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SUMMARY:Book Signing: "The Legend Lives On: S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald"
DESCRIPTION:50th Anniversary Reprint by Bruce Lynn and Christopher Winters\n\nStop by the National Museum of the Great Lakes for a special book signing event with maritime photographer and author Christopher Winters.\n\nOn Saturday\, November 8\, 2025\, from 2–3 p.m.\, Winters will sign copies of the newly released 50th anniversary edition of “The Legend Lives On: S.S. 𝘌𝘥𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘪𝘵𝘻𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘥”\, co-authored with Bruce Lynn.\n\nThis updated and amended edition commemorates five decades since the tragic sinking of the S.S. 𝘌𝘥𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘪𝘵𝘻𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘥 and includes 50 new pages of content not found in the original release. Copies of the book will be available for purchase in the Museum Store.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to meet the author\, have your book signed\, and be part of honoring the enduring story of the Great Lakes’ most legendary ship.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/book-signing-the-legend-lives-on-s-s-edmund-fitzgerald
LOCATION:National Museum of the Great Lakes\, 1701 Front St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43605\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,history
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251108T160000
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SUMMARY:Romance-Con
DESCRIPTION:Join other romance novel enthusiasts at Main Library for the second annual Romance-Con on Saturday\, November 8!\n\nRomance-Con is a free event that is open to the public but intended for adults. No ticket is required for entry which includes an Author Fair\, author panel discussions\, and activities.\n\nFor a schedule of authors\, workshops\, and discussions and more visit the Toledo Library’s website!
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/romance-con
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,lecture,library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T233339
CREATED:20250925T173452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T173740Z
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SUMMARY:Muddy Maumee Book and Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Discover creativity on the banks of the Maumee River at the first annual Muddy Maumee Book and Art Festival at Glass City Metropark. Taking place on September 27 from 10 AM–6 PM and September 28 from 11 AM–5 PM\, this two-day festival will feature more than 55 local authors and artists showcasing their work. Visitors can enjoy live music\, delicious food\, and adult beverages while exploring unique books\, art\, and handmade creations in a scenic riverside setting. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of literature\, art\, and community at one of Toledo’s most beautiful parks.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/muddy-maumee-book-and-art-festival
LOCATION:The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark\, 1521 Front St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43605\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,books,family friendly,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T233339
CREATED:20250714T193628Z
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SUMMARY:The Muddy Maumee Book and Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Stop by The Muddy Maumee Book and Art Festival for this two-day event that showcases and celebrates local artists and authors at the Ribbon in the beautiful Glass City Metropark on the banks of the Maumee River. \nThere will be live music\, entertainment\, tasty food\, and drinks available. Over 50 authors and artists will be on hand to share with you their creations. \nYou won’t want to miss out!
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/the-muddy-maumee-book-and-art-festival
LOCATION:Glass City Metropark\, 1505 Front Street\, Toledo\, Ohio
CATEGORIES:art,books,entertainment,Festival,food,live music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T180000
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SUMMARY:Muddy Maumee Book and Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Discover creativity on the banks of the Maumee River at the first annual Muddy Maumee Book and Art Festival at Glass City Metropark. Taking place on September 27 from 10 AM–6 PM and September 28 from 11 AM–5 PM\, this two-day festival will feature more than 55 local authors and artists showcasing their work. Visitors can enjoy live music\, delicious food\, and adult beverages while exploring unique books\, art\, and handmade creations in a scenic riverside setting. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of literature\, art\, and community at one of Toledo’s most beautiful parks.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/muddy-maumee-book-and-art-festival
LOCATION:The Ribbon at Glass City Metropark\, 1521 Front St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43605\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,books,family friendly,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T233339
CREATED:20250714T193628Z
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SUMMARY:The Muddy Maumee Book and Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Stop by The Muddy Maumee Book and Art Festival for this two-day event that showcases and celebrates local artists and authors at the Ribbon in the beautiful Glass City Metropark on the banks of the Maumee River. \nThere will be live music\, entertainment\, tasty food\, and drinks available. Over 50 authors and artists will be on hand to share with you their creations. \nYou won’t want to miss out!
