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EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS WITH US

View classes, programs, and book groups below. See a full calendar here.

Kid Friendly Gift Making

(Sa) December 2 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Main Library

Kids will practice the art of giving by making a craft to give to a friend or loved one.

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Crafternoon

(Sa) December 2 | 2 — 2:30 p.m. | Oregon

Drop in for a monthly craft!

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Origami Penguins

(M) December 4 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Washington

Learn how to fold an origami penguin bookmark to help keep your place as you read this winter!

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Holiday Gifts

(M) December 4 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Holland

Make a special holiday gift for your loved one from a variety of holiday silver charms, Czech glass, seed beads, cord and elastic. Gift wrap your creation to take home with you!

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Preschool Craft Day

(Tu) December 5 | 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. | Sylvania

Drop by and make a great craft for the holiday season.

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Snowman Spectacular

(Tu) December 5 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Have some winter fun with these adorable snowman crafts.

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Preschool Craft Day

(W) December 6 | 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. | Sylvania

Drop by and make a great craft for the holiday season.

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Shrinky Dinks

(W) December 6 | 3 — 4 p.m. | Heatherdowns

Have you ever wondered how to make Shrinky Dinks? We will color, bake and shrink pieces of plastic to make it look like glass.

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Funtastic Teen Drop-in

(W) December 6 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Main Library

Calling all Teens! Come hang out with your friends while we have fun and enjoy snacks! Who knows what surprises there may be.

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Holiday Bead Workshop

(W) December 6 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo

Make a holiday gift for friends or family! Embellish your own ornament hook or create a holiday charm necklace or bracelet.

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See all of our book groups at the link below!

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Senior Hour: Cookie Decorating

(Tu) December 5 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Oregon

Enjoy some simple cookie decorating (and eating!) Cookies and decorating items will be provided.

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Hot Chocolate Bombs

(Tu) December 5 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Point Place

Spice up your hot chocolate with these tasty melting sweets.

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Hot Chocolate Bar

(Th) December 7 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Mott

Bring your friends and enjoy a warm cup of coca with all the toppings you could imagine!

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Using Medicinal Herbs at Home

(Th) December 7 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Main Library

Mary from Bensell Greenhouse will be on hand to discuss growing and maintaining different types of medicinal herbs. Each attendee will receive their own plant to take home.

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Hot Chocolate Bombs

(M) December 11 | 5 — 6 p.m. | Toledo Heights

Spice up your hot chocolate with these tasty melting sweets.

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Winter Cookie Decorating

(Tu) December 12 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Reynolds Corners

What is a cold winter day without a sweet treat? Join us to decorate sugar cookies in light of the new season. Cookies and supplies provided.

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Hot Chocolate Bombs

(Tu) December 12 | 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. | King Road

Spice up your hot chocolate with these tasty melting sweets.

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Edible Crafts

(W) December 13 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Sanger

Create a craft that is both artful and delectable! No previous art experience required. Snacks included.

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Holiday Cookie Decorating

(M) December 18 | 3 — 4 p.m. | Locke

Let's celebrate winter (and our own creativity) by decorating sugar cookies together. Enjoy your snack or give to someone else as a gift!

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Sports Icons in Toledo Public School History

(Th) January 18 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Main Library

A look back at 175 years of the Toledo Public School's athletic program.

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Beginning Genealogy

(M) January 22 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | South

Want to start researching your family history? Join us and learn the basics of genealogy.

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Henna Art with Henna Muse

(Sa) January 27 | 11 a.m. — noon | Waterville

We will use henna to create our own designs on paper, as well as learn the basics of sourcing supplies and making henna paste.

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Henna Art with Henna Muse

(Sa) January 27 | 2 — 3 p.m. | King Road

We will use henna to create our own designs on paper, as well as learn the basics of sourcing supplies and making henna paste.

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Henna Art with Henna Muse

(Sa) January 27 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Heatherdowns

We will use henna to create our own designs on paper, as well as learn the basics of sourcing supplies and making henna paste.

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Henna Art with Henna Muse

(M) January 29 | 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights

We will use henna to create our own designs on paper, as well as learn the basics of sourcing supplies and making henna paste.

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Henna Art with Henna Muse

(M) January 29 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Maumee

We will use henna to create our own designs on paper, as well as learn the basics of sourcing supplies and making henna paste.

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Senior Hour: The Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society

(Tu) January 30 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Oregon

Kathy Clark, Curator of the Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society, will present items from the collection and share information about this local gem of more than 60 years.

