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  • 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!

  • 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.

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  • A rainy scene is overlapped with the outline of birds on a wire. The birds are made up of musical notes on a music sheet.

    33 Songs About The Rain

    April showers bring May flowers...and apparently a whole lot of musical inspiration too, as heard in these songs about the rain!

  • Black-and-white photo of Babe Ruth from Pixabay.

    Babe Ruth Signed My Baseball!

    Can’t get a ticket for Antiques Roadshow? No problem! Your library has resources to help you identify and value your treasures.

  • Computer-generated advertisement of two planes flying over iconic landmarks from around the world. Beneath them is a spread-out view of the globe showing the various continents.

    Away We Go! Best of Armchair Travel

    Love to travel if only it weren’t for the hassle and the expense? Have we got the books for you!

  • A woman sits in the center of a hammock tied high in a tree. She looks down at the book she is reading, while her hair hides her face. Her left arm has a black tattoo near the top of her shoulder, and behind her is a view of other tall trees and mountains in the distance.

    20 Memoirs to Celebrate Women’s History Month

    This Women’s History Month, get to know some outstanding women by browsing our list of 20 must-read memoirs!

  • A cartoon illustration shows a skeleton holding the head of Shakespeare. The skeleton wears Shakespeare's iconic outfit.

    Theater Nerds Unite

    Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the musical West Side Story by exploring library materials that might be of interest to theater geeks.

  • A toy figurine of Perry the Platypus from Disney's "Phineas and Ferb" stands in a sparkly environment that is the same color as his fur.

    Mission Accomplished: True Stories of Great Spies and Spycraft

    With any spy story, there’s something compellingly magical about people sneaking around and getting away with it, but the best spy stories are the ones that really happened.

  • A collaged avertisement of the digitized versions of the Toledo Jewish News logo and three of their papers over the year. TJN Collage2 resized

    Toledo Jewish News is Now Online!

    Learn more about Jewish history in the Toledo area by exploring our newly updated Digital Collections of Northwest Ohio, which now includes the Toledo Jewish News.

  • 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, and Indiana. Below this image are three more images. The first image shows a close-up view of one of the Chihuly Glass from the Franklin Park Conservatory. The second image is of the outside of the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory. The third image shows people on peddle boats going under the bridge from the Indianapolis Canal Walk.

    9 Last Minute Spring Trips from Toledo, Ohio

    If you're looking for a daytrip or a road trip out of Toledo this spring, then this list is for you.

  • A kaleidoscope view of a computer-generated artwork that represents a four-leaf clover. Various shapes and shades of green comprise the image.

    10 Great Songs by Irish Bands for Saint Patrick’s Day

    Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a selection of songs from Irish bands.

  • A distant view of people walking towards Ireland's Blarney Castle and Gardens.

    Ireland: A Wee Bit of Bliss

    Celebrate Ireland with a pot of tea, a batch of scones and a taste of Celtic culture with a selection of Emerald Isle titles.​

  • A collaged advertisement of covers of picture books for Women's History Month. Titles shown include: "Ada's Ideas," "Miss Mary Reporting," "Dorothea's Eyes," "The First Step," "Voice of Freedom Fannie Lou Hamer," "Malala," "I Dissent," "Fearless Flyer," "She Stood for Freedom," "Caroline's Comets," "Swimming with Sharks," and "The Kid from Diamond Street."

    Celebrate Women’s History Month with Picture Book Biographies!

    A selection of picture book biographies celebrating phenomenal women.

  • A close-up view of the top of three movie theatre popcorn tubs with popcorn inside.

    Read the Movie, Watch the Book: Part Two!

    Which is better - the book or the film? Each version always has its champion. For the most part, seeing a visual interpretation of a book is worth the time spent. Continue reading to explore a selection of book to film adaptations coming out in 2017.

  • Abstract image of fluffy, spherical shapes with vibrant, soft, and colorful strands in shades of purple, pink, and blue against a dark background.

    Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

    Explore the world of Dr. Seuss and learn more about the man behind the infamous children's books - Theodor Seuss Geisel.

  • A view of an octopus in its enclosure from the Toledo Zoo.

    Octopus Encounter at the Toledo Zoo

    Have you ever wanted to shake hands with an octopus? The Toledo Zoo offers “Behind the Scenes Tours" where you can do just that and more!

  • A collaged advertisement for different workout DVDs. Titles include "Vinyasa Flow Yoga," "Cardio Burn Kickbox," "The Firm Weight Loss System," "One Week Shred," and "+Plus Size: Cardio and Weight Training."

    Staying Fit in February and Beyond: Mixing Up Your Fitness Routine with Help from CHAARG!

    Keeping your exercise routine interesting year-round can be challenging. Continue reading to explore creative fitness options.

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