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 THE SLANTWISE HISTORIES: COLLECTED STORIES
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Romance author signing books.

Learn about Issue 8

The Library will ask voters to consider a new 3.0-mill operational levy on November 3, 2026, to restore hours that were reduced due to state budget cuts and to keep providing great library services to the community.
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!
Youth climbing indoor rock wall.

Get civics help

Check key election dates; confirm or update your voter registration; and find your local, county, state, and federal representatives so you can be ready for early voting, mail-in voting, or election day voting.