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  • 10 Fiction and Nonfiction Books About LGBTQIA+ Women Who Changed History

    What a better way to celebrate queer women than a list of great reads. Join us in celebrating by picking up one of these titles!

  • 10 Excellent Books All About Canada: Essential Reads from Our Neighbors to the North

    These books from the true north are sure to make you want to keep wearing your toque, even as the weather warms, eh?

  • 10 Essential Comic Writers You Need to Know for Women’s History Month

    Comics wouldn’t be the same without these talented women. Here are 10 of the best authors the medium has to offer.

  • Annie Oakley: American Sharpshooter and Ohio Folk Heroine

    Annie Oakley did not throw away her shot, rising to fame as an exceptional sharpshooter in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

  • Kennedy Ryan Must-Reads

    We're thrilled to welcome Kennedy Ryan to the second annual Romance-Con happening (Sa) Nov. 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Main Library.

  • Celebrating the Incomparable Billie Holiday: Lady Day’s Legacy in Books and Media

    Billie Holiday or “Lady Day” had a unique voice and distinctive style that made her loved by fans and other jazz musicians alike.

  • 10 Stories by Northwest Ohio Women to Celebrate Women’s History Month

    Celebrating Women's History Month is an opportunity to learn about some of the amazing ways women have contributed to society.

  • Strange and Wonderful Creatures

    United Nations World Wildlife Day is recognized every year on March 3. Celebrate by reading these books about interesting wild animals and plants.

  • 10 Books to Celebrate Ramadan

    Celebrate Ramadan with these nonfiction, board book, and picture book titles!

  • 10 Best Comics in Anticipation of “Daredevil: Born Again”

    Prepare for Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+ by catching up on some of DD’s greatest comic book escapades.

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  • 10 Unusual Western Comics for National Day of the Cowboy

    Not a big fan of Westerns? Check out these nontraditional comics that push the boundaries of the genre.

  • 15 Musical Artists Who Tried Going Country Before “Cowboy Carter”

    Beyoncé isn't the first artist to experiment with a detour into country music. She's just the Beyoncé-est.

  • Afros, Fades, Coils, and Curls

    Check out these books for youth celebrating the diversity, care, and appreciation of Black hair.

  • Hot Dog!

    It's National Hot Dog Day! Here are 10 fun books to celebrate.

  • AI Appreciation Day: 10 Robot Comics to Spark Your Imagination

    Need some comics for AI Appreciation Day? Check out these 10 books that were definitely NOT selected by our robot overlords.

  • Remembering Shelley Duvall

    She didn't look like anyone else in the movies and she didn't act like them either. The talented Shelley Duvall, famously of Popeye and The Shining, was a true original.

  • Epic Adventures: Best Crew-centered Science Fiction and Fantasy

    Perfect for lovers of Farscape or the Firefly series, this list of crew-focused sci-fi/fantasy is guaranteed to make you wish you had friends like these.

  • 5 Books to Mark 220 Years Since the Alexander Hamilton-Aaron Burr Duel

    A long time ago two politicians tried to solve their differences with a duel, which maybe wasn't the best of ideas.

  • 5 Photography Books For Discovering Our World and Beyond

    Explore these photography books to help you discover our planet (and beyond!)

  • 10 Summer Camps That Are Not Up to Code

    If it's not placed on land with a tragic past, it's counselors that are weirdos who need better background checks.

  • 10 Books Celebrating Disability Pride Month

    10 books celebrating Disability Pride Month.

  • Forget It, Jake: It’s Robert Towne

    Hey! You just wrote Chinatown, which many acclaim as the greatest screenplay of all time – what are you gonna do next? If you’re Robert Towne, you write another one. And another one. Repeat as needed until you’re a Hollywood legend.

  • 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.

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