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 Mixed Media Art with Molly Miller
For School-Aged Youth with IDD and Peers
(Sa) November 7 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Sylvania
You're the artist! Create your own mixed media masterpiece with guided instructions.
Sensory Explorers Playgroup with the Ability Center
(Th) November 12 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Heatherdowns
Enjoy socialization and connection with other families in a welcoming environment. The Ability Center has partnered with local sensory creator Dear Ruby to offer sensory exploration playgroups.
Get Moving with Inclusive Zumba featuring Elaina Hernandez
Programming for School-Aged Youth with IDD and Peers
(Sa) November 14 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Reynolds Corners
Move along with Elaina to the grooves of this Latin inspired cardio dance fitness.
Inclusive Storytime - for Children with IDD and Peers
With Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
(Tu) November 17 | 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 Story and a Craft
Programming for School-Aged Youth with IDD and Peers
(Sa) November 21 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Sylvania
An interactive Storytime and a simple craft focused on children and teen learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Inclusive Story and a Craft
Programming for School-Aged Youth with IDD and Peers
(Sa) November 28 | 2 — 2:45 p.m. | Reynolds Corners
An interactive Storytime and a simple craft focused on child and teen learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Inclusive Holiday Crafts
Programming for School-Aged Youth with IDD and Peers
(Sa) December 5 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Sylvania
An interactive craft hour focused on child and teen learners of various abilities.
Sensory Explorers Playgroup with the Ability Center
(Th) December 10 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Heatherdowns
Enjoy socialization and connection with other families in a welcoming environment. The Ability Center has partnered with local sensory creator Dear Ruby to offer sensory exploration playgroups.
Inclusive Holiday Crafts
Programming for School-Aged Youth with IDD and Peers
(Sa) December 12 | 2 — 2:45 p.m. | Reynolds Corners
An interactive craft hour focused on child and teen learners of various abilities.
Sensory Explorers Playgroup with The Ability Center
(Th) January 14 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Heatherdowns
Enjoy socialization and connection with other families in a welcoming environment. The Ability Center has partnered with local sensory creator Dear Ruby to offer sensory exploration playgroups.
Inclusive Storytime - for Children with IDD and Peers
With Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
(Tu) January 19 | 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.
Sensory Explorers Playgroup with The Ability Center
(Th) February 11 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Heatherdowns
Enjoy socialization and connection with other families in a welcoming environment. The Ability Center has partnered with local sensory creator Dear Ruby to offer sensory exploration playgroups.
Inclusive Storytime - for Children with IDD and Peers
With Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
(Tu) February 16 | 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.
Sensory Explorers Playgroup with The Ability Center
(Th) March 11 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Heatherdowns
Enjoy socialization and connection with other families in a welcoming environment. The Ability Center has partnered with local sensory creator Dear Ruby to offer sensory exploration playgroups.
Inclusive Storytime - for Children with IDD and Peers
With Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
(Tu) March 16 | 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 Mixed Media Art with Molly Miller
For School-Aged Youth with IDD and Peers
(Sa) November 7 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Sylvania
You're the artist! Create your own mixed media masterpiece with guided instructions.
Get Moving with Inclusive Zumba featuring Elaina Hernandez
Programming for School-Aged Youth with IDD and Peers
(Sa) November 14 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Reynolds Corners
Move along with Elaina to the grooves of this Latin inspired cardio dance fitness.
Inclusive Story and a Craft
Programming for School-Aged Youth with IDD and Peers
(Sa) November 21 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Sylvania
An interactive Storytime and a simple craft focused on children and teen learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Inclusive Story and a Craft
Programming for School-Aged Youth with IDD and Peers
(Sa) November 28 | 2 — 2:45 p.m. | Reynolds Corners
An interactive Storytime and a simple craft focused on child and teen learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Inclusive Holiday Crafts
Programming for School-Aged Youth with IDD and Peers
(Sa) December 12 | 2 — 2:45 p.m. | Reynolds Corners
An interactive craft hour focused on child and teen learners of various abilities.
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/.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults 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.
Seasonal Beading with Bonita Bead
Programming for Adults with IDD and their Peers
(M) October 26 | 10 — 11 a.m. | West Toledo
Learn the fundamentals of basic bead stringing. You'll work with a variety of charms and beads to create your own design.
Native Americans: Presented by Heritage Sylvania
Programming for Adults 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.
Get Moving with Zumba featuring Elaina Hernandez
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) November 2 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Maumee
Move along with Elaina to the grooves of this Latin inspired cardio dance fitness.
Inclusive Storytime for Adults
Programming for Adults 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!
Seasonal Crafts with Luckey Lavender Farm
Programming for Adults with IDD and their Peers
(M) November 16 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Mott
Luckey Lavender Farm will present crafts that celebrate the season.
Inclusive Crafts with Toledo Library Making
Programming for Adults 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 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 Beading with Bonita Bead
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and their Peers
(M) November 23 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Lagrange
Learn the fundamentals of basic bead stringing. You'll work with a variety of charms and beads to create your own design.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults 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.
Get Moving with Zumba featuring Elaina Hernandez
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) November 30 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Lagrange
Move along with Elaina to the grooves of this Latin inspired cardio dance fitness.
Papermaking with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful
Programming for Adults with IDD and Peers
(M) December 7 | 10 — 11 a.m. | West Toledo
Enjoy a fun papermaking activity with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful.
Get Moving with Zumba featuring Elaina Hernandez
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) December 7 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Main Library
Move along with Elaina to the grooves of this Latin inspired cardio dance fitness.
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 Beading with Bonita Bead
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD
(M) December 14 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Lagrange
Learn the fundamentals of basic bead stringing. You'll work with a variety of charms and beads to create your own design.
Seasonal Crafts with Luckey Lavender Farm
Programming for Adults with IDD and their Peers
(M) December 21 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Lagrange
Luckey Lavender Farm will present crafts that celebrate the season.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults 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.
Seasonal Beading with Bonita Bead
Programming for Adults with IDD and their Peers
(M) December 28 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Main Library
Learn the fundamentals of basic bead stringing. You'll work with a variety of charms and beads to create your own design.
Inclusive Crafts with Toledo Library Making
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) March 29 | 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.
Inclusive Crafts with Toledo Library Making
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) August 30 | 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.
- 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
- 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.
