Find all of your adult programs and classes including arts, crafts, hobbies, book groups, writing groups, business development, computers & technology, cooking, food, gardening, HSE / GED and ESOL, health & wellness, history, genealogy, travel, and performance & special events.
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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.
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!
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!
Preschool Craft Day
(Tu) December 5 | 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. | Sylvania
Drop by and make a great craft for the holiday season.
Snowman Spectacular
(Tu) December 5 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road
Have some winter fun with these adorable snowman crafts.
Preschool Craft Day
(W) December 6 | 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. | Sylvania
Drop by and make a great craft for the holiday season.
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.
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.
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.
See all of our book groups at the link below!
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.
Hot Chocolate Bombs
(Tu) December 5 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Point Place
Spice up your hot chocolate with these tasty melting sweets.
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!
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.
Hot Chocolate Bombs
(M) December 11 | 5 — 6 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Spice up your hot chocolate with these tasty melting sweets.
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.
Hot Chocolate Bombs
(Tu) December 12 | 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. | King Road
Spice up your hot chocolate with these tasty melting sweets.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Classic Movies at Oregon
(Tu) December 19 | 2 — 4 p.m. | Oregon
Monthly classic movies enjoyed on our large screen.
Holiday Hangout
(Th) December 21 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Mott
Celebrate winter with crafts, movies, and sweet treats.
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.
Classic Movies at Oregon
(Tu) January 23 | 2 — 4:30 p.m. | Oregon
Monthly classic movies enjoyed on our large screen.
Classic Movies at Oregon
(Tu) February 27 | 2 — 4:30 p.m. | Oregon
Monthly classic movies enjoyed on our large screen.
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
Happy Holland Days
(Sa) December 2 | 3 — 4:30 p.m. | Holland
Celebrate the season with face painting, crafts, and storytime.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
