Open to all!
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library proudly welcomes all community members and works to be as accommodating as possible with the materials and services listed below for:
- Groups
- Adults with, and caregivers of, adults with disabilities
- Children with disabilities, along with their parent or caregiver.
Inclusive Storytime
For Children with IDD and Peers
(Sa) March 14 | 10 — 10:45 a.m. | Main Library
Children of all abilities and their caregivers are invited to talk, sing, read, write, and play as we share stories, music, and movement.
Inclusive Storytime
For Children with IDD and Peers
(Sa) April 11 | 10 — 10:45 a.m. | Main Library
Children of all abilities and their caregivers are invited to talk, sing, read, write, and play as we share stories, music, and movement.
Inclusive Storytime
For Children with IDD and Peers
(Sa) May 9 | 10 — 10:45 a.m. | Main Library
Children of all abilities and their caregivers are invited to talk, sing, read, write, and play as we share stories, music, and movement.
These programs are brought to you with support from the Library Legacy Foundation (LLF) of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. For more information on LLF and its mission, visit toledolibrary.org/give/.
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) March 9 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | South
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Inclusive Crafts with Toledo Library Making
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) March 16 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Main Library
Explore different types of crafting with Toledo Library's Making Department. Projects will vary each session, and accessibility tools will be available.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) March 30 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Lagrange
Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind work of art.
Papermaking with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) April 6 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Reynolds Corners
Enjoy a fun papermaking activity with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful.
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) April 13 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Oregon
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Get Moving with Zumba featuring Elaina Hernandez
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) April 20 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Mott
Move along with Elaina to the grooves of this Latin inspired cardio dance fitness.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) April 27 | 10 — 11 a.m. | South
Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind work of art.
The Magic of Andrew Martin
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) May 4 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Maumee
Magician Andrew Martin with amaze and entertain with his award-winning magic for all!
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) May 18 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Main Library
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Papermaking with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) June 1 | 10 — 11 a.m. | South
Enjoy a fun papermaking activity with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful.
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) June 8 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Sylvania
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Inclusive Crafts with Toledo Library Making
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) June 15 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Main Library
Explore different types of crafting with Toledo Library's Making Department. Projects will vary each session, and accessibility tools will be available.
Pioneers: Presented by Heritage Sylvania
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) June 22 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Oregon
Explore life as a pioneer in the 1800's. Inspect original 1800's artifacts to guess what they were used for and then play fun interactive pioneer games.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) June 29 | 10 — 11 a.m. | West Toledo
Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind work of art.
Library Constitution
(W) July 1 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Main Library
Have you ever wanted to make the rules? Learn what a constitution is and what it takes to work with others to make the rules!
Native Americans: Presented by Heritage Sylvania
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) July 6 | 10 — 11 a.m. | South
Learn how Native Americans in our region lived while exploring original artifacts then make a model of a teepee or wigwam.
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) July 13 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Lagrange
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Get Moving with Zumba featuring Elaina Hernandez
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) July 20 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Main Library
Move along with Elaina to the grooves of this Latin inspired cardio dance fitness.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) July 27 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Sylvania
Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind work of art.
The Magic of Andrew Martin
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) August 3 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Mott
Magician Andrew Martin with amaze and entertain with his award-winning magic for all!
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) August 10 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | South
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Create a Victorian Bouquet
(Tu) August 11 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville
Discover the fascinating history of the Victorian tussy mussy bouquet, then create your own and bring some extra freshness to your day.
Inclusive Crafts with Toledo Library Making
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) August 17 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Main Library
Explore different types of crafting with Toledo Library's Making Department. Projects will vary each session, and accessibility tools will be available.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) August 31 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Maumee
Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind work of art.
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) September 14 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Sylvania
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) September 28 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Main Library
Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind work of art.
Papermaking with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) October 5 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Sylvania
Enjoy a fun papermaking activity with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful.
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) October 12 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Lagrange
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) October 26 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Oregon
Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind work of art.
Native Americans: Presented by Heritage Sylvania
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) November 2 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Reynolds Corners
Learn how Native Americans in our region lived while exploring original artifacts then make a model of a teepee or wigwam.
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) November 9 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Sylvania
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Inclusive Crafts with Toledo Library Making
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) November 16 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Main Library
Explore different types of crafting with Toledo Library's Making Department. Projects will vary each session, and accessibility tools will be available.
Get Moving with Zumba featuring Elaina Hernandez
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) November 23 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Maumee
Move along with Elaina to the grooves of this Latin inspired cardio dance fitness.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) November 30 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Mott
Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind work of art.
Papermaking with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) December 7 | 10 — 11 a.m. | West Toledo
Enjoy a fun papermaking activity with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful.
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) December 14 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Main Library
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) December 28 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Lagrange
Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind work of art.
- Accessible parking spaces.
- Electronic assisted door openers.
- Restrooms that accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility equipment and devices.
- Elevator for access to all public services floors.
- Soft or bench seating.
- All service animals who are trained to work or perform a task for an individual with a disability are welcome in the Library.
- Home delivery of materials. Complete an application here or call us at 419.259.5200.
- Reserve a quiet study room here
- Braille books for adults and youth by request. Call your preferred location to request the books.
- Large print books for adults and youth.
- Wonderbooks that have play-along audio for each page.
- Playaway all-in-one book audio player, no WiFi needed. Headphones are needed. You can use your own or purchase a set at the service desk from Friends of the Library for $3.50.
- Audiobooks on CDs. Downloadable eBook and eAudio for eReaders, laptops, tablets, computers, and smartphones. Accessibility options on Libby.
- Handheld magnifiers for use in the Library are available at the service desks by request.
- Zoom text computers at:
- Heatherdowns
- Holland
- Kent
- Main
- Maumee
- Oregon
- Reynolds Corners
- Sanger
- Sylvania
- Waterville
- DVD films with subtitles and closed captioning.
- Propio interpretation and translation services are available at all Library service desks.
- Sign language interpreters or CART services for Library programs will be provided upon request and with ample time to schedule. Please call us at 419.259.5200 at least 14 business days before the program to schedule this service. If you cannot attend the program, please contact us promptly to cancel your request.
- Computer stations that accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility equipment and devices.
- Self-service, customer service, and reference sections that accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility equipment and devices.
- Electronic wheelchairs at Main Library.
