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Welcome to the Library

Welcome to the LibraryLisa Schmidt2026-06-12T15:16:21-04:00

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  • Shane MacGowan, the Pogues, and a Christmas Classic

    Shane MacGowan and the Pogues gave the world a Christmas song that's bitter, disappointed, grubby, and perfect.

  • 20 Hockey Books for Kids

    It's Hockey Night in Toledo as we welcome the Walleye back to the ice. Before enjoying a little family fun at the Huntington Center, be sure to share a few great hockey books with the young skaters and readers in your life.

  • 5 Books About Baseball and Japan to Put Shohei Ohtani, Baseball’s $700 Million Man, into Context

    Baseball, Japan, the United States, and superstar Shohei Ohtani have just become a bit more entwined.

  • 10 Remarkable Punk Bands on the 50th Anniversary of CBGB

    The famed punk rock venue CBGB opened 50 years ago this week. Celebrate its legacy with these 10 bands that shaped its iconic early years.

  • World Human Rights Day

    Celebrate Human Rights Day with these impactful picture books.

  • 5 Books to Help You Knit Socks – The Possibly (Im)perfect Last Minute Holiday Gift

    Early Christmas morning / Sneaky as can be / I creep across the carpet / And I peek under the tree / Pick out a gift from Mom to me / And bring it to my ear / Give it a little shimmy shake and what do I hear? / Socks / This is the worst gift I ever got / It doesn't beep or buzz or bop or rattle in the box / Hey, why'd you waste the paper on a lousy pair of socks? - J.D. McPherson, 'Socks'

  • 6 Books to Read While You Excitedly Wait for Grand Theft Auto VI

    Get ready for Grand Theft Auto VI with these thrilling reads.

  • The First: Remembering Sandra Day O’Connor with 5 Books

    "Sandra Day O'Connor blazed an historic trail as our nation's first female justice," Chief Justice John Roberts said in a statement. "She met that challenge with undaunted determination, indisputable ability, and engaging candor."

  • 10 Ice Skating Stories for Kids

    Lace up your skates and take to the ice with these ten great stories for young skaters.

  • Celebrating Diversity in Disabilities

    Enjoy these picture books with your young ones that celebrate our differences.

  • 5 Books to Help Understand the Impact of Henry Kissinger

    The former Secretary of State is dead at 100.

  • Ten Books for Pug Lovers

    The release of Noodle Conquers Comfy Mountain surely makes it a Bones Day, right?

  • 10 Craft and DIY Books to Help You Stay Warm this Winter

    Winter is approaching quickly, prepare yourself by making some cozy clothes, a warm blanket, and more.

  • 15 New Cute and Cozy Holiday Mysteries

    Few things go together like murder and the holidays. Here are the newest cozy mysteries with a chilling holiday theme. And some of the punniest titles ever!

  • Resources to Learn More About the People Behind Farm and Migrant Labor

    Join us on Dec. 7 for a discussion with Monica Ramirez, an activist fighting for the rights of farmworkers, migrant women workers, and the Latin(x) community.

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