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  • 5 Books to Celebrate 210 Years of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

    It's been 210 years of people having an opinion about how well a celebrity sang a song before a football and/or baseball game.

  • Out, Brief Candle: 15 Singular James Earl Jones Stage Performances

    Some of the late James Earl Jones's greatest accomplishments as an actor were in performances nobody will ever see again.

  • James Earl Jones Was More Than Just the Voice

    Sadly, the only person who could bring enough magnitude and gravitas to announcing the news of James Earl Jones’s death is James Earl Jones.

  • Beyond ‘The Women’: Must-Read Books for Fans of Kristin Hannah

    "Women can be war heroes, too" - While you're waiting for "The Women" by Kristin Hannah or if you want read-alikes, try one of these great titles with strong women in wartime themes.

  • 9 Books to Better Understand Gerrymandering and Redistricting

    If you've ever wondered why your congressional district is shaped so weird, these are the books for you.

  • Disability In Comics: 10 Amazing Picks for Superhuman Day

    Check out these comics, graphic novels, and manga that normalize the experience of living with a disability—both visible and invisible.

  • 5 Books to Help Learn From and About Your Neighbors: Neighbor to Neighbor Toledo Brings You David Brooks on October 8

    Neighbor to Neighbor is welcoming notable political and cultural commentator and New York Times columnist David Brooks to Toledo on Tuesday, October 8 at 7 p.m. at the Franciscan Life Center at Lourdes University.

  • The Fright Stuff: Top 10 Funny Horror Films

    Dark comedy is a great genre for people who are not quite into horror. Here are the top 10 funny horror films/series to entertain, scare a little, and still get to sleep at night.

  • 10 Books About Astronomy to Read With Your Kids While You Wait for the Nova

    Here are some great books about stars and space to read while you wait... and wait... for T Corona Borealis to erupt in the night sky.

  • Imagining a Brighter Tomorrow: The Best Solarpunk Fiction to Read Now

    Solarpunk is a literary genre that envisions a sustainable future interconnected with nature and community. I want to live in this future, how about you?

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  • World Human Rights Day

    Celebrate Human Rights Day with these impactful picture books.

  • 5 Books to Help You Knit Socks – The Possibly (Im)perfect Last Minute Holiday Gift

    Early Christmas morning / Sneaky as can be / I creep across the carpet / And I peek under the tree / Pick out a gift from Mom to me / And bring it to my ear / Give it a little shimmy shake and what do I hear? / Socks / This is the worst gift I ever got / It doesn't beep or buzz or bop or rattle in the box / Hey, why'd you waste the paper on a lousy pair of socks? - J.D. McPherson, 'Socks'

  • 6 Books to Read While You Excitedly Wait for Grand Theft Auto VI

    Get ready for Grand Theft Auto VI with these thrilling reads.

  • The First: Remembering Sandra Day O’Connor with 5 Books

    "Sandra Day O'Connor blazed an historic trail as our nation's first female justice," Chief Justice John Roberts said in a statement. "She met that challenge with undaunted determination, indisputable ability, and engaging candor."

  • 10 Ice Skating Stories for Kids

    Lace up your skates and take to the ice with these ten great stories for young skaters.

  • Celebrating Diversity in Disabilities

    Enjoy these picture books with your young ones that celebrate our differences.

  • 5 Books to Help Understand the Impact of Henry Kissinger

    The former Secretary of State is dead at 100.

  • Ten Books for Pug Lovers

    The release of Noodle Conquers Comfy Mountain surely makes it a Bones Day, right?

  • 10 Craft and DIY Books to Help You Stay Warm this Winter

    Winter is approaching quickly, prepare yourself by making some cozy clothes, a warm blanket, and more.

  • 15 New Cute and Cozy Holiday Mysteries

    Few things go together like murder and the holidays. Here are the newest cozy mysteries with a chilling holiday theme. And some of the punniest titles ever!

  • Resources to Learn More About the People Behind Farm and Migrant Labor

    Join us on Dec. 7 for a discussion with Monica Ramirez, an activist fighting for the rights of farmworkers, migrant women workers, and the Latin(x) community.

  • 15 Titles to Combat Violence Against Women

    International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was November 25. These titles lean on personal experience, statistics, and work being done by women worldwide to end this crisis.

  • Game Books to Play Indoors All Winter

    Winter is coming! In the deep, dark, cold months, stave off winter boredom with these titles that get you playing all kinds of tabletop games.

  • Amazing Aviators

    It's National Aviation Month. Check out these interesting reads.

  • World Hello Day

    Hi, there! How do you say, “Hello?” Do you sing, “Hello, hello?” Do you yell, “HELLO, HELLO?” What will you do for World Hello Day on November 21?

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