Library buildings remain closed. Curbside pickup by appointment at all locations. Computer access by appointment at Main, Heatherdowns, Mott, Sanger, and West Toledo. All location services will be closed at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 3 and all day Saturday, July 4.
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The Blog of Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Blog Category: Research and Resources
The Digital Public Library of America
Posted about 4 days 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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Helping Those Who Give the Most
Posted about 16 days ago by Zachary Huber
Library's grant specialist brings experience and expertise for area nonprofits.
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Fact Checking in the Age of Misinformation
Posted about 24 days ago by April S
Learn how to spot false or misleading information online.
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5 Digital Library Resources for the Job-seeker
Posted about 1 month ago by Zachary Huber
If you've been displaced as a result of the pandemic or if you are considering a career change, TLCPL has digital resources that you can access for free from home to help navigate the job-seeking landscape.
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Meaningful Ways to Celebrate National Nurses' Month
Posted 2 months ago by Jan C
There are so many ways to express our appreciation during National Nurses' Month and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library provides resources to show you how.
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Using Ancestry.com to Find the Good Stuff in Your Family Tree
Posted 2 months ago by Clare T
Now available for use at home with your Toledo Library card, Ancestry.com is a great tool to use when researching your family tree.
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Library Can Bridge the Gap for Nonprofit Resources
Posted 3 months ago by Library News
Are you looking for funding opportunities for your nonprofit agency? Is your nonprofit helping those affected by COVID-19? The Toledo Lucas County Public Library can help!
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Online Learning for Adults & Teens
Posted 3 months ago by Library News
While you're at home, spend time learning online with the help of your Library!
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Online Learning for Families & Kids
Posted 3 months ago by Library News
While you're at home, spend time learning as a family or encourage your children to learn online with the help of your Library!
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New Partnership Invites Customers to Explore New Career
Posted 5 months ago by Library News
Through Career Exploration Sessions, the Toledo Library and Owens Community College are ready to kick start your next profession.
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Mompreneur Book Club Collaborates for Small Business Success
Posted 6 months ago by Ryan Dunn
Series of discussions highlights useful skills for business owners.
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Toledo Business Grows With Valuable Library Resources
Posted 8 months ago by Ryan Dunn
Premier Screenings owner plans expansion with digital tools.
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Roadtown: Utopian Future?
Posted 9 months ago by Faith S
Utopias are interesting to imagine, but are they really perfect?
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How the Library Fixed My Sink (Twice!)
Posted 10 months ago by Morgan B
The guide helped me dismantle the faucet and find the small parts that needed replacing. And yes, I did spray water in my face cartoonishly, but only once!
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Make Back to School a Breeze with Toledo Library
Posted 10 months ago by Ryan Dunn
A wealth of resources is available to excel during this, or any, school year.
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Suffrage, Liberation and Checking your Engine
Posted 10 months ago by Faith S
What does knowledge of car maintenance and repair have to do with the women's movement? Check out this blog post to learn more about this fascinating topic.
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Encouraging a Love of Reading from a Young Age
Posted 11 months ago by April S
Cultivating a lifelong love of books and reading early on has innumerable benefits
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Conservation and Recycling
Posted 12 months 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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Dollar Stretchers
Posted 12 months ago by Faith S
Looking back at how people saved money in the early 1900s.
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Postcards from Frogtown: Exploring the Ken Levin Postcard Collection Online
Posted 12 months ago by John D
A massive collection of colorful vintage postcards were recently donated to the Library. Continue reading to learn more about this unique collection documenting Toledo history all the way back to the 1890s.
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Unknown Photograph of Family Member Discovered
Posted about 1 year ago by Gayle H
Recently, a local researcher visiting the Local History and Genealogy Department made a surprising discovery while doing a routine search of the Toledo Blade on microfilm.
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How Librarians Find Good Books to Read
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
The inside scoop on how librarians find good books to read.
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Car History Demystified with VIN Decoder
Posted about 1 year ago by Marty S
Vehicle history information made easy with VIN Decoder.
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Learn About the Toledo Library’s Bookmobile
Posted about 1 year ago by Library News
Our Bookmobile has been serving the community for more than 80 years! Celebrate National Bookmobile Day by learning a little bit more about this important service.
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The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Development
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
The power of play is undeniable ... from brains to social skills, play has enormous benefits for children that last a lifetime.
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