King Road
3900 King Road,
Toledo, Ohio 43617
419.259.5380
Manager: Julie Bursten
M-Tu: noon– 8:30 p.m.
W-F: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sa: Closed
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.
This branch provides a continuous Friends of the Library mini Book Sale area.
PROGRAMS:
Family Storytime
(Tu) February 17 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) February 18 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) February 19 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(Tu) February 24 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) February 25 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) February 26 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(Tu) March 3 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) March 4 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) March 5 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(Tu) March 10 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) March 11 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) March 12 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(Tu) March 17 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) March 18 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) March 19 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(Tu) March 24 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) March 25 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) March 26 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(Tu) March 31 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) April 1 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) April 2 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(W) April 8 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) April 9 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(Tu) April 14 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) April 15 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) April 16 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(Tu) April 21 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) April 22 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) April 23 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(Tu) April 28 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) April 29 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) April 30 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Homeschool Hour
(Th) March 12 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | King Road
Come explore our tech tools, create some art, and play fun games with other homeschooling families.
Egg Decorating
(M) March 23 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Learn about different egg decorating traditions from around the world and decorate some wooden eggs to take home!
Homeschool Hour
(Th) April 9 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | King Road
Come explore our tech tools, create some art, and play fun games with other homeschooling families.
Bird Buddies with Toledo Zoo
(M) April 13 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | King Road
Learn how to be a buddy and help to care for and protect the birds that share our neighborhoods, parks, and backyards.
Thumbprint Terra Cotta Pots
(M) April 20 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Use your digits to create cute thumbprint insects on a terra cotta pot. Fill your pot with soil and wildflower seeds and watch what beautiful surprises await you this summer!
Cardboard Tube Flower Painting with Molly Miller
(M) May 11 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | King Road
Learn how artist James Lake transforms simple, recycled cardboard into amazing works of art. Using cardboard tubes, create your own vibrant spring flowers.
Homeschool Hour
(Th) May 14 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | King Road
Come explore our tech tools, create some art, and play fun games with other homeschooling families.
King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons
(Th) February 19 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.
King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons
(Th) March 5 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.
Create Your Own Custom Button
(W) March 18 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Let your creativity shine by creating your own custom button using the library’s button maker!
King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons
(Th) March 19 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.
Cricut 101
Water Bottle Decal Name Tags
(M) March 23 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | King Road
Use the Cricut to personalize your water bottle with your name.
King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons
(Th) April 2 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.
Perler Bead Picture Frames
(W) April 15 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Design and create a unique picture frame using perler or “fuse” beads.
King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons
(Th) April 16 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.
Dungeoneering 101: Pop-up Paper Dice Tray
Cricut paper crafts for gaming
(F) April 17 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road
Learn to cut and assemble a Paper Dice Tray for Tabletop games using the Cricut machine.
King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons
(Th) April 30 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.
King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons
(Th) May 14 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.
Fabric Painting
(W) May 20 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Design and fabric-paint your own colorful pencil pouch—perfect for organizing school supplies or gifting to a friend.
King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons
(Th) May 28 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.
Spring Migration and the Birds of Ohio
(M) March 2 | 6 — 7 p.m. | King Road
A staff member of the Black Swamp Bird Observatory will go over the importance of northwest Ohio during bird migration, migratory and native birds you can see in Ohio, and how you can help birds.
Cheese Quiche with Sur le Pouce
(Tu) March 10 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | King Road
In this hands-on class, learn the art of baking delicious cheese quiche.
King Road Book Club
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
(Th) March 12 | 2 — 3 p.m. | King Road
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.
Cricut 101
Water Bottle Decal Name Tags
(M) March 23 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | King Road
Use the Cricut to personalize your water bottle with your name.
King Road Book Club
The Wager by David Grann
(Th) April 9 | 2 — 3 p.m. | King Road
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.
Dungeoneering 101: Pop-up Paper Dice Tray
Cricut paper crafts for gaming
(F) April 17 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road
Learn to cut and assemble a Paper Dice Tray for Tabletop games using the Cricut machine.
King Road Book Club
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
(Th) May 14 | 2 — 3 p.m. | King Road
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.
Planter Pot Workshop
with Callisto Terra
(M) May 18 | 6 — 7:30 p.m. | King Road
Guests will get to paint & plant using our 4 oz handcrafted concrete planter pots! We will use cuttings from our shop’s plants but you’re welcome to bring your own too!
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE:
In spring 2024, the Library sent a survey to the Lucas County community to learn what you love about your Library and how we could improve our buildings to better meet your needs. This is what 389 King Road neighbors said they wanted in an updated space.
| Rank |
Services and amenities |
Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Expanded adult areas |
24.42% |
| 2 |
Expanded children’s areas |
23.14% |
| 3 |
Access to drive-through, pick-up, and drop-off services |
21.34% |
| 4 |
More study spaces |
18.77% |
| 5 |
Expanded teen areas |
13.37% |
| 6 |
More technology |
13.11% |
| 7 |
More Maker Spaces |
12.60% |
| 8 |
Larger and/or additional meeting room spaces |
10.80% |
| 9 |
Greater access to audio/visual equipment |
8.48% |
| 10 |
Additional programming space |
8.23% |
Construction phase: Q2 2031
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Q1 2030 | Dates and locations will be shared as soon as available
