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  • Rachel Recommends: Autumn Reads

    Autumn means mugs of cider, supermoons, accessories with the color palette of a 1970s kitchen and, of course, a pile of good books.

  • 5 Forbidden Love Titles from Romance-Con (Nov. 2 at Main Library) Authors!

    Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

  • 15 Comics for National Sports Day to Spark Your Competitive Side

    Celebrate your favorite competitive physical activities with these 15 comics.

  • (Insert Name Here) the Teenage Witch

    If it were as simple as casting a spell to finish all our chores and pass classes, we wouldn't really have any good stories, would we?

  • Happy 100th Birthday, Comics MADman Harvey Kurtzman

    When a young Harvey Kurtzman asked a professional cartoonist for career advice, the mentor told him to give up. Good thing he didn't listen.

  • 9 Enemies to Lovers Titles That You Will Love to Hate!

    Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

  • 11 Thrilling Horror Titles You Really Need to Know

    Sometimes it’s ghosts. Sometimes it’s the who, what, when, where, and why the ghosts are haunting.

  • Magic, and Witches, and Shifters, Oh My! 4 Paranormal Romance Writers at Romance-Con, November 2 at Main Library!

    Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

  • Dimming the Lights for Ohio-Born Broadway Star Gavin Creel (1976-2024)

    Megawatt performer Gavin Creel leapt from Ohio to Broadway but never discarded his midwestern decency.

  • Laugh Yourself to Death: Top 10 Darkly Humorous Horror(ish) Novels

    For those who want to get into a Halloweeny mood, but can't do scary without psychic damage to themselves, try one of these for a fun, spooky, amusing, and possibly weirdly unsettling reading (or viewing!) experience …

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  • 10 Ways to Celebrate 35 Years of Batman (1989)

    It's been 35 years since Batman changed the world.

  • 10 Books for Reading the Stars

    Yes. This is, in fact, a sign to check out some of these books about astrology.

  • 10 Books to Get You Started with Making and Using a Junk Journal

    Make a junk journal and get creative!

  • Beat the Heat with the Best Summer Horror Films

    October may lay claim to spooky season, but real scares happen in the summer. 

  • 20 Best Cookbooks for Summer Outdoor Entertaining

    International Picnic Day is June 18! We've got great books to inspire your al fresco feast. No ants or rain allowed!

  • Commemorating Juneteenth

    Juneteenth celebrates the official date, June 19th 1865, when all slaves in Confederate states were officially freed. It has become America's second Independence Day holdiay, and we've gathered some great books to learn about this important day.

  • Babies Need Words: Diversity

    To build a positive sense of self, children need to see themselves, their families, and their cultural traditions in the books we read to them.

  • 8 Titles to Pursue Your Reproductive Justice Journey: An Interview with a Local Feminist and Nurse Practitioner in Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Our conversation on Reproductive Justice continues with local feminist and obstetrics and gynecology nurse practitioner Bri Bumbaugh. Join us for a discussion at the Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle on Reproductive Justice on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maumee Library.

  • 10 Star Wars Books Set During the High Republic for Fans of ‘The Acolyte’

    This collection of titles might help as you wait for new episodes of the latest Star Wars show.

  • 15 Must-Listen Punk Albums of the First Half of 2024

    We’re halfway through 2024. Let’s look at some of the best albums so far from the world of punk, emo, hardcore, queercore, riot grrl, and more.

  • The Essential George Pérez: 10 Comics for New Fans

    The late, great George Pérez would be 70 this week. Luckily for us, his highly detailed, action-packed art lives on in his comics.

  • Do You Like Doughnuts? Yeah, We Like Doughnuts!

    Donut sleep on these dough-rific titles. (Sorry).

  • 5 Titles to Continue Your Reproductive Justice Journey: An Interview with a Local Feminist and OB/GYN

    Our conversation on Reproductive Justice continues with local feminist and OB/GYN Jackie Vannuyen. Join us for a discussion at the Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle on Reproductive Justice on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maumee Library.

  • 10 Hidden Gems to Check Out for Donald Duck Day

    Mickey Mouse may be the face of Disney, but Donald will always be the most relatable.

  • D-Day for Young Readers

    The 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings is June 6th. Here are 10 books for curious minds to learn more about it and the war in general.

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