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Kent

3101 Collingwood Blvd.,
Toledo, Ohio 43610
419.259.5340

M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Su: Closed

Holiday Hours

ABOUT US: 

We’re happy to be a good neighbor by providing free self-serve meeting rooms. (Self-serve means you may move furniture, but you will need to return room to original set-up. Technology support may be available.) Users of this space must agree to and follow the Library Community Room policy.

Quiet study rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis during open hours. There are often quiet study tables too, but they are within the main library space.

Naturalista Photo Exhibit
Carla Thomas
Exhibit Dates: March 2-29
The Naturalista Photoshoot stands as a beacon of celebration, showcasing African American women and girls who wear their natural hair with pride. It’s a vibrant gathering designed for girls and women of all ages and featured in the Sojourners Truth Newspaper’s Soulcial Scene.
 
Adopting “relaxer-free” as our mantra, participants are encouraged to express themselves through their hair in any form they desire – be it braids, locs, twists, afros, or even natural-styled wigs as a protective measure. This event is a haven of acceptance, where every style is celebrated. Each installment of the photoshoot is themed, complete with a unique color scheme, encouraging the ladies to bring their smiles and personal styles.
 
This photoshoot is a tribute, honoring the beauty, strength, and resilience of Black women and girls who confidently embrace their natural hair. Initiated ten years ago, the Naturalista Photoshoot has blossomed into an institution, save for one year when it could not be held since its inception in 2014.
 
As we reflect on a decade of empowerment, beauty, and sisterhood, the Naturalista Photoshoot stands as a testament to the vibrant celebration of natural hair, encouraging generations of women and girls to celebrate their identity with pride and joy.
 
In Search Of My Mother’s Garden Exhibit
Mariah Maddox
Exhibit Dates: March 7-29
“In Search Of My Mother’s Garden” is a personal exploration of the mother/daughter bond. I cannot recognize my own strength without first recognizing the strength of the women who came before me, and the woman who birthed me: my mother. She lies at the core of my femininity, my resilience, my womanhood. These collage pieces are my way of paying homage.
 
Interested in displaying your work at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library? We encourage you to submit a proposal at the link below. The Library selects displays to share a variety of artistic mediums, styles, and points of view within the community. Art to be displayed should adhere to local community standards and be appropriate for both youth and adult audiences.
 
Please note—we receive far more submissions than our modest spaces allow.
 

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