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Great Things Happen When Communities Collaborate

Community resources made possible by people working together in Lucas County.

Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2018

2018 is heading to a close! It's time to look back on the best comics and graphic novels of the year.

A collaged advertisement of the "best Young Adult (YA) novels of 2018." Various book covers come together to create this ad.

Best Young Adult Books of 2018

Before you close the book on 2018, be sure you have taken full advantage of the great YA titles released this year. Zombie fighters and modern day poets, from the court of Faerie, to death row, this year’s amazing cast of strong characters will keep you turning the pages.

A small glass bottle holds some yellow oil in it on a table and is viewed from above. Surrounding this are other supplies to make homemade scented items. These items include two sliced oranges, two soap bars in the shape of Christmas trees, and a wooden heart that holds some type of crushed purple plant.

Make Your Own Natural Homemade Gifts

Make your own natural, homemade beauty products and cleansers - they make great gifts too!

A koala bear is sleeping on a tree branch.

Picture Books Featuring Animal Adventures Perfect for Preschoolers

Fun picture books for kids featuring animal adventures and humorous stories.

A desk holds a writing quill, ink bottle, and fountain pen on it. Also on the desk is a scrap piece of paper that has some of the ink blotted onto it, along with some papers that appear to have been written with the ink and feather or fountain pen.

Writing a Good Story is Never Easy: Explore Effective Plot Strategies for Your Novel

Learn more about creating powerful plots for your next novel by exploring writing elements like story setting, plot and characters.

A wintery scene shows a cabin in the middle of a snowy area with large trees making up the background. In the foreground is a little girl in a red dress with a red hat and white jacket. She holds a glowing lantern as she faces the cabin in the distance.

Holiday-Themed Mysteries that are So Good You’ll Want to Read Them Year-Round

'Tis the season for mysteries ... continue reading to find an extensive selection of holiday-themed mysteries.

A woman's hands hold a wrapped present above a wooden table. Below the present on the wooden table are several painted pinecones. There is also a cup of hot cocoa with a large marshmallow that has a snowman's face on it. The present in the woman's hand is tied with string that holds a piece of pine tree and pinecone, as well as a small piece of paper to write a note on. There is a second present like this on the table as well.

Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas

The best gifts are the ones we make ourselves. Here are some ideas to get you started....

A small orange car is driving quickly on a road surrounded by trees. The scene around the car is blurred to show the speed. On the front of the car is a person wearing a helmet and jeans plus a jean jacket. They are grasping the front of the car on either side of the windshield to stay on top of the car as it drives forward.

9 Wonderfully Witty, Fast-Paced Funny Fiction Novels

Fans of witty writing and fast-paced stories with humor sprinkled in will love these books.

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10 Delightful Dog Books Perfect for Young Children

Entertaining dog books that are perfect for kids ages 4-8.