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  • The Gales of November: the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald

    The 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald is this November 10th. Here are the top 20 titles we have on the Fitz and other Great Lakes shipwrecks.

  • World-On-Fire Art As Therapy: Healing Handicraft for Everyone

    Stop the doom-scrolling, it's arts-and-crafts time. Here are some fun ways to ease you through these times of turmoil, keeping that last nerve intact.

  • Understanding Emotions

    Here are some books to help your little one understand and work through the emotions they’re experiencing.

  • 9 Stories of Spirit and Identity: Queer Indigenous Fiction You Don’t Want to Miss

    These books share a common thread: the courage to exist, to reclaim, and to tell stories on their own terms.

  • Excited for Predator: Badlands? You Need These 15 Stories

    Get your spear, laser cannon, and cloaking device ready. We’ve hunted down the best (and weirdest) Predator media to get you ready for the new film, Badlands.

  • Golden Age Hollywood: The Era of Elegance and Style

    The Hollywood studio system made everything—and everyone—look beautiful and happy. If only real life (then or now) could match that!

  • Redemption Stories: Must-Read Antihero Fantasy Novels

    If you enjoy stories of redemption with complex characters, these are the fantasy novels for you!

  • Children’s Books About Mobile Libraries

    A library on wheels? A library that visits you? What might that be? The bookmobile! Explore these books for kids that discuss mobile libraries.

  • 10 Books Based on Your Favorite Video Games!

    Are you a gamer and need something to read? Check out these 10 teen and tween titles based on popular video games.

  • Book Recs Based on Your Halloween Costume – Kiddo Edition

    Here's a great list of books based on Halloween costume ideas. Take a look and see if you can guess the costume that would go with each one.

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  • Find Fantastic Short Reads in the Best American…. series

    These "best-of" anthologies are wonderful way to find new authors, read about new ideas, and have a range of some of the best writing to come out each year in a variety of topics. There's literally something for everyone - take a look!

  • Youth Books to Celebrate Pride

    This is the essential “Celebrate Pride” book list geared towards young audiences! A little bit of history, some uplifting narratives, and a handful of fictional stories with captivating LGBTQIA+ characters will fill your Pride month with education and celebration!

  • Periodicals: the Family History Researcher’s Unbelievably Valuable Tools

    If you're researching your family, genealogical and historical journals are your friends.

  • Prepare for Back to School by Studying the History of Toledo High Schools

    Summer's almost over and it's once again time for pencils and books. Here's your chance to learn more about the buildings where the educating happens.

  • Where to Start? Getting Into Superhero Comics Made Easy

    American superhero comics can be overwhelming. Where do new fans even begin? Well, you’re in luck, because we have just the comics for you.

  • Human Trafficking: Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle

    The Steinem Sisters Collection will host a Talking Circle at Oregon Library on (Tu) Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. on human trafficking. Anna Schramm of the Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute will start our discussion of how human trafficking affects our country, state and community.

  • Celebrate International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

    The United Nations has declared Aug. 9 as International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. What better time to turn to the library and learn about Indigenous peoples from all over the globe!

  • 10 Weird and Wild West Books

    Here are some of the least traditional Westerns found in our collection — full of fiends, magic, mysticism, and nightmares.

  • Middle Grade Horror

    Dive into the delightfully dreadful with these spine-tingling reads for 3rd-6th grade.

  • Discover Your Unique Roots with these Incredible Works

    Resources to help you discover your unique roots and the people who helped make you who you are!

  • 10 Books About Queer History to Read During Toledo Pride Month

    The nonfiction books featured in this blog post are thoroughly researched or are first-hand accounts, and will expand your knowledge of queer history.

  • Counting the Days to School!

    Practice counting with your little one in preparation for school. Try reading and listening to the story first, then discuss the math topics.

  • Celebrating National Sisters Day!

    National Sisters Day, celebrated Aug. 3, is a perfect time to read about sisters! Dive into these stories of sisters to celebrate the unique relationship and bond between them!

  • Dear Reader: Check Out These Books That Share a Title with Taylor Swift Songs!

    These books all share a title with Taylor Swift lyrics!

  • For Black August, Try Reading a Nigerian Novelist

    This Black August, read one (or all) of these important books by Nigerian authors.

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