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Macmillan Drops eBook Embargo After Libraries’ Protest
Posted about 3 days ago by Library News
Revised policy allows TLCPL to ensure greater digital access.
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Downloadable, Streaming Fun for Adults and Teens
Posted about 10 days ago by Library News
Use Library resources to make the most of your time at home!
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Downloadable, Streaming Fun for Families and Kids
Posted about 10 days ago by Library News
Use Library resources to make the most of your time at home!
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Consider Trusted Resources in Times of Uncertainty
Posted about 12 days ago by Library News
Library is among community partners that want to ensure your health and safety.
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Toledo Library Closes Locations for Coronavirus Prevention
Posted about 19 days ago by Library News
In an effort to prevent the coronavirus, all Toledo Lucas County Public Library locations will close beginning March 15.
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Reaching the Hard to Count
Posted about 24 days ago by Library News
Libraries contract census specialists with the goal of improving self-response rates.
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Maumee Branch Hosts Experts for Self-Defense Class
Posted about 27 days ago by Library News
Free class educates on individual safety.
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With Library Resources, Census Coordinator Aims for Complete Count
Posted about 30 days ago by Library News
TLCPL among only a few systems nationwide to house this role.
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Library Bringing United Way 2-1-1 Service Directly to Customers
Posted about 1 month ago by Library News
Main Library and Heatherdowns Branch to Host Monthly Assistance.
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50 Years Later, Library Merger Strengthens Lucas County Service
Posted about 1 month ago by Library News
How a merger unified three area library systems.
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Curating a Nancy Drew Collection
Posted about 1 month ago by Library News
The donor of the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection establishes a site to inspire and reminisce.
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Entrepreneur to Discuss Push for Toy Industry Diversity
Posted about 1 month ago by Library News
Yelitsa Jean-Charles presents, “Hustle & Glow: Resourceful Entrepreneurship."
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New Partnership Invites Customers to Explore New Career
Posted about 1 month ago by Library News
Through Career Exploration Sessions, the Toledo Library and Owens Community College are ready to kick start your next profession.
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New Main Library Gallery Exhibit is Going to the Birds
Posted about 1 month ago by Library News
Exhibit showcases work of acclaimed photographer Stephen Wilkes.
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Join the 2.5 Million Customer Visits to the Toledo Library
Posted 2 months ago by Library News
A recent Gallup poll reports that visiting the Library is the most popular cultural activity in the nation - surpassing visits to movie theaters and sporting events!
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Check Us Out 24/7
Posted 2 months ago by Library News
Customers are now able to pick up Library materials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at certain locations!
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As Co-working Increases, Library Provides Space and Expertise
Posted 2 months ago by Library News
Collaborative work areas are a Library fixture.
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Spend Your New Year – At the Library
Posted 3 months ago by Library News
Happy New Year from your Library! Make 2020 your best year yet by taking advantage of the many resources, materials and programs we offer. We hope to see you often!
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Urban Libraries Council Honors Toledo Library for Workforce and Development Innovations
Posted 5 months 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 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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