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  • Taylor Kervin

    Area nonprofit leader committed to breaking barriers for girls in sports

    Anthony Wayne Youth Foundation executive director Taylor Kervin shares what it takes to keep an organization thriving, plus how AWYF looked to their Library for help.

  • April Fools’ Day!

    Celebrate April Fools' Day with children's books full of jokes, pranks, and playful fun.

  • 10 Comics If You Love The Boys and Invincible

    Sometimes great power does not come with great responsibility—or any responsibility, for that matter. These comics take that idea and run with it, often to horrifying (and amusing) degrees.

  • Project Hail Mary Read-Alikes

    He used to be just Ken. Now it seems like he's just a high school teacher stuck in an old David Bowie song. Ryan Gosling stars in the sci-fi hit "Project Hail Mary," and if that sounds cool to you, there are some books you should read.

  • Uncovering the Trailblazers: 10 Must-Read Books on Women’s Sports Icons

    Want to know more about the big names in women's sports? Hear the stories of these groundbreaking athletes with these titles.

  • Uncover the Diamond: Must-Read Baseball Books for Opening Day

    Just in time for MLB's Opening Day, here are some of the best books on the old (and new!) ballgame.

  • Aries symbol against starry background

    Reading Suggestions by Zodiac Signs: Aries Edition

    Reading suggestions by star sign? Yep! We can do that. This month, we boldly run with the Ariesians....Ariesites....Ariesists...Those who fall under the aegis of Aries.

  • Destinie Perkins

    Her Destiny: Entrepreneurship in Toledo

    Meet House of Shalom founder Destinie Perkins, who is following her own entrepreneurial destiny with the help of the Library's Small Business & Nonprofit team.

  • From Spawn to Spider-Man: 10 Exciting Todd McFarlane Comics

    The controversial mind behind Venom and Spawn changed the comic book industry forever.

  • Women in Science for Young Readers

    Read about women in science and their many accomplishments this Women's History Month!

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  • Taylor Kervin

    Area nonprofit leader committed to breaking barriers for girls in sports

    Anthony Wayne Youth Foundation executive director Taylor Kervin shares what it takes to keep an organization thriving, plus how AWYF looked to their Library for help.

  • April Fools’ Day!

    Celebrate April Fools' Day with children's books full of jokes, pranks, and playful fun.

  • 10 Comics If You Love The Boys and Invincible

    Sometimes great power does not come with great responsibility—or any responsibility, for that matter. These comics take that idea and run with it, often to horrifying (and amusing) degrees.

  • Project Hail Mary Read-Alikes

    He used to be just Ken. Now it seems like he's just a high school teacher stuck in an old David Bowie song. Ryan Gosling stars in the sci-fi hit "Project Hail Mary," and if that sounds cool to you, there are some books you should read.

  • Uncovering the Trailblazers: 10 Must-Read Books on Women’s Sports Icons

    Want to know more about the big names in women's sports? Hear the stories of these groundbreaking athletes with these titles.

  • Uncover the Diamond: Must-Read Baseball Books for Opening Day

    Just in time for MLB's Opening Day, here are some of the best books on the old (and new!) ballgame.

  • Aries symbol against starry background

    Reading Suggestions by Zodiac Signs: Aries Edition

    Reading suggestions by star sign? Yep! We can do that. This month, we boldly run with the Ariesians....Ariesites....Ariesists...Those who fall under the aegis of Aries.

  • Destinie Perkins

    Her Destiny: Entrepreneurship in Toledo

    Meet House of Shalom founder Destinie Perkins, who is following her own entrepreneurial destiny with the help of the Library's Small Business & Nonprofit team.

  • From Spawn to Spider-Man: 10 Exciting Todd McFarlane Comics

    The controversial mind behind Venom and Spawn changed the comic book industry forever.

  • Women in Science for Young Readers

    Read about women in science and their many accomplishments this Women's History Month!

  • A Slice of Toledo History: The Home Cook Book

    See how historic Toledo tackled pie making in the 1880 publication The Home Cook Book.

  • A young couple doing up their hallway . The man is painting the demo rail on the stairs covered in a dust sheet whilst his wife is painting a period door on a workbench .

    This Old House: Great Books on Renovating and Restoring Older Homes

    Finding accurate and useful information on restoring and renovating older homes can be tricky. These books can get you started.

  • Celebrating Women’s History Month with Stories of Sapphic Love

    In honor of Women's History Month, we’re highlighting a selection of books that feature compelling sapphic romance and lesbian characters.

  • Women’s History Month Spotlight: 10 Thrilling Action Heroines

    Step aside, tough guys. 

  • O Canada Week: Hockey in North America!

    Continue the hockey fever and "check" out these books for kids and teens featuring this wildly popular (and sometimes wild!) sport in both our countries!

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