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  • It’s Funny Because it’s (Sam) Gross: The New Yorker’s Most Unruly Cartooning Genius

    Until he died this month, cartoonist Sam Gross was the master of making you laugh at things you felt bad about laughing at.

  • 5 Memoirs To Read In Honor Of Mother’s Day

    In celebration of Mother's Day, I recommend reading these memoirs of mothers and their children.

  • 10 Must Read Books for the Aspiring Entrepreneur

    If you're thinking of starting a business but don't know where to get started, these 10 titles can help you build a solid foundation.

  • The Legend of the Legend of Zelda

    Get hyped for the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with these 10 titles.

  • One Last Hurrah: Join the Library’s Film Discussion Group Before the End Credits Roll

    If you love watching and discussing movies (but referring to them as “films”) and feeling all cool about it, join your Library friends at our online Film Discussion Group one final time!

  • Feel The Love Tonight (Or Right Now) With These Elton John Titles

    Keep the Elton John Farewell Tour going in your life with these books and music CDs.

  • 10 Books to Increase Your Civic-Mindedness

    Civics is the study of the basic rights and responsibilities of a country’s citizens. It covers everything from voting in elections to showing up for jury duty.

  • We’re Halfway to Halloween, So Check Out These 10 Spooky Movies

    Spooky season is a still six months away, but why not plan ahead with these stellar scary movies?

  • 5 Titles To Help You Learn More About Queen Charlotte

    Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story debuts May 4 on Netflix. These titles will help you learn more about the Queen and her relationship with King George III.

  • Down to Crown: 20 Movies About Royalty to Celebrate the Coronation

    The UK has a new king. Between you and me, though, the royals in these movies are more fun.

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  • A black book that has "ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act" on the cover. The book sits on a wooden table with a pair of glasses and an open fountain pen surrounding the book.

    Ability Awareness: Adult Nonfiction Booklist

    Check out these nonfiction books written by people with disabilities.

  • A different point of view is depicted with a row of owls in top hats sitting on a metal pole. The owls on the top of the pole are made of a dark gray color. A single owl is seen under the pole. It doesn't have a hat and is orange in color, making it stand out from the rest.

    Ability Awareness: Teen Book List

    Want to gain a better understanding of younger characters that have disabilities? Check out these titles about youths who defied normal.

  • Matrix-style numbers overlap a scene of trees with a single male figure positioned in the middle of the tree clearing.

    Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres – Part 6

    We finish “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres” with our last two subgenres, one old and one new. Until next time, live long and prosper!

  • A spooky scene with purple fog, a lit candle, and a magnifying glass sit on top of an open book written in German.

    New and Upcoming Horror Fiction I’m Super Excited About

    Halloween is just around the corner. It’s the perfect time to curl up under some warm blankets and tuck into a new book.

  • Six books stacked on top of one another have a fake fire engulfing them. Each book has its own word or words on its spine. The words read: "Banned, Objectionable, Censored, Politically incorrect, Contains low moral content," and "Deemed unacceptable." All represent book censorship and book banning.

    Banned Books Week 2021: Teen Books That are Frequently Banned or Challenged

    I confess! I did it!! I am guilty!!! Guilty of reading banned and challenged books.

  • An illustration for "Banned Books Week." The text is in black font on a yellow banner that wraps around a red open book.

    Banned Books Week 2021: Comics & Graphic Novel Edition

    Comics and graphic novels have a special place in the Banned Books pantheon as it tends to be easier to point to images as being “inappropriate” than taking the time to read a full text.

  • A handwritten letter is left open on a table with a golden pocket watch and vintage flowers laid overtop of the letter.

    Lady Whistledown Recommends

    Let it be known, if there is a scandal, I shall uncover it and share every last detail. These books are sure to be full of them.

  • A crumpled notebook paper shows the words "Homework" (which is underlined and made from computer text) and "Help!" (which is handwritten).

    Tutor.com to the rescue

    Make homework time a stress-free experience with Tutor.com!

  • Banned Adult Fiction showing the book covers for: "Catcher in the Rye," "The Color Purple," "Beloved," and "Kite Runner."

    Banned Books Week 2021: Frequently Banned Adult Fiction

    Here’s a list of frequently banned adult fiction and the reasons why they have been historically banned.

  • Barbed wire is seen cascading down over a small plant growing in a crack in the wall.

    Inspiring Prison Memoirs

    Out of the stark and brutal conditions of prison, come inspiring stories of faith, redemption and hope. Get a glimpse of this world from authors who have lived it.

  • DREAM sticker logo that reads "DREAM: Disability Representation, Education, and Awareness in Media. Presented by The Ability Center and Toledo Lucas County Public Library."

    The DREAM Project: Disability Representation, Education and Awareness in Media resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)

    The Library has partnered with the Ability Center to increase awareness of literature that focuses on, includes, and/or is created by people with disabilities. Take a look at these great books for children!

  • A large spaceship is seen hovering over an Arizona landscape. Below it are two people on horses galloping in the desert. The rider farthest away from the view has a bow in his hands.

    Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres – Part 5

    Welcome to part five of “Morgan Talks About Her Favorite Niche Genres,” better known as “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres.” The next two subgenres are my favorites partially because they can be so fun while bringing surprising gravitas when needed.

  • A hand-drawn comic of Captain Underpants with Captain Hook and Captain Crunch. The group stands together with a sign that says "Captain's Club." Captain Crunch has a word bubble that says "Sorry... you've been banned!" Captain Underpants has a confused expression and a question mark hovering above his head.

    Banned Books Week 2021: Captain Underpants and the Putrid Persecutions of the Beastly Book-Banner

    Dav Pilkey's rollicking "Captain Underpants" books are routinely included on banned-book lists. Because underpants.

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    Dial-A-Story September 29-October 12

    Call us Fall stories! Free, recorded stories for children, teens, and adults. Listen by phone any time of day or night by calling 419-745-9700.

  • The word racism is written with blue chalk and has a red chalk line drawn through it.

    Critical Race Theory (CRT) Reading List

    Books to help you learn more about Critical Race Theory.

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