Welcome to the Library – Page 80 – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

A illustrative view of winter snowflakes falling through a dark background. Some snowflakes are crisp and close up in view, while others are hazy and out of focus in the background.

Winter Solstice resources for Grades PreK-5

Warm up with some books about the first day of winter.

Memories of Becoming an MC, DS, David Sweet

DJ David Sweet recalls his memories of Hip Hop, Rap and Slam Poetry in Toledo over the past 40 years.

Blog Great Comics with various comic covers for Jimmy Olsen, Maids, Bitter Root, Superman, Donut Feed the Squirrels, and Witch Hat Atelier.

Great Comics of 2020

It's the end of 2020! There are so many great comics and graphic novels to read! Here are some of the best.

Three knitted mittens are piled up on top of snow. Two pairs are blue and one pair is green.

Winter Weather Resources for Grades PreK-3

Have fun learning about a variety of winter weather conditions.

A rubber duck is seen relaxing in a toy bathtub while being covered in soap suds.

National Bathtub Party Day

December 5th is National Bathtub Party day, yes you heard me: Bathtub party.

A young boy and girl are sat at a table with a menorah before them. The girl is lighting a candle on the menorah. She and the boy are both smiling at the menorah and all the lit candles to celebrate Hanukkah.

Hanukkah Stories for Grades PreK-5

Hanukkah eBooks for grades PreK-5

A foggy path leads into a forest with bare trees that creates an eerie, ominous scene.

Winter Chills

These horror/ thriller books are sure to send shivers down your spine this Winter. Check them out – at your own risk!

The Power of Song: How Singing Benefits Early Childhood Development

Fun and engaging sing-along stories to read and sing with your young child.

Two cartoon figures are climbing up an increasing bar graph. Both figures are white while the graph is green. The figure on the lower end of the bar graph reaches up for help with its next step. The figure on the higher end of the bar graph is holding the top bar as it turns around and extends its other arm to help the other white figure.

Spread Kindness for PreK-3

Even small acts of kindness can change the world.

Cartoon collage illustration of several houses touching one another to represent neighbors.

Better Together for PreK-3

Explore our differences and similarities. What makes you special? What does community mean?

A little girl is holding a pink toy guitar and smiling while playing with it outside.

The Power of Music

Music has the power to bring joy, happiness and encourage healthy childhood development.

A woman holds a red mug with coffee in it with her right hand. Her left hand holds open a book she is reading. Beyond this view in the background is an out of focus Christmas scene. There is a Christmas tree with lights on it, presents under it, and to the left is a lit fireplace with two stockings.

Christmas Books and Movie Adaptations

It is here. It is time. I am ready. Christmas novel season!

An African American man is leaning over the edge of a table while holding a pen. Next to him is a young boy pointing into a schedule book. The man seems to be talking to the boy as they plan their schedule.

Help for Homeschoolers

Jumping into homeschooling can be challenging! As a librarian who homeschooled my two kids, I have suggestions for Toledo Lucas County Public Library resources to use as you educate your children.

Zero Waste

Our planet does not have infinite resources and humans are leaving a big, terrible footprint on it. Let us all do our part, tiny bit by tiny bit.

Supplies are seen collaged together on a yellow background to advertise the Ready to Read Kits. There are four children's books, a few activity sheets, and fun toys to help work on to learning numbers, words, and letters.

Learning to Read Begins at Birth!

Many families are looking for the best ways to help their little one be ready to read. With so many resources available, it can seem overwhelming but the Ready to Read librarians are here to assist.