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Urban Libraries Council Honors Toledo Library for Workforce and Development Innovations
Posted about 1 month ago by Library News
Toledo Library earned recognition during the 2019 ULC Innovations event.
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Renovation Complete, Main Library Reopens to Thousands of Customers
Posted 2 months ago by Library News
Yearlong project brings architectural work and new technology to historic Main Library.
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Maumee Branch Awarded Grant to Create Comic Book Club
Posted 3 months ago by Library News
The grant will allow Maumee Branch to bring a Comic Book Club to two local middle schools.
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Renovations Preserve Main Library History
Posted 3 months ago by Library News
Extensive project blends architectural updates with Main Library highlights.
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Creating a Village for 3rd Grade Success
Posted 3 months ago by Library News
Mott Branch program emphasizes creativity and skills in advance of third grade test.
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Macmillan Publishers Further Restricts eBook Access for Libraries
Posted 4 months ago by Library News
Recently announced lending limit will impose embargo on new Macmillan digital releases.
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Jason Kucsma named Toledo Library Director
Posted 4 months ago by Library News
After a national search, the Board of Trustees has named acting director Jason Kucsma the new Toledo Library Director and Fiscal Officer.
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Toledo Library Receives Donation to its Local History Collection
Posted 5 months ago by Library News
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library received a special donation with items significant to the Tuskegee Institute as well as local African-American history.
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Hundreds Attend Mott Branch Grand Opening
Posted 6 months ago by Library News
June 7, 2019 was a momentous day for the Toledo Lucas County Public Library as it hosted a grand opening for its new Mott Branch Library.
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Learn About the Toledo Library’s Bookmobile
Posted 8 months ago by Library News
Our Bookmobile has been serving the community for more than 80 years! Celebrate National Bookmobile Day by learning a little bit more about this important service.
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Toledo Library Shares Its Impact at 2019 Legislative Day
Posted 8 months ago by Library News
The Toledo Library is one of the many Ohio libraries who participates in Legislative Day – and this year, will proudly share the following information and accomplishments about our system.
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Toledo Library Offers English as a Second Language Classes
Posted 9 months ago by Library News
Learn English by taking part in our ESOL classes, joining our English Language Conversation Club or learn at your pace with Transparent Languages.
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West Toledo Branch Manager Recognized for Innovation
Posted 9 months ago by Library News
West Toledo Branch Manager Andrea Francis was named as one of Library Journal's 2019 Movers and Shakers - Innovators!
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Toledo Library Launches Two New Story Sharing Initiatives
Posted 9 months ago by Library News
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is launching two new initiatives aimed at capturing the stories of its community through storytelling and photography.
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No Fines Equals Better Customer Service
Posted 12 months ago by Library News
For many families in the Lucas County area, overdue fines can be a real barrier. To improve access and opportunity in the community at large, TLCPL will be eliminating overdue fines effective Jan. 1, 2019.
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Great Things Happen When Communities Collaborate
Posted 12 months ago by Library News
Community resources made possible by people working together in Lucas County.
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Playwright Dr. John S. Scott Inducted into Toledoana Collection
Posted about 1 year ago by Library News
Renowned playwright Dr. John S. Scott and his collective works were recently inducted into the Library’s Toledoana Collection, which features works by prominent Toledo and Northwest Ohio authors.
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Books Make the Best Gifts: Ideas for Kids, Teens and Adults
Posted about 1 year ago by Library News
Shopping for someone who loves to read this holiday season? Check out our librarian selected list of books that make gifts for all ages!
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Girl Scouts to honor Toledo Library's Rhonda Sewell
Posted about 1 year ago by Library News
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce that its External and Governmental Affairs Manager Rhonda Sewell was named among the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio's 2018 Women of Distinction. Sewell was recognized for her extensive and impactful community work.
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Toledo Library Adds Tutor.Com to List of Free Educational Offerings
Posted about 1 year ago by Library News
Tutor.com is the world's largest and highest-rated online tutoring company with a community of more than 3,200 expert tutors and 14 million one-to-one online tutoring sessions served.
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Toledo Library Program Gives Customers Device Advice
Posted about 1 year ago by Library News
As part of its continued effort to address the digital divide and provide free technology training to customers, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) is hosting a series of Device Advice programs this fall.
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Toledo Library Takes Services on the Road with New Book Bike
Posted about 1 year ago by Library News
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) recently added a new vehicle to its list of outreach offerings - the #ToledoBookBike!
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Toledo Library Joins Initiative to Help Entrepreneurs
Posted about 1 year ago by Library News
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is partnering with 11 other public library systems in the U.S. and Canada to explore ways libraries can reach and engage entrepreneurs in their communities — particularly people of color, women, immigrants and veterans.
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Building Great Learners Starts With Reading
Posted about 1 year ago by Library News
Since its inception in April 2014, the Ready to Read program has provided more than 4,000 parents and childcare providers with free kits and training, impacting the lives of more than 10,000 children.
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Library Joins Local Steel Company to Strengthen Workforce
Posted about 1 year ago by Library News
The Library is proud to partner with Foundation Steel offering technology and language training in order to strengthen the local workforce - and so far, it's produced highly successful results!
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