• A drawing shows two hands surrounded by papers with writing on them. The hand on the left holds down the hand on the right which is reaching to pick up a revolver. The revolver sits on a table with papers that say "Tilden or blood," "civil war," "fight," and other text that is smaller and covered from being fully read.

    Repeating History: How the Presidential Election of 1876 May Inform the Outcome of the Current Presidential Race

    As with any political conversation, it is important to consider the ways in which the past informs the present. Read further to explore how the disputed 1876 election of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes may provide insight into our current moment and take a look into the voting resources available to you at our library and in our community.

  • An illustration of a woman in a pink tank top with brown hair by Chariti Lockhard.

    Meet Connie

    The Library values the diversity of its staff and the culture and history they represent. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to get to know some of our Hispanic/Latinx staff members.

  • Three apples and a cut in half apple rest on a gray wooden table.

    Our Favorite Apple Books

    Sit down with your family, one of these books, and a mug of hot apple cider for a fantastic (and warm) fall experience.

  • Three dogs are sitting outside in the grass with sheets over them to look like ghosts. The first dog has a jackolantern on the ground in front of it, while the background has decorative cobwebs covering the trees and leaves behind the three dogs.

    5 Halloween Stories Perfect for Small Children

    A selection of not-too scary stories for young children to enjoy during the Halloween season and beyond.

  • An illustration by Chariti Lockard shows a man looking up at a lightbulb that he is holding by a string like it is a balloon.

    Meet Ruben

    The Library values the diversity of its staff and the culture and history they represent. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to get to know some of our Hispanic/Latinx staff members.

  • A cartoon illustration of a politicial is giving a speech behind a podium. He is seen standing on books whose spines say "secrets," "scuttlebutt," "dirt," and "off-the-record." On the podium is a poster of the speaker with the word "vote" above his image. The speaker has a speechbubble that shows the red, white, and blue of the American flag without its stars.

    Books That Take You Behind the Scenes of a Presidential Campaign

    If you've ever worked for a presidential campaign, reported on a presidential campaign, or wandered somewhere near a presidential campaign, you've probably written a book about it. Maybe your book's on this list.

  • A cartoon illustration of a female doctor who is holding up a giant magnifying glass. The doctor has on a white lab coat with a stethoscope wrapped around her next. The giant magnifying glass shows a zoomed in view of viruses of varying shapes, sizes, colors, and designs.

    Stay Healthy for PreK-3

    Learn about germs and how doctors help keep us healthy with these eBooks, movies and activities. Use your Library card and PIN to access these resources.

  • An aerial view of the Tatra Mountains. Behind the mountains is a crisp blue sky with white clouds. Closer to the bottom right corner of the scene is a person in blue with a red bag hiking through the rocks and grass.

    Landforms Resources for Grades 1-5

    Landforms are the features that make up the surface of the Earth. From mountains to valleys, and all the plateaus in between, the library has resources to help you explore landforms.

  • A cartoon illustration of Frankenstein's bride shows her holding a DVD in her left hand. A thought bubble shows her thinking "No... special...features?" as a tear comes out of her left eye.

    Thirty-two Monstrous Movies for Spooky Season

    Not all of these movies are scary, but they all have monsters. Or monstrous behavior. And also, by the way, some of them are super scary.

  • A witch in a black hat and cloak points her want into an open book. In the background before her is a table that holds a lit red lantern and a skull on top of a green book.

    Which Witch Book?

    Which Witch Book Should You Read? Here is an assemblage of 12 (because 13 would be unlucky) Witchy books to enthrall you this October.

  • A cartoon illustration shows a view of the white house. Before the Whitehouse is a hand holding a traditional wooden slate clapperboard for movies. It says "The Fast and the Filibuster," "scene 1," "take 46," "roll," "date 11/3/2020," and "sound." The hands holding the clapperboard have two word bubbles that say "and..." and "action!." There is an American flag on a pole atop of the Whitehouse which has the only color in the drawing with red, and blue. Everthing else is done with black lines on a white background.

    American Politics in Movies

    If this election year has gotten you to a point where you've had it up to here with real-world politicians, these movies offer you the chance to take a break and spend some time with fictional politicians.

  • Facric crafts are set on a wooden table next to the materials used to make them. The left craft is a black spider with white eyes and black pupils. The other is a witch with a black hat, dress, and facial features. Her skin is a peach color, while her hair and end of broom are a pale orange color. The stick part of her broom is made from a small twig.

    Get Your Spooky On

    Ditch some of that screen time with these Spooktacular Halloween festivity books!

  • Line drawing of Birmingham Library in Toledo, Ohio. Its location is listed as "203 Paine Avenue."

    Happy Birthday, Birmingham Branch!

    October 5, 1925 was the grand opening of the Birmingham Branch Library!

  • A handheld slate chalkboard has the phrase "¿Hablas español?" written on it. To the right of that is a bowl with small colored pencils and a flag sticking out of it. The flag is of the National flag of Spain. Next to this bowl are two books stacked on each other. All items are on a wooden table with a wooden teal painted wall behind them.

    Spanish Resources for Middle School (6-8); High School: (9-12)

    Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Are you currently studying Spanish and could use a little extra help? Check out these great resources from your Library!

  • A illustration of a purple ribbon is used to shows support for survivors of domestic violence.

    Steinem Sisters Collection & The Silent Witness Project

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Steinem Sisters Collection has teamed up with The Bethany House to spotlight the Silent Witness Project, an awareness initiative for domestic violence. Read further for more information on domestic violence amidst the pandemic, links to resources, as well as book recommendations from our very own Steinem Sisters Collection.