Babies Need Words: Diversity
To build a positive sense of self, children need to see themselves, their families, and their cultural traditions in the books we read to them.
Babies Need Words: Bilingual Books
Celebrate the gift of bilingualism with these picture books.
Celebrating Language Diversity
Take the opportunity to explore these inclusive and empowering picture book titles with your family.
Celebrating Diversity in Disabilities
Enjoy these picture books with your young ones that celebrate our differences.
Celebrating Our Culture, History, and Community This Latinx Heritage Month
Check out the Library’s upcoming events and books to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month.
Celebrating Deaf Awareness With Children’s and YA Literature
Celebrate Deaf Awareness Month with these memorable titles for kids and teens.
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.
Banned Books Week 2021: Teen Books That are Frequently Banned or Challenged
I confess! I did it!! I am guilty!!! Guilty of reading banned and challenged books.
Comics and Graphic Novels for Latinx Cultural Heritage Month
Check out these comics by some of our favorite Latinx creators!
Immigrant Heritage Month Story: Andrea De la Roca
We are celebrating #ImmigrantHeritageMonth by sharing Welcome Toledo Lucas County’s letter series that brings to life stories from our local immigrant, refugee, and diverse community members. Hear from Andrea, who came to the United States from Guatemala City in 2001, settling in Napoleon, Ohio.
Young Adult LGBTQ+ Books to Add to Your TBR Pile
We often look for ourselves in books (okay, mostly in fiction), but undeniably: a great book resonates with us as we empathize with a protagonist’s struggles, triumphs, etc. It encourages us to step into their shoes as they set off on their fantastic journeys.
Pride Month Fiction for Adults
Celebrate Pride Month with this list of fiction books for adults!
Immigrant Heritage Month Story: Houng Dhar
Immigrant Heritage Month gives people across the United States an opportunity to annually explore our country's heritage and celebrate the shared diversity that forms the unique story of America. The letter below is a part of a series that brings to life stories from our immigrant, refugee, and diverse community members who call Toledo and Lucas County, home.
Immigrant Heritage Month Story: Terwase Ngur
Immigrant Heritage Month gives people across the United States an opportunity to annually explore our country's heritage and celebrate the shared diversity that forms the unique story of America. The letter below is a part of a series that brings to life stories from our immigrant, refugee, and diverse community members who call Toledo and Lucas County, home.
Asian American & Pacific Islander Author Spotlight – May 2021
In honor of Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, here is a list of notable authors and some of their works. We are sure that you will find something here that is worth your while! A Library card and PIN will be required to access many of the resources listed. Need help with your card or PIN? Contact your nearest location or call 419-259-5200. Need a new card?
More YA Novels to Celebrate AAPI Month (May 2021)
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.
To All the Otaku, with Love – April 2021
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!
Best Books for Preschool and Kindergarten
Is your preschool or kindergarten-aged child looking for something new to read? Check out this curated list of best books for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners for your little one to enjoy!
El día de los niños/El día de los libros books for Babies, Toddlers and PreK
Read to your babies, toddlers and preschoolers to celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros.
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
Poetry Books for Grades 9-12
A beautiful list of books in verse and poetry collections for young adult readers.
Historical Heroines to Boost Your Courage: Expanded
In which one TLCPL librarian was inspired by another blog post to show the intersection of her passion for diverse literature and history.
Welcome TLC 2019 highlights
See how Welcome TLC is building a welcoming and inclusive community for immigrants, refugees, and people of diverse cultures.
Welcome TLC is now Housed at the Library
The Welcome TLC initiative works to build a more welcoming and inclusive community for immigrants, refugees, and people of diverse cultures that supports a vibrant civic, economic, and social fabric for all. See how Welcome TLC’s mission fits in with the Library’s institutional values, by reading about the initiative’s origins and transition to the Library.
Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with Welcome TLC
Since 2016, Welcome Toledo-Lucas County (TLC) has annually celebrated Immigrant Heritage Month, held in June and organized by national partner, Forward.us to give people across the United States an opportunity to explore their own heritage and celebrate the shared diversity of America. Join us in a virtual book discussion, hear from immigrant story tellers and see how our community has celebrated.
Black Lives Matter Book List for Young People
Discover the wealth of books by Black authors for young people.
Fantastic Books for Kids by African American Authors
In celebration of Black History Month, we compiled a list of picture books to read with your child by noted African American authors. Some inspire young minds, some are just for fun, and all are perfect for enjoying together.
Picture Books That Introduce Sensitive Topics
A selection of endearing stories for young children that focus on a variety of topics like family, friends, gender identity, individuality, love, marriage, tolerance, self-acceptance, kindness, respect, mental disabilities, nonconformity, teasing, social issues, emotions, immigrants, racism, friendship and courage.
Welcoming Week: What It Is, Why It’s Important
Launched in 2009, Welcoming Week is a national initiative aimed at bringing citizens closer together.
An LGBTQ Reading List for Children & Young Adults
June is GLTB Book Month, and Toledo Library is offering a list of books for young readers that explore the LGBTQ experience!
Diversity in Juvenile Fiction
April is Celebrate Diversity Month, and we’re prepared to do just that with this awesome variety of juvenile fiction titles.
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