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  • 10 Ways to Celebrate 35 Years of Batman (1989)

    It's been 35 years since Batman changed the world.

  • 10 Books for Reading the Stars

    Yes. This is, in fact, a sign to check out some of these books about astrology.

  • 10 Books to Get You Started with Making and Using a Junk Journal

    Make a junk journal and get creative!

  • Beat the Heat with the Best Summer Horror Films

    October may lay claim to spooky season, but real scares happen in the summer. 

  • 20 Best Cookbooks for Summer Outdoor Entertaining

    International Picnic Day is June 18! We've got great books to inspire your al fresco feast. No ants or rain allowed!

  • Commemorating Juneteenth

    Juneteenth celebrates the official date, June 19th 1865, when all slaves in Confederate states were officially freed. It has become America's second Independence Day holdiay, and we've gathered some great books to learn about this important day.

  • Babies Need Words: Diversity

    To build a positive sense of self, children need to see themselves, their families, and their cultural traditions in the books we read to them.

  • 8 Titles to Pursue Your Reproductive Justice Journey: An Interview with a Local Feminist and Nurse Practitioner in Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Our conversation on Reproductive Justice continues with local feminist and obstetrics and gynecology nurse practitioner Bri Bumbaugh. Join us for a discussion at the Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle on Reproductive Justice on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maumee Library.

  • 10 Star Wars Books Set During the High Republic for Fans of ‘The Acolyte’

    This collection of titles might help as you wait for new episodes of the latest Star Wars show.

  • 15 Must-Listen Punk Albums of the First Half of 2024

    We’re halfway through 2024. Let’s look at some of the best albums so far from the world of punk, emo, hardcore, queercore, riot grrl, and more.

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  • 10 Books to Help You Figure Out Your New Year’s Resolutions

    As we usher in a new year, resolutions take center stage. This time, let books be your guiding stars toward a year of growth and fulfillment.

  • 5 Helpful Books to Get You Through Dry January

    If you've decided to embark on a "dry" January, these books can help you along the way.

  • You Never Forget Your First Folio: How William Shakespeare Invented Books

    Shakespeare invented a lot of things, including, apparently, book culture. Thou art welcome, BookTok.

  • Animals In Winter

    Squirrel yourself away with these books about animals getting through the winter.

  • Celebrating 10 Years of Ms. Marvel with These 10 Great Comics

    Kamala Khan, the star of Ms. Marvel and The Marvels, is celebrating 10 years of bringing fun, relatability, and diversity to Marvel Comics. Check out these 10 books, showing plenty of room for more amazing superheroines!

  • Ten Quick Reads for the Shortest Day of the Year

    The winter solstice marks the start of winter and is referred to as the shortest day due to the limited hours of daylight. In celebration of our shortest day, check out one of these very short books.

  • 11 Best Aquaman Comics to Read After Watching Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

    Excited for the upcoming Aquaman movie? Check out these great comics featuring everyone’s favorite DC Atlantean.

  • Today in Pop Culture History: Honoring 45 years of Superman: The Movie

    The influence Christopher Reeve’s performance in 1978’s Superman: The Movie is still felt today. Take a moment to reflect on its legacy with these 10 Kryptonian-approved books, films, and soundtracks.

  • Shane MacGowan, the Pogues, and a Christmas Classic

    Shane MacGowan and the Pogues gave the world a Christmas song that's bitter, disappointed, grubby, and perfect.

  • 20 Hockey Books for Kids

    It's Hockey Night in Toledo as we welcome the Walleye back to the ice. Before enjoying a little family fun at the Huntington Center, be sure to share a few great hockey books with the young skaters and readers in your life.

  • 5 Books About Baseball and Japan to Put Shohei Ohtani, Baseball’s $700 Million Man, into Context

    Baseball, Japan, the United States, and superstar Shohei Ohtani have just become a bit more entwined.

  • 10 Remarkable Punk Bands on the 50th Anniversary of CBGB

    The famed punk rock venue CBGB opened 50 years ago this week. Celebrate its legacy with these 10 bands that shaped its iconic early years.

  • World Human Rights Day

    Celebrate Human Rights Day with these impactful picture books.

  • 5 Books to Help You Knit Socks – The Possibly (Im)perfect Last Minute Holiday Gift

    Early Christmas morning / Sneaky as can be / I creep across the carpet / And I peek under the tree / Pick out a gift from Mom to me / And bring it to my ear / Give it a little shimmy shake and what do I hear? / Socks / This is the worst gift I ever got / It doesn't beep or buzz or bop or rattle in the box / Hey, why'd you waste the paper on a lousy pair of socks? - J.D. McPherson, 'Socks'

  • 6 Books to Read While You Excitedly Wait for Grand Theft Auto VI

    Get ready for Grand Theft Auto VI with these thrilling reads.

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