• Illustrative ad for the "Presidential Election 2020." The left half has a red background with lighter red dots that carry over to the right side where paint streaks create the white and blue of the American flag.

    Election Resources for Kids K-3

    Here are some great resources about elections and voting for kids grades K-3.

  • A banner made of three sections shows the phrase "Your Vote Matters." The three sections are made of blue (with some lighter blue starts), white, and red (with some lighter red stars). The "v" in "vote" is made out of a red checkmark in a blue outlined checkbox.

    Election Resources for Grades 6-8

     Interested in finding out more about voting and elections? Here are some great resources for grades 6-8.

  • Advertisement for picture books for kids. The titles include: "The Colors of Us," Let's Talk About Race," "Sulwe," "Last Stop on Market Street," "Amazing Grace," and "Hands Up!."

    Rooting Out Systemic Racism One Picture Book at a Time

    30 picture books to read with your family to break systemic racism. 

  • A cartoon illustration of the back of a quarter that shows the presidential coat of arms (an eagle with outstretched wings). This cartoon version shows the eagle enjoying a book that reads "Curious George Washington." The eagle has a Library card and pen in its talons.

    Presidents in Picture Books

    When you're President of the United States, you not only get use of a plane and an in-house bowling alley, you may also wind up the star of a children's picture book, possibly alongside a talking aardvark.

  • A view into the 9/11 Memorial Pools. On the outer edges of the pool are people standing and beyond them are tall buildings in New York.

    September 11 Resources for High School Students

    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 9/11, specifically for High School learners.

  • A starry sky at night show a mix of colors with red, blue, and purple. Before the sky is the silhouette of tall evergreens or pine trees.

    3:18, The Milky Way And Non-Fiction

    The overwhelming consensus for the best viewing of dark sky areas in the U.S. is in the western United States. There is one more place in the U.S. that should be put on the dark sky list and that is in rural Michigan. At 3:18 am to be precise in the farmlands of nowhere, on a cool, clear morning.

  • Various video game controller icons are made out of colorful outlines. Among them are: a Playstation controller, an Xbox controller, an Atari controller, and a NES controller.

    Who Wants to Play Video Games?

    Most people love video games, and librarians are no exception! Let us lead you on a quest to learn more about the medium and direct you to where you can play some classics.

  • A somber clouded sky with pink, blue, and puprle colors have the gray text "Wakanda Forever" over them.

    Remembering Chadwick Aaron Boseman

    The unexpected death of Chadwick Aaron Boseman is particularly poignant for the Mott Branch Library community who had previously dubbed the branch Mottkanda.

  • Seven book covers come together to create an ad for books on "historical heroines." Book titles include: "Someone Knows my Name," "The Gilded Years," "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness," "Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen," "The Night Watchman," "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan," and "The Gods of Tango: A Novel."

    Historical Heroines to Boost Your Courage: Expanded

    In which one TLCPL librarian was inspired by another blog post to show the intersection of her passion for diverse literature and history.

  • An advertisement showing various book covers for "hispanic heritage." Among the book titles are: "La Princesa and the Pea," "Esperanza Rising," "The Tequila Worm," "Barrio America: How Latino Immigrants Saved the American City," "Fruit of the Drunken Tree," "Mango Abuela Y Yo," "Islandborn," and "The Other Half of Happy."

    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

    Join the Library in celebrating Hispanic history and culture. 

  • A view of toy figurines of Luigi, Yoshi, and Mario standing outside on pavement. Luigi and Mario both have one arm up.

    Super Mario Run

    Libraries aren't just for book reports and never ending education. Super Mario Run launched December 15th on iOS and the Library happens to already have an event scheduled for this March with Nintendo of America.

  • A collaged advertisement of book covers for best fiction books of 2016. Titles include "The Nix," "The Nest," "Another Brooklyn," "The Underground Railroad," "The Wonder: a Novel," "Death's End," "A Great Reckoning," "The Hating Game," "You Will Know Me," "Crosstalk," "The Mirror Thief," "BarkSkins," "Gentleman in Moscow," "News of the World," and "Queen of the Night."

