🎬 Celebrate Women’s History Month by streaming stories that educate, empower, and
inspire. Discover films on Kanopy directed by women and centered on women’s
experiences throughout history.
Stream now: https://ow.ly/citI50YtLuw
✨ There are lots of books coming to the Library soon, and our librarians have come up with a short list of what we’re most excited for!
See the full list and place your holds at https://ow.ly/wBZp50YsrEQ
There's something about a great opening line that has the ability to draw readers into a book. Here are some recent picks with openings we can't resist.
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Lighthouse Ladies: Shining a Spotlight on Hardy Heroines by Kris Coronado
Lively illustrations add to this narrative nonfiction title about the unsung female lighthouse keepers and their bravery!
Request it 📚 https://ow.ly/wkT850Yozms
Women have truly been a massive, influential force in manga. From early pioneers like Rumiko Takahashi to contemporary masters like Hiromu Arakawa and Adachitoka, there's plenty of exceptional works to read this Women's History Month.
See the full list ✨ https://ow.ly/UUR450Yrv6h
TRENDING NOW! ✨📈
These were the most requested books at the Toledo Library in February. Have you read any of them?
Request the books ⬇️
https://ow.ly/E0Je50YqsOM
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Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy
I have never liked a main character as much as Leo. And his relationship with everyone in this book is amazingly well developed. When I say he took me through every emotion possible, I am not lying.
Request it 📚 https://ow.ly/ojEV50YoyU7
Enjoy these feel-good cozy mysteries offering puzzle-driven, low-violence, and often humorous, stories with charming, amateur sleuths.
https://ow.ly/rSqz50YplmS
O Canada Week in Toledo is a chance for us to celebrate our neighbo(u)rs to the north. Here are some fantastic books on the history and culture of this beautiful country.
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Elite Karate is helping us celebrate Women in Sports by introducing participants to practical self-defense concepts through awareness, boundary-setting, and beginner-friendly physical techniques.
https://ow.ly/X7TC50YpJgn
❗WOW ❗Winter Read brought 13,752 readers and 25,901 books read!
Thank you for being part of another successful reading challenge. Readers have till March 31 to pick up your Winter Read hats.
It may be cold in Saskatchewan, but it’s heating up here in Toledo where we’re celebrating O Canada Week the best way we know how – with Canadian romance authors.
https://ow.ly/TzrY50YpIVF
See which books we’re excited about this week! Are any of these on your TBR list already? 👀
See the full list and place your holds at https://ow.ly/Q1Tz50YphCm
New this week: nonfiction, romance, and contemporary fiction! 🌼
⬇️ See what else is new ⬇️
https://ow.ly/LPiJ50YplMm
Jupmode's "Here for Good" program is running now through March 22! We are thrilled to be part of this program along with so many amazing local businesses and organizations.
Proceeds go to the Library Legacy Foundation. Happy shopping. ❤️📚 https://ow.ly/V4zq50YpaeI
The holy month of Ramadan began on Feb. 18 this year and is observed by millions of Muslims around the world for 29 or 30 days. Check out these books for all ages and read about Ramadan and Eid al-fitr!
https://ow.ly/pJNO50YoQuM
This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the trailblazing women who’ve redefined excellence in sports. https://ow.ly/3XE450Yo0le
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Losing Hit Points by Kristopher Mielke
Rumour and Journey were once best friends until one day, they just simply stop hanging out stone cold. A D&D game brings them face-to-face and Journey has to confront their shame and romantic feelings.
Log your reading by tomorrow, Feb. 28 to be entered to win grand prizes including Kindle Fires, Nintendo Switch Lites, Cricut machines, and various gift cards!
⬇️ Here's how to record your reading! ⬇️
https://ow.ly/AY4U50Yknx6
Get your Library cards ready! We have a great selection of new books this week 📖
See what else is new!
➡️ https://ow.ly/rKLb50Yl2F2
📚 Book Sale! 📚
Build your home or classroom library with gently-used, well-loved books for $1 each.
🗓️ Feb. 26-28
📍 1301 N. Reynolds Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615
🔗 https://toledofol.org/booksales
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Spooky by Sally Anne Garland
A cute story written by someone who truly understands cat behaviors. The illustrations provide us with pages of realistically portrayed cat expressions and emotions.
Log your reading by Feb. 28 to be entered to win grand prizes including Kindle Fires, Nintendo Switch Lites, Cricut machines, and various gift cards!
⬇️ Here's how to record your reading! ⬇️
https://ow.ly/Co5m50Yknwo
Celebrate Black History Month with this list of graphic novels written or illustrated by Black creators!
View the list ➡️ https://ow.ly/JeRr50YkgtC
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One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad
Winner of the 2025 National Book Award for Nonfiction, journalist and immigrant Omar El Akkad pens a memoir that is thought-provoking and brutally frank about the Gaza War.
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Table for None: Lost Eateries of Toledo by Tedd Long and Mark Snyder
Take a tour of Toledo's lost restaurants from elegant hotels to diners, this book is a walk down Toledo's culinary memory lane. Great pictures and menus too! #eatlocal #localauthor #localhistory
Update: This has been resolved, and an “all-clear”message has been announced.
As a precautionary measure due to a hazardous material spill at SOFO Foods facility (Waggonner Blvd), Lagrange is on lockdown until further notice. Avoid the area (1 mile radius). We will provide more information as it becomes available.
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Retold through many interviews of the athletes themselves, this is a companion to the newly released documentary.
Join us at Main Library on (W) March 4 for a film screening and panel discussion with Toledo Troopers! Register here: https://ow.ly/Qbjf50YhNTW
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The Baby Who Stayed Awake Forever by Sandra Salsbury
This story perfectly captures the love (and exhaustion) of early parenthood. A humorous, relatable read for wide-eyed children and their equally tired grown-ups.