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/the-muddy-maumee-book-and-art-festival
LOCATION:Glass City Metropark\, 1505 Front Street\, Toledo\, Ohio
CATEGORIES:art,books,entertainment,Festival,food,live music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T235959
DTSTAMP:20260407T233339
CREATED:20250521T191437Z
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SUMMARY:Artomatic 419
DESCRIPTION:Artomatic 419 Festival is scheduled for September 19-21! \nThey will provide access to indoor exhibition space in vacant or underutilized Downtown buildings\, to more than 100 visual artists\, and also offers main stage and small stage performance areas for literary\, film\, and other artists. \nThe Artomatic 419 model brings together artists to co-create and execute this unique festival experience that numerous Toledo artists credit with getting their artistic careers off the ground. \nFor more information visit the Artomatic 419 Festival website!
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/artomatic-419
LOCATION:Erie Street Market\, 201 S Erie St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,books,Festival,movie
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T233339
CREATED:20250327T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T174515Z
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SUMMARY:Toledo Comic Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Toledo Library’s Toledo Comic Arts Festival (TolCAF) brings people together through comics. The festival promotes the diversity of the medium from a wide range of creators\, encourages comics reading\, and celebrates visual literacy. TolCAF features workshops\, lectures\, keynote speakers\, a creator fair\, panel discussions\, and more for comics fans of all ages. \nMore authors\, workshops\, and discussions will be added and announced soon. Stay tuned for more event and registration details!
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/toledo-comic-arts-festival
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,books,family friendly,library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250709T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T233339
CREATED:20250626T192253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T192253Z
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SUMMARY:On Her Game with Christine Brennan
DESCRIPTION:Gathering Volumes is excited to welcome award-winning USA TODAY columnist and television commentator Christine Brennan home on Wednesday\, July 9\, 2025 at Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High! This is a ticketed event\, in order to secure a seat\, a book purchase is required. A link is provided below to purchase your copy of “On Her Game” which will be awaiting you at Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High on July 9 for the event. Doors open at 6 pm and programming begins at 6:30 pm . \n“On Her Game” is a news-making and electrifying portrait of sports phenomenon Caitlin Clark\, whose dramatic ascendance in college basketball and now in the WNBA has captured the attention of media and fans unlike any other female team-sport athlete in history. \nChristine Brennan is an award-winning national sports columnist for USA TODAY; a commentator for ABC\, CNN\, and PBS NewsHour; and the bestselling author of Inside Edge\, named one of the top 100 sports books of all time by Sports Illustrated. She has been selected as one of the country’s top ten sports columnists multiple times by the Associated Press Sports Editors and has covered the last twenty-one Olympic Games\, summer and winter. A trailblazer\, she was the first woman sportswriter at The Miami Herald\, the first woman to cover Washington’s NFL team for The Washington Post\, and the first president of the Association for Women in Sports Media. \nThis is a ticketed event\, in order to secure a seat\, a book purchase is required. Children are free and do not require a ticket. \nEvents 46904 | Gathering Volumes
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/on-her-game-with-christine-brennan
LOCATION:Ottawa Hills Junior/Senior High\, 2532 Evergreen Rd\, Ottawa Hills\, Ohio\, 43606\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,educational,Speaker,sports
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250708T200000
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CREATED:20250519T181258Z
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SUMMARY:Authors! with Carol Moseley Braun
DESCRIPTION:The Toledo Lucas County Public Library welcomes former U.S. Senator and Retired U.S. Ambassador\, Carol Moseley Braun to Authors! \n In TRAILBLAZER\, Moseley Braun details her stormy childhood in post-World War II Chicago up to her many firsts since entering politics in the 1970s\, shattering ceilings and making history: The first Black woman ever elected to the Senate. The first Black woman on the Senate Judiciary committee. The first woman to represent the state of Illinois in Congress. The first Black woman to serve as a U.S Ambassador to New Zealand. Yet her journey to Capitol Hill and to international renown was not an easy one\, rife with obstacles\, controversies\, and lessons learned. In this memoir\, Moseley Braun candidly shares the story of her extraordinary life in a fascinating narrative filled with poignant\, powerful\, and sometimes funny stories. \nTRAILBLAZER is a story of perseverance\, a moving narrative from a once-in-a-generation icon\, steeped in the history of our nation. Carol Moseley Braun offers readers her uniquely American story and an optimistic letter to future generations on the work we have done and have yet to do\, to ensure that the United States lives up to the promise of liberty and justice for all. \nTickets for Authors! events are on sale now and can only be purchased at eventbrite.com. For assistance\, please call 419.259.5200. Each ticket purchase includes a signed copy of the author’s featured book\, while supplies last. \nAuthors! is presented by the Library Legacy Foundation with additional support from supporting sponsor Buehrer Group and community sponsor Friends of the Library.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/authors-with-carol-moseley-braun
