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!
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.
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.
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!
Check out these books about Eid al-Fitr, whether you're celebrating or want to learn about the holiday!
Celebrate Women's History Month with these picture books and graphic novels illustrated by a woman!
We may be a half century removed, but the Vietnam War still looms large over American History. We’ve picked some must-read comics about the war and the people whose lived it changed forever.
Building a small business takes time, and sifting through loads of information on the web can be overwhelming to an entrepreneur who is already wearing so many hats. When you need to do research for a new or growing business, why not look to your Library to make things more efficient?
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.
Some of the late James Earl Jones's greatest accomplishments as an actor were in performances nobody will ever see again.
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.
"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.
If you've ever wondered why your congressional district is shaped so weird, these are the books for you.
Check out these comics, graphic novels, and manga that normalize the experience of living with a disability—both visible and invisible.
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.
Dark comedy is a great genre for people who are not quite into horror. Here are the top 10 funny horror films/series to entertain, scare a little, and still get to sleep at night.
Here are some great books about stars and space to read while you wait... and wait... for T Corona Borealis to erupt in the night sky.
Solarpunk is a literary genre that envisions a sustainable future interconnected with nature and community. I want to live in this future, how about you?
Sick of waiting for the new seasons of "The Witcher" Netflix series to premiere? Here are some great read-alikes to tide you over.
Local environmental and spiritual leader, Rev. Aaron Baughman, continues our discussion of Feminism and the Environment that will continue at the Sylvania Branch on (Tu) August 20 at 6 p.m.
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Nowadays, it feels like neighbors are mostly those strange people across the street. Maybe it's time to change that and get to know them.
From pioneering figures like Queen Latifah and MC Lyte to contemporary stars like Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, female rappers have broken barriers and expanded the genre's boundaries.
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Local environmental leader, Dana Reising, continues our discussion of Feminism and the Environment that will continue at the Sylvania Branch on (Tu) August 20 at 6 p.m.
