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  • A little girl looks downward with a blank stare while holding a red string in her hand.

    Children and Grieving

    Helping children cope with the loss of a loved one can be quite challenging. We have a selection of books that may help open up a dialogue between you and your child and in turn help with the grieving process.

  • A girl sits on a red couch while reading her book. The book has bright lights, light beams, and sparkles coming from its opened page.

    Back To School For YA

    For all Young Adult readers heading back to school this month, it’s time to hit the books. Here are some great extra-curricular reads to check out.

  • A view from Jane Austen Home and Garden.

    Crazy About Jane

    The great thing about Jane Austen’s work is that it’s easy to find something to love, because she writes with sincerity and humanity with a dash of wit thrown in from time to time to keep us on our toes. It's no wonder people around the world are crazy about Jane Austen to this day.

  • People are walking down a street that is lined with fresh produce on either side of the road during an outdoor market.

    Eat Local

    Learn more about the local food movement, CSAs and sustainable agriculture.

  • A close-up shot of the back of a School Buses Emergency Door.

    Back to School Book Lists

    Is your child experiencing the back to school jitters? Check out our list of books to help kids deal with everything from riding the bus for the first time to making new friends at school!

  • A close-up short of various breads on a table. Three are labeled "Sandwich naturel," "Landbrood," and "Spelt-pitten-."

    Always Hungry? Explore Diets At Your Library

    So what if all you’ve been taught about dieting is wrong? Continue reading to learn more about popular diet trends.

  • A view of two lava lamps on a light box.

    DIY Lava Lamps

    At the West Toledo Branch Library, we like to do what we call "pop up programs." Each week we do a different activity. So far, our favorite is the Bubbly Lava Lamps.

  • An advertisement for food preservation. Three blue glass ball jars with lids have three types of tomatoes surrounding them.

    Put Up and Eat Up: Canning and Food Preservation

    Learn more about food preparation, preservation, canning, and drying.

  • A collaged advertisement for destinations to go to in or around Ohio. The bottom image shows a map with icons pointing out locations to visit in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. Above this image are three more images. The first image shows a view of the Huron River Water Trail. The second image shows a view of White Star Park Beach. The third image shows a view of Cleveland Metropark's Sulphur Springs Loop, South Chagrin Reservation.

    10 Last Minute Summer Trips from Toledo, Ohio

    If you're looking for a daytrip or road trip out of Toledo this summer, then this list's for you.

  • A cartoon illustration of a hand-drawn sun singing into a microphone. The image uses black, white, and yellow to create the cartoon.

    Songs of Summer

    Summer will be over before you know it. Make the most of the remaining days of sun and fun with this playlist.

  • 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.