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  • A collaged advertisement for international mysteries. Book covers include "Murder on the Quai," "The Circle," "The Silent Dead," "The White Mirror," "Sun, Sand, Murder," "Death in Brittany," "A Voice in the Night," and "Her Nightly Embrace: Book I of the Ravi Pi Series."

    Sleuthing with an International Flair

    A great way to armchair travel and get lost in a great thriller is to pick up a mystery novel featuring detectives from other countries.

  • A close-up view of a woman's eyes, except her right eye is red and reflects a half-skull and half-moon image while the skin around that eye is cracked and withering.

    Zeal For Zombies

    This blog post includes a wide variety of popular books, eBooks, eComics, television shows and movies featuring Zombies that will hopefully satisfy your insatiable appetite for the undead.

  • A girl peers out at the viewer from a burlap sack with eyes wide open. Her pupils are dilated, and she holds her fingers curled up before her mouth with a fearful expression.

    Meet the Future Stephen Kings!

    Stephen King, R.L. Stine, and Alfred Hitchcock have some new competition. Check out our "Get Your Spooky On" short story contest winners!

  • Autumn-themed still life featuring an open book with leaves on the pages, surrounded by colorful fall leaves, two gourds, clusters of berries, dried orange slices, flowers, and a pair of red scissors on a table. A cup with liquid splashing out is also present, creating a vibrant and dynamic scene.

    A Cornucopia of New Romance Novels

    As autumn leaves blow amid a myriad of colors here is a selection of new vibrant romance fiction. Pick a harvest apple and enjoy!

  • A view of the Glacier National Park during the day.

    Libraries and National Parks

    Libraries and national parks are essential components of a robust and healthy community. Continue reading to learn more.

  • Two shiny apples lay on their sides on a wooden table.

    An Apple A Day

    The best part of fall is being able to enjoy fresh apples from local orchards and fall baking of course.

  • A collaged advertisement of various book covers. Titles included are "The Hunger Angel," "The Cry of the Owl," "Paint it Black," "Listen to Me," and "No Stopping Train."

    I Want It Black

    All of us have a darker side that we must answer to, and sometimes it comes through in our need for a good dastardly read. So, if you’re tired of bubble gum and happy endings, read on for a few reads that will further darken that inky place you may need to exhume.

  • A collage of various views people pass during Detroit's Tour de Troit. The three views include the James Scott Memorial Fountain, Roosevelt Park, and Michigan Central Station.

    Exploring Detroit by Bike

    Travelling Detroit by bike, without having to worry about traffic, directions, or parking was a unique and advantageous way to tour the city.

  • The 1998 Batman Chronicles logo.

    Holy 50 Years, Batman!

    Sanger Branch is celebrating 50 years of Batman in film with a special showing of the 1966 Batman movie, the movie that started it all.

  • View of an abandoned bridge near a body of water, trees, and hillside.

    Psychological Suspense: Genre Characteristics

    Suspenseful reads focusing on the devious depths of the human mind.

  • A book has its pages flipping through as blue, yellow, and white sparkles emanate from its pages on a black background.

    The Wrong Side of Magic

    I found a charming magic in a new book, a magic that leaps off the page with humor and heart in Janette Rallison’s latest novel The Wrong Side of Magic.

  • A still from the movie "His Girl Friday" starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell.

    Top 10 Screwball Comedies of the Silver Screen

    Screwball comedies deliver comedy in unexpected ways through quick-witted dialogue, physical comedy and eccentric characters.

  • A view of a park pathway with various tilted and twisted trees along its edge.

    Seekers and Sages: Spirituality Selections

    Many seek a mindful, simple path on the road to a deeper spirituality. The titles featured in this post explore the virtues of gratitude, grace, and compassion in that journey.

  • Image of the Mexican Dance Ensemble, Los Quetzales, performing at Fort Belvoir in Virgina for Hispanic-American Heritage Month back in 2009.

    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in Toledo

    Come to the library to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with dancing, art, music, food and more!

  • Abstract artwork of circular orbs with various designs and layers of curved metal.

    Sci-fi-tastic Films

    The science fiction genre encompasses a wide range of themes. When you're talking Sci-Fi ... the possibilities are endless.