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T233339
CREATED:20250519T175607Z
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SUMMARY:Authors! with Laura Lippman
DESCRIPTION:The Toledo Lucas County Public Library welcomes highly acclaimed New York Times bestseller Laura Lippman returns with an irresistible mystery featuring Muriel Blossom\, a former private investigator and widow\, whose vacation on a Parisian river cruise turns into a deadly international mystery that only she can solve. \nSince her debut\, Lippman has been recognized as a distinctive voice in mystery fiction and named one of the “essential” crime writers of the last 100 years. Stephen King called her “special\, even extraordinary.” Gillian Flynn wrote\, “She is simply a brilliant novelist.” Her books have won most of the major awards in her field and have been translated into more than 25 languages. \nTickets for Authors! events are on sale now and can only be purchased at eventbrite.com. For assistance\, please call 419.259.5200. Each ticket purchase includes a signed copy of the author’s featured book\, while supplies last. \nAuthors! is presented by the Library Legacy Foundation with additional support from supporting sponsor Buehrer Group and community sponsor Friends of the Library.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/authors-with-laura-lippman-2
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T233339
CREATED:20250613T153900Z
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing Ukraine Reading and Discussion with Author Greta Lynn Uehling
DESCRIPTION:Join Gathering Volumes for a reading and discussion with Dr. Greta Lynn Uehling about her book Decolonizing Ukraine at Gathering Volumes in Perrysburg\, OH\, on Sunday\, June 22! \nAbout the book:\nIn this ground-breaking book\, distinguished anthropologist Greta Lynn Uehling illuminates the untold stories of Russia’s occupation of Crimea from 2014 to the present\, revealing the traumas of colonization\, foreign occupation\, and population displacement. Drawing upon extensive fieldwork in Ukraine\, including over 90 personal interviews\, Uehling brings her readers into the lives of people who opposed Russia’s Crimean operation\, many of whom fled for government-controlled Ukraine. \nAbout the author:\nGreta Uehling is a cultural anthropologist who works at the intersection of Indigenous and Eastern European Studies. She is a Teaching Professor at the University of Michigan\, where she teaches for the Program in International and Comparative Studies and is Associate Faculty of the Center for Russian\, East European and Eurasian Studies. Uehling is the author of three books\, most recently Decolonizing Ukraine: The Indigenous People of Crimea and Pathways to Freedom (Rowman & Littlefield 2025). Uehling has served as a consultant to organizations working in the fields of international migration\, human rights\, and human trafficking\, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/decolonizing-ukraine-reading-and-discussion-with-author-greta-lynn-uehling
LOCATION:Gathering Volumes\, 200 E South Boundary St\, Perrysburg\, O\, 43551-1758\, United States
CATEGORIES:books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T233339
CREATED:20250519T173510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T180438Z
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SUMMARY:Authors! with Robert Edsel
DESCRIPTION:What happens when you lose your freedom and the people who eventually get it back for you are no longer alive to thank? \nThe Toledo Lucas County Public Library welcomes author of Remember Us\, Robert Edsel\,  the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Monuments Men\, opens in the pre-dawn hours of May 10\, 1940 when Hitler’s forces rolled into the small rural province of Limburg in the Netherlands\, shattering more than 100 years of peace. Their freedom gone\, the Dutch lived through four-and-a-half years of occupation until September 1944\, when American forces reached Limburg\, the last portion of Western Europe liberated by the Allies before their advance on Nazi Germany slammed to a halt. \nTickets for Authors! events are on sale now and can only be purchased at eventbrite.com. For assistance\, please call 419.259.5200. Each ticket purchase includes a signed copy of the author’s featured book\, while supplies last. \nAuthors! is presented by the Library Legacy Foundation with additional support from supporting sponsor Buehrer Group and community sponsor Friends of the Library.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/authors-with-robert-edsel
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,educational,history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T233339
CREATED:20250501T132303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T132353Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning author\, scientist and ecologist\, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer for a live\, virtual community conversation where you can learn the profound ways to live alongside our natural world. \nDrawing from her book\, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants\, Dr. Kimmerer will share important lessons of how we can build more respectful and sustainable relationships with nature\, inspired by Indigenous wisdom and ecological science. Plus\, you’ll hear new ways you can ask questions of nature using the tools of science. \nThis Community Conversation marks the culmination of 18 months of collaborative work between the Greater Toledo Community Foundation\, Toledo Public Schools\, Washington Local Schools\, Toledo Zoo\, Imagination Station\, Toledo School for the Arts\, Toledo Museum of Art\, and Metroparks Toledo. \nInspired by the work of Dr. Kimmerer\, this partnership led to the creation of a new high school curriculum created by Toledo School for the Arts\, titled Ecology and Literature. This course engages students to explore thought-provoking ecological themes through classic and contemporary texts\, personal essays\, poetry and research projects. \nThis event free and will be recorded and live-streamed to a gathered audience in the KeyBank Discovery Theater at 7 pm. An RSVP is required.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/community-conversation-dr-robin-wall-kimmerer
