People of all ages experience body negativity and insecurity. We are constantly under the scrutiny of needing to be thin or fit. Let’s continue to advocate for the body-positive image. Let’s start with these reads, all of which promote body positivity!
Young adult titles for Teens dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Creating a kitchen garden is not only a fun hobby, but can provide your home with fresh produce all year long.
DMX left behind a robust catalog of gruff and visceral hip-hop tracks. If you want to go beyond megahit "Party Up" you're going to have to use your library card up in here, up in here.
Summer learning resources and activities to help prevent the summer slide.
Discover the many types of mother-daughter relationships in this booklist.
To continue honoring Asian American and Pacific American Heritage Month (and beyond, we’ve compiled a short list of novels for our young adult and older audience by Asian and Asian American voices, available to you at your local library! Simply click the available links below to place a hold! Thank you for your continued support.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of Mexico in a battle with France. People of Mexico and in the United States celebrate with fiestas, food, and crafts. Learn more about it in these books and other resources.
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 variety of imaginative sci-fi and fantasy books for children.
The Locke Library staff shared some healthy meals to cook this summer with each other, and now we are passing them on to you!
What does your child need to know before entering Kindergarten?
After a national search, the Board of Trustees has named acting director Jason Kucsma the new Toledo Library Director and Fiscal Officer.
A grown-up who has a confession to make: she loves picture books! Read on to find some of her current favorite titles that are just as enjoyable for adults as they are for kids.
A variety of sci-fi and fantasy novels for young adults.
Where do all of our shoes go when we throw them out? Is it possible to repurpose or recycle them?
Novels designed to boost your mood and leave you smiling. Up Lit are uplifting, life-affirming stories chock full of humor, hope, kindness, compassion, empathy, love and joy.
Recycling, reusing, upcycling and more great ideas for conserving resources and saving the planet in the process.
