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  • Collage of book covers for young adult books on WWII.

    WW2 Fiction resources for Upper Elementary (4-5); Middle School (6-8)

    A list of 9 World War Two fiction titles appropriate for Upper Elementary and Middle School audiences.

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    El día de los niños/El día de los libros books for Grades K-5

    Book suggestions to celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros, for kindergarten through fifth grade

  • A small golden statue of a queen with various other golden statues around her but out of focus.

    Historic Heroines: Renaissance Queens

    Five grand women and epic books to go along with them.

  • A blue throated blue warbler is perched on a branch above its nest. Inside of the nest are two baby birds with their mouths open ready for food.

    Learn about Birds

    In the spring, warblers, a tiny, colorful classification of songbirds, fly through our area on their journey of thousands of miles between Central and South America, and the Caribbean, on their way to Northern North America.

  • A young girl is seen sitting at a table writing in a large spiral notebook. Behind her is a colorful wall that is also a shelf holding various books and other decor.

    Ready to Read Early Literacy Tip 4- Writing

    In this month's Ready to Read blog, we explore writing. Writing begins at birth! Learn tips and tricks on building fine motor skills to get your little one ready for future school success!

  • Three children lay on their stomaches on the grass as they have their faces buried in different volumes of the Harry Potter book series.

    Best Series Books for Grades 4-5

    A book series motivates children to continue reading to see what happens next. This selection highlights the first book in these popular children’s series.

  • Freegal ad with an iPod, headphones, and music sheet notes behind the iPod and headphones.

    Singing the Praises of Freegal

    Are you missing live music because of COVID? Check out the music on Freegal.

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    Short Books for Grades 4-5

    Great (and short) reads for grades 4-5!

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    Guiding Kids in the Digital World, Books for PreK-Kindergarten

    Keeping children safe while using digital technology.

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    Energy Education for Grades 4-5

    In honor of Earth Day, take a deeper look at how we get electricity to power our homes (and lives) and whether there are more sustainable and healthier ways to obtain this resource from the environment.

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    Mental Health Awareness

    May is Mental Health Month. Here are some ways you can use the Library to support your mental health.

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    12 Captivating and Compelling Reads

    Get ready for an engrossing reading experience with these reading recommendations.

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    Car History Demystified with VIN Decoder

    Vehicle history information made easy with VIN Decoder.

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    Learn All About Bees and Ways to Help Save Them

    Bees are essential to our ecosystem. Learn more about bees and what you can do to help save them.

  • The words "Rachel Recommends" sit above a photo of a woman holding a book over her mouth. The book has a woman's mouth smiling as she drinks from a glass bottle with a straw coming out. The image of the woman has a pink filter over it to match the pink background.

    Rachel Recommends: 2019 Spring Edition

    The long climb from spring to sandal season requires a little pampering of the spirit. This list should not incite tension or anxiety, but, rather a sense of mellow peace.

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    How Come I Don’t Have This Job? The Coolest Career Memoirs EVER

    Careers so awesome, it is almost a crime to get paid to do these things. Now if I could just find a book written by a professional napper.

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    Fun with Technology @ the Library

    Technology use at the Library can be fun and social for area youth.

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    Fresh Titles to Inspire Spring Cleaning! And Maybe Fixing that Thing You’ve Been Meaning to Fix

    Get your home in order ... books on cleaning, organization and home repair.

  • Dia Childrens Day 2019

    Celebrate Día Children’s Day by Reading Diverse Books

    Día, also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), is a nationally recognized initiative emphasizing the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds.

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    Extraordinary Movies to Watch Anytime

    Memorable movies featuring quirky and charming characters with unique stories.

  • LGBTQ+ Chapter Books For Kids

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    What’s in the Egg? Picture Books Featuring Eggs

    You never know what surprising and extraordinary animal may pop out of an egg! All kinds of picture books featuring eggs are posted here. Happy Spring!

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    Learn About the Toledo Library’s Bookmobile

    Our Bookmobile has been serving the community for more than 80 years! Celebrate National Bookmobile Day by learning a little bit more about this important service.

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    Need an Epic Game of Thrones Series Recap Before the Season Premiere? Find Everything You Need at Your Library

    Game of Thrones series recaps, spoilers and more.

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    15 Great Beach Reads To Read Anytime

    We put together a great list of beach reads that are great to read anytime.

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