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  • 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.

  • Like Powerful Films and Big Ideas? The Library’s Documentary Discussion Group is for You

    Join your sisters in solidarity this March and watch the award winning "She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry", directed by Mary Dore.

  • 5 Titles to Celebrate 60 Years Since The Beatles’ First US Single

    Odds are you've probably heard at least one song by The Beatles. Now it's time to read a book about them.

  • MLS is Back: Love Soccer? Don’t Know Anything About the World’s Most Popular Sport? Here are Books to Read

    MLS is back, check out these books about the world's most popular sport!

  • 6 Books to Read During Black Children’s Book Week

    Six of my favorite books to read during Black Children's Book Week.

  • 5 Chili Cookbooks To Help You Prepare For National Chili Day

    Celebrate National Chili Day with a new chili recipe.

  • Too Munch of a Good Thing: Remembering Richard Belzer

    A stand-up comic who got TV-famous pretending to investigate deadly serious crimes, Richard Belzer embraced contradictions.

  • Check Out These 5 Superhero Comic Creators for Black History Month

    Celebrate Black History Month with 5 of superhero comics’ greatest artists and writers.

  • This Presidents’ Day, Maybe Read Some Books About, You Know…Presidents?

    This Presidents' Day might be a good opportunity to learn about some Presidents.

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  • 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.

  • A view of an empty beach with palm trees and green foliage and a sunset sky.

    Escape Into a Summer Read

    No need to pack your bags--just check out one of these titles and escape into a compelling story set in a beautiful location.

  • A kitten paws at a small purple growing out of the brick road.

    Cat Tails!

    Cats may have nine lives and keep us guessing, but these 18 "tails" will keep you entertained too!

  • A view of the Witcher from behind with a castle in the distance and bats flying in front of the moon behind the castle.

    Recs for The Witcher Fans

    If you are like us and patiently waiting for the next season of The Witcher on your favorite streaming channel, check out these reads. Here’s hoping that they will help tide you over before the highly anticipated release day!

  • Flap and flip image with various children's book covers.

    Lift-the-Flap Books to Share with Your Little Ones

    Here’s a list of some of our favorite board books and picture books that help make reading even more interactive… and even more fun!

  • Close up of a pink and light blue Xbox controller

    YA Books for Seekers of the Immersive Gaming Experience

    Hello there, Player One. Choose what type of adventure you’d like to go on below. All of these titles feature some sort of Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) or similar environment. What are you waiting for? Pick one of these fabulous books to read today!

  • Six groups of three books standing up on a floor.

    Doorstop Novels

    Doorstop Novels That You'll Be Grateful For

  • A child's hands are seen making a rainbow collage on a cardboard base with a hot glue gun.

    Books for Collage 101 (and 200)

    Collage is a low-cost and easy mode of self-expression that anyone can make.

  • A woman drinking a cup of coffee outside is smiling while reading her book.

    Lately, I’ve Been Thinking… I Want You to Be Happier.

    Springtime is one of renewal and joy. What better way to spend it than to check out a new and interesting book? Here are some great, uplifting recommendations, curated by yours truly. And the answer is yes: I was totally jamming to Marshmello’s lyrics while curating this piece (extra brownie points to those that know the song)!

  • A closeup shot of a chicken.

    Rural Relocation

    City dwellers find themselves relocated to new zip codes involving barns, chickens and dirt roads.

  • A girl peers out from behind a bush with white flowers as part of her face is hidden behind the plants.

    Romantic Reads: Romantic Suspense

    A collection of romantic suspense book recommendations.

  • A woman walks on a wooden boardwalk with a red umbrella covering the back of her head and upper body.

    Asian American & Pacific Islander Author Spotlight – May 2021

    In honor of Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, here is a list of notable authors and some of their works. We are sure that you will find something here that is worth your while! A Library card and PIN will be required to access many of the resources listed. Need help with your card or PIN? Contact your nearest location or call 419-259-5200. Need a new card?

  • A container holds various flowers and succulents.

    Container Gardening for Small Spaces

    Container gardening is a simple way to enjoy nature’s bounty without the struggle and trouble of digging up a yard.

  • A black and white portrait of Cary Grant

    Rachel Recommends: Cary Grant Edition

    “Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.” ~Cary Grant

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