All locations will be closed May 26 and 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
Book Groups and Clubs
Join a Book group
Join us for lively and enlightening book discussions hosted by 15 of our Library locations. New members are always welcome and it's free to join! Copies of books will be available at the corresponding Library location one month prior to each discussion. We offer a variety of themed book groups as well, including:
- Books on Tap (three groups to choose from)
- Under 200 Club (featuring short books)
- Feminist Book Group
- Science Fiction Book Group
- And so many more!
Don't forget to check out our list of Library clubs for all ages below.
Holland Book Club
Thursday May. 23
at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Holland
Join us for a lively and enlightening discussion. Copies of each month's book are available at the branch one month prior to the discussion. New members are always welcome!
Event Details for Holland Book ClubTeen Book Group
Thursday May. 23
at 3:45 p.m.
Location: Locke
Teens, come meet the last Thursday of the month for our book group.
Event Details for Teen Book GroupClub 1085, Mott's Book Club
Monday May. 27
at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Mott (New)
The book selection is High Season by Judy Blundell
Event Details for Club 1085, Mott's Book ClubToledo Heights Book Discussion
Tuesday May. 28
at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Toledo Heights
Join us each month for a lively and enlightening discussion. Copies of each month's selection are available at the branch one month prior to the discussion. New members are always welcome.
Event Details for Toledo Heights Book DiscussionOTAKU Anime & Manga Club
Thursday May. 30
at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Kent
Do you know what sugoi, yatta, or kawaii mean? If so, you might just be an OTAKU! Ikuzo anime club and binge watch anime, talk manga, and eat delicious snacks with us!
Event Details for OTAKU Anime & Manga ClubTrue Story Book Club
Saturday Jun. 1
at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Reynolds Corners
True Story is a book club that meets the first Saturday of the month to discuss nonfiction of all sorts. New members are always welcome.
Event Details for True Story Book ClubKids' Reading Getaway Club
Tuesday Jun. 4
at 1:30 p.m.
Location: Birmingham
Travel to another world and you never have to leave the library! Sit back and relax as you drift away on many adventures this summer.
Event Details for Kids' Reading Getaway ClubSpeed Read a Book and Chat
Tuesday Jun. 4
at 2:00 p.m.
Location: King Road
No time for a monthly book club? Bring 4 titles you enjoyed to share, we'll talk about your favorites and show you how to speed read a book in just a few minutes to find more you just can't put down!
Event Details for Speed Read a Book and ChatWaterville Book Discussion
Tuesday Jun. 4
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Waterville
A lively and enlightening book discussion. Copies of each month's selection are available one month prior to the discussion.
Event Details for Waterville Book DiscussionKids Writing Workshop
Wednesday Jun. 5
at 3:00 p.m.
Location: Sylvania
On the first Wednesday of each month, we will spend an hour developing and producing your own playful, imaginative creative writing. A great way to develop more of your literacy skills this summer.
Event Details for Kids Writing WorkshopWest Toledo Book Group
Thursday Jun. 6
at 2:00 p.m.
Location: West Toledo
A lively and enlightening discussion that meets the first Thursday of every month. New members always welcome. Copies of each month's selection are available one month prior to the discussion.
Event Details for West Toledo Book GroupPoint Place Writer's Group
Saturday Jun. 8
at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Point Place
Meet with other writers for ideas an encouragement. It doesn't matter if you're an old hand or just getting started. Feel free to bring copies of a short writing sample to share.
Event Details for Point Place Writer's GroupLibrary Clubs
Clubs for Adults
In addition to our book groups, we also offer a variety of clubs for adults, including:
- Cookbook Club
- Coupon Club
- ESOL Club
- Euchre Club
- Grandparent Club
Browse upcoming club meetings below.
Pinch of This....A Dash of That...Cookbook Club
Wednesday May. 22
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Waterville
Pick a dish from the library's collection of cookbooks featuring Asian cuisine. Bring it with a serving utensil to the meeting.
Event Details for Pinch of This....A Dash of That...Cookbook ClubHolland Book Club
Thursday May. 23
at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Holland
Join us for a lively and enlightening discussion. Copies of each month's book are available at the branch one month prior to the discussion. New members are always welcome!
