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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.

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?

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.