Lit

New book an examination of mental health treatments from years past

Erin Holden

Located at the corner of South Detroit and Arlington Avenues, Toledo State Hospital was operational from 1888 until the early 1980s. Its emphasis on...

The best books you’ve read in 2020

Jeff McGinnis

What were some of the best books you had a chance to read this year? Share your discoveries with a virtual group of friends....

Glass City Blues author tells new stories

Jeff McGinnis

Nathan Elias, a Toledo native now living in Florida, grabbed attention two years ago with his debut chapbook of poems entitled Glass City Blues....

The Greatest Band That Never Was: Satirical novel relates tale of Toledo rock “legends”

Jeff McGinnis

Remember OJ’s Knife? No, not the actual physical object— the band. What? You never heard of them? They were huge in the 90’s! Probably...

A good doctor’s Extraordinary Mission

Jeff McGinnis

Bestselling author, mobile eye doctor and Catholic speaker Dr. John R. Wood will be the guest at the Catholic Business Network’s next free event...

Murder and mystery in 1920’s Ohio

Jeff McGinnis

The work of Dayton native Jess Montgomery will take center stage at the Wood County District Public Library’s monthly Coffee Talk Book Discussion. The...

A history of the opiate epidemic

Jeff McGinnis

Harbor, a mental health service provider, is teaming up with the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Northwest Ohio to present a discussion...

A Bloody Good Read: BG author conjures supernatural tale

Jeff McGinnis

Nichole Craig's family has always had a thing for the supernatural. When she was in tenth grade, her parents took her on a trip...

From ditch digger to entrepreneur— Ken Rusk shares his insights

Jeff McGinnis

"Years and years ago, we had something called shop class in our high schools," said Ken Rusk, owner of Everdry Waterproofing of Toledo. "That...

Take to the Black Kite stage again

Jeff McGinnis

After a long layoff, forced by the quarantine orders, Black Kite Coffee on Collingwood recently restarted an Open Mic Night. Held on a bi-weekly...

Write On: Three authors shed light on what it takes to get published

Erin Holden

If you’ve ever felt absolutely certain that the first draft of that novel you stowed away in a filing cabinet might just be the...

2020 Ode to the ZIP Code

TCP Staff

Your ZIP code is more than just your address— it’s part of your identity. The Toledo City Paper has made an effort to express that point...

Join Sylvania Franciscan Village for Dinner and a Yousef Bashir book

Jeff McGinnis

Join the Sylvania Franciscan Village for this month’s Dinner and a Book event, featuring a discussion of Yousef Bashir’s memoir The Words of My...

Local activist Alishea Sutton, self-education at a new level, shared with the community

Ila Ramone

History in Her Hands

TMA Art Book Club Discusses “The Private Lives of the Impressionists”

Jeff McGinnis

The Toledo Museum’s Art Book Club will take a fascinating trip back to 19th Century Paris with their discussion of Sue Roe’s acclaimed book...

CANCELED: Linda Sarsour Joins Toledo Library’s Authors! Event

Jeff McGinnis

UPDATE: Due to coronavirus concerns, this event has been canceled. The Toledo Library’s Authors! series continues with an appearance by Linda Sarsour to discuss...

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