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KEEP YOUR 2022 RESOLUTIONS WITH THE LIBRARY!

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1. Read more

This one is almost too easy… With more than 3 million materials to choose from, one trip to any of our 20 locations can set you up for meeting your resolution. We’re always happy to help you find just the right book, either in-person or through our online personalized recommendations feature at toledolibrary.org/justforyou.

You can get instant access to ebooks and audiobooks on your devices using hoopla or Overdrive. Need help getting started with emedia? Call us at 419.259.5200 or stop by any location.

Need some accountability to keep you focused on meeting your reading goal? Join one (or more!) of our 20+ book groups to make sure you finish a book in time for the monthly gatherings. toledolibrary.org/bookgroups

Reward yourself for reading more by participating in our reading challenges. Open to all ages. toledolibrary.org/readingchallenges

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10 to Try: Read one book in each of 10 categories. Choose your own titles or try our recommendations. Complete all 10 categories by Dec. 31, 2022, to receive a backpack and be entered to win grand prizes.

8 Aloud: Read aloud 8 chapter books (or listen to the audiobook) with a child, a class, a family, or a friend. Complete the challenge and receive a zipper pouch. Find your own chapter books or try our recommendations.

101 Picture Book Challenge: Read our list of the best picture books which includes classics, new titles, and everything in between. Complete the challenge and receive a book for your home library.

50 More Picture Books Challenge: If 101 books weren’t enough, or you want to start with a smaller challenge, this is for you! Complete the challenge and receive a book for your home library.

2. Cut spending

Ditch your subscriptions with the Library!

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3. Eat better

No need to rush out to buy healthy eating cookbooks—we have plenty to share. We also have hundreds of magazines in print plus eMagazines that are available instantly with the Flipster app. Also, keep an eye on our calendar for cooking programs.

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4. Learn a new skill or hobby

We are seriously curious and invite you to join us! Dozens of classes and programs every month such as self-publishing, photography, becoming a home barista, writing workshops, watercolor classes, Microsoft Office, 3D printing, starting your own business, and more.

toledolibrary.org/adult-classes-and-programs.

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5. Spend more time with family and friends

Go to an Authors! event together. Join a book group together. Come to a class together. Start your family tree together. Everything you might enjoy at the Library will be even better if you share it with family and friends. We can’t wait to see you!

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6. More Library time

It’s easier than ever to access the Library and keep your resolutions with our 2022 expanded hours!

BIRMINGHAM
203 Paine Ave., 43605 | 419.259.5210
M-T: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
W-F: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

HEATHERDOWNS
3265 Glanzman Rd., 43614 | 419.259.5270
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Su: 1 – 5 p.m.

HOLLAND
1032 S. McCord Rd., 43528 | 419.259.5240
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

KENT
3101 Collingwood Blvd., 43610 | 419.259.5340
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

KING ROAD
3900 King Rd., 43617 | 419.259.5380
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

LAGRANGE
3422 Lagrange St., 43608 | 419.259.5280
M-T: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
W-F: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

LOCKE
703 Miami St., 43605 | 419.259.5310
M-T: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
W-F: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

MAIN
325 Michigan St., 43604 | 419.259.5200
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

MAUMEE
501 River Rd., 43537 | 419.259.5360
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

MOTT
1010 Dorr St., 43607 | 419.259.5230
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

OREGON
3340 Dustin Rd., 43616 | 419.259.5250
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Su: 1 – 5 p.m.

POINT PLACE
2727-117th St., 43611 | 419.259.5390
M-T: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
W-F: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

REYNOLDS CORNERS
4833 Dorr St., 43615 | 419.259.5320
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

SANGER
3030 W. Central Ave., 43606 | 419.259.5370
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Su: 1 – 5 p.m.

SOUTH
1736 Broadway St., 43609 | 419.259.5395
M-T: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
W-F: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

SYLVANIA
6749 Monroe St., 43560 | 419.882.2089
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Su: 1 – 5 p.m.

TOLEDO HEIGHTS
423 Shasta Dr., 43609 | 419.259.5220
M-T: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
W-F: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

WASHINGTON
5560 Harvest Ln., 43623 | 419.259.5330
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

WATERVILLE
800 Michigan Ave., 43566 | 419.878.3055
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

WEST TOLEDO
1320 Sylvania Ave., 43612 | 419.259.5290
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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