West Toledo
1320 Sylvania Ave.,
Toledo, Ohio 43612
419.259.5290
Manager: Ryan Rigaux
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Su: Closed
SERVICES:
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.
Use our 24/7 Lobbies with Smart Lockers to pick up books and materials you’ve placed on hold any time day or night! Currently available at King Road, Maumee, Mott, Oregon, Reynolds Corners, Sanger, Sylvania, Waterville and West Toledo locations.
To pick up materials in the 24/7 Lobby Lockers:
- Log into your account
- Find the materials you would like to reserve
- Select “Request it”
- Choose the location’s “Lobby Lockers” option
- Click submit
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.
PROGRAMS:
Treasure Chest Storytime with WGTE Public Media
(Sa) October 11 | 10 — 10:45 a.m. | West Toledo
A special storytime utilizing beloved PBS KIDS programming and characters.
Kid's Gametime
(M) July 14 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Summer Time Club
Make you own pinwheel
(W) July 16 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Enjoy the summer time with games, activities and crafts. Each week is something different.
Reading Buddies
(Th) July 17 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Be a better reader with one-on-one reading sessions at the Library. For children in grades K-3.
Kid's Gametime
(M) July 21 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Summer Time Club
Movie and a craft: Moana 2
(W) July 23 | 2:30 — 4 p.m. | West Toledo
Enjoy the summer time with games, activities and crafts. Each week is something different.
Reading Buddies
(Th) July 24 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Be a better reader with one-on-one reading sessions at the Library. For children in grades K-3.
Kid's Gametime
(M) July 28 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Dragon Training Academy
(W) July 30 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Join Brock Barnabas on an adventure as he uses his many inventions of science and brings humor, high energy, creative play, and (of course) realistic looking animatronic puppets to the stage.
Kid's Gametime
(M) August 11 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Summer Time Club
Art expressions
(W) August 13 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Enjoy the summer time with games, activities and crafts. Each week is something different.
Kid's Gametime
(M) August 18 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Kid's Gametime
(M) August 25 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Camping Fun
(W) September 3 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Gather 'round the "campfire" for some stories, s'mores and crafts and make a tent to read in!
Minecraft Mania
(W) September 10 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Minecraft fans will have a blast making masks, crafts and playing games!
Kid's Gametime
(M) September 15 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Create Hojalata Art
Provided by the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center
(W) September 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Participants will craft a variation of this traditional "tin work," which has been created in Mexico and Central America for several centuries.
Abstract Cut Paper Collage with Molly Miller
(M) September 22 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Have fun with abstract art, inspired by Kandinsky! Abstract art is all about using shapes, colors, and lines to express feelings. You can create your own abstract cut paper collage.
Kid's Gametime
(W) September 24 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Kid's Gametime
(M) September 29 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
After School Club
(W) October 1 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Join us for fun, learning, and creativity at the West Toledo Library's After-School Club!
Spooky Watercolors
(W) October 8 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Create Sponge Dot Spiders and a Ghostly Landscape with watercolors.
Kid's Gametime
(M) October 13 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Fire Safety Challenge
(W) October 15 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Do you know how to stay safe if there is a fire? Test your fire preparedness with a series of activities and obstacles.
Wildfire Safety with Smokey Bear
(W) October 22 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Smokey Bear and a friendly Wildlife Officer want to show you how to help protect the forest.
Kid's Gametime
(M) October 27 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
After School Club
(W) October 29 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Join us for fun, learning, and creativity at the West Toledo Library's After-School Club!
Paper Pumpkin Crafts
(W) November 5 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Make a simple yet festive paper pumpkin or jack-o-lantern.
Kid's Gametime
(M) November 10 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Thankful Turkeys
(W) November 12 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Make some turkey-riffic crafts and share what you’re thankful for!
Afterschool Club
(W) November 19 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Join us for fun, learning, and creativity at the West Toledo Library's After-School Club!
Kid's Gametime
(M) November 24 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
West Toledo Gamers Guild
(Th) July 17 | 3 — 4 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hang out and play games ranging from Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Ultimate to classic card games like Uno.
