Videos by Toledo Lucas County Public Library in Toledo. Have you finished your 30 days of reading for Summer Read? Make sure to let us know so you can be entered into the grand prize drawings! Visit our homepage for all the details.
The Toledo Library is home to the brand new Small Business and Nonprofit Workspace. We know starting a business or nonprofit can be intimidating, not knowing where to start or who to talk to. This workspace connects you with our business specialists to discover resources to help you on your path to success.
Discover more: www.toledolibrary.org/sbn
Small Business and Nonprofit Workspace
The Toledo Library is home to the brand new Small Business and Nonprofit Workspace. We know starting a business or nonprofit can be intimidating, not knowing where to start or who to talk to. This workspace connects you with our business specialists to discover resources to help you on your path to success.
Discover more: www.toledolibrary.org/sbn
A sneak peak at tomorrow’s Mud Hens and Walleye Takeover! From noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, you can run through Spike’s tunnel, play in an inflatable hockey rink, meet the mascots, and more! We can’t wait to see you for this free family-friendly event. Newly added, former Walleye Simon Denis and Walleye Assistant Coach Brent Bain will be hosting storytimes!
Mud Hens and Walleye Takeover
See you this Saturday, June 8 for the Mud Hens and Walleye Takeover!
From noon to 4 p.m. Main Library will be filled with family-friendly activities from your favorite Toledo sports teams.
- Run through Spike's tunnel
- Play hockey on an inflatable rink
- Meet the mascots
- Try out baseball and hockey games
- Interactive activity stations
- View their sports production room
This event is free and no registration is needed. Free covered parking is available at Main Library's parking deck.
www.toledolibrary.org/takeover
The 100th year of Summer Read at the Toledo Library is underway! Find everything you need to know and how to sign up here! www.toledolibrary.org/summer
New Stickers!!!
Meet our new friends in the Toledo Library sticker zoo!
The capybara, red panda, cow, penguin, and otter are so excited for their debut! Pick them up at any Library location.
Comic book popularity continues to grow. The Toledo Library gives you access to hundreds of comics for FREE! From the most popular to the newly added, Comics Plus is a comic lover's dream! Start exploring now: https://ow.ly/Hil850QyjGu
Winter Read is coming to an end on Thursday, February 29. More than 10,000 people joined in on the fun this year! As we near the finish line, make sure to report your readings so you can be entered into our grand prize drawings. Watch now to see the three options you can do to complete your Winter Read. 📚 www.toledolibrary.org/readingchallenges
Did you know the Toledo Library gives you access to hundreds of comics for FREE! Comics Plus has everything from the most popular to the newly added. Comic book popularity continues to grow, this is a comic lover's dream! Start exploring now: api.toledolibrary.org/db_referrer2.asp?code=comicsplus
Winter Read 2024
Winter Read is underway! ❄️📚 Now through February 29, read just TWO books!
Participants will get a Library winter hat just for signing up. Upon completion, you will be entered into our grand prize drawings.
Sign up in person at any Library location or online: www.toledolibrary.org/readingchallenges.
The Toledo Library's new catalog is here! It features more accurate searches, smart filters, digital options, and more! To use the new system, all cardholders will simply need to verify their accounts. Check out the video for the simple steps to a seamless transition. Our staff are also available to help, visit any Library location or call 419.259.5200 for assistance.
What a fun morning on Fred LeFevbre's radio show talking about our upcoming Toledo Comic Arts Festival on (Sa) Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The day-long event will be filled with activities, workshops, keynote speakers, and programs. Take a listen to this snippet about the Superhero Training Academy. For the day's full schedule and information, visit www.toledolibrary.org/toledo-comic-arts-festival.
The Toledo Library is electing a Book President! We need your help to determine who will be elected to office! Voting is underway now through Election Day. Learn more about the three candidates before you cast your vote. (Comment who you think will win!)
Our Youth Writing Contest is underway! ✏️ The Ruth Blank Benner and Mary Jane Blank McCormick Youth Writing Contest prompt is: tell us about a pet you love, a pet you wish you had, a pet that came to the rescue, or an unusual pet! Children grades K-12 can win prizes by submitting their story to any location or online. The deadline to enter is November 18! Full contest details can be found here: https://www.toledolibrary.org/writing-contest
The newest issue of our magazine - Off the Shelf - is here! The entire magazine is dedicated to growing children's literacy skills by sharing our Ready to Read team's guides, activities, and information for children up to age 10. Pick up your copy of Off the Shelf at any Library location!