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  • 10 Short Books to Meet Your Reading Goal This Year

    Tackle your annual reading goal with these quick reads.

  • 8 Books for Out of This World Believers

    For the future cosmonaut, astronaut, science fiction aficionado, firm believer, or curious observer.

  • 10 Books to Be Yourself and Stay the Same You This New Year

    Forget the resolutions! You already have everything you need to live a good life. Here are some books that can help you find your way.

  • 10 Books to Help You Figure Out Your New Year’s Resolutions

    As we usher in a new year, resolutions take center stage. This time, let books be your guiding stars toward a year of growth and fulfillment.

  • 5 Helpful Books to Get You Through Dry January

    If you've decided to embark on a "dry" January, these books can help you along the way.

  • You Never Forget Your First Folio: How William Shakespeare Invented Books

    Shakespeare invented a lot of things, including, apparently, book culture. Thou art welcome, BookTok.

  • Animals In Winter

    Squirrel yourself away with these books about animals getting through the winter.

  • Celebrating 10 Years of Ms. Marvel with These 10 Great Comics

    Kamala Khan, the star of Ms. Marvel and The Marvels, is celebrating 10 years of bringing fun, relatability, and diversity to Marvel Comics. Check out these 10 books, showing plenty of room for more amazing superheroines!

  • Ten Quick Reads for the Shortest Day of the Year

    The winter solstice marks the start of winter and is referred to as the shortest day due to the limited hours of daylight. In celebration of our shortest day, check out one of these very short books.

  • 11 Best Aquaman Comics to Read After Watching Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

    Excited for the upcoming Aquaman movie? Check out these great comics featuring everyone’s favorite DC Atlantean.

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  • 10 Books for Judy Blume Fans

    Are you there Judy? It's us, your readers, and we know you have some new projects in the works, but these books are pretty good too.

  • Autism Awareness for Kids

    Embracing neurodiversity is what Autism Awareness Month is all about.

  • 10 LGBTQ Reads for People With Short Attention Spans

    Are you looking for your next LGBTQ read but worried you won’t stick with it?

  • Going Back to Rydell High: Grease and the Rise of the Pink Ladies

    A 1970s musical set in the 1950s, Grease is a double helping of nostalgia. But a new generation of creators thinks Rydell High and streaming television might go together like rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong.

  • Happy Birthday to the Queen of Tejano Music

    Celebrate Selena Quintanilla Pérez’s Birthday with her music.

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    10 Books for Money Smart Week That Will Help You Plan Your Finances

    Money Smart Week is a national initiative between the American Library Association and the Federal Reserve Bank.

  • Super Mario Time!

    Whether you want to learn about the origins of the intrepid plumber or want to read stories featuring him, here are 5 super books to prepare you for the Super Mario Bros. Movie.

  • Books and Telescopes: We Have the Essentials for Observing the Night Sky

    Check out these books and one of our telescopes in celebration of Look Up at the Sky Day.

  • What Are You Drawing for Draw a Bird Day? These 10 Books Will Help You…Draw a Bird

    It’s officially Draw a Bird Day. Celebrate by busting out a pencil and paper and doodling your favorite bird—artistic skill is optional!

  • On World Health Day, Learn About Health for All with These 5 Books

    This World Health Day, celebrate access to public health.

  • 5 Happy Little Items To Check Out Before You Watch the Movie Paint

    A few DVDs and books to put you in the right mindset before going to see Paint, a movie inspired by Bob Ross.

  • 10 Video Game Inspired Comics to Prepare for The Super Mario Bros. Movie 

    Before you see The Super Mario Bros. Movie, check out these other video game adaptations.

  • Get Ready to Grow, Lucas County!

    We'd love to see how things are growing! Tag @ToledoLibrary and show us your plant friends.

  • 10 Books for Rainy Days

    April showers, right?

  • Celebrate National Poetry Month with 13 Poetry Books Selected by the Lucas County Poet Laureate

    April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate by writing your own poem or reading some of these picks from Jonie McIntire, Lucas County's Poety Laureate!

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