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  • That Sounds Good: 10 Excellent Audiobooks Narrated by Bahni Turpin

    Just like readers have favorite books, audiobook fans have favorite narrators. One of mine is the nine-time Audie Award winner Bahni Turpin, whose narration style is nothing short of mesmerizing.

  • Remembering Georgianna Saloff: A Legacy of Generosity and Education

    Learn more about a very special Toledo Library donor, the late Georgianna Saloff, and how her generosity led to a transformative vision for the Saloff Family Children's Library.

  • 100 Years of Sleeping Car Porters

    For nearly 100 years, sleeping car porters prevailed in service and style when it came to providing railroad luxuries to working class individuals

  • Then and Now: Toledo’s Black-Owned Business Leaders

    Stories of Black entrepreneurial success abound within the collections of your Library. Read about Toledo’s Black business pioneers, complete with notes on how these history-makers paved the way for the area Black-owned businesses we enjoy supporting in this current day.

  • It’s Groundhog Day All Over Again, and Again

    Celebrate the world's most famous time loop movie by checking out some of these other ones. Or you could just keep reading this blog post over and over again.

  • The Ultimate G.I. Joe Day Guide: History, Toys, And More

    Not even Cobra Commander can stop you from celebrating G.I. Joe Day with this action-packed selection of books, movies, comics, and cartoons. Yo Joe!

  • Best Book 2024: Mystery

    Best Books 2024: Mystery

  • Best Books 2024: Women’s History

    Best Books 2024: Women's History

  • Best Books 2024: Romance

    Best Books 2024: Romance

  • Best Books: 2024 Graphic Novels Spotlight

    Best Books 2024: Graphic Novels

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  • 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.

  • The Essential George Pérez: 10 Comics for New Fans

    The late, great George Pérez would be 70 this week. Luckily for us, his highly detailed, action-packed art lives on in his comics.

  • Do You Like Doughnuts? Yeah, We Like Doughnuts!

    Donut sleep on these dough-rific titles. (Sorry).

  • 5 Titles to Continue Your Reproductive Justice Journey: An Interview with a Local Feminist and OB/GYN

    Our conversation on Reproductive Justice continues with local feminist and OB/GYN Jackie Vannuyen. 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 Hidden Gems to Check Out for Donald Duck Day

    Mickey Mouse may be the face of Disney, but Donald will always be the most relatable.

  • D-Day for Young Readers

    The 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings is June 6th. Here are 10 books for curious minds to learn more about it and the war in general.

  • 100 Years of Summer Read: 2005-2024

    It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 2005-2024. You're sure to recognize some of these newer classics!

  • 100 Years of Summer Read: 1985-2004

    It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 1984-2004. You're sure to recognize some of these classics!

  • 100 Years of Summer Read: 1965-1984

    It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 1965-1984. You're sure to recognize some of these classics!

  • 100 Years of Summer: 1945-1964

    It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 1945-1964. You're sure to recognize some of these classics!

  • 100 Years of Summer Read: 1924-1944

    It's the 100th year of Summer Read! Here are books popular from 1924-1944. You're sure to recognize some of these classics!

  • Immigrant Heritage Month Storyteller: Nicolai Salgau

    June is Immigrant Heritage Month, and we are excited to share stories of our community members who have made Toledo, and Lucas County, home. Hear from Nicolai, a small business owner in East Toledo, who found ways to give back to the supportive community that played a role in achieving his American dream.

  • 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.

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