Blog – Page 154 – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

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25 Gripping Psychological Suspense Novels

Enthralling, suspenseful novels that will keep readers interested from start to finish.

Cartoon numbers from zero to nine come alive by having eyes and mouths showing their various expressions. Each number is a different color and has different patterns on them.

Counting Books for Preschoolers

A variety of counting books to teach young children about numbers in an entertaining way.

A family of four is grocery shopping. The mom and dad smile as they push a shopping cart with their two young children. The two little boys stand inside the shopping cart as they both hold candy in their hands.

Meal Plan To Save Time and Money

Short on time and money? Meal planning can help.

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Where Fascination is Found: Great Books on Maps

Fascinating books on maps that are beautiful and chock full of curiosities and wonders.

A wooden table has various items on its surface. These items include a Windows keyboard, a glass cup with green plants, some beige yarn with a crochet hook, a calendar open to August, and a piece of paper with a green colored pencil on top. The paper shows sketches of leaves similar to the ones on the calendar and in the glass cup. There is also a box with beige, gray, and black yarn in it.

Knitting a Few Good Yarns: Themed Cozy Mysteries

Love to crochet, embroider, knit, sew or weave? Then you'll love these great cozy mysteries.

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10 Classic Books to Read and Watch

These stories are filled with so much pure emotion it is almost impossible not to like them.

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Libraries are for Leisure

Libraries don't always have to be serious places of quiet study. A lot of what the Library does is about having fun.

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No Fines Equals Better Customer Service

For many families in the Lucas County area, overdue fines can be a real barrier. To improve access and opportunity in the community at large, TLCPL will be eliminating overdue fines effective Jan. 1, 2019.

Best Picture Books of 2018

Two perspectives on some of the best children's picture books of 2018.

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10 Best Books of 2018 for Middle Grade Readers

We have sifted through some excellent offerings and are pleased to present the best books of 2018 for middle grade readers.