LOCATION:Imagination Station\, 1 Discovery Way\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604
CATEGORIES:books,educational,lecture,nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T203000
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CREATED:20250317T203155Z
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SUMMARY:Nancy Drew Convention
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars from across the country are invited to Toledo to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the publication of the first Nancy Drew book\, The Secret of the Old Clock. The commemoration takes place Thursday through Saturday\, April 24-26\, at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Main Library in downtown Toledo. The event kicks off with an evening reception\, followed by workshops\, panel discussions\, hands-on activities\, and film screenings. \nOn Thursday\, April 24\, a special evening reception with the Nancy Drew Sleuths will take place in the Children’s Library at Main Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Known colloquially as “The Sleuths\,” the Nancy Drew Sleuths is a worldwide member organization that fosters the enduring legacy of Nancy Drew. The Sleuths will host a day focused on Nancy Drew history and collecting on Friday\, April 25. The celebration concludes Saturday\, April 26 with a variety of free activities for the entire family throughout Main Library. \nThe character of Nancy Drew has a special connection to Toledo\, Ohio. Original Nancy Drew ghostwriter Mildred A. Wirt Benson (1905-2002) called the Glass City home for over six decades. Under the pen name Carolyn Keene\, Benson wrote 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries between 1930-1953\, including The Secret of the Old Clock\, the first book in the series. \nDuring Main Library’s 2019 renovation\, the Library saw an opportunity to further highlight Nancy Drew’s impact and Benson’s contributions. Jennifer Fisher\, The Nancy Drew Sleuths founder and president and a well-known Nancy Drew collector\, author\, and consultant\, donated her personal collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia—more than 5\,000 objects—to the Toledo Library to be displayed\, researched\, and enjoyed by visitors of all ages. \nThe Toledo Library now holds the largest public collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia in the United States. Objects from the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection are continuously on view in the Saloff Children’s Library at Main Library. \nThursday\nNancy Drew 95th Anniversary Reception\n(Th) April 24 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nInvestigate the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection during a special evening for Nancy Drew fans. Enjoy original art\, artifacts\, a mystery to solve\, light refreshments\, and more. Advance registration required.\n\nFriday\nNancy Drew Sleuths\n(F) April 25 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nJoin the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, an organization of Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars\, for a day of Nancy Drew history and collecting. \n10 a.m. – noon: Nancy Drew history and collecting with Jennifer Fisher\nNoon – 1 p.m.: Lunch break (attendees are encouraged to dine at SAME Cafe or other downtown Toledo restaurants)\n1 – 2:15 p.m.: Film screening – “Nancy Drew… Detective” (1938\, 66 minutes) \nSaturday\nA Real Carolyn Keene Speaks\n(Sa) April 26 | 10 – 11 a.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nStacia Deutsch\, author of more than 300 books\, shares her experience writing the modern Nancy Drew series. \n95 Years of Nancy Drew\n(Sa) April 26 | 11 a.m. – noon | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nJennifer Fisher\, president and founder of the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, discusses Nancy Drew’s 95-year legacy. \n“Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” (1939\, 60 minutes)\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 1 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nThe final entry in the classic film series finds Nancy Drew and Ted investigating a murder in a mysterious old mansion. \nMake a Nancy Drew Souvenir\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 3 p.m. | Main Library Making Lab\nCreate a souvenir button and take a green screen photo. First come\, first served while supplies last. \nNancy Drew Clue Game\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 4 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nTest your sleuthing skills with a Nancy Drew-inspired Clue game and explore the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection. \nUsing Nancy Drew in the Classroom\n(Sa) April 26 | 1 – 2 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nEducator Erika Head shares ideas for using Nancy Drew books in the classroom. \nNancy Drew and The Hardy Boys Discussion\n(Sa) April 26 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nPanelists Michael Gauwitz\, Meredith Jaffe\, and Jennifer Fisher discuss the enduring popularity of Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys. \nThe Nancy Drew 95th Anniversary Celebration at Main Library is free and open to the public. For more details\, visit toledolibrary.org.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/nancy-drew-convention
