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  • Youth Banned Books

    This Banned Books Week, we are sharing some of the youth books that are frequent censorship targets.

  • Succumb to the Haunting Allure of Modern Gothic Fiction and Fantasy

    Not all cozy reads need to be gentle and light. Some of the best autumn reads are dark and spooky. That feeling of curling up in a soft blanket is cozy in a different, protective way.

  • Domestic Violence in Our Community: The Northwest Ohio Silent Witness Project

    Bethany House presents The Northwest Ohio Silent Witness Project's Unveiling Ceremony at Main Library's McMaster Center on (Tu) Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.

  • 20 Horror Novels Written by Women for a Perfect Spooky Season

    Mary Shelley changed the literary game when she released Frankenstein. Here are some other horror stories written by women for spooky season!

  • Secrets to Happiness: How Different Cultures Achieve Well-Being

    Other languages have specific words to describe ways of living a happy and fulfilled life. Maybe English speakers need to come up with a few. Here are the best books to help us learn.

  • There’s Room on the Broom: Best New Cozy Witchy Fantasy and Romance

    What better way to celebrate the oncoming spooky season than with some new cozy witchy romance and fantasy books? Here are some great new titles to try.

  • 10 Great Books About Primates to Remember Primatologist Jane Goodall

    Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, has died at age 91.

  • 10 of the Scariest Doubles You Never Want to Meet

  • 10 Thrilling Films That Make You Think About Class

    The following films are generally bloody examinations of social status that warrant a rewatch — or several.

  • 12 Latinx Novels for Tweens and Teens

    Check out these 12 titles for teens and pre-teens that feature Latinx characters with disabilities written by Latinx authors.

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  • Youth Banned Books

    This Banned Books Week, we are sharing some of the youth books that are frequent censorship targets.

  • Succumb to the Haunting Allure of Modern Gothic Fiction and Fantasy

    Not all cozy reads need to be gentle and light. Some of the best autumn reads are dark and spooky. That feeling of curling up in a soft blanket is cozy in a different, protective way.

  • Domestic Violence in Our Community: The Northwest Ohio Silent Witness Project

    Bethany House presents The Northwest Ohio Silent Witness Project's Unveiling Ceremony at Main Library's McMaster Center on (Tu) Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.

  • 20 Horror Novels Written by Women for a Perfect Spooky Season

    Mary Shelley changed the literary game when she released Frankenstein. Here are some other horror stories written by women for spooky season!

  • Secrets to Happiness: How Different Cultures Achieve Well-Being

    Other languages have specific words to describe ways of living a happy and fulfilled life. Maybe English speakers need to come up with a few. Here are the best books to help us learn.

  • There’s Room on the Broom: Best New Cozy Witchy Fantasy and Romance

    What better way to celebrate the oncoming spooky season than with some new cozy witchy romance and fantasy books? Here are some great new titles to try.

  • 10 Great Books About Primates to Remember Primatologist Jane Goodall

    Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, has died at age 91.

  • 10 of the Scariest Doubles You Never Want to Meet

  • 10 Thrilling Films That Make You Think About Class

    The following films are generally bloody examinations of social status that warrant a rewatch — or several.

  • 12 Latinx Novels for Tweens and Teens

    Check out these 12 titles for teens and pre-teens that feature Latinx characters with disabilities written by Latinx authors.

  • 10 Tantalizing Memoirs About Food and Culture You’ll Love

    If you like to eat, try these books (but like, don't actually eat the books).

  • Experience a Fright: 10 Works that Highlight Ohio’s Paranormal Locations

    October is fast approaching, and the spooky season is nearly upon us. Check out these books to discover all the different haunted locations within Ohio.

  • Ready for the Genealogy Fair? Check out works featuring our speakers

    Check out these works by our Genealogy Fair speakers. We are so excited to welcome them to Main Library!

  • Biographies to Celebrate Latinx Cultural Heritage

    Juvenile biographies featuring leaders, heroes, athletes, and creatives never fail to inspire!

  • Embrace the Shadows: Dark Academia Fantasy

    If you prefer your back-to-school season to have more of moody, gothic twist, then put down that Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper and grab a grimoire: these fantasy novels are for you!

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