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  • Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with Digital Library Resources

    Celebrating women of the Jewish community in Toledo for Jewish American Heritage Month.

  • SPAM: 5 Books to Celebrate an Asian-American Tradition

    SPAM has roots in many Asian-American kitchens, and it has an interesting connection to Toledo.

  • Okay, I Believe You: The Art and the Activism of Harry Belafonte

    A movie star, a singing sensation, and a major civil rights leader, the late Harry Belafonte accomplished enough to fill several lifetimes.

  • Best 10 Sweet And Spicy Tessa Bailey Read-a-likes

    Whether you prefer a slow-burn romance or a scorching hot love affair, we have a wide selection of romance titles to suit your tastes.

  • 10 Books About Celebrating Uniqueness and Autism Awareness

    10 personal stories to read during (and beyond) Autism Awareness Month.

  • 10 Books to Get Kids Excited About Birding

    Have an aspiring young birder? Here are some books to get them excited about birding!

  • The Final Snappy Answer of Cartoonist Al Jaffee (1921-2023)

    For decades, cartoonist Al Jaffee was one of the most consistent fixtures among Mad Magazine's "Usual Gang of Idiots" with his sardonic and cutting observations about modern life. But he's inked his last fold-in.

  • Quantum Computing for Babies (and pretty much the rest of us)

    Quantum Physics for BABIES? It's never too early (or too late) with these easy-to-understand books!

  • 10 Great Jeff Lemire Comics to Prepare for Sweet Tooth Season Two

    Get ready for Gus’ return to the small screen with these 10 great comics from original series creator, Jeff Lemire.

  • 10 Kids Books for the Write Stuff!

    Writing and reading go together! Both are ways to represent spoken words and to communicate information. Learn to read while you write!

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    Two Librarians, Too Many Books: Banned Books are the Best Books

    In which two librarians try to get you to read books because other people don’t want you to.

  • A colorful watercolor illustration shows Hogwarts and two owls flying. Colors used include blue, green, yellow, purple, and pink.

    Banned Books Week 2021: Harry Potter: The Most Challenged Book of the 21st Century

    How can a book series be the most challenged in the 21st century, yet the best-selling series of all time? Find out here!

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    One Hit Wonders

    One hit wonders in the literature world.

  • A view of a rainbow above Main Library's rooftop.

    Fact and Fiction Reads Fall 2021

    Reading recommendations from Main Library's Fact and Fiction librarians.

  • Social Emotional Learning with a collage of various children's book covers.

    Social Emotional Learning Resources for Grades 1-5

    Social emotional learning (SEL) encourages the development of self control, self awareness and the interpersonal skills needed to succeed in school and life. We hope this collection of library materials will inspire you to think of many ways you can promote social emotional learning among the children in your life.

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    Celebrate Latinx Cultural Heritage Month with Picture Books

    Celebrate Latinx Cultural Heritage Month from September 15- October 15 by reading one of these great picture books!

  • Comics and Graphic Novels for Latinx Cultural month with a collage of various teen and comic book covers.

    Comics and Graphic Novels for Latinx Cultural Heritage Month

    Check out these comics by some of our favorite Latinx creators!

  • A black-and-white view of three skeletons that are sat side by side with one another. The first skeleton has its hands covering where its ears would be. The second skeleton has its hands covering its mouth. The third skeleton has its hands covering where its eyes would be.

    Horror on hoopla

    Do you like streaming scary movies? Let us help you get started.

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    Frightfully Good Young Adult Horror Just in Time for Halloween

    Are you looking for a good scary story? YA fiction is full of good horror: from ghosts to demons, spine-chilling houses to serial killers. Take a look at any of these stories to get you through the Halloween season. Just be sure to keep a bit of light on at night (to go to the bathroom, not because you’re scared of the creepy things that go bump in the night…)

  • A man is on his knees and uses his hands to place text on the floor. Next to him is a cardboard box where he grabs each new letter to form the words on a page.

    Great Fiction, Unique Form

    Sometimes novels need to spice it up. The titles featured here use unconventional formatting to make their pages more interesting.

  • A little boy sits on a blue couch whilst looking through a children's picture book. Surrounding the little boy are shelves with other books and DVDs.

    Check Out These Wonderbooks!

    As a mom to two soon-to-be toddlers, I’m always looking for ways to get my kids to read (more). And if they can do it on their own: let them! So when Wonderbooks came to the Toledo Libraries, I just had to give them a go. If you haven’t heard of them: visit your local library now to get one!

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    Five Books by Latinx Authors All Feminists Should Read

    For decades, Latinx authors have written empowering stories of women navigating family, culture and societal norms to find their true selves. In honor of Latinx Culture Month, and in the spirit of intersectional feminism, The Steinem Sister Collection has compiled a list of 5 books by Latinx authors that every feminist should read.

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    Dial-A-Story September 15-28

    Our call-in line is open! Free, recorded stories for children, teens, and adults. Listen by phone any time of day or night by calling 419-745-9700.

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    Trans & Nonbinary Author Spotlight – Kids

    Gender is a spectrum and we love books and authors that celebrate this truth! Enjoy this list highlighting diverse books written by authors who are transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, or experience gender in one of the many other ways that defy a simple female/male dichotomy.

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    Celebrate Latinx (Hispanic) Heritage Month

    Join the Library in celebrating Latinx people, heritage, and culture.

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