Toledo Lucas County Public Library is a winner of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. This is the highest honor that can be awarded to a library system or museum in the United States. The award recognizes TLCPLs exceptional commitment to serving as the go-to community connector for the makers, doers, and dreamers who are committed to the regions success.
Book Jacket of TAKE MY WORD FOR IT: A MEMOIR
Book Jacket of Sunflower Season
Book Jacket of IS IT TOO LATE TO MAKE A RUN FOR IT?
Book Jacket of WOLVES OF SUMMER
Book Jacket of MY BOOK OF DAYS: A MEMOIR IN MOMENTS
Book Jacket of THE HEIGHTS
Book Jacket of Have You Eaten Yet?
Book Jacket of The Unhaunting
Book Jacket of CASTLES: A FORTIFIED HISTORY OF THE WORLD
Book Jacket of Monsters of Ohio

Library Connections

Romance author signing books.

Join our podcast

Subscribe to The Local Thread podcast from WGTE for the Library’s weekly discussion about the books everyone’s buzzing about — from bestsellers and literary favorites to the stories sparking conversation in book clubs everywhere.

Youth climbing indoor rock wall.

Find a Storytime!

To learn to read, children need exposure to lots of words, pictures, songs, and ideas. Our Storytimes are an effective – and fun! – way to foster early literacy.
Exterior view of Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.

Healthcare services 

Equitas Health, Mercy Health Community Nurses, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, Shots 4 Tots n Teens, and UToledo Health Mobile Health Unit all have visits at multiple Library locations for kids and adults throughout the fall season!