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Welcome to the Library

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

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  • Collage of book covers for young adult books on WWII.

    WW2 Fiction resources for Upper Elementary (4-5); Middle School (6-8)

    A list of 9 World War Two fiction titles appropriate for Upper Elementary and Middle School audiences.

  • Blog collage work for El día de los niños with various children's book covers

    El día de los niños/El día de los libros books for Grades K-5

    Book suggestions to celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros, for kindergarten through fifth grade

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    Historic Heroines: Renaissance Queens

    Five grand women and epic books to go along with them.

  • A blue throated blue warbler is perched on a branch above its nest. Inside of the nest are two baby birds with their mouths open ready for food.

    Learn about Birds

    In the spring, warblers, a tiny, colorful classification of songbirds, fly through our area on their journey of thousands of miles between Central and South America, and the Caribbean, on their way to Northern North America.

  • A young girl is seen sitting at a table writing in a large spiral notebook. Behind her is a colorful wall that is also a shelf holding various books and other decor.

    Ready to Read Early Literacy Tip 4- Writing

    In this month's Ready to Read blog, we explore writing. Writing begins at birth! Learn tips and tricks on building fine motor skills to get your little one ready for future school success!

  • Three children lay on their stomaches on the grass as they have their faces buried in different volumes of the Harry Potter book series.

    Best Series Books for Grades 4-5

    A book series motivates children to continue reading to see what happens next. This selection highlights the first book in these popular children’s series.

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    Singing the Praises of Freegal

    Are you missing live music because of COVID? Check out the music on Freegal.

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    Short Books for Grades 4-5

    Great (and short) reads for grades 4-5!

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    Guiding Kids in the Digital World, Books for PreK-Kindergarten

    Keeping children safe while using digital technology.

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    Energy Education for Grades 4-5

    In honor of Earth Day, take a deeper look at how we get electricity to power our homes (and lives) and whether there are more sustainable and healthier ways to obtain this resource from the environment.

  • Asian and Pacific teen books

    Learn About the Asian and Pacific Islander Experience – Teen Reading List

    The list below is a great starting point to learn more about the Asian and Pacific Islander experience for the teen audience.

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    Science Fiction resources for Upper Elementary (4-5)

    Do you need a good Science Fiction title to read? Check out these recommendations curated from the youth librarians at Toledo Lucas County Public Library for upper elementary students, grades 4-5!

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    Independent Kids Embrace Fashion with Style! Resources for Preschool and Kindergarten

    When it's time to get the little ones dressed, some children will insist upon being fashionable. You can embrace it or debate it, but fashion is all about independence, personal style and self expression.

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    Historical Fiction for Grades 1-3

    Historical Fiction recommendations for grades 1-3.

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    Forces and Motion Resources for Preschool, Kindergarten, and Early Elementary Students

    Help young children undertand some of the universal laws of forces and motions with these engaging library resources.

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