Stories about: Children and Parenting | Toledo Lucas County Public Library

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!

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!

Library Empowers Foster Parents as Need Grows

Posted 3 months ago by Ryan Dunn

Number of children in state system expected to reach 20,000 this year.

Ready to Read Expands Early Literacy in Lucas County

Posted 4 months ago by Ryan Dunn

Since launching in 2014, the program has reached nearly 20,000 families.

Presence is a Present

Posted 5 months ago by Ann H

Think "outside of the gift box" this holiday season.

Redesign Brings 'Wow' Factor to Saloff Children’s Library

Posted 5 months ago by Ryan Dunn

Renovations further improve popular area of Main Library.

Flashlight Frenzy Fun

Posted 6 months ago by Erin P

Toledo Library partnering with Metroparks Toledo for another year of Flashlight Frenzy.

Library-Themed Picture Books Kids Will Adore

Posted 6 months ago by April S

Explore a selection of imaginative and delightful picture books centering around a love of books and the Library.

Using Touch in Babytime to Support Learning

Posted 7 months ago by Jan C

Babytime books and activities that involve touch and body part identification help lay the groundwork for learning from others.

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.

Encouraging a Love of Reading from a Young Age

Posted 7 months ago by April S

Cultivating a lifelong love of books and reading early on has innumerable benefits

Parents are a Child's First Teacher

Posted 8 months ago by April S

Parents play a critical role in their child's early development.

For Science Nonfiction Picture Books For Kids

For Science! True Stories of Discovery for Children

Posted 8 months ago by Erin P

Fascinating nonfiction picture books for kids interested in science and scientists.

Teaching Kids about Kindness

Posted 8 months ago by April S

Spread a little joy with small acts of kindness.

10 Great Science Fiction and Fantasy Books for Kids

Posted 8 months ago by Megan M

A variety of imaginative sci-fi and fantasy books for children.

Preparing for Kindergarten: Is Your Child Ready for School?

Posted 8 months ago by April S

What does your child need to know before entering Kindergarten?

5 Picture Books Adults Will Love (and Kids Too!)

Posted 8 months ago by Allison F

A grown-up who has a confession to make: she loves picture books! Read on to find some of her current favorite titles that are just as enjoyable for adults as they are for kids.

Sports Stories for Children

Posted 8 months ago by Erin P

True sports stories for kids.

Fun Books about Furry Friends: Dog Books for Kids

Posted 9 months ago by Heather W

Great stories for kids who love dogs.

Thunder Cake and Other Wise Tales by Patricia Polacco

Posted 9 months ago by Patti L

Grandma has a special recipe to cure a child’s fear of thunder in our featured book Thunder Cake. Also included are more warm and wonderful books by children’s author Patricia Polacco.