Welcome to the Library – Page 112 – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

A group photo of the Latino Cultural Committee at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. Together, the group wears matching T-shirts while they hold drum sticks. In front of each member is an exercise ball inside of a large tub that they use the drum sticks to hit.

Meet TLCPL’s Latino Cultural Committee

Get to know the committee that arranges Hispanic Heritage events, provides community outreach and more in the Toledo Lucas County Public Library system.

Two signs have purple ribbons on them and purple flags stationed behind the signs. The first sign reads "Silent Witness Project." The second sign areas "October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Family Advocacy 883-8616."

Raising Awareness: The Silent Witness Project at TLCPL

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join the Steinem Sisters Collection @ TLCPL as we honor those lost to domestic violence in the Toledo area.

A couple sits outside on the side of a wooden pathway. Surrounding them are dried-out tall grasses.

4 Laugh Out Loud Domestic Fiction Novels

A selection of humorous novels focusing on family relationships along with tips on finding a good book.

A little girl and a husky puppy are playing outside. The little girl is mid-run with her hair flying behind her. The puppy stands close by, ready to go after the little girl.

Lively Rhyming Picture Books for Kids

Funny picture books featuring animals and fun rhymes that will keep your kids hooked from start to finish.

Illustration of a digital brain and human head outline overlaid on a circuit board background, symbolizing artificial intelligence and the integration of technology and human cognition.

Blinding Us With Science (and Medicine)!

Science writing is hitting a new high bar in fascinating storytelling.

A wicker basket holds fresh herbs of basil on a table that is covered with a quilt. Next to this basket is a vase holding blue flowers.

More Herbs, Less Salt

Learn a variety of ways to use herbs in your everyday life.

A circular end table holds a blue book and two vases with circular yellow plants. Next to the table is part of a couch's arm and pillow.

Start a Book Club with Your Partner

Life gets busy as an adult and there isn't always time to read. Starting a two-person book club with your partner can be a fun way to connect with each other and share the books you love.

A woman sits in a grassy space surrounded by yellow flowers. She has a book open on her lap and is seen laughing while looking up.

10 Genuinely Funny Funny Fiction Books You’re Sure to Love

An eclectic mix of humorous books that are endlessly entertaining and quirky that will make you laugh out loud.

Three women have their young children in their laps while sitting on the ground in a circle. Each of the mothers are clapping their hands and have their children do the same.

Entertaining Sing-Along Storybooks

Picture books for kids featuring fun sing-along stories that will inspire little ones to sing and dance during storytime.

A young boy and an older girl stand in the middle of a forest with tall trees and tall grass. They are illuminated by sunlight coming from above. Both are looking down at the books they hold in their hands as they read.

How to Find a Good Book to Read

All things are relative - including what constitutes a "good book," but finding books you'll enjoy is easy with the right tools.

A Volkswagen (VW) bus is on the road while the sun sets over a body of water. The VW has a collage of groovy 70's inspired artwork on its body.

Road Trip Adventures

A selection of road adventure books for 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

A collaged advertisement for children's spy fiction for kids, tweens, and teens. Book titles include: "Secret Agent Man Goes Shopping for Shoes," "Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls," "Spy School," "Projekt 1065," and "Orphan Monster Spy."

Spy Fiction for Children and Teens

Action packed spy stories for children and teens.

Several travel items are spaced out on a roadmap. The items seen include three cameras, a magnifying glass, a glasses case, hiking boots, a wooden pipe, a journal, an American flag folded up, and some material for a bowtie.

Armchair Travel and Adventure

Summer’s almost over, but no need to fret! There’s plenty of time for armchair adventuring - and it always fits into what’s left of your vacation budget!

Lego blocks come together to spell the word "fun." The letter "f" uses pink bricks, the letter "u" uses orange bricks, and the letter "n" uses green bricks. Surrounding "fun" is leftover legos that also include blue and yellow colored bricks.

Fun and Engaging Stories to Read to Your Child

Imaginative and engaging picture books your child is sure to love.

A collaged advertisement of teen books on Black Lives Matter. Book covers include "Piecing Me Together," "All American Boys," "I am Alfonso Jones," "How it Went Down," "Dear Martin," and "X: A novel by Ilyasah Shabazz."

Black Lives Matter: A Teen Booklist

Inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement, these titles offer inspiration for discussions of race, justice and privilege.