Henna Art with Henna Muse
(Tu) July 22 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
We will use henna to create our own designs on paper, as well as learn the basics of sourcing supplies and making henna paste.
Dungeons & Dragons
(W) July 23 | 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Let's play some Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to this interactive storytelling or looking to join the adventure, come see what the ruckus is all about!
West Toledo Movie Club
(W) July 23 | 6 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Movie lover? Join us for an evening filled with fun films and lively discussion as we dive into the world of cinema.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) July 29 | 3 — 4 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
West Toledo Gamers Guild
(Th) July 31 | 3 — 4 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hang out and play games ranging from Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Ultimate to classic card games like Uno.
Dungeons & Dragons
(W) August 6 | 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Let's play some Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to this interactive storytelling or looking to join the adventure, come see what the ruckus is all about!
West Toledo Gamers Guild
(Th) August 7 | 3 — 4 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hang out and play games ranging from Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Ultimate to classic card games like Uno.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) August 12 | 3 — 4 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
West Toledo Movie Club
(W) August 13 | 6 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Movie lover? Join us for an evening filled with fun films and lively discussion as we dive into the world of cinema.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) August 19 | 3 — 4 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
Dungeons & Dragons
(W) August 20 | 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Let's play some Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to this interactive storytelling or looking to join the adventure, come see what the ruckus is all about!
West Toledo Gamers Guild
(Th) August 21 | 3 — 4 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hang out and play games ranging from Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Ultimate to classic card games like Uno.
Microscopic Marvels
(Tu) August 26 | 3 — 4 p.m. | West Toledo
Dive into the microscopic world! Teens will explore fascinating objects and materials up close, using microscopes to discover hidden details and unlock nature’s secrets.
West Toledo Gamers Guild
(Th) August 28 | 3 — 4 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hang out and play games ranging from Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Ultimate to classic card games like Uno.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) September 2 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
Dungeons & Dragons
(W) September 3 | 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Let's play some Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to this interactive storytelling or looking to join the adventure, come see what the ruckus is all about!
Teen Hangout
(Tu) September 9 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
Movie and a Craft for Teens
A Minecraft Movie (rated PG, 101 minutes)
(Th) September 11 | 6 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Enjoy a showing of A Minecraft Movie and create your own unique pixelated art.
Dungeons & Dragons
(W) September 17 | 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Let's play some Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to this interactive storytelling or looking to join the adventure, come see what the ruckus is all about!
West Toledo Gamers Guild
(Th) September 18 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hang out and play games ranging from Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Ultimate to classic card games like Uno.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) September 30 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
Dungeons & Dragons
(W) October 1 | 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Let's play some Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to this interactive storytelling or looking to join the adventure, come see what the ruckus is all about!
West Toledo Gamers Guild
(Th) October 9 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hang out and play games ranging from Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Ultimate to classic card games like Uno.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) October 14 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
Dungeons & Dragons
(W) October 15 | 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Let's play some Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to this interactive storytelling or looking to join the adventure, come see what the ruckus is all about!
Teen Hangout
(Tu) October 21 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
West Toledo Movie Club
(Th) October 23 | 6 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Movie lover? Join us for an evening filled with fun films and lively discussion as we dive into the world of cinema.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) October 28 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
Dungeons & Dragons
(W) October 29 | 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Let's play some Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to this interactive storytelling or looking to join the adventure, come see what the ruckus is all about!
Cyanotype Prints
(Tu) November 4 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Create art with the power of sunlight! Cyanotype printing is an easy, fun way to make unique designs with objects, paper, and the power of the sun.
West Toledo Gamers Guild
(Th) November 6 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hang out and play games ranging from Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Ultimate to classic card games like Uno.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) November 11 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
Dungeons & Dragons
(W) November 12 | 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Let's play some Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to this interactive storytelling or looking to join the adventure, come see what the ruckus is all about!
Teen Hangout
(Tu) November 18 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
West Toledo Movie Club
(Th) November 20 | 6 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Movie lover? Join us for an evening filled with fun films and lively discussion as we dive into the world of cinema.
