10 Short Story Collections to Show Your Pride
Love, loss, friendship, allyship, monsters both real and fantastical, and a whole bunch of LGBTQIA+ teens.
10 Books That Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage and Ability Awareness
We're celebrating AAPI heritage throughout May! This list of books also brings in perspectives on ability diversity and mental health.
Small Business Launch: The Easy Jump by Eddie Jones
Though the Easy Jump is only one of Eddie Jones’ many mechanical or engineering pursuits, it is his first foray into entrepreneurship. What he has found most surprising about this new small business journey is people’s reactions. From his initial drawings to today, only about a year and a half has elapsed – remarkable progress for a product of significant size that takes some manufacturing know-how…
Small Business Launch: Building Up Seniors in Tech by Alondria Wright
Before becoming a small business owner, Alondria Wright fielded support requests for a local technical service provider. “People were upset and frustrated, and I felt like as I listened to more and more senior citizens to call into my line, I felt rushed to get them the help that they needed.” Feeling limited by the extent to which she could help seniors in that role, Wright got an idea…
10 Books Celebrating Amazing Asian-American and Pacific Islander Women
Enjoy these titles about influential Asian American and Pacific Islander women in US history.
Celebrating Día with Picture Books
Celebrate literacy and bookjoy on April 30th with these family-friendly titles.
8 Comic Characters You Need to Know for Arab American Heritage Month
Need some comic picks for Arab American Heritage Month? We’ve got you covered.
10 Queer Kisses and Near-Death-Misses
These reads will have your heart racing in more ways than one!
5 Books About Baseball and Japan to Put Shohei Ohtani, Baseball’s $700 Million Man, into Context
Baseball, Japan, the United States, and superstar Shohei Ohtani have just become a bit more entwined.
National Native American Heritage Month
Enjoy books for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to celebrate and honor National Native American Heritage Month.
Youth Literature for World Mental Health Day
Help raise awareness about mental health issues and erase the stigma with these compelling children’s and young adult reads.
Celebrating Our Culture, History, and Community This Latinx Heritage Month
Check out the Library’s upcoming events and books to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month.
15 Notable Memoirs to Celebrate Pride
In celebration of Toledo Pride, take a walk in the shoes of contemporary artists, activists, and influencers with these noteworthy memoirs.
15 Titles That Show and Celebrate Our Pride
TLCPL’s Pride Inclusion Workgroup shares what inspired them to find self-pride, self-acceptance, or to come out.
Elevating Immigrant Stories with Picture Books
June is Immigrant Heritage Month, enriching our collective national self through the stories we share.
Read These 3 Books and Join a Feminist Book Discussion at Main Library this Summer
Join our Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club!
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with Digital Library Resources
Celebrating women of the Jewish community in Toledo for Jewish American Heritage Month.
SPAM: 5 Books to Celebrate an Asian-American Tradition
SPAM has roots in many Asian-American kitchens, and it has an interesting connection to Toledo.
Autism Awareness for Kids
Embracing neurodiversity is what Autism Awareness Month is all about.
10 LGBTQ Reads for People With Short Attention Spans
Are you looking for your next LGBTQ read but worried you won’t stick with it?
Like Powerful Films and Big Ideas? The Library’s Documentary Discussion Group is for You
Get an insider's look at a Muslim American community that suspects it's been under FBI surveillance.
Top 10 Nonfiction Reads for Women’s History Month
Looking to add some Women's History books to your TBR? Here are ten recent nonfiction releases that celebrate women’s stories from around the world.
16 of the Scariest Horror Novels for Feminists
In celebration of Women’s History Month, let’s take a look at the horror fiction that scared some diversity into an otherwise male-dominated genre.
Move Over Homer: 10 Classical Myths Retold from a Woman’s Point of View
There are new voices in classic myths: the women who were voiceless and whose roles were overlooked the first time around.
Like Powerful Films and Big Ideas? The Library’s Documentary Discussion Group is for You
Join your sisters in solidarity this March and watch the award winning "She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry", directed by Mary Dore.
Check Out These 5 Superhero Comic Creators for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with 5 of superhero comics’ greatest artists and writers.
3 Was the Magic Number
De La Soul, featuring the late David Jolicoeur, so thoroughly reimagined hip hop that their records sounded like transmissions from another reality. Plug Two, over and out.
10 Books Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Read about the work and lives of brilliant women in science.
9 Great Albums (and 1 Great Comic Series) from the First 50 Years of Hip Hop
It's hip hop's golden anniversary and we're about to drop some beats.
9 Soul Food Cookbooks to Feed Your Belly and Your Soul
Get your soul right with some soul food.
15 Excellent Books by Korean American Authors You Should Read
Celebrate the literary contributions of Korean Americans.
Civil Rights Day: 20 Books About Leaders in the Pursuit for Equality
Learn more about the fight for Civil Rights through the lens of those who led the charge.
Celebrating Non-Religions: Books to Help You Understand Agnosticism, Atheism, and More
As the Library celebrates world religions this December, it's also pertinent to recognizes those that don't adhere to any particular faith.
Celebrating World Religions: Books to Help You Understand Sikhism
Learn about Sikhism with these interesting books.
Celebrating World Religions: Books to Help You Understand Hinduism
With over 1 billion followers, Hinduism is one of the world's largest religions. Hinduism also has a large number of deities, and these books can help you understand this religion.
Celebrating World Religions: Books to Help You Understand Taoism
Part philosophy, part religion, Taoism (or Daoism) emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (the Way). These books help explain.
Celebrating World Religions: Books to Help You Understand Islam
With an estimated 1.8 billion followers, Islam is the world's second largest religion and is growing. These books can help you understand about the religion and its people.
Celebrating World Religions: Books to Help You Understand Judaism
The Jewish faith and Jewish people are rich with history and tradition. Learn more about both with these books.
Celebrating World Religions: Books to Help You Understand Christianity
Christianity is one of the most practiced religions worldwide. These books can help you learn about its history.
Banned Books Week: Why is Gender Queer the Most Challenged Book?
It's Banned Books Week! Let's learn why Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe is the most challenged book.
Spotlight on Elizabeth Acevedo: Celebration of Latinx Cultural Heritage Month
Latinx Cultural Heritage Month Author Spotlight: Elizabeth Acevedo
10 Picture Books About Immigration and Belonging to Celebrate Welcoming Week
These books are full of stories to help you understand the successes, struggles, and journeys of immigrants past, present, and future.
The Holding Project
What makes you feel safe? What makes you feel unsafe? These questions are the basis for an ongoing and expansive public art project called The Holding Project.
Toledo Library Offers Support for Growing Natural Hair Product Business
Through her small business, and the support of TLCPL's free services and resources, Megan Davis is educating her community about the heritage and history of African American hair.
Ability Awareness resources for Upper Elementary (4-5); Middle School (6-8)
We hope that this list of both fiction and nonfiction titles for your middle grades reader will inspire ability awareness.
Dial-A-Story for October 13-26
You are enough! Dial in for books highlighting Ability Awareness.
Ability Awareness: Adult Nonfiction Booklist
Check out these nonfiction books written by people with disabilities.
Ability Awareness: Teen Book List
Want to gain a better understanding of younger characters that have disabilities? Check out these titles about youths who defied normal.
