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  • A girl has her mouth open as she sings.

    The Power of Song: How Singing Benefits Early Childhood Development

    Fun and engaging sing-along stories to read and sing with your young child.

  • Two cartoon figures are climbing up an increasing bar graph. Both figures are white while the graph is green. The figure on the lower end of the bar graph reaches up for help with its next step. The figure on the higher end of the bar graph is holding the top bar as it turns around and extends its other arm to help the other white figure.

    Spread Kindness for PreK-3

    Even small acts of kindness can change the world.

  • Cartoon collage illustration of several houses touching one another to represent neighbors.

    Better Together for PreK-3

    Explore our differences and similarities. What makes you special? What does community mean?

  • A little girl is holding a pink toy guitar and smiling while playing with it outside.

    The Power of Music

    Music has the power to bring joy, happiness and encourage healthy childhood development.

  • A woman holds a red mug with coffee in it with her right hand. Her left hand holds open a book she is reading. Beyond this view in the background is an out of focus Christmas scene. There is a Christmas tree with lights on it, presents under it, and to the left is a lit fireplace with two stockings.

    Christmas Books and Movie Adaptations

    It is here. It is time. I am ready. Christmas novel season!

  • An African American man is leaning over the edge of a table while holding a pen. Next to him is a young boy pointing into a schedule book. The man seems to be talking to the boy as they plan their schedule.

    Help for Homeschoolers

    Jumping into homeschooling can be challenging! As a librarian who homeschooled my two kids, I have suggestions for Toledo Lucas County Public Library resources to use as you educate your children. 

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    Zero Waste

    Our planet does not have infinite resources and humans are leaving a big, terrible footprint on it. Let us all do our part, tiny bit by tiny bit. 

  • Supplies are seen collaged together on a yellow background to advertise the Ready to Read Kits. There are four children's books, a few activity sheets, and fun toys to help work on to learning numbers, words, and letters.

    Learning to Read Begins at Birth!

    Many families are looking for the best ways to help their little one be ready to read. With so many resources available, it can seem overwhelming but the Ready to Read librarians are here to assist.

  • A dot grid notebook is open on a wooden table. Above the notebook is a gold pen. Inside of the notebook is the word "gratitude."

    Mindfulness & Thankfulness

    While our world has been all-but-turned-upside-down this year, there still is much to be thankful for.

  • An illustration shows a chicken sitting on a chair. Its feet are up on an ottoman, and before it is a TV on a stand. The chicken holds a remote while watching the TV. The chicken's comb and wattles are red, while the rest of the illustration is black and white. The ottoman has the words "ERPfeffinger20" written on it.

    Thanksgiving Movies and TV Shows

    Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings. And besides family, friends, health, good fortune, coffee and pizza, is there anything we're more thankful for than stuff we can watch on TV?

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  • An illustration with a yellow moon and a black cartoon castle with bats. The text in the image reads "Happy Halloween."

    Just in Time for Halloween: Costumes, Cosplay, Crafts, and Cookies!

    We have many titles with oodles of great ideas for a spookily festive holiday.

  • A man uses a tablet with his stylus while sitting at a table with an open book and mug of coffee.

    Hoopla Has Entertainment On The Go

    If you don't have time to stop into the Library, you can still enjoy what your Library has to offer. We can help you get setup for reading, watching, or listening to what interests you!

  • A woman's eyes are spliced into an overlay of smoke. The scene has a teal and blue colored filter over it.

    Psychological Horror: 10 Suspenseful and Creepy Reads

    Fans of Ghost Stories, Horror and Psychological Suspense will enjoy this blog post.

  • A woman has a picnic in the fall in a brightly lit leaf-covered field. She has her shoes off and to the side of her on the blanket she sits on. She wears a brown dress with different designs on it and has a wire basket with apples and a wicker basket with flowers next to her.

    Great Early Fall Reads

    A short list of fiction and nonfiction fall reads.

  • A red brick building has a black sign and lamp post. The sign shows the word "ASK" in all caps.

    What to Read-Watch-Listen to Next!

    Feel like there’s nothing interesting to read/watch/listen to lately? We can help!

  • View inside the creepy Ohio State (Mansfield) Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio.

    Haunted Midwest Travel for Those Who Dare!

    Love to be spooked? Here's a list of Midwest locations to visit this October (and some book recommendations as well)!

  • Gothic pixabay image showing a young girl standing in front of a haunted castle as she gazes back at the viewer.

    Supernatural Thrillers

    Supernatural thrillers spanning multiple genres.

  • Close-up view of the Statue of Liberty by her face and raised arm.

    Civic Literacy and Your Library

    How do you know whether or not the information you have is credible, accurate, or true? We're here to help you make educated and informed decisions before casting your ballot.

  • A man sits on a wooden bench reading his book in a grassy field near a beach.

    Great New Nonfiction – Fall 2017

    There are so many wonderful nonfiction titles just waiting for a cozy reading nook and a curious reader.

  • Advertisement for the Toledo Lucas County Public Library's Flashlight Frenzy. A girl holds a flashlight to read a book while being under a blanket. In the shadowed part of the blanket is the Library's logo and the words "#Flashlight Frenzy."

    FREE Flashlights & a Chance to WIN!

    Stop in, pick up a FREE flashlight (while supplies last) and share a photo for a chance to WIN!

  • A group of teens are sitting together on the steps entering a building. They are the players for the Toledo Troopers football team. Their uniforms are green and yellow.

    Gridiron and Grace: A Look Back at the Toledo Troopers

    Explore the history of the Toledo Troopers.

  • An apple pie sits on a wooden table next to three apples and a bundle of pink roses.

    Late Summer Comfort Food

    Easing into autumn is a great time to get back into appreciating comfort food and the joy of cooking for friends and loved ones.

  • A woman lays on her stomach with her legs crossed behind her as she reads a book in a grassy field. She smiles at the book she is reading while wearing a straw hat.

    Wonderful, Upbeat End-of-Summer Reads

    A selection of great reads to help pass the time while you reflect on how much fun you had this summer.

  • A photograph of artist Aman Mojadidi taken by Lorenzo Tugnoli. Aman is seated on the floor in front of a wheelbarrel and wheel that are painted a light green color to match the wall behind him.

    Immigrant Stories through the Art of Aman Mojadidi’s Once Upon a Place

    Visit Main Library, Promenade Park or The University of Toledo starting September 15, 2017 to check out a unique phone booth exhibit.

  • Welcoming Week Blog Cover. The text "We're A Welcomer" is written in light blue on a white background. Below that is a light red line that separates the image's content. The bottom right corner shows the "Welcoming America" logo which shows various colored circles overlapping one another across the United States. To the right of that is the text "Welcoming Week" and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library's logo.

    Welcoming Week: What It Is, Why It’s Important

    Launched in 2009, Welcoming Week is a national initiative aimed at bringing citizens closer together.

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