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  • Tales with Tails: The Best Adult Fiction with Animal Narrators

    Ever wonder what animals are thinking? With these great novels narrated by animals, we can finally know and enjoy a whole new perspective on storytelling.

  • Pere Ubu’s David Thomas and Some Other Buckeye Punks

    The jury's still out on whether Cleveland actually rocks, but Cleveland's Pere Ubu sure did. And they weren't alone.

  • 10 Essential Thunderbolts Comics for New Fans

    One of Marvel’s scrappiest teams is making the jump to the big screen. Check out comics that served as inspiration.

  • 10 of the Actual Worst Places in Fiction to Work

  • 15 Shades of Slay: the Best Fantasy Assassins

    Fantasy novels featuring the rise and fall of the best assassins in fiction make some unputdownable reads. Here are the best fantasy assassins to watch out for.

  • 10 Titles to Learn More About Pope Francis (1936-2025) and the Catholic Church

    Pope Francis recently died. Here are some intriguing titles to get you more informed about the religious leader and the church he served.

  • The Best Swamp Thing Comics for Earth Day

    Captain Planet isn’t the only superhero who cares about the environment.

  • Happy Earth Day!

    Earth Day is April 22! Roll up your sleeves and do the work to keep our planet healthy!

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    10 Romantic Reads to Spark a Fresh Start and New Beginnings!

    Let these inspiring titles guide you through this season of growth.

  • 10 Books about the American Revolution for Young Readers

    On April 19, 1775, "the shot heard around the world" marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. Read what happened 250 years ago in these 10 books for young readers that led to the birth of the United States.

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  • 3 Monster Romance Writers at Romance-Con on November 2 at Main Library!

    Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

  • 8 Comics to Celebrate 40 Years of The Terminator

    Read these comics before the evil robots take over in 1997!

  • Best Travel Guides for Great Road Trips

    Fall is a wonderful time to hit the road and see what's around us. Here are some great guides to plan anything from an afternoon drive to a long vacation on wheels.

  • Meet the Entrepreneur: Owner of Lavish Me Spa to Join Entrepreneurship Week Panel at Toledo Library

    With help from the Toledo Library, entrepreneur Angela Hansard’s Lavish Me medical spa is celebrating three years in business. Hear from her at our upcoming Entrepreneurship Week panel in November.

  • Women-Owned Businesses Represent 42% of all U.S. Businesses

    During National Women's Business Week, join in celebrating them with ideas from our Small Business and Nonprofit team.

  • Sports Romance Writers at Romance-Con, November 2 at Main Library!

    Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

  • Stuck Together: 6 Romance Novels Dealing with Forced Proximity

    Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

  • 5 Titles That Shred: Honoring the Legacy of Pioneering Skateboarder Patti McGee, 1945-2024

    Skateboarding recently lost one of its original heroes, the first professional female skateboarder, Patti McGee.

  • Rachel Recommends: Autumn Reads

    Autumn means mugs of cider, supermoons, accessories with the color palette of a 1970s kitchen and, of course, a pile of good books.

  • 5 Forbidden Love Titles from Romance-Con (Nov. 2 at Main Library) Authors!

    Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

  • 15 Comics for National Sports Day to Spark Your Competitive Side

    Celebrate your favorite competitive physical activities with these 15 comics.

  • (Insert Name Here) the Teenage Witch

    If it were as simple as casting a spell to finish all our chores and pass classes, we wouldn't really have any good stories, would we?

  • Happy 100th Birthday, Comics MADman Harvey Kurtzman

    When a young Harvey Kurtzman asked a professional cartoonist for career advice, the mentor told him to give up. Good thing he didn't listen.

  • 9 Enemies to Lovers Titles That You Will Love to Hate!

    Our first-ever Romance-Con (featuring Abby Jimenez!!) is happening on Nov. 2, and we want you to be part of the fun!

  • 11 Thrilling Horror Titles You Really Need to Know

    Sometimes it’s ghosts. Sometimes it’s the who, what, when, where, and why the ghosts are haunting.

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