Blog Category: Computers and Technology

Gamers Guild: Jackbox Party Games

Posted about 19 days 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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Start Coding

Posted about 1 month ago 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 about 1 month 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 1 month 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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Blogging 101: SEO Techniques That Work

Posted 5 months ago 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 5 months ago 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 8 months ago 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 10 months ago by Library News

Collaborative work areas are a Library fixture.

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Spend Your New Year – At the Library

Posted 11 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 12 months ago 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 about 1 year ago by Ryan Dunn

App allows for easy scanning of items in Library catalog.

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Digital Spring Cleaning

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