Blog – Page 179 – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

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Psychological Horror: 10 Suspenseful and Creepy Reads

Fans of Ghost Stories, Horror and Psychological Suspense will enjoy this blog post.

A woman has a picnic in the fall in a brightly lit leaf-covered field. She has her shoes off and to the side of her on the blanket she sits on. She wears a brown dress with different designs on it and has a wire basket with apples and a wicker basket with flowers next to her.

Great Early Fall Reads

A short list of fiction and nonfiction fall reads.

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What to Read-Watch-Listen to Next!

Feel like there’s nothing interesting to read/watch/listen to lately? We can help!

View inside the creepy Ohio State (Mansfield) Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio.

Haunted Midwest Travel for Those Who Dare!

Love to be spooked? Here's a list of Midwest locations to visit this October (and some book recommendations as well)!

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Supernatural Thrillers

Supernatural thrillers spanning multiple genres.

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Civic Literacy and Your Library

How do you know whether or not the information you have is credible, accurate, or true? We're here to help you make educated and informed decisions before casting your ballot.

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Great New Nonfiction – Fall 2017

There are so many wonderful nonfiction titles just waiting for a cozy reading nook and a curious reader.

FREE Flashlights & a Chance to WIN!

Stop in, pick up a FREE flashlight (while supplies last) and share a photo for a chance to WIN!

A group of teens are sitting together on the steps entering a building. They are the players for the Toledo Troopers football team. Their uniforms are green and yellow.

Gridiron and Grace: A Look Back at the Toledo Troopers

Explore the history of the Toledo Troopers.

An apple pie sits on a wooden table next to three apples and a bundle of pink roses.

Late Summer Comfort Food

Easing into autumn is a great time to get back into appreciating comfort food and the joy of cooking for friends and loved ones.