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  • 25 Years Ago, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Introduced Punk & Hip-Hop to a New Generation

    The most important skateboarding game of all time is a quarter century old—along with its influential soundtrack.

  • 5 Books to Read for 25 Years Since the Debut of Google

    The company that formerly held the motto of "Don't be evil" is turning 25.

  • 10 Cartoons to Celebrate 40 Years of The Transformers

    Relive the epic saga of Autobots vs. Decepticons with these must-watch Transformers cartoons spanning four decades.

  • 5 Books to Celebrate 210 Years of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

    It's been 210 years of people having an opinion about how well a celebrity sang a song before a football and/or baseball game.

  • Out, Brief Candle: 15 Singular James Earl Jones Stage Performances

    Some of the late James Earl Jones's greatest accomplishments as an actor were in performances nobody will ever see again.

  • James Earl Jones Was More Than Just the Voice

    Sadly, the only person who could bring enough magnitude and gravitas to announcing the news of James Earl Jones’s death is James Earl Jones.

  • Beyond ‘The Women’: Must-Read Books for Fans of Kristin Hannah

    "Women can be war heroes, too" - While you're waiting for "The Women" by Kristin Hannah or if you want read-alikes, try one of these great titles with strong women in wartime themes.

  • 9 Books to Better Understand Gerrymandering and Redistricting

    If you've ever wondered why your congressional district is shaped so weird, these are the books for you.

  • Disability In Comics: 10 Amazing Picks for Superhuman Day

    Check out these comics, graphic novels, and manga that normalize the experience of living with a disability—both visible and invisible.

  • 5 Books to Help Learn From and About Your Neighbors: Neighbor to Neighbor Toledo Brings You David Brooks on October 8

    Neighbor to Neighbor is welcoming notable political and cultural commentator and New York Times columnist David Brooks to Toledo on Tuesday, October 8 at 7 p.m. at the Franciscan Life Center at Lourdes University.

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  • 15 Books for New Dog Owners

    To all the dog parents out there, here are some recommendations for you and your kiddos on raising your newest addition to the family!

  • 10 Incredible Real Life Mysteries

    May is National Mystery Month! Learn about incredible heists, mysterious places, disappearances, and unexpected discoveries with these books.

  • Quack, Quack! 10 Books to Dive Into

    It's been a wet spring! Check out 10 silly and fun books featuring some delightful quacking and waddling birds.

  • Processing Civil War Papers: Who Gets To Tell The Story?

    How do we understand a person's identity in historical documents? Often, it depends on who is doing the storytelling.

  • Embracing Alone Time Through Picture Books

    Here are some picture book titles you and your child can share about experiencing being "alone."

  • 10 Books That Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage and Ability Awareness

    We're celebrating AAPI heritage throughout May! This list of books also brings in perspectives on ability diversity and mental health.

  • Remembering Two Behind-the-Scenes Visionaries Who Reshaped Our Culture

    Without the transformative contributions of Steve Albini and Roger Corman, music and movies wouldn't be the same, but almost nobody could pick them out of a lineup.

  • 10 Examples of the Masterful Short Fiction of Alice Munro

    A good short story can change the way you look at the world, and all of Alice Munro's short stories were good.

  • Babies Need Words: Playful Language

    Help grow strong readers with these picture books that incorporate playful language.

  • 20 (Maybe) Heartwarming Books to Celebrate Mom This Mother’s Day

    Mother's Day is basically every day! Here are some fun reads to celebrate all things Mom-ish.

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    Small Business Launch: The Easy Jump by Eddie Jones

    Though the Easy Jump is only one of Eddie Jones’ many mechanical or engineering pursuits, it is his first foray into entrepreneurship. What he has found most surprising about this new small business journey is people’s reactions. From his initial drawings to today, only about a year and a half has elapsed – remarkable progress for a product of significant size that takes some manufacturing know-how…

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    Small Business Launch: Building Up Seniors in Tech by Alondria Wright

    Before becoming a small business owner, Alondria Wright fielded support requests for a local technical service provider. “People were upset and frustrated, and I felt like as I listened to more and more senior citizens to call into my line, I felt rushed to get them the help that they needed.” Feeling limited by the extent to which she could help seniors in that role, Wright got an idea…

  • 10 TMNT Gems That Will Make You Want to Yell, “Turtle Power!”

    Everyone’s favorite adolescent terrapin martial artists are turning 40, and we have an eclectic selection of media spanning their entire history that you have to check out. Cowabunga!

  • 10 Books Celebrating Amazing Asian-American and Pacific Islander Women

    Enjoy these titles about influential Asian American and Pacific Islander women in US history.

  • Celebrate May the 4th With These 10 Great Star Wars Comics

    May the Force be with you!

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