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  • Small Business Partner Spotlight: The Arts Commission – Recognizing Talent, Fostering a Vibrant Community

    "The Arts Commission’s emphasis is, as far as I can tell, on fostering Toledo as a healthy and vibrant art community, and the most important element of that community is its people. I appreciate the Arts Commission’s robust investment in people."

  • 20 Great Audiobooks for Summer, Teen Edition!

    Pop in those earbuds and listen to one of these great reads!

  • Babies Need Words: Hands-On Learning

    Using books that babies can interact with, such as touch-and-feel or lift-the-flap books, helps to engage their senses and hold their attention.

  • New To Wolverine? Start Here: 10 Great Comics from his 50-Year History

    Everyone’s favorite angry, claw-wielding mutant antihero just hit the half-century mark. Celebrate 50 years of Wolverine by checking out some of his best comic book appearances.

  • Small Business Partner Spotlight: Accelerate Your Creative Endeavors – Apply for Funding Via The Arts Commission

    The Accelerator Grant is The Arts Commission’s competitive program offering financial support for local artists. Eligible categories of support include equipment and supply support, which attracted one local photographer to apply…

  • Discover the Best Short Reads: 20 Books Under 200 Pages

    Looking for a quick read? It's the quality not the quantity that matters in these fantastic short books!

  • 5 Great Books About Disability Pride

    Five nonfiction titles for Disability Pride month with five star reviews from the real people that enjoyed them.

  • 15 Stories About Teens Putting in the Work

    If you're lucky, maybe your first job will be wild enough to write a book about.

  • Tinker, Build, Make, Create!

    Find fun STEM and making activities for kids in these project-filled books!

  • Small Business Partner Spotlight: The Arts Commission’s Grant Opportunities Provide Safety Net For Local Creatives

    Obtaining grants to for-profit businesses can be extremely competitive and hard to come by. However, for working artists, one local organization is making a major difference and that’s The Arts Commission.

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  • 5 Books to Develop Fluency in Young Readers

    Fluency is the ability to read with the speed, accuracy, and inflection needed to approximate natural speech patterns. Try these resources as you help strengthen your growing reader's fluency.

  • Who Needs Romance? Here are 10 Horror Films for Valentine’s Day

    These 10 horror movies show that there’s more to Valentine’s Day than hearts and Cupid.

  • 9 Television Stars Who Left Us in 2023

    Television personalities face the threat of cancellation but also enjoy the possibility of immortality through reruns and binge-watching. In that sense, these nine figures will always be with us.

  • 10 Great Green Day Media to Celebrate 30 Years of Dookie

    Three decades ago, Green Day released one of the biggest punk albums to ever break into the mainstream. Check out our 10 favorite albums, books, and movies from and about these East Bay pop punk icons.

  • 5 Ways to Commemorate the Summer of Soul

    In 1969, over the course of six Sundays the Harlem Cultural Festival was born. Filling Harlem with the mighty sounds of Mahalia Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly and The Family Stone, and Gladys Knight and the Pips just to name a few.

  • 20 Picture Book Biographies About Literary Luminaries

    If you ever wanted to know about how some of your favorite stories and poems came to be, look no further than these delightful picture book biographies.

  • Spark Your Imagination on National LEGO Day

    National LEGO Day is the perfect time to put your imagination to work, and the following books (along with one exceptional film) can help put you in the right mindset.

  • 10 Big Marvel Crossovers, 40 years after Secret Wars

    40 years ago, Marvel brought together their biggest heroes into one book and changed comics forever. In honor of Secret Wars, check out these 10 exceptional superhero crossovers.

  • Brewing Knowledge: 10 Must-Read Books About Kombucha

    Dive into the world of kombucha with books that offer a blend of beginner-friendly insights and expert techniques. Uncover the secrets to mastering the art of fermentation and crafting your perfect batch of probiotic goodness.

  • 10 Important LGBTQIA+ Superheroes, 45 Years After the First Appearance of Northstar

    45 years ago today, Northstar, the first major openly gay superhero, debuted in the pages of Uncanny X-Men. Celebrate this landmark moment with some of the greatest LGBTQIA+ characters from Marvel, DC, and more.

  • 10 Books for Young Journalists

    You're never too young to take an interest in current events or to speak up for what you believe in.

  • 10 Books to Elevate Your Cooking with Beans

    Beans, beans, the musical fruit...no, we're not at the playground singing songs about flatulence, we're in the kitchen and we're cooking with the incredibly versatile bean.

  • 10 Delicious Vegan Cookbooks to Get You Cooking for Veganuary

    These vegan cookbooks can set you up for success on your Veganuary journey.

  • 10 Short Books to Meet Your Reading Goal This Year

    Tackle your annual reading goal with these quick reads.

  • 8 Books for Out of This World Believers

    For the future cosmonaut, astronaut, science fiction aficionado, firm believer, or curious observer.

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