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  • Illustration of the profile of a face with a tree over top of it.

    Reparenting Yourself: Transformative Reads to Heal From Neglect

    There have been many books published recently on how to reparent ourselves after difficult childhood circumstances. Here are some great places to start that very necessary journey.

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    The Oliphant in the Room: Remembering Pat Oliphant

    For decades, Pat Oliphant was the most influential — and the most brutal — editorial cartoonist in America. Will there ever be another one?

  • Illustration of a lion against a starry backdrop.

    Reading Suggestions by Zodiac Sign: Leo Edition

    Reading suggestions by star sign? Yep! We can do that. This month, we share ideas for fiery and passionate Leo readers.

  • Disability Pride flag.

    10 LGBTQIA+ Books with Disabled Characters

    In honor of Disability Pride Month, please enjoy these titles featuring LGBTQIA+ characters who have mental or physical disabilities.

  • Aliens movie poster

    Exciting ’80s Sci-Fi Action Movies for 40 years of Aliens

    They mostly come at night. Mostly. The aliens, that is.

  • Alto saxophone.

    Happy Birthday, John Coltrane

    Celebrate 100 years of John Coltrane's legacy with this selection of his and his family's work, and books dedicated to him.

  • Woman in a camper van overlooking mountains.

    Wanderlust on Wheels: Inspiration from the Van Life Community

    Sick of that neighbor constantly using that leaf blower to deposit debris into your mulch? Here's one possible answer.

  • Person reads cookbook on table with kitchenware and ingredients.

    Essential Cookbooks for a Disability-Friendly Kitchen

    Celebrate Disability Pride Month by cooking a delicious dish using a recipe from this collection of cookbooks that focuses on disability in the kitchen.

  • The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, by John Trumbull

    Declaring Our Independence

    Our young nation's decision to declare independence seems like a no-brainer now, but people living in the colonies had to be convinced — no easy feat, especially when the cast album of Hamilton hadn't been invented yet.

  • Historical documents and American flag.

    America’s 250th for Young Readers

    Celebrate America 250 this Independence Day with these children's nonfiction books.

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  • Cast of Masters of the Universe, 2026.

    Excited for Masters of the Universe? Then Here’s 10 Powerful He-Man Media You Need

    By the Power of Grayskull! (Or Snake Mountain, if you’re evil—no judgment.)

  • Woman sunbathing on the beach with a book.

    Sun-sational Beach Reads

    Here are some fantastic reading ideas to cart along to the beach or just rev up the backyard sprinkler and enjoy with a cool beverage. Don't get that library book wet, though. No, really, I'm serious: keep the library book dry.

  • Sonny Rollins albums

    Sonny Rollins: 10 Unparalleled Albums from a Jazz Legend

    Few musicians left such a colossal mark on the landscape of jazz. * insert sax solo *

  • Starry sky with Gemini symbol.

    Reading Suggestions by Zodiac Signs: Gemini Edition

    Reading suggestions by star sign? Yep! We can do that. This month, we share ideas for curious and dual-natured Gemini readers.

  • Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Business

    Join the discussion at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at Heatherdowns Branch Library on the status of women in business, including women-owned and operated business, the wage gap, structural barriers, and more.

  • Illustration of Janet Jackson with a birthday cake.

    It’s Janet — Miss Birthday if You’re Nasty

    It’s Janet Jackson’s birthday. What have you done for her lately?

  • Flower illustrations with "AAPI Heritage Month" at the center.

    Amplifying Voices: Stories from the AAPI Disability Community

    Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these stories from those in the disabled AAPI community.

  • Watchmen at 40: Weird History of The World’s Greatest Comic

    Widely considered one of the most important comics of the 20th century, Watchmen changed the comic book landscape—for both better or worse.

  • 10 Exciting Comics from New Teen Titans Writer Marv Wolfman for Old and New Fans

    He created some of your favorite superheroes, turned the Teen Titans into an institution, and set the standard for big multiversal stories. Needless to say, Marv Wolfman is a comic book legend.

  • Illustration of a bird reading a book

    A Guide to Ten Distinctive Birds From Literature

    If you think the birds in the trees are wild, wait until you see the ones on our shelves.

  • Albums You Need to Hear Before Seeing Mortal Kombat 2

    MORTAL KOMBAT!!! *insert wildest techno song you’ve ever heard*

  • Mother's day greeting card with cherry blossom elements.

    Happy Mother’s Day from Your Library!

    Whether you’re looking for a heartfelt read-aloud or a story that sparks conversation, here are some beautiful picture books to explore this Mother’s Day.

  • Biggest Week in American Birding

    The Biggest Week in American Birding has become an international event drawing visitors from around the world to northwest Ohio. Here are some great books on the joys of observing our flighty friends.

  • Illustration of Ted Turner.

    Remember Ted Turner With a TBS Watch Party

    Hey, it's 4:05 somewhere.

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    Bird Books to Explore with Young Readers

    Northwest Ohio is the Warbler Capital of the World and the location of the Biggest Week in American Birding! The 10-day festival runs from May 8-17, 2026, so grab some books and binoculars and head outdoors with the kids!

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