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  • Honoring America’s Brave Men and Women this Memorial Day

    Honoring the Toledo service members in our Digital Collections

  • How to Stay Busy in Retirement: Marj Mulcahy’s Post-Retirement Goal to Save Our Waterways

    Long-time Toledo resident and retired emergency room nurse Marj Mulcahy had great hope in 2014 that the Toledo Water Crisis would create momentum for greater environmental protections. A decade later, a nonprofit she and fellow retirees formed takes a lead role in advocating for our lake.

  • Cozy Up With These Heartwarming Fantasy Adventures

    Like cozy stories AND fantasy fiction? Now you can get both in these fantastic cozy fantasy novels.

  • 20 Years of Revenge of the Sith (and the Best Star Wars Memes)

    Bring balance to the force with these books about one of the best Star Wars movies of all time—they're sure to give you the high ground!

  • Celebrating 125 Years of a Toledo Landmark: The Toledo Zoo

    Celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Toledo Zoo with these artifacts

  • 10 Essential Contemporary Queer Asian American Music Artists You Should Know

    Looking to enter the dance floor that is the Queer Asian American music scene? Look no further - here are 10 of the most influential artist setting the tempo.

  • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Youth Fiction

    We celebrate Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during the month of May by recognizing their contributions to youth literature, offering a breadth of experiences and fantastic, imaginative stories.

  • Fury Road At 10: Post-Apocalyptic Comics You Need to Read Now

    It feels just like yesterday that we were introduced to “flaming guitar guy.”

  • Best Books on Crafts You Didn’t Know Existed

    Bored with traditional crafting possibilities? Have we got the books for you! Check out these great books on unusual (yet still delightful!) ways to be creative and find your next favorite hobby.

  • How to Stay Busy in Retirement: Local Veteran and Retired Nurse Carolyn Nagy ‘Does Something About It’

    From setting up a 400 bed hospital in Saudi Arabia to leading a nonprofit program meeting the needs of women veterans, Carolyn Nagy's career - and now retirement - has been guided by the deep desire to 'do something about it.'

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  • All Praises: Remembering Poet Nikki Giovanni

    Nikki Giovanni's vital and resonant poems live on the page, but out loud they really slayed.

  • Sneaky Reads: 10 Ninja Comics That Will Blow Your Mind

    These comics are sure to bring out your inner ninja.

  • 10 Titles To Read and Watch After Seeing ‘Wicked’

    You just saw 'Wicked.' Now what?

  • Kwanzaa and the Meaning of Unity

    Satisfy your thirst for cultural exploration by learning about Kwanzaa.

  • Jive Turkeys Everywhere: Best Books on Life in the 1970s

    The 1970s bridged the hippie/New Frontier 1960s to the Shoulder-padded/New Wave 1980s.

  • 15 Ways to Wrap Up James Baldwin’s Centenary

    This was the year of James Baldwin's 100th birthday, and the fire next time isn't candles on a cake.

  • Happy Good Grief Day: Must-Read Peanuts Comics for New Readers

    This Good Grief Day, check out these great Peanuts books. We promise Lucy won’t pull them away at the last minute.

  • Must-Read Holiday Cozy Mysteries

    Is there a better way to get into a holiday mood than to dive into a cozy mystery novel? How about diving into two! Wear your comfy pants, sip a hot beverage, and boom! Holiday self-care accomplished.

  • Gear Up for Invasion: Essential Mars Attacks Media

    Celebrate Red Planet Day with Mars Attacks. Ack, Ack!

  • The 15 Coldest Movies Ever

    There's nothing heartwarming about these fifteen chilly film classics. Don't forget your mittens.

  • Best Books on Fall Entertaining: Food, Fun, Friends and Family

    Need some ideas for fall and Thanksgiving entertaining? Check out these great books!

  • 10 Latin American Cookbooks to Inspire Your Holiday Cooking

    You could make what you always make – the same old casserole, the same old pie, some dry turkey – or you could add some spice to your holiday menu.

  • 20 Books Celebrating National Adoption Month

    Whatever your family looks like, may these books shine a light on love and adoption.

  • Native American Heritage Month

    November is Native American Heritage Month. Check out these children's books to celebrate!

  • Best Family-Focused Comics to Be Grateful for This Thanksgiving

    Feel the familial love with these must-read comics.

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