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Blog Category: Computers and Technology
Get Unplugged with a Day of Play
Posted 02/09/21 by Clare T
Why not choose a just one day a week to get unplugged? Encourage your family to take a digital diet away from all devices, just for a single day! A one-day “fast” from technology is a great way to refresh your senses, add spontaneity to your life and reconnect with your family!
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Gamers Guild: Jackbox Party Games
Posted 11/13/20 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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Start Coding
Posted 10/26/20 by Kate M
From creating video games to designing web pages, from programming robots to developing apps, coding is the superpower you need. The Library introduces free software and classes to get you exploring this exciting field.
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Gamers Guild: Animal Crossing Crew
Posted 10/22/20 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 10/20/20 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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Blogging 101: SEO Techniques That Work
Posted 07/13/20 by April S
Learn how to apply proven SEO techniques to improve your online presence.
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The Digital Public Library of America
Posted 06/29/20 by John D
Learn more about a wonderful free resource for finding more ebooks, helpful school resources, improving your genealogy ability, and just exploring what libraries across America have to offer for free.
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Library’s 3D Printers Create Face Shield Supplies for Local Healthcare Providers
Posted 04/10/20 by Library News
TLCPL assists local medical professionals as they fight the coronavirus epidemic.
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As Co-working Increases, Library Provides Space and Expertise
Posted 01/24/20 by Library News
Collaborative work areas are a Library fixture.
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Spend Your New Year – At the Library
Posted 12/30/19 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 12/19/19 by Allison F
Cricut machines can work with a wide range of materials, creating tons of possibilities.
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With Toledo Library App, Customers Experience New Digital Services
Posted 12/03/19 by Ryan Dunn
App allows for easy scanning of items in Library catalog.
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Digital Spring Cleaning
Posted 05/31/19 by Ryan R
Spring clean your computers and devices, too!
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Dog Ate Your Homework? The Library Can Help With Your Printing Needs
Posted 02/13/19 by Marty S
Need to print without using your own printer? Just send it to a Library printer and pick it up when you get there, that same day, that is. Works with phones, tablets, laptops and desktops.
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New Options for Interacting With Our Digital Content
Posted 02/11/19 by John D
The Local History and Genealogy department of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library has loaded a number of digitized books onto Internet Archive as an alternative means of accessing them. We also shared all the metadata about our digital collections as open data, which is now accessible through GitHub.
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Digital Exhibit Showcasing Teenage Views on Literature From the 1960s
Posted 01/14/19 by John D
A new digital exhibit showcasing book reviews done by students in the 1960s with links to revisit these classics is now available on the Library website.
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Become a Part of Toledo's History!
Posted 12/18/18 by John D
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library has launched a program to collect photos from the public to be preserved as part of our local history collections. Contribute your photos (physical or digital) to become a part of Toledo history.
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Toledo Library Program Gives Customers Device Advice
Posted 10/21/18 by Library News
As part of its continued effort to address the digital divide and provide free technology training to customers, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) is hosting a series of Device Advice programs this fall.
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