BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER

Toledo Lucas County Public Library celebrates the diverse contributions and experiences of our community members. Each month, we provide materials, digital collections, activities, and programs that highlight the heritage of our friends and neighbors. Enjoy selections at your favorite location, or browse the programs throughout Library locations below.

January: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
February: Black History Month
March: Women’s History Month
April: Arab American Heritage Month
May: Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish-American Heritage Month
June: Juneteenth and Immigrant Heritage Month
July: Disability Pride Month and American History Month
August: LGBTQIA Pride Month
September and October: Latinx Cultural Heritage Month
November: National Native American Heritage
December: World Religions Month

Children's Latin Dance Class

with the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center

(F) September 20 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange

Start off Latinx Heritage Month by learning to dance with the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center.

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Rice around the World

(M) September 23 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange

Every culture has a unique way of cooking. Learn about a new culture every month as we recreate a rice dish.

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Create Your Own Milagritos

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month

(Tu) September 24 | 3 — 4 p.m. | Locke

"Milagritos" or little/small miracles are good luck charms. Learn more about Milagritos and create one of your own!

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BIG IDEA Book Club

Kill 'Em and Leave: Searching for James Brown and the

(Tu) September 24 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Kent

A discussion group dedicated to diverse voices, perspectives, and authors. We'll aim to construct a meaningful conversation about anti-racism and embrace the diversity of our community.

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Create Your Own Milagritos

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month

(W) October 2 | 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. | Kent

"Milagritos" or little/small miracles are good luck charms. Learn more about Milagritos and create one of your own!

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Create Your Own Milagritos

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month

(M) October 7 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Heatherdowns

"Milagritos" or little/small miracles are good luck charms. Learn more about Milagritos and create one of your own!

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Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

(M) October 7 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

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

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Rice around the World

(Tu) October 8 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange

Every culture has a unique way of cooking. Learn about a new culture every month as we recreate a rice dish.

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Multilingual Social Night at Library Language Café

(Th) October 17 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

Speak another language? Learning to speak another language? Join us for an evening of practicing your language skills! All ages, languages, and abilities are welcome!

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4B and Feminist Separatist Movements

Steinem Sisters Collection Talking Circle

(Th) October 17 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Oregon

Have you heard of feminist separatism? Dr. Sarah Rainey Smithback will lead our discussion into separatist movements in feminism, like lesbian separatism and South Korea's 4B movement.

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BIG IDEA Book Club

Jazz by Toni Morrison

(Tu) October 22 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Kent

A discussion group dedicated to diverse voices, perspectives, and authors. We'll aim to construct a meaningful conversation about anti-racism and embrace the diversity of our community.

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Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

(M) November 4 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

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

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Rice around the World

(M) November 11 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange

Every culture has a unique way of cooking. Learn about a new culture every month as we recreate a rice dish.

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BIG IDEA Book Club

Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson

(Tu) November 26 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Kent

A discussion group dedicated to diverse voices, perspectives, and authors. We'll aim to construct a meaningful conversation about anti-racism and embrace the diversity of our community.

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Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club

Revival Season by Monica West

(M) December 2 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Sanger

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

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Rice around the World

(M) December 9 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange

Every culture has a unique way of cooking. Learn about a new culture every month as we recreate a rice dish.

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Online Wellness Book Club

How to Live Free in a Dangerous World by Shayla Lawson

(W) February 12 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

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

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Online Wellness Book Club

All In Her Head by Elizabeth Comen

(W) March 12 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Online Programs

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

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Waterville Book Club

Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See

(Tu) April 1 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

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