Blog – Page 146 – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

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Shoe Recycling

Where do all of our shoes go when we throw them out? Is it possible to repurpose or recycle them?

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7 Funny Love Stories

Romantic comedies to engage your heart and tickle your funny bone.

A collaged advertisement for mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels. The book titles include: "Pieces of Her," "My Lovely Wife," "If I Die Tonight," "Greeks Bearing Gifts," "The Boy," "Paradise Valley," "I know a Secret," "Willing to Die," "A Gathering of Secrets," "The Body in the Casket," and "The Stranger."

12 Great Mysteries and Thrillers

A variety of mysteries, suspense and thrillers to read anytime.

A collaged advertisement of book covers for sports stories for kids. To the left of the book covers is a photo of a young boy running to a base during a baseball game. Book titles include: "We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball," "Kid Athletes," "Undefeated," "Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports," "Long Shot," "Hockey: Then to Wow!," "Of Women's Soccer," "Miracle Mud," "I Got This" To Gold and Beyond," and "Life In Motion."

Sports Stories for Children

True sports stories for kids.

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Up Lit: 15 Feel Good Fiction Novels

Novels designed to boost your mood and leave you smiling. Up Lit are uplifting, life-affirming stories chock full of humor, hope, kindness, compassion, empathy, love and joy.

Conservation and Recycling

Recycling, reusing, upcycling and more great ideas for conserving resources and saving the planet in the process.

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20 Entertaining Cozies

A variety of novels for fans of cozy mysteries and gentle reads.

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Songs Inspired by Books

Ever since Ancient Greece music has looked to the printed page for inspiration.

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12 Incredibly Lovely Reads

A selection of lyrical and lovely reading recommendations.

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Tips For A Better Video Training Experience

Video watching tools can make learning so much easier.