Locke
703 Miami St.,
Toledo, Ohio 43605
419-259-5310
Email Manager Holley Jackson
M-Tu: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
W-F: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sa-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.
This branch provides a continuous Friends of the Library mini Book Sale area.
Programs:
Zumba Dance
with Elaina Hernandez
(W) October 14 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Learn some dance moves and play fun games to get your heart pumping and create some smiles!
Martial Arts for Kids
(W) October 21 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Have a blast with Sempai Shelly Blanco from Ohio Martial Arts, learning a variety of kicks, punches, and self-defense techniques. Build self-confidence and learn how to avoid conflict with bullies.
Halloween Craft Party
(Tu) October 27 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Are you ready to put a spooky twist on some fun projects? We'll provide all you need to craft your way to Halloween!
Fun Fall Mosaic with Molly Miller
(Th) November 5 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Create a fall-themed mosaic picture by gluing small colorful pieces together to form an autumn design.
Fall Craft Fun!
(Tu) November 10 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
What helps you enjoy autumn? Fluttering leaves, bonfires and trips to the orchard all make fall special. Make a craft to remember and celebrate the wonder of Fall!
Zumba Dance
with Elaina Hernandez
(M) November 16 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Learn some dance moves and play fun games to get your heart pumping and create some smiles!
Switch Gaming Class
(W) November 18 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Play the Switch and get tips from a "local champ" who wins a friendly tournament annually.
Ugly Sweater Contest
(Th) December 3 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Bring your creative and festive ideas to design your very own miniature Ugly Holiday Sweater and you might even win a prize!
Handmade Holiday
(W) December 16 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
In this season of giving, enjoy an opportunity to make a gift to share with someone special. Be prepared, your gift will be sure to make them grin!
Snowball Celebration
(W) January 13 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Create a winter craft, enjoy a snack, and then join in on the ultimate indoor snowball battle!
Mixed Media Winterscape with Molly Miller
(W) January 27 | 3:30 — 4:15 p.m. | Locke
Using paint, collage and a variety of other art techniques, we will stay warm while creating a cool winter landscape.
I LOVE to Craft
(Th) February 4 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
If you love to craft, celebrate Valentine’s Day and show your love to others by making something special for them!
Superbowl Spectacular
(W) February 10 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Make your prediction on the winner of the Super Bowl, play games and enjoy snacks to celebrate all things football!
Tinkering Takeover with Imagination Station
(Th) February 18 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Locke
Enjoy interactive science and engineering with a spark of creativity during Imagination Station's Tinkering Takeover.
Teen Cafe
(Tu) October 20 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Come to the Teen Café, a place to sit and chat with friends, play games or just chill with other teens.
Switch Gaming Class
(W) November 18 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Play the Switch and get tips from a "local champ" who wins a friendly tournament annually.
Ugly Sweater Contest
(Th) December 3 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Bring your creative and festive ideas to design your very own miniature Ugly Holiday Sweater and you might even win a prize!
Holiday Trivia for Teens
(Th) December 10 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Test your holiday knowledge! From holiday movies to gifts and traditions, this trivia activity just might leave you stumped. Join the party and give it your best shot!
Tinkercad for Teens
(W) January 20 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Discover the basics of 3D modeling with Tinkercad, a free online, introductory 3D modeling software. Design your own models and learn more about 3D printing at the Library.
Paper Airplane Contest
(W) February 17 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Test your engineering skills and see who can get their plane to go the farthest!
Keychain Journal for Teens
with Create & Xpress
(W) February 24 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Locke
Design a mini notebook keychain filled with journal prompts and affirmations.
TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education
(Tu) October 27 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Locke
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.
Lucas County Benefit Bridge Assistance
(M) November 9 | 1 — 5 p.m. | Locke
Meet with a Lucas County Benefit Bridge representative to see if you qualify for the program, have questions answered, and apply.
Acrylic Painting with Shannon
(Tu) November 10 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Locke
Learn to paint birch trees on a rainbow background with alcohol inks and acrylics. This is a fun experimental class that produces beautiful pictures.
TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education
(Tu) November 24 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Locke
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.
TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education
(Tu) December 22 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Locke
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.
Mocktail Making Workshop
(M) January 11 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Locke
Let’s make mocktails! Led by hospitality leader and educator Ryan Granger, attendees will learn about recipe development through the creation of three different drinks to try and taste.
Building for the future:
A digital copy of the full 200-plus page facilities master plan is available upon request.
Branch overview (based on 2018 data)
Service population: 22,508 (5.3% of total service population)
Median age: 31
Households with children: 39.9%
Households: 8,277
Mean household income: $32,963
Population living below the poverty line: 37.4%
Gross square feet: 9,698 square feet
Year constructed: 2007
Collection size: 31,639 items
Programs: 163 in 2018
Meeting room size: 998 square feet
Meeting room capacity: 50 people
General Observations
- Consider relocating and creating more of an identity for the Children’s area.
- Consider using the patio for Children’s programs.
- Consider mobile display for new materials.
- Consider a single, centralized service point.
- Consider creating a unique identity for the teen area and blending this area better with technology.
- Consider creating smaller study and tudor rooms.
- The Children’s area does not feel like a special area for kids.
- The stack area feels closed in, crowded, lacking display, and doesn’t invite browsing.
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 38 Locke neighbors said they wanted in an updated space.
| Rank |
Services and amenities |
Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Expanded adult areas |
36.84% |
| 2 | Access to drive-through, pick-up, and drop-off services |
31.58% |
| 3 |
More technology |
28.95% |
| 4 |
Expanded children’s areas |
23.68% |
| 5 |
Expanded teen areas |
18.42% |
| 6 |
More study spaces |
18.42% |
| 7 |
Greater access to audio/visual equipment |
7.89% |
| 8 |
Larger and/or additional meeting room spaces |
7.89% |
| 9 |
More Maker Spaces |
7.89% |
| 10 |
Additional programming space |
5.26% |
Construction phase: Q1 2029 – Q3 2029
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Q4 2027 | Dates and locations will be shared as soon as available
The Locke Branch, which opened in 1917, was one of six libraries built in Lucas County with funds from Andrew Carnegie. The current building renovation was funded by a 10-year bond levy approved by Lucas County voters in 1995. David Ross Locke (1833-1888) is one of the early owners of The Toledo Blade and the namesake for this Branch. Locke wrote the Petroleum V. Nasby letters. President Abraham Lincoln loved these letters for their satiric abolitionist humor.
