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  • Embrace Enlightenment: A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness and Buddhism

    The idea of Mindfulness is tossed around as the answer to every problem in the universe, but what exactly is it? Here are some great books to help us understand this life-changing concept and how to effectively practice it in daily life.

  • 6 Books Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month and Ability Awareness

    A selection of books celebrating immigrant heritage and ability awareness.

  • 20 Purrfect Titles for National Hug Your Cat Day

    After dodging that grouchy skibbety-pap from a formerly napping feline friend, what better way to celebrate National Hug Your Cat Day than with a fun book?

  • Celebrating 25 Years of Blink-182’s Enema of the State

    The album that made Mark, Tom, and Travis into superstars hits the quarter-century mark this week.

  • 7 Titles to Start Your Reproductive Justice Journey: An Interview with a Local Feminist, Midwife, Educator, and Public Health Practitioner

    Local midwife and owner of Solace Health and Wellness of Toledo, Erin Martin answers our questions about Reproductive Justice and issues in our area around reproductive health. Join us for a discussion at the Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle on Reproductive Justice on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 pm at the Maumee Library.

  • The Oscars of Comics: Unveiling the Best Eisner Nominees

    The nominations are in for the Academy Awards of comic books. Haven’t read them yet? The library has you covered.

  • 10 Comics in Celebration of 45 Years of Alien

    One of the greatest sci-fi/horror films is turning 45. Celebrate with these creepy, intense comics from the Alien universe.

  • From Midnight to Mourning: 25 Dark Books for Goths

    World Goth Day is May 22nd, which means we're in for some super fun summer reading/viewing/listening! Re-dye your fading darks and unearth your bleakest makeup, dark times lie ahead.

  • 15 Books for New Dog Owners

    To all the dog parents out there, here are some recommendations for you and your kiddos on raising your newest addition to the family!

  • 10 Incredible Real Life Mysteries

    May is National Mystery Month! Learn about incredible heists, mysterious places, disappearances, and unexpected discoveries with these books.

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  • Found in Translation: Literature in Other Languages

    Gifted translators like Edith Grossman break through language barriers to introduce readers to the great literature of the world, so you can finally find out what people mean when they talk about Don Quixote and windmills.

  • World Nursery Rhyme Week

    Help children learn to read by celebrating World Nursery Rhyme week singing or rhyming your favorite rhymes!

  • 10 Cookbooks to Help You Make An Award Winning Pie

    These 10 cookbooks will help you wow everyone with your dessert (or dinner!) pie at your next event!

  • 5 Books to Read After Watching ‘The Marvels’

    Marvel at the 'The Marvels' on the big screen and then immediately read these comics.

  • 10 Books to Explain Adoption to Kids

    November 9th is World Adoption Day. Check out these titles for books that show the love that adoptive families share.

  • National Native American Heritage Month

    Enjoy books for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to celebrate and honor National Native American Heritage Month.

  • Top 10 Must Read Manga (Including Astro Boy) on Osamu Tezuka’s 95th Birthday

    Osamu Tezuka is one of the masters of manga. Celebrate his birthday this month by reading some of his greatest works.

  • Exploring Birds All Year Round!

    Take a look at these suggestions on birds and birding as a great way to explore outdoors in the colder months ahead!

  • 5 Books to Help You Navigate Your Child’s Health

    These books about children's health aim to support and nurture the well-being of the youngest generation.

  • Five Nights Before Freddy’s

    A list of 10 titles to prepare you for the release of Five Nights at Freddy’s.

  • Goblins Are Good

    Goblins get a bad rap. But here are five picture books that will make the case that J.R.R. Tolkien and company are probably wrong.

  • 9 Books Celebrating the Great Outdoors for Nature Lovers

    These books are best experienced outside.

  • 5 Books to Help You Save Money, Eat Healthy, and Pack Your Lunch

    We round up some of the best books to help you pack your own lunch.

  • 10 Cozy Mysteries To Add Some Spooky To Your Life

    These 10 books with definitely help get you in the Halloween mood.

  • 6 of the Best Goosebumps Books from the 1990s

    Readers young and old who enjoy the fun horror of Goosebumps know they're in for a scare.

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