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    Celebrating 150 Years of Paul Laurence Dunbar

    Happy Birthday, Dunbar!

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    The Five Worst Beach Vacations in Literature

    Beach vacations can be a blast. Unless you're a character in a book, in which case maybe you should just stay home.

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    9 Best Tim Sale Comics

    Celebrate the late Tim Sale with some of his greatest comics.

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    Pride for Quiet Gays: Great Reads

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    Pride for Quiet Gays: Great Movies

    If you find parades and crowds overwhelming, there are still a lot of ways to celebrate Pride! Here are some great ideas for quiet gays (or introverts in general!)

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    Rachel Recommends: 6 New(ish) Must Read Books for Summer 2022

    I’ve curated a little selection of books you might want to add to your beach bag when you feel like skipping town. Isolate yourself in a hammock and get reading!

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    Immigrant Heritage Month Storyteller: Najwa Badawi

    Our next Immigrant Heritage Month storyteller is Najwa Badawi. Read more about her journey, where she shares feelings of gratefulness "for the opportunities this country has offered me and hope that my story can serve as a reminder that with hard work and faith, better times lie ahead."

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    9 Books to Read If You Like Better Call Saul

    The Breaking Bad saga is wrapping up with the final season of Better Call Saul. If you're looking to recapture the edge of your seat twists and turns that show provides, these are the books for you.

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    5 Books with Terrible Hotels

    Have you ever listened to friends complaining about a disappointing hotel or a vacation spot? Well, the people in these books have entered the chat.

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    Explore Your Metroparks

    Here are some books to help you get the most out of your favorite Toledo Metropark!

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    Memories of Becoming an MC, DS, David Sweet

    DJ David Sweet recalls his memories of Hip Hop, Rap and Slam Poetry in Toledo over the past 40 years.

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    Great Comics of 2020

    It's the end of 2020! There are so many great comics and graphic novels to read! Here are some of the best.

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    Winter Weather Resources for Grades PreK-3

    Have fun learning about a variety of winter weather conditions.

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    National Bathtub Party Day

    December 5th is National Bathtub Party day, yes you heard me: Bathtub party.

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    Hanukkah Stories for Grades PreK-5

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    Winter Chills

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    The Power of Song: How Singing Benefits Early Childhood Development

    Fun and engaging sing-along stories to read and sing with your young child.

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    Spread Kindness for PreK-3

    Even small acts of kindness can change the world.

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    Better Together for PreK-3

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    The Power of Music

    Music has the power to bring joy, happiness and encourage healthy childhood development.

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    Christmas Books and Movie Adaptations

    It is here. It is time. I am ready. Christmas novel season!

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    Help for Homeschoolers

    Jumping into homeschooling can be challenging! As a librarian who homeschooled my two kids, I have suggestions for Toledo Lucas County Public Library resources to use as you educate your children. 

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    Zero Waste

    Our planet does not have infinite resources and humans are leaving a big, terrible footprint on it. Let us all do our part, tiny bit by tiny bit. 

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    Learning to Read Begins at Birth!

    Many families are looking for the best ways to help their little one be ready to read. With so many resources available, it can seem overwhelming but the Ready to Read librarians are here to assist.

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    Mindfulness & Thankfulness

    While our world has been all-but-turned-upside-down this year, there still is much to be thankful for.

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