Welcome to the Library – Page 94 – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

View of Toni Morrison speaking into a microphone during a presentation.

A Love Supreme: My Life Experiencing Toni Morrison

A remembrance of Toni Morrison, the author from Lorain, Ohio who was one of the greatest literary voices in history.

A woman with white gloves on stands outside holding a book against her chest. The book says "Penguin Books" at the top of its back cover.

Women’s Education as an Experiment

What was it like for women seeking education in 1920s America?

Kindness Matters

Spread joy and happiness through small acts of kindness.

A collaged advertisement for sci-fi fantasy juvenile fiction books. The book titles include: "Dear Dragon," "The Gauntlet," "Dragon Rider," "Hilo: The Great Big Boom," "Dragons in a Bag," "Dragon Pearl," "Jedi Academy: The Force Oversleeps," "Spacemice: Beware! Space Junk!," "The Magician's Hat," and "The Babysitter from Another Planet."

10 Great Science Fiction and Fantasy Books for Kids

A variety of imaginative sci-fi and fantasy books for children.

A collage of various images of food for summer cooking recipes. The top left shows shrimp in a tortilla with beans, rice, lime, and avocado. The next image is of a split avocado on a cutting board. The third top image shows tortillas with shredded meat, corn, and a lime on a plate. The bottom left image shows larger pieces of shrimp on a plate. The bottom middle image shows veggies on a skewer. The bottom right image shows minestrone soup.

Library Staff De-Stresses with Cooking

The Locke Library staff shared some healthy meals to cook this summer with each other, and now we are passing them on to you!

Two young girls are leaning over a book. The girl closest to the view is coloring the page with a brown colored pencil. The girl farthest from the view watches the girl color on the page.

Preparing for Kindergarten: Is Your Child Ready for School?

What does your child need to know before entering Kindergarten?

Portrait shot of Jason Kucsma when he was named Toledo Library's Director in 2019.

Jason Kucsma named Toledo Library Director

After a national search, the Board of Trustees has named acting director Jason Kucsma the new Toledo Library Director and Fiscal Officer.

A book with blank pages is open on a wooden table. Above the book's open pages are illustrations of a pirate scene. The left side of the book shows a palm tree, an open treasure chest, and a skeleton pirate. The pirate faces the right side of the book where a ship is sailing in the water. Above this are various letters and symbols floating in the air throughout the background.

5 Picture Books Adults Will Love (and Kids Too!)

A grown-up who has a confession to make: she loves picture books! Read on to find some of her current favorite titles that are just as enjoyable for adults as they are for kids.

A close-up view of bees and honey on a honeycomb.

Bees and Honey are all the Buzz

Beekeeping, honey and creative eco-friendly crafts and recipes.

15 Atmospheric and Memorable Reads to Lose Yourself In

A collaged advertisement for teen sci-fi fantasy books. Book titles include: "A Blade So Black," "When the Moon Was Ours," "Glitter," "To Best the Boys," "Suspicious Minds," "Batman: Nightwalker," "Light Years," "Children of Blood and Bone," "A Conspiracy of Stars," and "Caraval."

10 Must Read Science Fiction And Fantasy Books For Teens

A variety of sci-fi and fantasy novels for young adults.

A person's hands are seen holding a notebook open as they write on its lined pages.

Read, Write, Get Inspired

Writing tips and resources to inspire your next writing adventure.

A red and white sneaker is seen on top of grass. In the shoe's laces is a purple and yellow flower.

Shoe Recycling

Where do all of our shoes go when we throw them out? Is it possible to repurpose or recycle them?

A blurred out blue sky with white clouds has a close-up shot of a giraffe's funny face. The same giraffe is mirrored on the other side of the scene.

7 Funny Love Stories

Romantic comedies to engage your heart and tickle your funny bone.

A collaged advertisement for mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels. The book titles include: "Pieces of Her," "My Lovely Wife," "If I Die Tonight," "Greeks Bearing Gifts," "The Boy," "Paradise Valley," "I know a Secret," "Willing to Die," "A Gathering of Secrets," "The Body in the Casket," and "The Stranger."

12 Great Mysteries and Thrillers

A variety of mysteries, suspense and thrillers to read anytime.