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    Lift-the-Flap Books to Share with Your Little Ones

    Here’s a list of some of our favorite board books and picture books that help make reading even more interactive… and even more fun!

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    YA Books for Seekers of the Immersive Gaming Experience

    Hello there, Player One. Choose what type of adventure you’d like to go on below. All of these titles feature some sort of Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) or similar environment. What are you waiting for? Pick one of these fabulous books to read today!

  • Six groups of three books standing up on a floor.

    Doorstop Novels

    Doorstop Novels That You'll Be Grateful For

  • A child's hands are seen making a rainbow collage on a cardboard base with a hot glue gun.

    Books for Collage 101 (and 200)

    Collage is a low-cost and easy mode of self-expression that anyone can make.

  • A woman drinking a cup of coffee outside is smiling while reading her book.

    Lately, I’ve Been Thinking… I Want You to Be Happier.

    Springtime is one of renewal and joy. What better way to spend it than to check out a new and interesting book? Here are some great, uplifting recommendations, curated by yours truly. And the answer is yes: I was totally jamming to Marshmello’s lyrics while curating this piece (extra brownie points to those that know the song)!

  • A closeup shot of a chicken.

    Rural Relocation

    City dwellers find themselves relocated to new zip codes involving barns, chickens and dirt roads.

  • A girl peers out from behind a bush with white flowers as part of her face is hidden behind the plants.

    Romantic Reads: Romantic Suspense

    A collection of romantic suspense book recommendations.

  • A woman walks on a wooden boardwalk with a red umbrella covering the back of her head and upper body.

    Asian American & Pacific Islander Author Spotlight – May 2021

    In honor of Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, here is a list of notable authors and some of their works. We are sure that you will find something here that is worth your while! A Library card and PIN will be required to access many of the resources listed. Need help with your card or PIN? Contact your nearest location or call 419-259-5200. Need a new card?

  • A container holds various flowers and succulents.

    Container Gardening for Small Spaces

    Container gardening is a simple way to enjoy nature’s bounty without the struggle and trouble of digging up a yard.

  • A black and white portrait of Cary Grant

    Rachel Recommends: Cary Grant Edition

    “Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.” ~Cary Grant

  • A SciFi photo of four spaceships with one shooting a laser down at a large city landscape.

    Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres Part 2

    Welcome to part two of my series, “Morgan Writes Excitedly About Her Favorite Genre”— I mean, “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-fi Subgenres.” This time, we’ll dive a little deeper into specific subgenres with alien invasions and post-apocalyptic settings.

  • A witchy woman holds a broken skull in her hands while being surrounded by pumpkins and lit candles in an open field.

    Teenage Witchy Reads

    Whether you are a fan of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, or wishing that you are living it up at Hogwarts: here are some witchy-reads to satisfy your craving for long-lost magic. Sprinkle some lilac and gooseberries along the way as tribute to our current favorite witch, Yennefer of Vengerberg. Remember: not everything monstrous-looking is evil, and not everything fair is good...

  • An illustrative computer made image of a space ship flying in an alien landscape with water, hills, and a large planet in the background of a starry sky.

    Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres–Part 1

    Few genres get such strong reactions as science fiction. But I believe that there’s a sci-fi story for everyone—yes, even the folks who hate Star Wars!

  • A large group of people form a semi-circle while some hold hands, and stand side by side. Behind them is a sunset view, so their bodies are all in silouette.

    YA Books that Encourage Body Positivity

    People of all ages experience body negativity and insecurity. We are constantly under the scrutiny of needing to be thin or fit. Let’s continue to advocate for the body-positive image. Let’s start with these reads, all of which promote body positivity!

  • OCD desk with three rulers lines up, several pens, markers, pencils, brushes, and papers. There is also a coffee cup, stapler, and pencil sharpener.

    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Books for Teens resources for High School: (9-12)

    Young adult titles for Teens dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).