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  • A cartoon bear is seen hibernating in a cave surrounded by twigs, leaves, and snow.

    Animal Hibernation resources for Grades PreK-3

    Animal hibernation is a fascinating adaptation to changing environmental conditions.

  • A holiday scene shows a train moving through a snow covered terrain.

    13 Holiday Mysteries to Read Right Now

    A selection of holiday-themed mysteries, cozies, and gentle reads to settle in and read this winter or any time.

  • A music sheet shows Beethoven's Symphonien I.

    Happy 250th Birthday, Beethoven!

    Fun and informative books about the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven.

  • A illustrative view of winter snowflakes falling through a dark background. Some snowflakes are crisp and close up in view, while others are hazy and out of focus in the background.

    Winter Solstice resources for Grades PreK-5

    Warm up with some books about the first day of winter.

  • A microphone sits on a tabletop.

    Memories of Becoming an MC, DS, David Sweet

    DJ David Sweet recalls his memories of Hip Hop, Rap and Slam Poetry in Toledo over the past 40 years.

  • Blog Great Comics with various comic covers for Jimmy Olsen, Maids, Bitter Root, Superman, Donut Feed the Squirrels, and Witch Hat Atelier.

    Great Comics of 2020

    It's the end of 2020! There are so many great comics and graphic novels to read! Here are some of the best.

  • Three knitted mittens are piled up on top of snow. Two pairs are blue and one pair is green.

    Winter Weather Resources for Grades PreK-3

    Have fun learning about a variety of winter weather conditions.

  • A rubber duck is seen relaxing in a toy bathtub while being covered in soap suds.

    National Bathtub Party Day

    December 5th is National Bathtub Party day, yes you heard me: Bathtub party.

  • A young boy and girl are sat at a table with a menorah before them. The girl is lighting a candle on the menorah. She and the boy are both smiling at the menorah and all the lit candles to celebrate Hanukkah.

    Hanukkah Stories for Grades PreK-5

    Hanukkah eBooks for grades PreK-5

  • A foggy path leads into a forest with bare trees that creates an eerie, ominous scene.

    Winter Chills

    These horror/ thriller books are sure to send shivers down your spine this Winter. Check them out – at your own risk!

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  • A white pumpkin sits on a blue plate with fake sunflowers and a fake orange leaf. Behind it is a black chalkboard that has the words "Give Thanks" written on it.

    November Thankful Reads

    Whether or not one chooses to gorge on Thanksgiving, fall is a fantastic time to reflect upon the importance of gratitude in our lives.

  • Four people sit at a wooden table. Each person has an open journal with notes. Two of the people have drinks in front of them, while one has an open laptop.

    Top 5 Reasons to Join a Writing Group

    If you're looking for writing group resources - you'll enjoy this blog post.

  • A black-and-white photo shows a man and woman sitting on the edge of a concrete wall above the water in a city. They are facing one another and are engaged in a serious conversation.

    National Day of Listening

    The National Day of Listening is an opportunity to sit down to have a face to face conversation - and really listen.

  • A digital camera is setup to take a photo of swans in a lake. The camera and its screen with the swans are in focus. The background is blurred but shows part of a swan to let you know the scene on the screen is taking place in real-time.

    Lights, Camera, Action! GoPro Video Camera Kits from Your Local Library

    The GoPro Action Camera has become very popular because it's easy to use and produces high quality photos and movies. Continue reading to explore creative ways you can use the kits we have available for checkout.

  • A man sits at his desk working on his laptop. To the left of him is a teal typewriter, several books lined up against the wall, and a notebook he is using while he works. He faces a white brick wall in a large room. To the right of him is a large paneled glass window looking out at another brick building.

    Writer’s Block

    Struggling to put out your next writing piece? If you're a poet, essayist, or a storyteller you may enjoy this blog post!

  • A vintage black typewriter sits on a desk. On either side of it are plants. The left side has a small succulent while the right side has three roses in a glass. The left side of the scene has a camera and black-rimmed glasses on a green journal. Below that are wooden squares with letters, numbers, and symbols on them. The right side of the scene shows a mug with coffee in it on a dish. There are also two large woodblock letters of "S" and "U" on top of manilla envelopes.

    Writers on Writing: Tips for Aspiring Authors

    Tips and resources from experienced writers to aspiring writers.

  • A young Native American girl sits with an older Native American woman on a blanket outside. They are doing an activity to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

    Celebrate Native American Heritage

    Learn more about Native American history and culture.

  • A creepy castle can be seen at night. Five of its windows are lit. In the distance is the moon with several birds flying around the trees and castle. In the middle ground is a blonde woman in a dress, standing on the edge of the castle's wall.

    A Glimpse of Genre: The Gothic Romance

    Learn more about the gothic romance genre.

  • The left image is of the book cover "M Train" by Patti Smith, while the right image is of the book cover "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

    Obsessed with Living in a Dream

    As I first started reading Patti Smith’s work, M Train, I was torn. Torn because I loved to get lost in her world, and also upset because she had the luxury of being lost in it on a daily basis, and well, I didn’t.

  • A person's hand is sifting through a collection of vinyl records.

    10 Songs That Scare Me

    While it’s a known fact that "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah" is the spookiest scariest song ever written, these diabolical ditties come a close second!

  • An iPad shows the website IFRIMA, which is Polish. Next to the iPad is an Apple computer keyboard and wireless mouse. When translated, the website appears to be about bookkeeping and accounting information.

    Training on Web Literacy

    Over the course of the last 12+ months and 8 training classes later, I without a doubt have a more informed knowledge of how the World Wide Web operates and what it can offer.

  • A collaged advertisement for geeky books. These book titles include "Reincarnation Blues," "The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World," "Everyone's a aliebn when ur a aliebn too: a book," "Ready Player One," and "Meddling Kids."

    Super Fun Geeky Reads

    A selection of books chock full of deft humor and pop culture references.

  • An advertisement for the second season of Netflix's Stranger Things series.

    Stranger Reads: 14 Teen Titles for Fans of Stranger Things

    The hit science fiction/horror series Stranger Things will soon be back for season 2 on Netflix. While you anxiously anticipate binging this series, check out these carefully selected teen reads filled with elements of horror, science fiction, 1980’s cultural reference and small midwestern town nostalgia.

  • A collaged advertisement for fall-themed books and cozy mysteries for adults. The book covers included: "A Catered Costume Party," "Death of a Pumpkin Carver," "The Wolfe Widow," "Grave Errors," "Gossamer Ghost," and "Turkey Trot Murder."

    Cozy Reads for Chilly Evenings: Fall-themed Cozy Mysteries

    As the nights get chilly, warm up with some great seasonal cozy mysteries!

  • View from the ground of leaves falling through a pathway surrounded by trees.

    Great Fall Biographies

    Fall is a wonderful time to tackle a fascinating biography.

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