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  • 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.

  • How Professionals Define Wellness and 7 Ways to Improve Yours

    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.

  • Discover Nature in Toledo’s Beautiful Parks and Metroparks

    To highlight the incredible parks within our community, the Local History Department has pulled out some artifacts of the Toledo Metroparks and city parks.

  • Rewind and Replay: Films Turning 10, 20, and 30 in July 2025

    Check out these movies celebrating milestone anniversaries in July!

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  • Movies Turning 20, 25, 30 in April 2025

    Who says that don't make great cinema these days? See what iconic films are celebrating milestone anniversaries this month.

  • Super Mario World: Remembering Peru’s Vargas Llosa

    Mario Vargas Llosa wrote books, won the Nobel Prize, ran for president, and punched Gabriel Garcia Marquez. What have you done lately?

  • The Best Comic Book Rabbits in Honor of Easter

    Step aside, Easter Bunny. 

  • 10 Picture Books to Celebrate Easter

    Ten picture books for children and families to celebrate the religious aspects of Easter and Lent.

  • 10 Comic Makers You Need to Know for Arab American Heritage Month

    There’s so much more than Persepolis and Ms. Marvel.

  • Children’s Books for Arab American Heritage Month

    April is Arab American Heritage Month, and here are some children's books to celebrate!

  • Youth Poetry and Books in Verse

    April is National Poetry Month. Check out one of these children's poetry and books in verse titles!

  • Let’s Talk Strategies: Volunteer Recruitment, Management, and Appreciation

    With over 52,000 job openings expected in the next decade and salaries climbing for volunteer managers, this valuable nonprofit position is one to seriously consider. Whether you're just now considering this path or have been leading volunteers for years, keep reading for tips and tricks from our talk with the Library’s own Volunteer and Partnership Liaison, Talena Reynolds.

  • 10 Best Stories For Fans Of The Last Of Us

  • Matzah Magic: Passover Reads for Kids

    Ten delightful stories to bring the Passover story to life for young readers.

  • 9 Books (+1 Movie) by and About Queer Arab Americans

    Do you need a way to celebrate the contributions of LGBTQIA+ Arab Americans this Arab American Heritage Month? Start with this list of materials you can borrow from the library!

  • Mapping Toledo’s Changing Neighborhoods

    In the 1930’s, the jobless rate in Toledo was nearly 80% and citizens across the city were feeling the effects of the Great Depression. Social surveys and maps tell the tale.

  • 10 Thrillers To Dive Into Suspense This Spring

    Leaves on trees, thrillers in the air.

  • Best Novels Retold from a Different Character’s Point of View

    Retelling a classic story from a new point of view can be a wonderful way to revisit old favorites. Here are some of the best different point-of-view novels to try.

  • 10 Silly Picture Books to Celebrate April Fools’ Day

    Calling all practical jokesters! April 1st has long been a day when tricks and practical jokes are played. Get into the spirit of April Fools' Day with these hilarious read-aloud picture books, and see a prank of our own!

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