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The Blog of Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Blog Category: Arts, Crafts and Hobbies
Gamers Guild: Animal Crossing Crew
Posted about 6 days ago by Amber B
Do you own a Nintendo Switch and the popular game Animal Crossing: New Horizons? TLCPL wants to be your Nintendo friend! Learn more about our new virtual library program series, Gamers Guild: Animal Crossing Crew.
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Podcasting for Everyone!
Posted about 8 days ago by Patrick Cook
Maybe you've listened to some podcasts. Maybe not. But did you know you can make them yourself? The Library has all the information you could want about putting your voice onto the world stage.
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Get Your Spooky On
Posted about 19 days ago by Jozlyn H
Ditch some of that screen time with these Spooktacular Halloween festivity books!
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Get Personalized Reading Recommendations
Posted 6 months ago by Heather H
Have you heard about the Toledo Library's Book Picks service? Get books picked just for you based on what you love, selected by expert librarians - never by robots.
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New Main Library Gallery Exhibit is Going to the Birds
Posted 9 months ago by Library News
Exhibit showcases work of acclaimed photographer Stephen Wilkes.
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Check Us Out 24/7
Posted 9 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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Spend Your New Year – At the Library
Posted 10 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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Getting Started With Cricut - A Beginner's Guide to the Best Making Machine You'll Ever Use
Posted 10 months ago by Allison F
Cricut machines can work with a wide range of materials, creating tons of possibilities.
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Artist Replicating Toledo Skyline With Library's 3D Printer
Posted 11 months ago by Ryan Dunn
Technology access proved vital for Brian Woollard's project.
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Shoe Recycling
Posted about 1 year ago by Faith S
Where do all of our shoes go when we throw them out? Is it possible to repurpose or recycle them?
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Conservation and Recycling
Posted about 1 year ago by Faith S
Recycling, reusing, upcycling and more great ideas for conserving resources and saving the planet in the process.
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Kid-Friendly Books Exploring Fun with Food
Posted about 1 year ago by Heather W
Engage kids with fun food-related activities.
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Crafty Ideas to Keep Kids Busy
Posted about 1 year ago by Heather W
Creative and crafty ideas to help keep kids busy year-round.
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5 Books to Inspire Your Spring Home Decor Refresh
Posted about 1 year ago by Allison F
If the changing seasons have you ready to change up the decor in your home, read on for a selection of books that provide tips as well as inspiration to get you started.
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Plan and Plant a Bee-Friendly Garden
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Learn how to create a beautiful flower garden that will attract bees, butterflies and birds.
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The Human-Nature Connection
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
The Library and Metroparks are great community resources that enrich the quality of life in the communities in which they serve.
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Replace Bad Habits With New Skills
Posted about 1 year ago by Michelle G
Get a jump start on your resolutions for the new year! Trying to change a not-so-great habit? Replace it with something new, and let your library help!
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Preserve and Share Precious Family Memories
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Find out how the Library can help you make and preserve memories to share with loved ones.
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Make Your Own Natural Homemade Gifts
Posted about 1 year ago by Amy H
Make your own natural, homemade beauty products and cleansers - they make great gifts too!
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Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas
Posted about 1 year ago by Amy H
The best gifts are the ones we make ourselves. Here are some ideas to get you started....
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Handmade Gift Ideas for People Who Love Crocheting, Knitting and Stitching
Posted about 1 year ago by Amy H
Crochet, knit and sew heartfelt gifts year-round.
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Handy Handmade Gifts
Posted about 1 year ago by Amy H
Crafty projects to help inspire your creative spirit. Have fun designing and creating unique gifts year-round.
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Ideas for Making Artsy Handmade Gifts
Posted about 1 year ago by Amy H
Create artsy, personalized gifts for your family and friends all year-round.
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Explore the Universe with a Telescope Kit from Your Local Library
Posted over 2 years ago by Amber B
Did you know the Library has telescope kits available to borrow for free at several branch locations?
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New Digital Photos and How to Decorate With Them for Cheap
Posted over 2 years ago by John D
The Local History and Genealogy department of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library works to make our materials available as widely as possible by scanning books, maps, architectural drawings and photographs. They are made available through our partnership with Ohio Memory - here are some photo collections added in August.
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