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Locke Library Life in the 1940’s
Posted 3 months ago by Angela B
What was life like eight decades ago at the Locke Branch? Surprisingly similar to what it's like today!
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Library Staff De-Stresses with Cooking
Posted about 1 year ago by Angela B
The Locke Library staff shared some healthy meals to cook this summer with each other, and now we are passing them on to you!
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Summer on the Water near Toledo, Ohio
Posted about 1 year ago by Angela B
The best part of summer is spending time by the water.
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Locke Library Life in the 1930s
Posted about 1 year ago by Angela B
What was life like in the nineteen thirties at the Locke Library? Surprisingly similar to today!
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Locke Library Life in the 1920’s
Posted about 1 year ago by Angela B
What was life like in the nineteen twenties at the Locke Library? Surprisingly similar to today!
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Meet TLCPL's Latino Cultural Committee
Posted about 1 year ago by Angela B
Get to know the committee that arranges Hispanic Heritage events, provides community outreach and more in the Toledo Lucas County Public Library system.
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13 Last Minute Summer Trips from Toledo, Ohio
Posted over 2 years ago by Angela B
Can’t get enough of the Toledo travel tips? Well, you are in luck! Here is part 2 of Last Minute Summer Trips from Toledo, Ohio.
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Ohio Native Lawn Replacements
Posted over 2 years ago by Angela B
Learn more about a wide variety of native Ohio plant species that are perfect for your next gardening or landscaping project.
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5 Day Summer Itinerary for Toledo, Ohio
Posted over 2 years ago by Angela B
Are you visiting Toledo, Ohio this summer and wonder what to do and where to go? Or, are you a native Toledoan looking for something different? Check out these unique ideas for this summer!
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12 Last Minute Fall Trips from Toledo, Ohio
Posted over 3 years ago by Angela B
If you're looking for a daytrip or a road trip out of Toledo this fall, then this list is for you.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Posted over 3 years ago by Angela B
Visit our branches or Main Library for a Latino cultural event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Explore Your Toledo Area Metroparks
Posted over 3 years ago by Angela B
Do you know what the Toledo area Metroparks hold inside? Explore notable features and related books to get your next nature fix.
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Eat Your Way Through All 20 Toledo Lucas County Public Library Locations
Posted over 3 years ago by Angela B
Have you ever visited a Toledo library and wondered where to go for a bite to eat? Well, look no further!
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18 Books for Little Ones from the Tatum Center
Posted over 3 years ago by Angela B
See what the Art Tatum Resource Center has to offer for our youngest patrons.
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9 Last Minute Spring Trips from Toledo, Ohio
Posted over 3 years ago by Angela B
If you're looking for a daytrip or a road trip out of Toledo this spring, then this list is for you.
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Black History Storytime
Posted over 3 years ago by Angela B
Get some storytime ideas for Black History Month, or for any month of the year.
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Top Tourist Spots Around the World
Posted over 4 years ago by Angela B
Check out the top tourist destinations from around the world.
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Winter Crafts for Children and Teens
Posted over 4 years ago by Angela B
Keep busy with these wintry crafts!
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11 Last Minute Winter Trips from Toledo, Ohio
Posted over 4 years ago by Angela B
If you are looking for a daytrip or a road trip out of Toledo this winter, then this list is for you.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in Toledo
Posted over 4 years ago by Angela B
Come to the library to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with dancing, art, music, food and more!
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10 Last Minute Summer Trips from Toledo, Ohio
Posted over 4 years ago by Angela B
If you're looking for a daytrip or road trip out of Toledo this summer, then this list's for you.
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Variety Makes Creativity
Posted over 4 years ago by Angela B
At the Kent Branch Library, we do our children's programs a bit different from most other branches. We allow any age 0-18, we do not have registration, and children come in late and leave early. So, when the Make U Mobile Art Labs were offered to Kent, I knew it would be interesting.
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