Blog Category: Arts, Crafts and Hobbies

Explore Art for PreK-3

Posted about 17 days ago by Morgan R

Art is anything that is beautiful to look at- it can express ideas or emotions. You can make art out of any material.

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Caldecott Winners for PreK-3

Posted about 20 days ago by Morgan R

The Caldecott Medal is given to one children's picture book a year. The award winners are announced every January.

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Cards of Yesteryear

Posted about 1 month ago by Gayle H

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice or any combination of the winter holidays, it's a great time to reach out to family and friends with warm wishes. Please enjoy this small sample of cards created by a group of Toledo area residents of yesteryear.

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Zero Waste

Posted 2 months ago by Jozlyn H

Our planet does not have infinite resources and humans are leaving a big, terrible footprint on it. Let us all do our part, tiny bit by tiny bit. 

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Gamers Guild: Jackbox Party Games

Posted 2 months ago by Stefani H

Are you looking for a fun way to connect with your friends? One week each month Toledo Lucas County Public Library offers Jackbox Games as a way for teens to unwind and enjoy playing party games together! Bring your friends and make new ones!

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Homemade Holiday Gifts

Posted 3 months ago by Jozlyn H

Is your wallet hurting from COVID-19 troubles? Do not despair. You and your children can make beautiful homemade gifts to fit every budget.

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Wartime Entertainment for the Troops and Their Families

Posted 3 months ago by Tess L

On Veteran’s Day, we honor those who served in the United States military. Among the Library's extensive government documents collection the following listed, physical items are not linked in our catalog and are not available for check out consists of pamphlets, manuals and booklets that were published to aid and support military personnel and their families, most notably during World War II.

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Gamers Guild: Animal Crossing Crew

Posted 3 months 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 3 months 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 4 months 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 9 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 12 months ago by Library News

Exhibit showcases work of acclaimed photographer Stephen Wilkes.

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Check Us Out 24/7

Posted about 1 year 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 about 1 year 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 about 1 year 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 about 1 year 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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 over 2 years 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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