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  • 9 Must Read Books for Fans of Ted Lasso

    The improbable football coach returns for another season on Apple TV+. If you're cheering on AFC Richmond, here are the books you need to read.

  • 12 Books That Prove Black Girls are Magical

    12 juvenile and young adult books featuring magical Black Girls.

  • It’s Master Comics Creator Will Eisner’s Birthday, Here’s What You Need to Read

    Celebrate one of comics’ most iconic storytellers by checking out some of his most enduring books.

  • 16 of the Scariest Horror Novels for Feminists

    In celebration of Women’s History Month, let’s take a look at the horror fiction that scared some diversity into an otherwise male-dominated genre.

  • Move Over Homer: 10 Classical Myths Retold from a Woman’s Point of View

    There are new voices in classic myths: the women who were voiceless and whose roles were overlooked the first time around.

  • 13 Important Books for Rare Disease Day

    Rare does not mean unimportant.

  • 5 Thrilling Spy Novels for Fans of Slow Horses on Apple TV+

    Slow Horses is about a group of misfit spies, here are the novels you should read if you're a fan of the show.

  • 10 Book To Help You Learn About Black History And Black Resistance

    Book suggestions about Black Resistance, the 2023 Black History Month theme.

  • 5 Books to Improve Your Floral Design and Arrangement Skills

    Celebrate National Floral Design Day with books and bouquets.

  • There are 1,008 Species of Pokémon – Celebrate Them All on National Pokémon Day

    Catch ‘em all on National Pokémon Day with these great books.

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  • Open books pages are placed next to one another with a few books on top as well to create a grid pattern of books.

    You Read a Book About What?

    Check out the following list of unique book topics and you’ll never lack a conversation starter again.

  • A mother flips through a fabric book with animal images inside with her infant and small toddler.

    Ready to Read Early Literacy Tip 5- Playing

    Parents and caregivers, save the chores for later, you have important work to do by playing! This month, Ready to Read's blog is all about play and how doing just that will help your child build essential early literacy skills for future reading success!

  • Charles Grodin blog post featured image with an illustration of Ms Piggy thinking "Moi was his one true love."

    The Comedy Stylings of Charles Grodin

    The actor Charles Grodin left his mark on film, in books, and on late-night talk shows, but if all he'd ever done was irritate Robert DeNiro and romance Miss Piggy that would have been more than enough.

  • Gundam statue from Japan outside of a building advertising local stores.

    To All the Otaku, with Love (May 2021)

    Are you a manga or anime enthusiast? We are, too! We are constantly looking for new (and awesome) titles to add to our collection. We are happy to share some of our favorites with you, including some light novels! For more suggestions, please feel free to contact your teen librarian at the Library!

  • A close up of carnations with a mix of yellow, red, and white petals.

    Red or White?

    Unfortunately, this blog is not about Italian Chianti or Chardonnay. It is about Mother's Day.

  • A seated girl opens a book to read that lights up the space with sparkles and light beams.

    Verse Novels for Children and Teens

    Verse novels are great for readers who enjoy the feel of poetry, diverse narratives and compelling storylines.

  • Pink Floyd's studio album cover "The Dark Side of the Moon"

    Light and Shadow Leap Into Science resources for Early Elementary (1-3); Upper Elementary (4-5)

    What is light? How does a shadow form? Children have many questions about the nature of light, these library resources can help to guide them to a logical understanding.

  • An illustrative version of a chalkboard is seen with the words "Do you speak english?" written in chalk on the board.

    Great YA Books for Advanced EFL Students, Part I

    Curating this booklist brings back many fond memories of mine as I used to teach EFL (English as a Foreign Language) while living as an expat overseas. If you’re an educator like I am, you are well aware that finding suitable reading material can be both arduous and heartbreaking. I hope this list makes it a bit easier for you.

  • A copper statue of Joan of Arc Riding Her Horse in Place Du Martroi, Orleans.

    Historic Heroines: Medieval Powerhouses, Part 2

    A continuum of Medieval women that left a big footprint in history and book lists to read more about them.

  • A young toddler holds up a fitness bar with his tongue sticking out.

    Children’s Books about Personal Responsibility and Self-Discipline

    Personal responsibility and self-discipline are the hallmarks of a successful life. The following children’s books highlight strategies and techniques that anyone can adopt to improve their life and attain their full potential.

  • A group of military tags hang off a wall.

    Stories of Women Veterans

    The following list depicts military women who served on the front lines.

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    Books and Other Strange(r) Things

    Stranger Things finally released a new season four teaser after shooting delays due to COVID-19. Since the release date has yet to be announced, you've got some time to catch up on these stories about events before and during the show.

  • A fuzzy caterpillar crawls over children's fingers as they pet the caterpillar's back.

    Bugs resources for Preschool-Grade 3

    Explore the busy bugs that buzz all around us.

  • World mental health day with a woman standing in a field looking up at the sun and sky as birds fly overhead.

    Comics and Graphic Novels for Mental Health Awareness Month

    Observe Mental Health Awareness Month with these comics from your local Toledo Library.

  • Toledo Heights view of their garden with large green plants growing out of it.

    Gardening resources for Preschool/ Kindergarten; Early Elementary (1-3)

    Many of the libraries have community gardens for you to pick from. After you read these books, check out the community gardens at the Birmingham, Lagrange, Locke, Maumee, Mott, and Toledo Heights branches.

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