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,family friendly,library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T203000
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SUMMARY:Nancy Drew Convention
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars from across the country are invited to Toledo to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the publication of the first Nancy Drew book\, The Secret of the Old Clock. The commemoration takes place Thursday through Saturday\, April 24-26\, at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Main Library in downtown Toledo. The event kicks off with an evening reception\, followed by workshops\, panel discussions\, hands-on activities\, and film screenings. \nOn Thursday\, April 24\, a special evening reception with the Nancy Drew Sleuths will take place in the Children’s Library at Main Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Known colloquially as “The Sleuths\,” the Nancy Drew Sleuths is a worldwide member organization that fosters the enduring legacy of Nancy Drew. The Sleuths will host a day focused on Nancy Drew history and collecting on Friday\, April 25. The celebration concludes Saturday\, April 26 with a variety of free activities for the entire family throughout Main Library. \nThe character of Nancy Drew has a special connection to Toledo\, Ohio. Original Nancy Drew ghostwriter Mildred A. Wirt Benson (1905-2002) called the Glass City home for over six decades. Under the pen name Carolyn Keene\, Benson wrote 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries between 1930-1953\, including The Secret of the Old Clock\, the first book in the series. \nDuring Main Library’s 2019 renovation\, the Library saw an opportunity to further highlight Nancy Drew’s impact and Benson’s contributions. Jennifer Fisher\, The Nancy Drew Sleuths founder and president and a well-known Nancy Drew collector\, author\, and consultant\, donated her personal collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia—more than 5\,000 objects—to the Toledo Library to be displayed\, researched\, and enjoyed by visitors of all ages. \nThe Toledo Library now holds the largest public collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia in the United States. Objects from the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection are continuously on view in the Saloff Children’s Library at Main Library. \nThursday\nNancy Drew 95th Anniversary Reception\n(Th) April 24 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nInvestigate the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection during a special evening for Nancy Drew fans. Enjoy original art\, artifacts\, a mystery to solve\, light refreshments\, and more. Advance registration required.\n\nFriday\nNancy Drew Sleuths\n(F) April 25 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nJoin the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, an organization of Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars\, for a day of Nancy Drew history and collecting. \n10 a.m. – noon: Nancy Drew history and collecting with Jennifer Fisher\nNoon – 1 p.m.: Lunch break (attendees are encouraged to dine at SAME Cafe or other downtown Toledo restaurants)\n1 – 2:15 p.m.: Film screening – “Nancy Drew… Detective” (1938\, 66 minutes) \nSaturday\nA Real Carolyn Keene Speaks\n(Sa) April 26 | 10 – 11 a.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nStacia Deutsch\, author of more than 300 books\, shares her experience writing the modern Nancy Drew series. \n95 Years of Nancy Drew\n(Sa) April 26 | 11 a.m. – noon | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nJennifer Fisher\, president and founder of the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, discusses Nancy Drew’s 95-year legacy. \n“Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” (1939\, 60 minutes)\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 1 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nThe final entry in the classic film series finds Nancy Drew and Ted investigating a murder in a mysterious old mansion. \nMake a Nancy Drew Souvenir\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 3 p.m. | Main Library Making Lab\nCreate a souvenir button and take a green screen photo. First come\, first served while supplies last. \nNancy Drew Clue Game\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 4 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nTest your sleuthing skills with a Nancy Drew-inspired Clue game and explore the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection. \nUsing Nancy Drew in the Classroom\n(Sa) April 26 | 1 – 2 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nEducator Erika Head shares ideas for using Nancy Drew books in the classroom. \nNancy Drew and The Hardy Boys Discussion\n(Sa) April 26 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nPanelists Michael Gauwitz\, Meredith Jaffe\, and Jennifer Fisher discuss the enduring popularity of Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys. \nThe Nancy Drew 95th Anniversary Celebration at Main Library is free and open to the public. For more details\, visit toledolibrary.org.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/nancy-drew-convention
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,family friendly,library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T233339
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T143833Z
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SUMMARY:Nancy Drew Convention
