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  • A view inside one of the local library branches. On a table are four books and a sea otter puppet to help bring awareness about books on how to help kids destress.

    Using Mindfulness to Help Kids Destress

    Practicing mindfulness can benefit both parent and child - reducing stress and anxiety.

  • A photo of two Pokemon Go users at one of the nineteen locations TLCPL had in the summer of 2016.

    Pokemon Go? Yeah, We’ve Got ‘Em!

    The struggle to catch ‘em all is real! The latest cultural phenomenon has made its ways to the Library, and we’re excited to offer up a number of PokeStops and Gyms as we share in this entertaining venture with you.

  • A top-down view of the art exhibit Waste Not from the Projects 90: Song Dong at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

    Compulsive Hoarding: Stockpiling Serious Amounts of Stuff

    Close to 3 million Americans suffer from Hoarding Disorder. Continue reading to learn more about this complex topic.

  • A close-up shot of a pink and white melting ice cream in a waffle cone.

    Homemade Ice Cream

    Have you ever tried making your own ice cream at home? Continue reading for some sweet summer inspiration.

  • A photoshopped image of a man in a black hood and jacket facing away from the viewer. He is walking towards a "Do Not Cross Crime Scene" banner where red and blue lights flash behind it.

    In The Mood For True Crime?

    Looking for something creepy to curl up with? Just be warned, even on a bright summer day you might find yourself locking your doors and drawing the shades.

  • A photoshopped image shows red vines with green leaves covering and weaving into a neon sign that reads "Vegan."

    Viva La Vegan!

    Veganism is hot, but how much do you really know about the vegan lifestyle?

  • Two marshmallows are roasting over a campfire, as seen from above the fire.

    Campfire Stories

    Campfires and storytelling go hand in hand. Continue reading to explore a selection of ghost stories, folklore and legends to inspire your next campfire tale.

  • Photos by Katherine Hoder during one of the Make U Mobile Art Lab programs at the West Toledo Branch Library for 2D Printmaking.

    Make U Mobile Art Labs – Creativity At Work

    From Printmaking to Painting and Sculpture. Make U Mobile Art Labs inspire creative expression at your local library.

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    Ohio Travel

    Ohio is a vacation destination for people all over the country. Learn ways you can stay close to home by planning a getaway in the Buckeye State.

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    Celebrate Shark Week with These Sharkalicious Selections

    Shark week is almost here! We have a variety of sharkalicious suggestions for kids of all ages fascinated with these toothsome creatures.

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    Permaculture From The Ground Up: Sustainable Gardening Practices

    Permaculture is one of the hottest words in gardening, taking organic to the next step.

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    Digitizing Local School Yearbooks

    Think you escaped your bad yearbook photos? Think again! Many library and archives are digitizing school yearbooks, TLCPL included, and even if you do not want to see your yearbook photos ever again, they are a great resource for genealogy research.

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    Shopping on Amazon for your Library

    Shopping on Amazon already? Help your library by selecting the Library Legacy Foundation as your charity, and every time you shop on Amazon, a portion of your purchase price will go toward supporting your Library.

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    7 Great YA Beach Reads For Summer 2016

    Time to grab your shades and fill your beach bag with a few great YA reads. Stories of friendship, romance and summer fun await.

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    June Is National Accordion Awareness Month!

    Hip AND Square: Accordions! From polka to zydeco to klezmer music, they’re an important (and incredibly fun) part of American culture and it’s time to appreciate them! June is National Accordion Awareness Month – so channel your inner Lawrence Welk and get those toes a tappin’.