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New Year's Fiction
Posted 12/30/20 by Abby B
If thrillers, literary or historical fiction are more your speed, here’s a list of reads set on or around New Year’s Eve!
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5 Perfect Reasons to Use Your Library's eMedia
Posted 11/19/18 by Ryan R
Consider these scenarios where the convenience and portability of eMedia really shines! If you're new to eMedia, visit your favorite librarian and they'll get you downloading in no time.
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Top 10 Spooky Classical Pieces for Halloween
Posted 10/16/18 by Michelle G
Halloween is almost here and you’ll want your scary playlist ready for your trick-or-treaters. Did you know the library has free downloadable music?
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11 Favorite Songs About Music
Posted 05/28/18 by Tim P
Writing about musicians writing about music - how very meta.
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Silly Picture Books With Unforgettable Characters
Posted 05/23/18 by Eric P
Picture books with mass media tie-ins, muppets, a well-known pigeon and characters who are completely aware of the fact that they're in books.
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Podcasts: What are They and Why Should I Care?
Posted 01/24/18 by Allison F
What’s a podcast and why do my friends keep talking about them? Read on to find out how to jump onto the most informative bandwagon around.
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Hoopla Has Entertainment On The Go
Posted 10/12/17 by Andy Lechlak
If you don't have time to stop into the Library, you can still enjoy what your Library has to offer. We can help you get setup for reading, watching, or listening to what interests you!
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Supernatural Thrillers
Posted 10/04/17 by April S
Supernatural thrillers spanning multiple genres.
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$20,000 Grant : Web Literacy Training
Posted 09/12/17 by Andy Lechlak
With the second grant period winding down, we reflect on Mozilla's Web Literacy training and the curriculum we have at TLCPL.
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12 Last Minute Fall Trips from Toledo, Ohio
Posted 09/11/17 by Angela B
If you're looking for a daytrip or a road trip out of Toledo this fall, then this list is for you.
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Storytime Blastoff
Posted 08/30/17 by Patti L
Rev your engines and zoom into your local library for Fall storytimes!
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Meet Libby: OverDrive's New eBook and eAudiobook App
Posted 07/28/17 by Andy Lechlak
OverDrive introduced a new App, Libby. Libby brings a lot of new features to the table and appears to be the leading app moving forward for OverDrive users.
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Walk. Listen. Win!
Posted 07/08/17 by Heather H
Love going on adventures, but also love curling up with a good book? Why not take the story with you by switching to an audiobook. We're partnering with the Toledo Metroparks on the Walking Audiobook Challenge.
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eAudiobooks and eMagazines get easier
Posted 06/27/17 by Andy Lechlak
One of the Libraries Vendors has combined their different platforms (OneClickdigital and Zinio) into one app - RBdigital. The new app merges the eAudiobooks and eMagazines content so you don't need multiple apps now.
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A Library Card for the Digital Age
Posted 04/26/17 by Library News
Does your smartphone or tablet go wherever you go? Why not take your Library with you too! With our new eMedia card, you can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies & more - without having to visit us in person.
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10 Great Songs by Irish Bands for Saint Patrick’s Day
Posted 03/15/17 by Tim P
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a selection of songs from Irish bands.
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Staying Fit in February and Beyond: Mixing Up Your Fitness Routine with Help from CHAARG!
Posted 02/22/17 by Kelly P
Keeping your exercise routine interesting year-round can be challenging. Continue reading to explore creative fitness options.
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10 Influential Songs to Celebrate Black History Month
Posted 02/20/17 by Tim P
Music has always been about shared experience in life. Continue reading to explore a selection of influential songs spanning several decades.
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Black History Storytime
Posted 02/15/17 by Angela B
Get some storytime ideas for Black History Month, or for any month of the year.
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11 Last Minute Winter Trips from Toledo, Ohio
Posted 11/14/16 by Angela B
If you are looking for a daytrip or a road trip out of Toledo this winter, then this list is for you.
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Alice and Mowgli Hit the Big Screen
Posted 03/17/16 by Heather H
From Alice to Mowgli to Snow White’s Evil Queen, this Spring the big screen will be filled with children’s book characters that are equally popular with adults. Get up-to-date on how they’re faring in their literary lives by checking them out in eBooks and comics on hoopla
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