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars from across the country are invited to Toledo to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the publication of the first Nancy Drew book\, The Secret of the Old Clock. The commemoration takes place Thursday through Saturday\, April 24-26\, at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Main Library in downtown Toledo. The event kicks off with an evening reception\, followed by workshops\, panel discussions\, hands-on activities\, and film screenings. \nOn Thursday\, April 24\, a special evening reception with the Nancy Drew Sleuths will take place in the Children’s Library at Main Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Known colloquially as “The Sleuths\,” the Nancy Drew Sleuths is a worldwide member organization that fosters the enduring legacy of Nancy Drew. The Sleuths will host a day focused on Nancy Drew history and collecting on Friday\, April 25. The celebration concludes Saturday\, April 26 with a variety of free activities for the entire family throughout Main Library. \nThe character of Nancy Drew has a special connection to Toledo\, Ohio. Original Nancy Drew ghostwriter Mildred A. Wirt Benson (1905-2002) called the Glass City home for over six decades. Under the pen name Carolyn Keene\, Benson wrote 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries between 1930-1953\, including The Secret of the Old Clock\, the first book in the series. \nDuring Main Library’s 2019 renovation\, the Library saw an opportunity to further highlight Nancy Drew’s impact and Benson’s contributions. Jennifer Fisher\, The Nancy Drew Sleuths founder and president and a well-known Nancy Drew collector\, author\, and consultant\, donated her personal collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia—more than 5\,000 objects—to the Toledo Library to be displayed\, researched\, and enjoyed by visitors of all ages. \nThe Toledo Library now holds the largest public collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia in the United States. Objects from the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection are continuously on view in the Saloff Children’s Library at Main Library. \nThursday\nNancy Drew 95th Anniversary Reception\n(Th) April 24 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nInvestigate the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection during a special evening for Nancy Drew fans. Enjoy original art\, artifacts\, a mystery to solve\, light refreshments\, and more. Advance registration required.\n\nFriday\nNancy Drew Sleuths\n(F) April 25 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nJoin the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, an organization of Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars\, for a day of Nancy Drew history and collecting. \n10 a.m. – noon: Nancy Drew history and collecting with Jennifer Fisher\nNoon – 1 p.m.: Lunch break (attendees are encouraged to dine at SAME Cafe or other downtown Toledo restaurants)\n1 – 2:15 p.m.: Film screening – “Nancy Drew… Detective” (1938\, 66 minutes) \nSaturday\nA Real Carolyn Keene Speaks\n(Sa) April 26 | 10 – 11 a.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nStacia Deutsch\, author of more than 300 books\, shares her experience writing the modern Nancy Drew series. \n95 Years of Nancy Drew\n(Sa) April 26 | 11 a.m. – noon | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nJennifer Fisher\, president and founder of the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, discusses Nancy Drew’s 95-year legacy. \n“Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” (1939\, 60 minutes)\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 1 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nThe final entry in the classic film series finds Nancy Drew and Ted investigating a murder in a mysterious old mansion. \nMake a Nancy Drew Souvenir\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 3 p.m. | Main Library Making Lab\nCreate a souvenir button and take a green screen photo. First come\, first served while supplies last. \nNancy Drew Clue Game\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 4 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nTest your sleuthing skills with a Nancy Drew-inspired Clue game and explore the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection. \nUsing Nancy Drew in the Classroom\n(Sa) April 26 | 1 – 2 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nEducator Erika Head shares ideas for using Nancy Drew books in the classroom. \nNancy Drew and The Hardy Boys Discussion\n(Sa) April 26 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nPanelists Michael Gauwitz\, Meredith Jaffe\, and Jennifer Fisher discuss the enduring popularity of Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys. \nThe Nancy Drew 95th Anniversary Celebration at Main Library is free and open to the public. For more details\, visit toledolibrary.org.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/nancy-drew-convention
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,family friendly,library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T233339
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SUMMARY:Flying Rhino Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:Last Year was a hit! So join us again for the 2nd Annual celebration of finding your next favorite book!-Bring up to 10 new or gently used books to trade.-Grab a coffee and browse the shelves!\n\n**BRING US YOUR BOOKS!** (UP TO 10)-Books can be dropped off and collected at Flying Rhino Coffee starting March 1st\, 2025 or at our table at Toledo Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. These will be collected up until the day of the event.\n-Prior drop off is appreciated so staff can get books organized.\n-Vouchers will be given out to use during the BOOK SWAP upon book collection.\n-Check in with our Instagram and Facebook for further updates.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/flying-rhino-book-swap
LOCATION:Flying Rhino Coffee\, 201 Morris St\, Suite G\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,coffee
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