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Athena Cocoves

What does your favorite book say about you? What does America’s favorite books say about us as a nation? Ponder this question and explore...

Gathering Volumes Hosts Genevieve Geha Book Signing

Athena Cocoves

A tale of immigration, romance, deceit and faith, Toledoan Genevieve Geha Kirkbride’s debut novel Carmen is an artful and compelling story of coming to America....

Author Florence Williams (‘The Nature Fix’) at the Public Library

Courtney Probert

Best-selling author, freelance writer and podcaster Florence Williams believes nature makes us happier, healthier and more creative, which is the premise of her book...

‘Tears from the Hood’ Book Release Party

Athena Cocoves

Toledo poet Melvin Douglas Johnson has been writing poems his entire life. Now, in his late 70s, Johnson shows no signs of slowing down....

Beers and Books at The Casual Pint

TCP Staff

Join independent author Michael Timmins at his book release for Party for Prelude to the Shards on Friday, August 3. This fiction novel includes...

A.S. Coomer and Matt Betts at Gathering Volumes Bookstore

TCP Staff

Local authors, A.S. Coomer and Matt Betts, will get together to discuss their work and inspiration together at Gathering Volumes Bookstore. Both writers have...

Nick Muska: The mind of a poet

Steven J. Athanas

Nick Muska is a poet and a storyteller, but it ain't that simple. Muska tells stories in print, publishing three collections of poems (ELM:...

In the PINK: Reading House Bill 565

Athena Cocoves

Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio for the inaugural meeting of a monthly intersectional book club to read works by different activists and political...

Gathering Volumes Bookstore Announces Sidewalk Sales

Athena Cocoves

sHow’s that summer reading list coming? Stock up for all seasons during Gathering Volumes’ summer sidewalk sales. From 3:30-6:30pm on Thursdays through August 9,...

Party on the Rooftop of Toledo Library

Athena Cocoves

Sure, you’re supposed to be quiet in the library— but what about on the roof? Make some noise during The Literati of Toledo’s Rooftop...

Poets of Toledo

Emily Modrowski

Sharing a community’s art is amazing. Toledo’s growing artistic community, beyond music and traditional art, boasts talented writers and poets, finally receiving deserved recognition.

Toledo Black Authors Book Expo

Courtney Probert

Meet the talented individuals and pick up a new read while you’re at it.

Meet and Meditate with Author Mallika Chopra

TCP Staff

In Mallika Chopra’s chronicle, Living with Intent: My Somewhat Messy Journey to Purpose, Peace and Joy, she shares her experience finding balance in her life.

The History of Karate and The Masters Who Made It

TCP Staff

Gathering Volumes Bookstore welcomes author, Mark Cramer, for a celebration on his new book release, The History of Karate and the Masters Who Made It.

TMA’s Art Book Club Checks Out ‘A Natural History of the Senses’

TCP Staff

The 1990 non-fiction book combines scientific fact with lore and history, telling a dynamic story on our abilities to smell, taste, hear, touch and see.

The Steinem Sisters Collection

Erin Marsh

With the widespread discussion of the Time’s Up Movement and #MeToo, the addition of the Steinem Sisters Collection to the Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) is relevant and timely.

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