted version of a World War I fighter plane flies above the clouds. The plane appears to be a Sopwith Camel F.1.

    Knowledge Wins: Highlighting TLCPL’s World War I Poster Collection

    Exploring the stories behind notable World War I posters in our digital collection.

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