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Welcome to the Library

Welcome to the LibraryLisa Schmidt2025-04-24T19:33:30-04:00

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    6 Obi-Wan Kenobi Books to Read

    The Obi-Wan Kenobi series hits Disney+ and now is a great time to get caught up on the adventure of the titular Jedi master.

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    The Holding Project

    What makes you feel safe? What makes you feel unsafe? These questions are the basis for an ongoing and expansive public art project called The Holding Project.

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    Toledo Library Offers Support for Growing Natural Hair Product Business

    Through her small business, and the support of TLCPL's free services and resources, Megan Davis is educating her community about the heritage and history of African American hair.

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    10 Best Doctor Strange Comics

    Excited for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? Check out some of the Sorcerer Supreme’s greatest comic book adventures.

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    All the Stephen Sondheim Musicals You Need to Listen to and See

    The late Stephen Sondheim was such a prolific juggernaut, a newcomer may not know where to start with his musical output. The Library can help with that.

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    Bird is the Word

    It's the Biggest Week in American Birding!

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    6 Books to Read After Watching The Northman

    Robert Eggers’ new film The Northman has just hit theaters. Now its time to to tackle this Viking-inspired reading list.

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    5 Comics To Read If You Like Moon Knight

    Excited for Moon Knight on Disney+? The library has plenty of comics for fans of the so-called Fist of Khonshu.

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    NaNoWriMo 2021

    Celebrate NaNoWriMo with our favorite novels written during the writing challenge.

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    StoryWalk Challenge

    Enjoy fall while walking through TLCPL StoryWalks and earn a cozy prize. *while supplies last.

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    Rethinking World War II 80 Years On

    Two University of Toledo professors choose their top book picks for look at how WWII and the events of 1941 are remembered 80 years later. Here are their top book picks.

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    Dial-A-Story November 2-16

    Bring the library along on an adventure with Dial-A-Story.

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    Explore Your Creative Side During NaNoWriMo

    Have you ever thought about writing but didn't know where to start? Find inspiration during NaNoWriMo and beyond with help from your Library.

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    5 Native American Women U.S. History Doesn’t Tell You About

    Throughout history, Native American women have always served as leaders, healers, and artists. But you wouldn’t know it from reading most history textbooks

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    Dial-A-Story: The Halloween Edition

    Give us a ring for a spooky treat.

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