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  • 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 …

  • Easy and Fun DIY Ideas for a Spook-tacular Halloween

    There are so many fun crafty ideas for spooky holiday DIY fun - here are some great places to start.

  • 10 Books about Elections, Voting, and How Our Government Works

    Voting is fundamental to how our nation works and is the cornerstone of democracy. Here are 10 books at varying levels for kids to be introduced to how voting works and how our elected officials operate once in office.

  • Celebrate Pura BelprĂ©

    You may have heard about the Pura Belpré Award for children's books, but have you heard about the woman who inspired it?

  • Kris Kristofferson Has Shuffled Offerson (1936-2024)

    Feelin' good was easy when he sang the blues -- and, as it turns out, also when he did a lot of other things.

  • Fall Into Reading With These Picture Books

    Fall is in the air! Cozy up with these autumn-themed picture books. 

  • Teen Audiobooks for Sweater Weather Season

    Looking for a good teen audiobook this Fall? Check out these selections.

  • 10 Cool, Spooky Albums Guaranteed to Creep You Out

    It might be time to re-evaluate your Halloween playlist. 

  • Engaging Cozy-Adjacent Mystery Reads for Fans of The Thursday Murder Club

    If you enjoyed "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman, here are some great similar mysteries and thrillers with wry humor, feisty elderly sleuths, and fun cozy-adjacent stories.

  • Babies Need Words: Common Objects

    The latest post in our Babies Need Words series: Common Objects.

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  • 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.

  • 100 Years of Summer Read: 2005-2024

    It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 2005-2024. You're sure to recognize some of these newer classics!

  • 100 Years of Summer Read: 1985-2004

    It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 1984-2004. You're sure to recognize some of these classics!

  • 100 Years of Summer Read: 1965-1984

    It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 1965-1984. You're sure to recognize some of these classics!

  • 100 Years of Summer: 1945-1964

    It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 1945-1964. You're sure to recognize some of these classics!

  • 100 Years of Summer Read: 1924-1944

    It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 1924-1944. You're sure to recognize some of these classics!

  • Immigrant Heritage Month Storyteller: Nicolai Salgau

    June is Immigrant Heritage Month, and we are excited to share stories of our community members who have made Toledo, and Lucas County, home. Hear from Nicolai, a small business owner in East Toledo, who found ways to give back to the supportive community that played a role in achieving his American dream.

  • Embrace Enlightenment: A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness and Buddhism

    The idea of Mindfulness is tossed around as the answer to every problem in the universe, but what exactly is it? Here are some great books to help us understand this life-changing concept and how to effectively practice it in daily life.

  • 6 Books Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month and Ability Awareness

    A selection of books celebrating immigrant heritage and ability awareness.

  • 20 Purrfect Titles for National Hug Your Cat Day

    After dodging that grouchy skibbety-pap from a formerly napping feline friend, what better way to celebrate National Hug Your Cat Day than with a fun book?

  • Celebrating 25 Years of Blink-182’s Enema of the State

    The album that made Mark, Tom, and Travis into superstars hits the quarter-century mark this week.

  • 7 Titles to Start Your Reproductive Justice Journey: An Interview with a Local Feminist, Midwife, Educator, and Public Health Practitioner

    Local midwife and owner of Solace Health and Wellness of Toledo, Erin Martin answers our questions about Reproductive Justice and issues in our area around reproductive health. Join us for a discussion at the Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle on Reproductive Justice on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 pm at the Maumee Library.

  • The Oscars of Comics: Unveiling the Best Eisner Nominees

    The nominations are in for the Academy Awards of comic books. Haven’t read them yet? The library has you covered.

  • 10 Comics in Celebration of 45 Years of Alien

    One of the greatest sci-fi/horror films is turning 45. Celebrate with these creepy, intense comics from the Alien universe.

  • From Midnight to Mourning: 25 Dark Books for Goths

    World Goth Day is May 22nd, which means we're in for some super fun summer reading/viewing/listening! Re-dye your fading darks and unearth your bleakest makeup, dark times lie ahead.

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