    Best Fiction Books of 2016

    What were some of the best of the best fiction books of 2016? Continue reading to discover your next great read.

  • A collage of 18 holiday romance book covers of 2016.

    Marry Holiday Romances

    A selection of holiday romances to fill you with the joy of the season.

  • A collage of various holiday crafts one can make with children and teens.

    Winter Crafts for Children and Teens

    Keep busy with these wintry crafts!

  • An advertisement for making holiday ornaments with a Cricut Smart Cutting Machine.

    Makerspace Your Holidays

    Putting a unique touch on the holidays just got easier thanks to your Library! Here are a few quick ideas to inspire you using some of our Makerspace equipment and programs!

  • A collage of various DIY holiday craft and gift book covers.

    DIY Holiday Gifts

    Learn how to create personalized gifts for family and friends this holiday season and beyond.

  • Logo from the mobile app game Pokemon Go for Team Instinct.

    Building Community Around Pokemon Go

    It's been almost five months since Pokemon Go officially launched in the US. A lot has changed since then, both good and bad. It's fun to reflect back and see what's been accomplished in a short amount of time.

  • View of an aisle in a grocery store for all their "Gluten Free" products.

    Gluten-Free – What’s All The Fuss About?

    Gluten-free is all the buzz lately. Is it just trendy or is there something behind the diet craze?

  • Photo of local Library user Lisa Maria.

    The Haynes Family: Library Customers for Life

    Meet the Haynes family - They began using the library when daughter Alysa and son Orlando were children, and have kept using it ever since.

  • A collaged advertisement for destinations to go to in or around Ohio. The top image shows a map with icons pointing out locations to visit in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. Below this image are four more images. The first image shows a view of a room in one of the treehouses at Whispering Pines at Amish Country Lodging. The second image shows a child riding down one of the slides at Pokagon State Park Toboggan Run. The third image shows the Executive seats in the St. Lucie Lounge car for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. The fourth image shows the frozen waterfall at Hocking Hills.

    11 Last Minute Winter Trips from Toledo, Ohio

    If you are looking for a daytrip or a road trip out of Toledo this winter, then this list is for you.

  • A collaged advertisement for international mysteries. Book covers include "Murder on the Quai," "The Circle," "The Silent Dead," "The White Mirror," "Sun, Sand, Murder," "Death in Brittany," "A Voice in the Night," and "Her Nightly Embrace: Book I of the Ravi Pi Series."

    Sleuthing with an International Flair

    A great way to armchair travel and get lost in a great thriller is to pick up a mystery novel featuring detectives from other countries.

  • A close-up view of a woman's eyes, except her right eye is red and reflects a half-skull and half-moon image while the skin around that eye is cracked and withering.

    Zeal For Zombies

    This blog post includes a wide variety of popular books, eBooks, eComics, television shows and movies featuring Zombies that will hopefully satisfy your insatiable appetite for the undead.

  • A girl peers out at the viewer from a burlap sack with eyes wide open. Her pupils are dilated, and she holds her fingers curled up before her mouth with a fearful expression.

    Meet the Future Stephen Kings!

    Stephen King, R.L. Stine, and Alfred Hitchcock have some new competition. Check out our "Get Your Spooky On" short story contest winners!

  • Autumn-themed still life featuring an open book with leaves on the pages, surrounded by colorful fall leaves, two gourds, clusters of berries, dried orange slices, flowers, and a pair of red scissors on a table. A cup with liquid splashing out is also present, creating a vibrant and dynamic scene.

    A Cornucopia of New Romance Novels

    As autumn leaves blow amid a myriad of colors here is a selection of new vibrant romance fiction. Pick a harvest apple and enjoy!

  • A view of the Glacier National Park during the day.

    Libraries and National Parks

    Libraries and national parks are essential components of a robust and healthy community. Continue reading to learn more.