Preparing to Pay for College with The University of Toledo
(Tu) November 25 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Students will be provided with a comprehensive overview of financial options and strategies to fund their college education.
West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
Quantum by Patricia Cornwell
(Tu) July 15 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Wax Melt Candle Making with Callisto Terra Candle Studio
(Tu) July 15 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Make your own custom wax melts with Callisto Terra Candle Studio.
Pride & Poetry
(Th) July 17 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Read, share, watch, and otherwise experience poetry about and by LGBTQIA+ authors—and share your own. With Pella Felton
Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Ohio Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project
(Th) July 24 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
For women without insurance and who meet the eligibility requirements, the Ohio Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) can help you receive these lifesaving screenings.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(Th) July 24 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Nurses are at select locations to conduct free flu shots (Oct-Jan), blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Sa) July 26 | 10 a.m. — noon | West Toledo
Meet with others who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
Senior ScamGuard
with the Better Business Bureau
(Tu) August 5 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Protecting and empowering older adults.
West Toledo Book Club
Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo
(Th) August 7 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
(Tu) August 19 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Sa) August 23 | 10 a.m. — noon | West Toledo
Meet with others who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Ohio Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project
(Th) August 28 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
For women without insurance and who meet the eligibility requirements, the Ohio Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) can help you receive these lifesaving screenings.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(Th) August 28 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Nurses are at select locations to conduct free flu shots (Oct-Jan), blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
West Toledo Book Club
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman
(Th) September 4 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo DocuFilm Series
(M) September 8 | 6 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Enjoy a documentary film screening with light refreshments and friendly conversation.
K-12 Education Legal Assistance Sessions
Presented by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE)
(Tu) September 9 | 6 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) attorneys and staff will present information designed for parents and caregivers who have questions and concerns about their K-12 students’ public education.
K-12 Education Legal Assistance Sessions
Presented by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE)
(Th) September 11 | 10 a.m. — noon | West Toledo
Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) attorneys and staff will present information designed for parents and caregivers who have questions and concerns about their K-12 students’ public education.
You Are Not Alone: Inspiration to Run for Office
(Tu) September 16 | 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Running for public office can feel like a daunting task. Where do you start? Who can you ask for help?
West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
(Tu) September 16 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Sa) September 20 | 10 a.m. — noon | West Toledo
Meet with others who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Ohio Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project
(Th) September 25 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
For women without insurance and who meet the eligibility requirements, the Ohio Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) can help you receive these lifesaving screenings.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(Th) September 25 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Nurses are at select locations to conduct free flu shots (Oct-Jan), blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Acrylic Painting with Molly Miller
(Tu) September 30 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Paint a fall scene with acrylic paint on a canvas board.
West Toledo Book Club
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
(Th) October 2 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo DocuFilm Series
(M) October 13 | 6 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Enjoy a documentary film screening with light refreshments and friendly conversation.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Sa) October 18 | 10 a.m. — noon | West Toledo
Meet with others who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
Goblin by Josh Malerman
(Tu) October 21 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Ohio Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project
(Th) October 23 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
For women without insurance and who meet the eligibility requirements, the Ohio Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) can help you receive these lifesaving screenings.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(Th) October 23 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Nurses are at select locations to conduct free flu shots (Oct-Jan), blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Paranormal Encounters with Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters Society
(M) October 27 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Learn about some of Toledo's most haunted locations with Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters Society.
West Toledo Book Club
West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
(Th) November 6 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo DocuFilm Series
(M) November 10 | 6 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Enjoy a documentary film screening with light refreshments and friendly conversation.
Jumbo Cookie Workshop with Sur Le Pouce
(Tu) November 11 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
In this hands-on class, you'll make jumbo cookies with Nathalie of Sur Le Pouce.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Sa) November 15 | 10 a.m. — noon | West Toledo
Meet with others who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
(Tu) November 18 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo Book Club
Lady Bird and Lyndon by Betty Boyd Caroli
(Th) December 4 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Sa) December 13 | 10 a.m. — noon | West Toledo
Meet with others who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE:
Construction phase: Q2 2030 – Q3 2030
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Q4 2029 | Dates and locations will be shared as soon as available
