Buy the sky? Sell the sky? We were never sure exactly what Michael Stipe was talking about; all we knew for sure was that, in 1986, we were definitely going to the mall to buy the new R.E.M. record.
The Steinem Sisters Collection and the Art Tatum African American Resource Center invite you to our Talking Circle on Wednesday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kent Branch, focusing on women’s leadership, civic participation, and the political landscape in Northwest Ohio.
Book Lover’s Day was August 9, and what better way to celebrate than by talking about the books we love? We asked our customers to share their favorite page-turning books and these are the ones they just couldn't put down.
Sure, the real world is distressing, but have you tried watching a kids’ movie from the ‘80s?
Can do, Mr. Magoo! Season four of Ted Lasso drops on August 5th! If you like fun, uplifting sports-centered stories this is the list for you.
Don't you hate it when a global celebrity falls in love with you and turns your life upside down? Wait—that's never happened to you? That's okay; you can still read about it.
Virginia Evans' novel The Correspondent is a love letter to readers that features over 30 literary references. Read these books and maybe you'll understand them all.
If it has been a long time since you've read a book you've loved as much as you loved The Magic School Bus, Nancy Drew, the Baby-sitter's Club, Junie B. Jones, or Goosebumps series as a child, we have the perfect adult read-alikes for you!
National Dog Photography Day is here to get us to stop scrolling and spend time with a pup or two. Here are the best books we have to inspire that.
Did you know that sharks can be mummies, zombies, and even Santa Claus? The things they don’t teach you during Shark Week...
This story is a part of a Welcome Toledo-Lucas County series, bringing to life first-hand accounts from our immigrant, refugee, and diverse community members who call Toledo and Lucas County home.
Is your crime fiction habit stuck in a rut of either rain-soaked noir or bucolic English countryside? Try a whole new time zone. These sometimes sparse—yet always intricately plotted—mysteries are seriously fun to read.
Know a kid who loves bugs? Here are 30 books in honor of National Insect Week, June 22 - June 28!
Explore stories about queer Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander identities and experiences including sci-fi, fantasy, romcoms, and graphic novels.
June is National Safety Month: a time to focus on keeping children and families safe at home, online, and in our communities. Here are picture books to teach children about how to stay safe in our world.
Reading suggestions by star sign? Yep! We can do that. This month, we share ideas for nurturing and moony Cancer readers.
Juneteenth has only been a federal holiday for five years, so more books are being published to learn about and celebrate the meaning of Juneteenth. Here are some of the latest titles for both children and adults.
Celebrate Pride Month with the stories about members of the LGBTQIA+ community who have immigration stories of their own!
Teenage cynicism? Check. Adaptation of one of the best comics of the ‘90s? Check. 25 years later, Ghost World remains a must-watch.
The loss of Jane Yolen is only softened by the legacy of 450 books she has written across all genres for children, teens, and adults.
The world met Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark 45 years ago on June 12th, and we learned how wonderful and fun history can be. Here are some great globe-trotting, artefact-seeking adventure novels to enjoy as we celebrate this anniversary.
2026 is the Summer of Second Chance Romance. Let's celebrate with "I Knew It, I Knew You" playing on repeat, and a list of Second Chance Romances that will have you kicking your feet and giggling.
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This story is a part of a Welcome Toledo-Lucas County series, bringing to life first-hand accounts from our immigrant, refugee, and diverse community members who call Toledo and Lucas County home.
These books include some of the wildlife you and your child might observe around the seasonal ponds and marshes in Northwest Ohio this spring.
With Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi introduced the world to the Iranian experience — and to a new way of storytelling.
