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Toledo Library Remembers Longtime Supporter Jim Appold
Posted 7 months ago by Library News
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is truly grateful for Jim (and the Appold family)'s support over the years. The impact of his life will be felt for generations to come.
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Ready to Read Expands Early Literacy in Lucas County
Posted about 1 year ago by Ryan Dunn
Since launching in 2014, the program has reached nearly 20,000 families.
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Make Back to School a Breeze with Toledo Library
Posted about 1 year ago by Ryan Dunn
A wealth of resources is available to excel during this, or any, school year.
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Parents are a Child's First Teacher
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Parents play a critical role in their child's early development.
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What's in the Egg? Picture Books Featuring Eggs
Posted about 1 year ago by Patti L
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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Toledo Library Shares Its Impact at 2019 Legislative Day
Posted about 1 year ago by Library News
The Toledo Library is one of the many Ohio libraries who participates in Legislative Day – and this year, will proudly share the following information and accomplishments about our system.
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Picture Books Featuring Feisty, Self-Confident Heroines
Posted over 2 years ago by Patti L
Stories featuring fun stories and spunky heroines.
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Picture Books Perfect for Kids Who Love Imaginative Stories
Posted over 2 years ago by Heidi Y.
Stories perfect as back-to-school reads, for budding artists and for fans of humorous picture books.
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Beautiful Picture Books To Read With Your Child
Posted over 2 years ago by Patti L
Beauty is all around us. Children will adore these stories.
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Charming Stories for Children Featuring Furry Friends
Posted over 2 years ago by Maria RT
Picture books for young children exploring the power of friendship.
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Wonderful Wordless Picture Books
Posted over 2 years ago by Heidi Y.
Wordless picture books that are beautifully illustrated and incredibly imaginative.
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Babies vs Babytime
Posted over 3 years ago by Heidi Y.
Babies are wonderful, beautiful and thoroughly amazing human beings. Baby storytime gives babies and their caregivers the chance of developing early literacy skills together at the library.
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Silly Picture Books With Unforgettable Characters
Posted over 3 years ago 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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Amusing Picture Books You and Your Child Will Cherish
Posted over 3 years ago by Maria RT
Funny, popular and beloved picture books you will enjoy reading with your kids.
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Classic Picture Books You and Your Children Will Love
Posted over 3 years ago by Heidi Y.
Feel good picture books that will make you smile.
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Building Great Learners Starts With Reading
Posted over 3 years ago by Library News
Since its inception in April 2014, the Ready to Read program has provided more than 4,000 parents and childcare providers with free kits and training, impacting the lives of more than 10,000 children.
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Colorful and Informative Nonfiction Picture Books Curious Kids Will Be Wild About
Posted over 3 years ago by Cindy V
Curious kids will definitely love the amazing illustrations and educational content found throughout the picture books in this blog post.
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Take the 101 Picture Book Challenge Today
Posted over 3 years ago by Cindy V
We picked 101 of our favorite picture books and we want you to read them too! Our list includes classics, new titles and everything in between.
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