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  • 25 Years On, D’Angelo’s “Voodoo” is a Landmark and a Legend

    If you’ve never listened to it. If you have listened to it. "Voodoo" kicked off a new century as a synthesis of things past and a sign of what was to come.

  • Better Because It’s Better: Tom Stoppard 1937-2025

    Award-winning British playwright Tom Stoppard began his career by riffing on Shakespeare and ended it by joining Shakespeare in theater's pantheon of greats.

  • 10 Books To Make the Best DIY Christmas Cards

    Who needs store-bought cards, anyway?

  • 5 Mystery Novels to Get More “Whodunit” After Watching “Wake Up Dead Man”

    Detective Benoit Blanc is back. Here are the books you need to read next.

  • Thankful Thanksgiving: 10 Books About Gratitude

    Celebrate the season of gratitude with a curated selection of picture books that help young readers explore thankfulness, kindness, and the joy of giving.

  • 10 Best X-Men Comics From Its Most Legendary Writer

    The godfather of X-Men comics is turning 75. Celebrate legendary author Chris Claremont with some of his most iconic works.

  • Toy Story Turns 30

    Toy Story turns 30 on Nov. 22. Here are 30 books and movies about Toy Story and other stories about toys that come to life.

  • Loveable Rogues in Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels

    A loveable rascal as a main character makes for a fantastic read. Here are some of the least boring roguish heroes around!

  • Harvest the Horror: 10 Terrifying Titles for November

    The real horror of harvest time lies in the potential for worms to be found in the food, right? And certainly not in the idea that a poor harvest might lead to starvation, right? Right?

  • It’s Complicated: Great Memoirs of Difficult Parent-Child Relationships

    Memoirs on especially tricky parent-child relationships are always fascinating to read. Here are the top 20 titles on these inevitable relationships.

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  • Celebrate International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

    The United Nations has declared Aug. 9 as International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. What better time to turn to the library and learn about Indigenous peoples from all over the globe!

  • 10 Weird and Wild West Books

    Here are some of the least traditional Westerns found in our collection — full of fiends, magic, mysticism, and nightmares.

  • Middle Grade Horror

    Dive into the delightfully dreadful with these spine-tingling reads for 3rd-6th grade.

  • Discover Your Unique Roots with these Incredible Works

    Resources to help you discover your unique roots and the people who helped make you who you are!

  • 10 Books About Queer History to Read During Toledo Pride Month

    The nonfiction books featured in this blog post are thoroughly researched or are first-hand accounts, and will expand your knowledge of queer history.

  • Counting the Days to School!

    Practice counting with your little one in preparation for school. Try reading and listening to the story first, then discuss the math topics.

  • Celebrating National Sisters Day!

    National Sisters Day, celebrated Aug. 3, is a perfect time to read about sisters! Dive into these stories of sisters to celebrate the unique relationship and bond between them!

  • Dear Reader: Check Out These Books That Share a Title with Taylor Swift Songs!

    These books all share a title with Taylor Swift lyrics!

  • For Black August, Try Reading a Nigerian Novelist

    This Black August, read one (or all) of these important books by Nigerian authors.

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    This National Wellness Month, the Toledo Library’s Small Business and Nonprofit team reached out to health wellness entrepreneurs to learn what wellness means to them. Read on to hear from Tami Heiss, Krissy Kountouris, Dr. Dinisha Paul, and Juanita Duran Pettaway, LISW.

  • The Art of the Chase: Top 10 Must-Read On-the-Run Thrillers

    Just in time for some beach reading, here are 10 of the best pursuit thrillers to get your adrenaline pumping.

  • Ready for Jeepfest? Discover Toledo and Jeep’s Rich History With These 12 Historic Images

    Discover the connection between Jeep and Toledo for JeepFest.

  • Tired of Superhero Movies? Check Out These Comic Documentaries

    Instead of another superhero origin or quest to stop a universe-shattering doomsday device, maybe check out these movies about the people behind your favorite film adaptations.

  • Ultimate Thrills for the Fearless: Cedar Point Spotlight

    You must be at least this tall to ride this blog post.

  • 4,000 Year-Old Babylonian Tablets: On Display Now at Main Library

    Check out these 10 resources to learn more about ancient Babylon.

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