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Henna Art with Henna Muse

(Tu) January 30 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Holland

We will use henna to create our own designs on paper, as well as learn the basics of sourcing supplies and making henna paste.

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Henna Art with Henna Muse

(Tu) January 30 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Lagrange

We will use henna to create our own designs on paper, as well as learn the basics of sourcing supplies and making henna paste.

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Classic Movies at Oregon

(Tu) December 19 | 2 — 4 p.m. | Oregon

Monthly classic movies enjoyed on our large screen.

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Holiday Hangout

(Th) December 21 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Mott

Celebrate winter with crafts, movies, and sweet treats.

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Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

(Th) December 28 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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Classic Movies at Oregon

(Tu) January 23 | 2 — 4:30 p.m. | Oregon

Monthly classic movies enjoyed on our large screen.

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Classic Movies at Oregon

(Tu) February 27 | 2 — 4:30 p.m. | Oregon

Monthly classic movies enjoyed on our large screen.

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HarperCollins Takeover

HarperCollins is Taking Over Main Library!

(Sa) December 2 | 10 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. | Main Library

International publishing house, HarperCollins, along with a half dozen of their talented authors will be at Main Library on Saturday, December 2, 2023

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Happy Holland Days

(Sa) December 2 | 3 — 4:30 p.m. | Holland

Celebrate the season with face painting, crafts, and storytime.

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Sounds of the Season

(Tu) December 5 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for our annual holiday concert series. Enjoy a variety of local talent.

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Holiday Concert

(Tu) December 5 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Maumee

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for our annual holiday concert featuring the Maumee Community Band.

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Sounds of the Season

(Th) December 7 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for our annual holiday concert series. Enjoy a variety of local talent.

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Better Toledo | Healing Voices Project by Mónica Ramírez

Sponsored by Human Relations Commission and Welcome TLC

(Th) December 7 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Main Library

Mónica Ramírez discusses the “Healing Voices'' project which addresses the critical gap in focusing on healing personal and community trauma to increase power and drive change for farmworkers.

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Sounds of the Season

(Tu) December 12 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for our annual holiday concert series. Enjoy a variety of local talent.

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Authors! with Mitch Albom

(Tu) December 12 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

Please join your National Medal Winner Toledo Lucas County Public Library in welcoming author and philanthropist, Mitch Albom. This is a ticketed event.

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Sounds of the Season

(Th) December 14 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for our annual holiday concert series. Enjoy a variety of local talent.

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Winter Wonderland

(F) December 15 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights

Join us for this free family event. Have your picture taken with Santa, make a holiday craft, and enjoy cookies and cocoa.

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Yoga with SLB Yoga

(Th) December 7 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Main Library

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced yogi, find strength, flexibility, and inner peace on your mat with SLB Yoga.

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Preschool Dance Party

(M) December 11 | 11:30 a.m. — noon | King Road

Join the exciting dance party just for kids ages 2-5! Music and fun will make your sides jingle and those little feet start a-tapping. Wear your best dance outfit and get moving with us.

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Baby Dance Party

(F) December 15 | 10 — 10:20 a.m. | King Road

For our littlest friends! Come bounce, rock, and play during this dance party made just for you and your grown up. Big siblings are welcome too!

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Open Arms Transformative Living

(F) December 15 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange

This series offers a safe environment that educates you on what healthy relationships look like. Tools are provided to increase self-esteem, self-worth, and youth safety.

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Mindful Movement

(Sa) January 6 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Main Library

Come relax and listen to mindfulness stories, learn a few yoga poses, and enjoy a craft and snack. Dress in comfortable clothing! Bring a yoga mat or towel if you'd like. We have some mats to share.

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Preschool Dance Party

(M) January 8 | 11:30 a.m. — noon | King Road

Join the exciting dance party just for kids ages 2-5! Music and fun will make your sides jingle and those little feet start a-tapping. Wear your best dance outfit and get moving with us.

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Yoga with SLB Yoga

(Tu) January 9 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Heatherdowns

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced yogi, find strength, flexibility, and inner peace on your mat with SLB Yoga.

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Yoga with SLB Yoga

(W) January 10 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Maumee

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced yogi, find strength, flexibility, and inner peace on your mat with SLB Yoga.

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Online Wellness Book Group

Falling Back in Love with Being Human by Kai Cheng Thom

(W) January 10 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

Join us for a virtual book discussion devoted to self-discovery and fulfillment.

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Yoga with SLB Yoga

(F) January 12 | 1 — 2 p.m. | Kent

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced yogi, find strength, flexibility, and inner peace on your mat with SLB Yoga.

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