How do we understand a person's identity in historical documents? Often, it depends on who is doing the storytelling.
Here are some picture book titles you and your child can share about experiencing being "alone."
We're celebrating AAPI heritage throughout May! This list of books also brings in perspectives on ability diversity and mental health.
Without the transformative contributions of Steve Albini and Roger Corman, music and movies wouldn't be the same, but almost nobody could pick them out of a lineup.
A good short story can change the way you look at the world, and all of Alice Munro's short stories were good.
Help grow strong readers with these picture books that incorporate playful language.
Mother's Day is basically every day! Here are some fun reads to celebrate all things Mom-ish.
Though the Easy Jump is only one of Eddie Jones’ many mechanical or engineering pursuits, it is his first foray into entrepreneurship. What he has found most surprising about this new small business journey is people’s reactions. From his initial drawings to today, only about a year and a half has elapsed – remarkable progress for a product of significant size that takes some manufacturing know-how…
Before becoming a small business owner, Alondria Wright fielded support requests for a local technical service provider. “People were upset and frustrated, and I felt like as I listened to more and more senior citizens to call into my line, I felt rushed to get them the help that they needed.” Feeling limited by the extent to which she could help seniors in that role, Wright got an idea…
Everyone’s favorite adolescent terrapin martial artists are turning 40, and we have an eclectic selection of media spanning their entire history that you have to check out. Cowabunga!
“I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country, and at length found myself, as the shades of evening drew on, within view of the melancholy House of Usher.”
10 sports romances for all of us who ship the Taylor and Travis romance. #Traylor
Travel back to simpler times with these horror mainstays and cult classics that have helped shape the spooky films we have today.
Help raise awareness about mental health issues and erase the stigma with these compelling children’s and young adult reads.
"I'm so glad to live in a world where there are Octobers." - L.M. Montgomery
Toledo is lucky to be in the path of two solar eclipses in the next year! The first is October 14th, the second April 8th.
Don't read this before you've had your first cup of coffee for the day.
The first ever Toledo Comic Arts Festival is happening (Th) Nov. 2 (online) and (Sa) Nov. 4, 2023 at Main Library. Here's everything you need to know before you go.
Celebrate National Voter Education Week and High School Voter Registration Week by helping young adults and first time voters get ready to vote.
You thought May the Fourth was the only Star Wars holiday worth celebrating? Think again.
If a book is being challenged, the author probably did something right. Write? Right.
If you're patiently waiting for another Books on Tap meeting, check out these book and beer pairings to hold you over in the meantime.
Downward dog? Warrior 2? Pranayama? Whether you know these phrases or have no idea why people contort their bodies into poses, this is where to start upon a yoga practice.
New to feminism? Or just want to know more about the topic? Check out this must-read list of 14 feminist titles from our Steinem Sisters Collection!
You may have heard West Toledo Branch is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Read this to drop some historical knowledge at the event (and check out some staff book recommendations too).
