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Welcome to the Library

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LIBRARY AND LEARNING

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  • United Way 211

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  • 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.

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    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.

  • A young girl holds her dog close to her face and gives him a kiss while sitting outside in the grass under some trees.

    Teaching Kids about Kindness

    Spread a little joy with small acts of kindness.

  • 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?

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