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Welcome to the Library

Welcome to the LibraryLisa Schmidt2025-04-24T19:33:30-04:00

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    HerStory: Intersectional Feminism

    In celebration of Women's History Month, join the Steinem Sisters Collection for HerStory: Intersectional Feminism. Featuring four of the Toledo region’s most celebrated women’s activists and forward-thinkers, this special program will investigate how the feminist movement can be more diverse and inclusive through a renewed focus on intersectionality.

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    Locke Library Life in the 1920’s

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

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    Toledo Library Launches Two New Story Sharing Initiatives

    The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is launching two new initiatives aimed at capturing the stories of its community through storytelling and photography.

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    Travel via Mystery Novels

    Are you unable to afford the expense or time for a vacation? Try reading one of these mysteries set in exotic cultures and/or locales where the place is just as much a part of the story as the characters and plot.

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    Will Eisner Week

    Celebrate Will Eisner Week by reading a graphic novel!

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    Mysterious Mother Search

    Endearing picture books featuring mother and child.

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    Fantastic Film Finds: Safety Not Guaranteed

    Quirky, funny, offbeat comedy movies to enjoy with a friend or loved one.

  • gender pay gap

    Equal Pay Day: An Intersectional Approach

    Equal Pay Day is the symbolic marker of how long it takes for women to earn as much as men did the preceding year. Continue reading to learn more about this incredibly important issue that should concern everyone in our modern society.

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    A Little About Audiobooks

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

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    Peculiar versions of the Three Little Pigs

    Inventive takes on the classic fairy tale The Three Little Pigs.

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    Dog Ate Your Homework? The Library Can Help With Your Printing Needs

    Need to print without using your own printer? Just send it to a Library printer and pick it up when you get there, that same day, that is. Works with phones, tablets, laptops and desktops.

  • King Road father son playing together

    The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Development

    The power of play is undeniable ... from brains to social skills, play has enormous benefits for children that last a lifetime.

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    Fantastic Books for Kids by African American Authors

    In celebration of Black History Month, we compiled a list of picture books to read with your child by noted African American authors. Some inspire young minds, some are just for fun, and all are perfect for enjoying together.

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    12 Journalistic and Compelling Reads

    Powerful, compelling and utterly fascinating nonfiction stories that are sure to spark conversations.

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    Online Privacy Tips & Tricks

    What do you know about your online privacy? Here are some books and other resources that might help you maintain privacy online.

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