Lit

Reading and discussion with Telaina Eriksen

Mara Kalinoski

Come meet Eriksen at a special reading and discussion at Gathering Volumes Bookstore, and pick up her empathetic guide to supportive parenting.

Robert Burns Night at the Black Cloister

Mara Kalinoski

For the second year, the Black Cloister celebrates the renowned poetry of Burns through music, drink, and camaraderie with Robert Burns Night.

‘Lust for Life’ celebrates regional arts

Kelly Thompson

Migrating, celebrating

Craving Change: Cooking up confidence with Whole30

Eric Hehl

Here we are again: A new year upon us and all those unhealthy habits you promised to change taunting you like that second slice of holiday pie. It’s time for something new, time to take control. Melissa Hartwig, cofounder of the Whole30 nutrition program, offers two books to help you do just that.

The Glass City, On Paper: 10 Books On Toledo History

Athena Cocoves

Since Toledo was founded in 1837, a lot has changed. Bibliophiles, history-buffs, and Toledoans beaming with Glass City pride will love these books on...

Happy Holiday Book Flood Sale

Athena Cocoves

Whether you need a last-minute gift or want to stock up on books for yourself, the Friends of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Happy Holiday Book Flood Sale will help stock your shelves.

Spoken Toledo: Folk Tales & Local Legends

Athena Cocoves

Ten featured locals will tell stories on the theme, followed by a half-hour open mic to give the audience a chance to join in.

Bookstore Yoga at Gathering Volumes

Athena Cocoves

Hosted by Heather Miller-Klinger, this accessible yoga session is perfect for anyone unsure if they can handle the bends and stretches.

Author J.D. Vance visits Bowling Green State University

Jason Webber

Hear Vance discuss Hillbilly Elegy at Bowling Green State University as part of its Common Read author presentation program.

Mics, speakers, rhymes and meter

Jason Webber

Poets, writers, slam artists and verbal fencers will test their lingual mettle during the third and final round of SLAM!

Failure is not an option!

Eric Hehl

Discover the habits of successful people, by setting and following steps to realize your dreams.

Tatum’s Town: Honoring Toledo as a stomping ground for jazz

Audrey Blaufuss

The book contains a collection of stories that tackle forgotten musicians, clubs of all different varieties, and a soul familiar to any lover of jazz, Toledo.

Girlfriending book release party at Gathering Volumes

Jason Webber

No one said love was easy— and more often than not, it is anything but. Just ask local author and retired educator Christopher Werkman,...

W. Kamau Bell at the Stranahan Theater

Jason Webber

W. Kamau Bell just may be one of the coolest people alive today. Not only is this Emmy-winning host of CNN’s The United Shades...

Problems? Go Ask Angela.

Emily Modrowski

Peter Parker leads a secret superhero life, much like Toledo’s largely unknown group of comic book writers.

The Frogtown Storytelling Guild celebrates the 17th annual Tellabration!

Athena Cocoves

The popularity of audiobooks confirms a childhood creature comfort— listening to a story is a magical experience. The Frogtown Storytelling Guild will celebrate the...

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