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A close up view of a child's hands holding a small colorful globe. The globe is showing the side where Africa is located.

Using Touch in Babytime to Support Learning

Babytime books and activities that involve touch and body part identification help lay the groundwork for learning from others.

A black and white photo of a woman in a car in the early 1900s. She grasps the steering wheel as she sits in the stationary car and faces the camera. Below the car is a small dog who is also facing the person taking their photo.

Suffrage, Liberation and Checking your Engine

What does knowledge of car maintenance and repair have to do with the women's movement? Check out this blog post to learn more about this fascinating topic.

A close-up view of an unfilled ACT Test with a number two pencil sat on top of the paper.

Creating a Village for 3rd Grade Success

Mott Branch program emphasizes creativity and skills in advance of third grade test.

Digital artwork featuring a futuristic, cyber-themed portrait of a woman wearing dark visor glasses. The image is displayed in three variations with different color tints (green, blue, and natural skin tone) and overlaid with a pattern resembling raindrops and binary code.

12 Arresting Dystopian Novels for Adults

Stories exploring dark social and political themes in futuristic settings.

A view of a display within a shopping mall. The focus is on several female mannequins dressed in various outfits and striking different poses. The mannequins do not have hair or facial features. Surrounding them are clothes on wracks that comprise the outfits they are currently wearing.

Shopping as We Know It

What was it like to shop in a store in the year 1919?

A book is open and has its pages folded in a design that creates a pop up art experience that says the word "Audio."

8 Books Written by Podcasters

Believe it or not, several podcasters have come out with books. That's right--you can read your podcast.

A postcard from the Ken Levin Toledo Postcard Collection, donated by Toledo resident, Ken Levin. The old postcard illustration says "The Peninsular Engraving Company" in the bottom right corner. It also shows "The Toledo Frog Number 2" and the words "I'm Flying High" as the frog sits on a flying contraption and squeezes a horn.

September Then-and-Now Photography Challenge

Learn about the ways Toledo has changed over time and show off your photography skills!

A black and white photo of a man holding a magnifying glass up to his right eye. He makes an amusing facial expression with his lips pushed out and mouth slightly open.

15 Amusing Mysteries Designed to Entertain

Books that are mysterious, suspenseful, amusing and engaging. The perfect mix of elements for a really enjoyable reading experience.

A collaged advertisement for various teen graphic novels. Some of the titles included are: "Amulet," "Bad Machinery," "PrinceLess," "American Born Chinese," "Delilah Dirk," "Bone: The Dragonslayer," "Illegal," "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," "Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur," and "In Real Life: IRL."

10 Noteworthy Graphic Novels for Teens

A variety of graphic novels for young adults that are sure to entertain.

A little girl points at text in a Christmas themed picture book she is reading.

Encouraging a Love of Reading from a Young Age

Cultivating a lifelong love of books and reading early on has innumerable benefits

A collaged advertisement for "black lives matter: teen booklist." Some of the titles featured include: "Genesis Begins Again," "Black Enough: Stories of Being Young and Black in America," "Blended," "The Fire This Time," "When They Call you a Terrorist," "Well-read Black Girl," "A Lesson Before Dying," and "American Street."

Teen Reads List Inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement

Thought-provoking teen books that are sure to inspire discussions around race, justice and privilege.

A child sits in her mother's lap while her mother works on her laptop. Both are looking at the laptop's screen.

Parents are a Child’s First Teacher

Parents play a critical role in their child's early development.

A collaged advertisement for science nonfiction picture books for kids. To the left of the collage of book covers is a child looking at the ground, and studying its contents with a red magnifying glass. To the right are several book covers that include: "The Vast Wonder of the World," "Joan Proctor. Dragon Doctor," "The Girl Who Thought In Pictures," "Newton's Rainbow," "Moth and Wasp, Soil and Ocean," "Shark Lady," "Path to the Stars," "Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code," "Caroline's Comets," and "The Science of Baseball with Max Axiom."

For Science! True Stories of Discovery for Children

Fascinating nonfiction picture books for kids interested in science and scientists.

A view of an Ereader sat on top of stacked books. The Ereader is open to Chapter 37 of "The Da Vinci Code."

Macmillan Publishers Further Restricts eBook Access for Libraries

Recently announced lending limit will impose embargo on new Macmillan digital releases.

10 Things to Do When You’re New to Toledo

Moving to a new place can be intimidating! Let the Library help you get acclimated to Northwest Ohio.