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Press 1 for a story! Free, recorded stories for children, teens, and adults. Listen by phone any time of day or night by calling 419-745-9700.
Explore a variety of fiction, nonfiction, mysteries, and science fiction perfect for book lovers!
This month Toledo is celebrating PRIDE and there is no better time to take a deep dive into the LGBTQ+ women who have helped to shape the fight for equality and justice in Queer communities of yesterday and today.
A diverse selection of short reads in mystery, science fiction, general fiction and eMagazines.
Cozy mysteries with cats are the perfect combination for fans of mysteries and furry felines.
Do you appreciate good photography? Do you enjoy taking photos with your phone or camera? The Library can help you pursue those interests!
Youth Services Librarians love to read, too! Check out what your favorite Children’s and Teen Librarians at Main Library are reading, whether it be a picture book about penguins, a middle grade adventure in a treehouse, vampires in Louisiana, or a time-traveling phone booth!
Whether your book group enjoys fast paced fiction, twisty mysteries, deep nonfiction or a lot of laughs, this list has something for all of you!
Now a popular streaming series for tweens, The Mysterious Benedict Society is based on a series of books by Trenton Lee Stewart. Check out these other great books and series while you wait for the next episode.
Treat your ears to full cast dramatizations of your favorite classics complete with sound effects and music.
Do you have the back to school blues? Take a look at these resources for teachers, students and parents to get you motivated and excited for the 2021-2022 school year!
Welcome to part four of my series, “SCI-FI—X-TREME EDITION,” or “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-fi Subgenres.” The next two subgenres are a little more serious in tone than those explored in previous posts but for some, the dark tone is the appeal.
Cards are super-portable and can make for great games and magic tricks to boost the fun factor on a rainy day.
Before seeing Black Widow, get your superheroine fix with these Marvel adventures
Curating this booklist brings back many fond memories of mine as I used to teach EFL (English as a Foreign Language) while living as an ex-pat overseas. If you’re an educator like I am, you are well aware that finding suitable reading material can be both arduous and heartbreaking. I hope this list makes it a bit easier for you.
