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  • 5 Books About People With Facial Differences

    Take a look at these five titles aimed at young readers to learn about people with facial differences for National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month.

  • Remembering Alan Arkin, an Everyman With a Side of Chaos

    The funniest grandpa in Little Miss Sunshine was also the scariest guy in Wait Until Dark and the saddest salesman in Glengarry Glen Ross. Alan Arkin could play almost anyone while always being unmistakably himself.

  • 12 Books to Read While You’re Not Playing Video Games

    You won’t need any cheat codes to check out these insightful books about video games—just your Library card!

  • 10 Sweet Mysteries to Read On World Chocolate Day

    Who knew there were so many mystery books featuring chocolate?

  • Dyslexia-Friendly Books for Juvenile Readers

    Fact: Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities to affect children. Here is a selection of juvenile fiction about dyslexia, some even written in dyslexia-friendly typeface.

  • Let’s. Get Down. To Business. To Rewatch “Mulan.”

    Twenty-five years ago this month, Disney's animated movie "Mulan" landed in popular culture with all the force of a great typhoon.

  • History in the Making: 20 Years of Beyoncé

    Twenty years ago, Beyoncé released her first solo album and since then she's worked steadily toward world domination. What have YOU done since 2003?

  • Immigrant Heritage Month Storyteller: Araf Doumani

    As we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month, hear from Afaf, who has found her passion advocating for mental health care to promote general wellbeing for all, including the Middle East and North African community.

  • 5 Books to Help You Embrace Meditation and Mindfulness

    Check out these book recommendations from Wellness Book Club and learn about our upcoming meditation and mindfulness classes.

  • Rachel Recommends: What to Read and Watch This Summer

    Summer breeze makes me feel fine, blowin' through the jasmine in my mind.

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    6 Of My Favorite Books By Author Adriana Trigiani

    Adriana Trigiani is a bestselling author of twenty fiction and nonfiction books, here are some favorites.

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    So You’ve Discovered Metallica: 10 Metal Albums from the 1980s to Listen to Next

    Has Stranger Things brought out your inner metalhead? Check out these classic albums from the ‘80s.

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    10 Books to Read When Visiting the Library’s 45,000 Quilt Exhibit

    The 45,000 Quilt is a work of art which brings together the vision of 60 immigrant justice activists and artists from 12 states and Oaxaca, Mexico.

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    10 Great Comics from Jack “The King” Kirby

    Celebrate iconic comic artist Jack Kirby’s birthday with these 10 exceptional superhero books.

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    10 Fun and Quirky Comics for D&D Nerds

    Whether you're a TTRPG veteran, looking forward to your first campaign, or Stranger Things just has you curious, these comic and manga series are sure to get you ready for adventure.

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    Top 5 Books You Should Read So You Can Talk About Salman Rushdie

    Novelist Salman Rushdie didn't ask to be a symbol of free expression. But as he recovers in a hospital from a recent attack, maybe reading some of his books is the least we can do.

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    Five of David McCullough’s Best Books About History

    Historian David McCullough's books are big and they're optimistic. Never read them? Here are five good places to start.

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    10 Books To Get You Through the End of the Baseball Season

    Baseball is in the home stretch. Whether your team is about to win a pennant or already eliminated from contention, here are book picks to keep you company through the end of the season.

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    Ten Great Anne Heche Performances

    The talented actor Anne Heche gave all she had to every performance, whether she got love from the audience for it or not.

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    10 Ways to Commemorate the Retirement of Tennis Legend Serena Williams

    Tennis superstar Serena Williams is moving on to other things, and the sport may never be the same.

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    5 Horror Novels to Close Out the Scariest Summer Ever

    Eagerly await fall, the season of scares, with some of these titles as summer winds down.

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    She’s the One That We Want: An Olivia Newton-Blog

    The late pop star Olivia Newton-John left her impact on the culture by being more than one person at once.

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    Top 10 Comics to Read When Hulking Out to She-Hulk

    She-Hulk makes her Marvel Cinematic debut on Disney+ on August 18. Here are the comics you need to read to learn all about the superhero legacy of Jennifer Walters

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    Stefani’s Top 15 Books for Toledo Pride

    Interested in LGBTQIA+ literature? Whether you are looking for your next great read or information, this list is for you!

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    Five Ways to Remember Late Actress Nichelle Nichols

    She left the bridge of the Starship Enterprise only sparingly, but as Lieutenant Uhura, the late Nichelle Nichols beamed herself directly into the American consciousness.

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