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  • 10 TMNT Gems That Will Make You Want to Yell, “Turtle Power!”

    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!

  • 10 Books Celebrating Amazing Asian-American and Pacific Islander Women

    Enjoy these titles about influential Asian American and Pacific Islander women in US history.

  • Celebrate May the 4th With These 10 Great Star Wars Comics

    May the Force be with you!

  • 10 Books Exploring Multiracial AAPI Identity

    A call to celebrate your mixed heritage!

  • 10 Books for Recovery and Mental Health That Can Help

    When a loved one is in crisis, it is hard to know where to turn or what to do. Here are some recent titles that can help…

  • Happy Miserable 50th Anniversary to Richard and Linda Thompson’s Influential Debut Album

    50 years ago the married rock & roll duo Richard and Linda Thompson released their album "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight," and the history of exquisitely rendered musical bummers has never been quite the same since.

  • What’s Funnier Than 24?

    Are you ready kids?! Your favorite sea sponge turns 25! Dive into nautical nonsense in celebration of SpongeBob SquarePants' 25th Anniversary.

  • 10 Amusement Parks That You May or May Not Want to Visit

    "There's no reason to be afraid of roller coasters," they said. "It'll be fun!" They said. And now here we are.

  • Celebrating Día with Picture Books

    Celebrate literacy and bookjoy on April 30th with these family-friendly titles.

  • A Field Guide to 15 Trees Native to the Literary Landscape

    To commemorate Arbor Day, here's a meticulous and largely unserious botanical guide to 15 of the weirdest trees in literature.

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  • Explore the Galaxy with Star Wars Reads

    You thought May the Fourth was the only Star Wars holiday worth celebrating? Think again.

  • Banned Books Week: Challenges That May Surprise You

    If a book is being challenged, the author probably did something right. Write? Right.

  • 8 Books Paired with the Perfect Brews

    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.

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    10 Books and DVDs to Bring Out Your Inner Yogi

    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.

  • 14 Feminist Reads to Get You Started with Being a Feminist Ally

    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!

  • 100 Years of West Toledo Branch

    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).

  • 5 Categories of One-Hit Wonders

    National One-Hit Wonder Day happens every year, though when you think about it they probably just should have done it once.

  • Celebrate National Comic Book Day 2023 with These 12 Must Read Books

    It’s National Comic Book Day, so get out your manga, webcomics, graphic novels, zines, or superhero books!

  • 9 Important Books to Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

    The Library's Steinem Sisters Collection is hosting a panel discussion with the authors of On Drowning Rats on Tuesday, October 3 at 7 p.m. at Main Library. The authors will discuss their book and how you can combat sexual harassment at your job.

  • 5 Books on the Importance of Voting

    Celebrate National Voter Registration Day by checking out books on the history of voting and the Library’s new voter resource page.

  • 10 Best Comic Books Featuring the Dark Knight for Batman Day 2023

    Batman has been striking fear into the hearts of criminals for almost a century—even without any superpowers. Celebrate the Caped Crusader’s comic book legacy with some of our favorite stories.

  • 5 Books About Breakfast for People Who Might Not Always Eat Breakfast

    If breakfast is less of a meal and more of a quick snack, these books might help you reintroduce the first meal of the day into your life.

  • Celebrating Our Culture, History, and Community This Latinx Heritage Month

    Check out the Library’s upcoming events and books to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month.

  • Top Secret! Five Incredible Books About Spies

    Five middle-grade spy reads that are incredible and intriguing.

  • On International Literacy Day, Learn About Adult Literacy Challenges and Opportunities

    September 8 is International Literacy Day, and guess what: the Library has literacy resources for you.

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