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Welcome to the Library

Welcome to the LibraryLisa Schmidt2026-06-15T11:51:33-04:00

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  • Frida Kahlo: Artist, Activist, Icon

    Maybe it was because of her penchant for immortalizing herself in self-portraits, but Frida Kahlo is one of the few great painters who has risen to the level of icon.

  • Fun Books to Identify Your Treasured Collectibles

    Older collectibles books are great places to find pictures of unusual items that can be difficult to find online where image searching can be hit-or-miss. We try to keep a selection on a variety of collectible themes, and they can also be fun ways to see and remember old toys or things you had as a child. Take a look!

  • Romantic Reads for St. Patrick’s Day

    Irish eyes are smiling on these must-read romance books!

  • Books for Adults, Teens, and Children with IDD

    National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Month is recognized in March. Here are some great books to bring joy to people of all abilities.

  • Comfort Food Rewind: Ultimate Nostalgic Cookbooks to Savor

    Vintage recipes are making a comeback! Here are the best nostalgia cookbooks in the collection for a yummy walk down memory lane.

  • Girl Heroes

    When questioning whether you have the guts, the spirit, or the ambition to accomplish something grand, find inspiration in these 20 books about female heroes.

  • 10 Fiction and Nonfiction Books About LGBTQIA+ Women Who Changed History

    What a better way to celebrate queer women than a list of great reads. Join us in celebrating by picking up one of these titles!

  • 10 Excellent Books All About Canada: Essential Reads from Our Neighbors to the North

    These books from the true north are sure to make you want to keep wearing your toque, even as the weather warms, eh?

  • 10 Essential Comic Writers You Need to Know for Women’s History Month

    Comics wouldn’t be the same without these talented women. Here are 10 of the best authors the medium has to offer.

  • Annie Oakley: American Sharpshooter and Ohio Folk Heroine

    Annie Oakley did not throw away her shot, rising to fame as an exceptional sharpshooter in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

  • Kennedy Ryan Must-Reads

    We're thrilled to welcome Kennedy Ryan to the second annual Romance-Con happening (Sa) Nov. 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Main Library.

  • Celebrating the Incomparable Billie Holiday: Lady Day’s Legacy in Books and Media

    Billie Holiday or “Lady Day” had a unique voice and distinctive style that made her loved by fans and other jazz musicians alike.

  • 10 Stories by Northwest Ohio Women to Celebrate Women’s History Month

    Celebrating Women's History Month is an opportunity to learn about some of the amazing ways women have contributed to society.

  • Strange and Wonderful Creatures

    United Nations World Wildlife Day is recognized every year on March 3. Celebrate by reading these books about interesting wild animals and plants.

  • 10 Books to Celebrate Ramadan

    Celebrate Ramadan with these nonfiction, board book, and picture book titles!

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