• A close up of an open book that reads "The Plays of Shakespeare."

    Resources on Shakespeare for High School Learners

    Are you overwhelmed with the number of resources to help your students learn? Let the Library help! Using trusted resources and expert knowledge, our resourceful librarians have gathered a collection of credible and reliable resources – both electronic and books on Shakespeare, specifically for High School learners.

  • A firetruck is seen speeding through a road with its background and parts of the foreground blurred to show its speed.

    Fire Safety Month

    Learn about fire safety and the work firefighters do with these ebooks, movies and activities.

  • Three apples and a cut in half apple rest on a gray wooden table.

    Apples

    Learn about the life cycle of apples and the story of Johnny Appleseed with these ebooks, movies and activities.

  • An orange leaf has a heart shape cut out of its center.

    Autumn Leaves

    Weekly Themed Digital Resource Collection for grades PreK-3. Learn why leaves change color in the fall with these ebooks, movies and activities.

  • A laptop sits open on a wooden table with a notebook, pen, iphone, and coffe cup surrounding it. The laptop is open to the "Dashboard View" of WordPress.

    Blogging 101: How to set up a blog using WordPress

    Want to start your own blog, but don't know where to start? WordPress is easy to use and we have some great how-to resources to help you become an expert blogger in no time at all.

  • A person with long hair is walking as wind blows through their hair and carries leaves around them. Ther person has a brown bag that is also blowing forward in the wind. They have on a yellow t-shirt with a button on the sleeve and blue pants with black shoes. The illustration is made by Chariti Lockard.

    Meet Elisia (Lisa)

    The Library values the diversity of its staff and the culture and history they represent. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to get to know some of our Hispanic/Latinx staff members.

  • A tombstone sits in the grass infront of a brick wall. On the tombstone reads "Holocaust Memorial Day, Lest we Forget."

    Holocaust Resources for High School Learners

    Are you overwhelmed with the number of resources to help your students learn? Let the Library help! Check out these trusted resources on the Holocaust, selected by our knowledgeable librarians for high school learners. 

  • A cartoon illustration by Chariti Lockard depicts a woman and child with their eyes closed and smiling. The woman has her left hand on the side of the girls face in a warm embrace.

    Meet Andrea

    The Library values the diversity of its staff and the culture and history they represent. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to get to know some of our Hispanic/Latinx staff members. 

  • Six book covers are used to advertise a blog on the Supreme Court members. The book titles are as follows: "Showdown: Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court Nomination That Changed America," "RGB," "My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir," "The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court," "Supreme Power: Franklin Roosevelt Vs. the Supreme Court," and "Sandra Day O'Connor."

    Reading the Supremes

    If you're curious about the Supreme Court, the many books published about the late and legendary RBG are just the tip of the Ginsburg. I mean iceberg.

  • A view of The Monumental Gate (tetrapylon) at Aphrodisias in Turkey.

    Resources for Middle School Studies of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

    Are you overwhelmed with the number of resources to help your students learn? Let the Library help! Using trusted resources and expert knowledge, our resourceful librarians have gathered a collection of credible and reliable resources – both electronic and books on Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, specifically for Middle School students.

  • Silhouette of a couple kissing while holding balloons, with a large full moon in the background, surrounded by trees, butterflies, and flowers in a night sky scene.

    Entertaining Rom-Coms

    Featuring a selection of entertaining romantic comedy films that are sure to make you laugh and lighten your mood.

  • A view of large, life-sized Oscars statues in front of the Los Angeles Music Center at night.

    Oscars 2017

    Featuring this year's nominees for best picture along with books exploring the history of the Oscars, movies and movie stars.

  • A girl reads a book while sitting on top of a fallen log in a forest as snow begins to fall.

    Wintery Reads for Young Adults

    While the weather outside may be frightful, snuggle up to these great Young Adult titles.

  • A thin-haired plant-like structure has various water droplets covering its surface in a blue-colored environment.

    Fascinating Stories: Science and Nature

    There are so many amazing stories about the natural world around us. Prepare for fascination!

  • A young boy with a serious expression gets his picture taken next to a person dressed as Kylo Ren from Star Wars.

    Hero’s Journey – Monomyth

    Do you love The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Lion King, or Moana? All of these novels and/or movies have a common literary technique identified as the Hero's Journey.

  • A collaged advertisement of various children's book covers. Covers include "Thunder Boy Jr.," "The Night Gardener," "Jazz Day," "Are We There Yet?," "Snow White: a Graphic Novel," and "Before Morning."

    Caldecott Contenders 2

    Did you know that the Toledo Lucas County Public Library hosts a Caldecott Read-in? This year marks the 44th and TLCPL has correctly predicted the winner several times!

  • A collaged advertisement for books by Tracy Chevalier. The left image is a portrait showing Tracy Chevalier. To the right of her are four of her books. These titles include "At the Edge of the Orchard," "Girl with a Pearl Earring," "The Last Runaway," and "Remarkable Creatures."

    Tracy Chevalier To Visit Toledo, Ohio

    Learn more about the international bestselling author Tracy Chevalier ... and check out some of her books.

  • Feminism icon image of a female gender symbol with a closed fist inside its circle.

    Okay Ladies, Now Let’s Get Information: A Feminist Reading List

    In preparation for the upcoming Women’s March on Washington on January 21st, we’re highlighting some must-read books for the modern feminist.

  • A bowl of soup sits on top of an orange napkin and a dark tray on a table surrounded by potatoes, plant greens, and yellow flowers.

    Soup’s On: Delicious Broths, Soups, Chowders and Stews

    January is National Soup Month! We have a variety of cookbooks to inspire your next cooking adventure featuring broths, soups, stews, chowders and chili.

  • A view of Texas Ranger fans standing in a sunny stadium looking out to the scene before them outside of the image's view.

    Sports Roundup

    Do you have a favorite sport or are you one of those sports-in-general fans? One thing’s for sure, if you’re not playing it, or watching it, there’s always something to be learned from sports books and movies.

  • A girl in a white dress with a wicker hat and yellow flower in it sits in a grassy field with the sun illuminating her.

    New Year, New You

    No resolutions necessary! You can always work on improving (fill in the lifestyle issue of your choice); it just takes a bit of time and baby steps in the right direction. Here are some titles that will help.

  • A collaged advertisement of various Caldecott Contenders. Titles include "They All Saw a Cat," "Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood," "Flora and the Peacocks," "Penguin Problems," "Steamboat School," "Spot, the Cat," "Freedom in Congo Square," "5 Little Ducks," "The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles," and "Lucy."

    Caldecott Contenders

    Award season is upon us. Take a look at some 2016 titles that may win the much coveted Caldecott Award!

  • View of the book cover "Run, Turkey, Run!" by Diane Mayr.

    2016 Run, Turkey, Run!

    Story time for preschoolers is a joy and a challenge ... it's the one place the title "The Librarian of Organized Chaos" fits perfectly.

  • Outside view of the Sherlock Holmes Museum in London, England.

    All Things Sherlock

    Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous detectives of all-time. Explore this blog post to learn more about the history and works inspired by the infamous character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

  • A collaged advertisement of the best nonfiction books of 2016. Titles include "Truevine," "City of Dreams," "An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization," "Stamped From the Beginning," "When Breath Becomes Air," "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City," "Look," "Grit: the Power of Passion and Perseverance," "Secondhand Time: the Last of the Soviets," "Born a Crime," and "Hero of the Empire."

    Best Nonfiction Books of 2016

    The best of the best in biographies, memoirs, business, leadership, history, poetry, science, and general nonfiction books of the year.