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.

Please call us at 419.259.5200 if you require any additional accommodations. If you need any assistance during your visit to the Library, please notify any staff member. If you are unable to come to the Library or have a question about our accessibility, please call 419.259.5200 or email us.

  • 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.
  • 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.
Following guidelines from the State of Ohio, you can set your browser to translate the Library’s website to your preferred languages. See the state’s helpful directions here.
Library staff can provide reference and service support through language translation services at all service desks. Staff can provide a card where you can show us your preferred language.

Seasonal Flower Arranging

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) January 6 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Reynolds Corners

Learn the basics of floral arrangement and create a beautiful bouquet of your own with Swesey Florist.

FULL

Inclusive Storytime for Adults and their Peers

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) January 13 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Sylvania

An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!

FULL

Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) January 27 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland

Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a watercolor painting.

FULL

Spring Herbs with Bensell's Greenhouse

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) February 3 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Maumee

Learn the basics of herb propagation and planting for both culinary and ornamental herbs.

Register

Inclusive Storytime for Adults and their Peers

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) February 10 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Oregon

An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!

Full - join waitlist

Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) February 24 | 10 — 11 a.m. | South

Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a watercolor painting.

FULL

Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) March 3 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Reynolds Corners

Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a watercolor painting.

Register

Inclusive Storytime for Adults and their Peers

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) March 10 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Main Library

An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!

Register

Crazy Craig's Juggling Variety Show

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) March 17 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Mott

Hold on to your seats! Crazy Craig is here and will blow your socks away with his high-energy, interactive, comedy, juggling, and variety show!

Register

Inclusive Crafts with Toledo Library Making

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) March 24 | 10 — 11:30 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.

Register

Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) April 7 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Maumee

Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a watercolor painting.

Register - 1 spots left

Inclusive Storytime for Adults and their Peers

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) April 14 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland

An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!

Register

The Magic of Andrew Martin

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) April 21 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Mott

Magician Andrew Martin with amaze and entertain with his award-winning magic for all!

Register

Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) May 5 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Reynolds Corners

Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a watercolor painting.

Register

Inclusive Storytime for Adults and their Peers

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) May 12 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | South

An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!

Register

The Magic of Andrew Martin

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) June 2 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Maumee

Magician Andrew Martin with amaze and entertain with his award-winning magic for all!

Register

Inclusive Storytime for Adults and their Peers

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) June 9 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Sylvania

An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!

Register

Inclusive Crafts with Toledo Library Making

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) June 23 | 10 — 11:30 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.

Register

Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) July 7 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Reynolds Corners

Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a watercolor painting.

Register

Inclusive Storytime for Adults and their Peers

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) July 14 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Oregon

An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!

Register

Baking Cookies with Sur Le Pouce

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) July 21 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Maumee

Work hands-on to learn the basics of baking cookies and eat the delicious results at the end.

Register

Beaded Jewelry Making with Bonita Bead

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) July 28 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | South

Learn the fundamentals of basic bead stringing. You'll work with a variety of charms and beads to create your own design.

Full - join waitlist

Inclusive Storytime for Adults and their Peers

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) August 11 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Main Library

An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!

Register

Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) August 25 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Sylvania

Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a watercolor painting.

Register

Inclusive Storytime for Adults and their Peers

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) September 8 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland

An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!

Register

Inclusive Crafts with Toledo Library Making

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) September 22 | 10 — 11:30 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.

Register

Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) October 6 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Maumee

Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a watercolor painting.

Register

Inclusive Storytime for Adults and their Peers

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) October 13 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | South

An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!

Register

Spring Herbs with Bensell's Greenhouse

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) October 20 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Mott

Learn the basics of herb propagation and planting for both culinary and ornamental herbs.

Register

Beaded Jewelry Making with Bonita Bead

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) November 3 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Reynolds Corners

Learn the fundamentals of basic bead stringing. You'll work with a variety of charms and beads to create your own design.

Register

Inclusive Storytime for Adults and their Peers

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) November 10 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Sylvania

An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!

Register

Crazy Craig's Juggling Variety Show

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) November 17 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Maumee

Hold on to your seats! Crazy Craig is here and will blow your socks away with his high-energy, interactive, comedy, juggling, and variety show!

Register

Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) November 24 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland

Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a watercolor painting.

Register

Seasonal Flower Arranging

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) December 1 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | Mott

Learn the basics of floral arrangement and create a beautiful bouquet of your own with Swesey Florist.

Register

Inclusive Storytime for Adults and their Peers

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD

(M) December 8 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Main Library

An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!

Register