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Waite's yearbooks The Purple and Gold (1915-1974) and The Warrior (1975-2020) Join TLCPL's Online Yearbook Collection

Posted 06/25/21 by Gayle H

Morrison R. Waite High School Yearbooks join TLCPL's TPS collection of online editions. High Schools already included are Toledo Central (1899-1914), Scott (1914-2000), Libbey (1924-2010) and Bowsher (1963-017).

Immigrant Heritage Month Story: Andrea De la Roca

Posted 06/23/21 by Mely Arribas-Douglas

We are celebrating #ImmigrantHeritageMonth by sharing Welcome Toledo Lucas County’s letter series that brings to life stories from our local immigrant, refugee, and diverse community members. Hear from Andrea, who came to the United States from Guatemala City in 2001, settling in Napoleon, Ohio.

The Negro Leagues and Fairplay: 100 Years of Moving the Ball Forward

Posted 06/14/21 by Brett C

Ever pick up a bat or a mitt. Toledo’s most famous connection to the Negro Leagues was Moses Fleetwood Walker. A catcher who was known to play bare-handed, he made his mark 36 years before the NNL debuted.

Immigrant Heritage Month Story: Houng Dhar

Posted 06/14/21 by Mely Arribas-Douglas

Immigrant Heritage Month gives people across the United States an opportunity to annually explore our country's heritage and celebrate the shared diversity that forms the unique story of America. The letter below is a part of a series that brings to life stories from our immigrant, refugee, and diverse community members who call Toledo and Lucas County, home.

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What is Juneteenth?

Posted 06/14/21 by Talena R

Are you wondering, “What is Juneteenth?” Juneteenth is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics, and family gatherings all recognizing the 19th of June as the day of emancipation of enslaved people in Texas.

Immigrant Heritage Month Story: Terwase Ngur

Posted 06/07/21 by Mely Arribas-Douglas

Immigrant Heritage Month gives people across the United States an opportunity to annually explore our country's heritage and celebrate the shared diversity that forms the unique story of America. The letter below is a part of a series that brings to life stories from our immigrant, refugee, and diverse community members who call Toledo and Lucas County, home.

Ohio Biographies resources for High School: (9-12)

Posted 04/20/21 by Jozlyn H

Biographies on famous people from Ohio for your next report.

Toledo Loves Its Library!

Posted 03/12/21 by Gayle H

Joe Boyle, Toledo Public School Educator and soon to be published author, shares his experience finding this 1940s era photograph of a Toledo family outside our own Main Library.

Locals Who Served: Five Unique Stories of Toledo Women Who Served in WWII

Posted 03/05/21 by Maddison S

Among the hundreds-of-thousands of women that acted in the military during World War II, our very own Toledo had veterans of its own. Read further to learn about five local women who made a difference in the war effort.

Helping You Meet Those Reading Goals

Posted 02/12/21 by Brittany G

You want to "read harder" this year? We have suggestions!

Cards of Yesteryear

Posted 12/21/20 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.

Volunteering for All Ages: How 14 Toledo Girls Found a Way to Help Do Their Part During WWII

Posted 11/05/20 by Maddison S

The Girls' Activity Friendship Society, a club created by fourteen young girls from Glenwood School in 1943, is not only emblematic of the perseverance by all during the wartime effort, but it also can serve as inspiration to help the Toledo community during current and future hard times. Read more to learn about the GAFS as well as reading suggestions and local volunteer opportunities.

Repeating History: How the Presidential Election of 1876 May Inform the Outcome of the Current Presidential Race

Posted 10/16/20 by Rebecca S

As with any political conversation, it is important to consider the ways in which the past informs the present. Read further to explore how the disputed 1876 election of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes may provide insight into our current moment and take a look into the voting resources available to you at our library and in our community.

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.

Locke Library Life in the 1940’s

Posted 05/11/20 by Angela B

What was life like eight decades ago at the Locke Branch? Surprisingly similar to what it's like today!

Women's Suffrage and Baseball in 1911 Toledo

Posted 05/10/20 by Gayle H

Edwin J. Tippett, a 1911 graduate of Toledo Central High School, put forth his proposal to determine the fate of Women's Suffrage once and for all in the Almanac's Class Novel.