Event Details for Holland Book ClubClub 1085, Mott's Book Club
Monday May. 27
at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Mott (New)
The book selection is High Season by Judy Blundell
Event Details for Club 1085, Mott's Book ClubLearn to Cook Hungarian Style!
Tuesday May. 28
at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Library in the Community
We'll make (and eat) a delicious Hungarian dish. Presented in partnership with the Hungarian Club of Toledo. Meet at the Hungarian Club, 224 Paine Avenue.
Event Details for Learn to Cook Hungarian Style!Let's Talk!
Wednesday May. 29
at 6:00 p.m.
Location: King Road
A welcoming environment for adult learners of English.
Event Details for Let's Talk!True Story Book Club
Saturday Jun. 1
at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Reynolds Corners
True Story is a book club that meets the first Saturday of the month to discuss nonfiction of all sorts. New members are always welcome.
Event Details for True Story Book ClubClubs for Teens and Tweens
Do you have a teen/tween who is interested in meeting new friends and picking up a fun hobby? Joining one of our clubs is a great way to start:
- Art Club
- Anime Clubs
- Code It Club
- Dungeons and Dragons Club
- Ukulele Club
Browse upcoming club meetings below.
Teen Anime Club
Friday May. 24
at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Point Place
Stop by and binge watch anime online, talk manga, and eat delicious snacks with us.
Event Details for Teen Anime ClubDownloads & Desserts
Tuesday May. 28
at 3:00 p.m.
Location: Sylvania
Watch any good movies lately? Play any games you love? Want to talk about your favorite songs while making desserts? Downloads & Desserts is a program that does just that!
Event Details for Downloads & DessertsOTAKU Anime & Manga Club
Thursday May. 30
at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Kent
Do you know what sugoi, yatta, or kawaii mean? If so, you might just be an OTAKU! Ikuzo anime club and binge watch anime, talk manga, and eat delicious snacks with us!
Event Details for OTAKU Anime & Manga ClubCode IT Club
Wednesday Jun. 5
at 2:00 p.m.
Location: West Toledo
Have you ever wanted to create a video game, program a robot or make a website? Come to the library, make some friends, learn more about coding and show others your skills. Grades 4-9.
Event Details for Code IT ClubCode IT Club
Thursday Jun. 6
at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Oregon
Have you ever wanted to create a video game, program a robot or make a website? Come to the library, make some friends, learn more about coding and show others your skills. Grades 4-9.
Event Details for Code IT ClubCode IT Club
Thursday Jun. 6
at 3:30 p.m.
Location: King Road
Have you ever wanted to create a video game, program a robot or make a website? Come to the library, make some friends, learn more about coding and show others your skills. Grades 4-9.
Event Details for Code IT ClubClubs for Kids
Our clubs for kids offer them a great outlet for releasing energy, meeting new friends and learning new skills. Our kids clubs include:
- Chess Club
- Homeschool Club
- LEGO Club
Browse upcoming club meetings below.
Chess Club
Monday May. 27
at 4:00 p.m.
Location: South
Weekly chess club for children of all ages and skill levels.
Event Details for Chess ClubChess Club
Monday Jun. 3
at 1:30 p.m.
Location: South
Weekly chess club for children of all ages and skill levels.
Event Details for Chess ClubChess Club
Monday Jun. 10
at 1:30 p.m.
Location: South
Weekly chess club for children of all ages and skill levels.
Event Details for Chess ClubKids Club
Monday Jun. 10
at 2:00 p.m.
Location: West Toledo
Get out of the heat and unwind at Kids Club. A fun hour of silly games, awesome activities and fun challenges awaits you! Something new to try and do each month.
Event Details for Kids ClubChess Club
Monday Jun. 17
at 1:30 p.m.
Location: South
Weekly chess club for children of all ages and skill levels.
Event Details for Chess ClubKids Club
Monday Jun. 24
at 2:00 p.m.
Location: West Toledo
Get out of the heat and unwind at Kids Club. A fun hour of silly games, awesome activities and fun challenges awaits you! Something new to try and do each month.
Event Details for Kids Club