Stories tagged with: history

Purchasing and Cataloging, Technical Services Ensures Materials for Customers

Posted about 1 month ago by Christina Gaydos

Department reflects Toledo Library transformation as it serves the public.

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Shopping as We Know It

Posted 3 months ago by Faith S

What was it like to shop in a store in the year 1919?

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25 Fascinating Nonfiction Reads

Posted 5 months ago by Connie C

A variety of nonfiction books for people who prefer real stories.

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Back in Time

Posted 5 months ago by Ann H

Historical fiction for kids, tweens and teens.

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Is There a Doctor in the House? Fascinating Tales of Medicine

Posted 7 months ago by Amy H

Amazing tales of medical breakthroughs. Explore fascinating stories involving science, medicine, psychology and more.

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Rachel Recommends: 2019 Spring Edition

Posted 7 months ago by Rachel S

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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Samuel Milton "Golden Rule" Jones, Toledo Mayor and Progressive Businessman

Posted 8 months ago by Laura V

Samuel M. Jones is still remembered 100 years later for his tenure as a prominent businessman and mayor in Toledo, Ohio.

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Join Us In Celebrating The 419!

Posted 8 months ago by Jill C

Join the Library, WGTE, Friends of Sidecut Metropark, the Maumee Valley Historical Society and others in celebrating 419 History Day for 2019.

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Locke Library Life in the 1920’s

Posted 9 months ago by Angela B

What was life like in the nineteen twenties at the Locke Library? Surprisingly similar to today!

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A Little About Audiobooks

Posted 9 months ago by Ryan R

Tips for jumping into audiobooks including the exciting world of Full Cast recordings!

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African American Newspapers Chronicles a Century and a Half of the African American Experience

Posted 10 months ago by April S

The African American Newspapers database is an amazing digital primary source collection providing first-hand perspectives on notable Americans.

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We Dig Archaeology

Posted 10 months ago by Amy H

Archaeology is not what you find, it’s what you find out - David Hurst Thomas

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Where Fascination is Found: Great Books on Maps

Posted 11 months ago by Amy H

Fascinating books on maps that are beautiful and chock full of curiosities and wonders.

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10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2018

Posted 11 months ago by April S

True to life stories filled with compelling history, crime, addiction, investigative journalism, essays and so much more.

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A Whole Lot of Fascination in A Little Bit of History

Posted about 1 year ago by Amy H

For those overwhelmed by the massive span of scientific and cultural history, there are Microhistories.

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History That Reads Like Fiction

Posted about 1 year ago by Amy H

Truth is not only stranger than fiction, but often way more exciting as well.

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Ten Native American Authors You Should Know

Posted about 1 year ago by Claire F

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, explore this list of top ten popular Native American authors. These authors write on activism, culture, history, challenges of reservation life, and attempting to establish identities in the modern world.

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Celebrate Native American Heritage

Posted over 2 years ago by April S

Learn more about Native American history and culture.

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Best Nonfiction Books of 2015

Posted over 4 years ago by April S

The best nonfiction books of 2015 - biography, business, history, poetry and general nonfiction.

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