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.
Which is better, the book of the movie? Here are some of our favorite book and movie adaptations you will enjoy.
On Veteran’s Day, we honor those who served in the United States military. Among the Library's extensive government documents collection the following listed, physical items are not linked in our catalog and are not available for check out consists of pamphlets, manuals and booklets that were published to aid and support military personnel and their families, most notably during World War II.
Read works by amazing women activists fighting for equal rights for disabled persons.
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.
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the Library’s writing workshops will be participating to help you reach your goals. Read further for more information about the month-long challenge, the workshops and the Library’s accessible resources for writers.
Read-Watch-Do! - Learn about elections and voting with these eBooks, movies and activities.
With thousands of men enlisted into the war effort, contributions by women were tested. See how American government propaganda not only encouraged women to support the war effort but also reminded women – and the entire country – of their value in dire times.
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.
We're about to witness history folks - by way of the Great American Eclipse! Mark your calendars for August 21, and join us for solar eclipse viewing safety workshops.
The Nobel Peace Prize has an interesting history - continue reading to learn more about it and check out a selection of books by some of the recipients.
Love going on adventures, but also love curling up with a good book? Why not take the story with you by switching to an audiobook. We're partnering with the Toledo Metroparks on the Walking Audiobook Challenge.
Edge of your seat, keep you guessing until the end great reads.
One of the Libraries Vendors has combined their different platforms (OneClickdigital and Zinio) into one app - RBdigital. The new app merges the eAudiobooks and eMagazines content so you don't need multiple apps now.
Weaving together art and words, these graphic novel memoirs are sure to expand your literary horizons.
Our second Preserve Your Personal Story event at the West Toledo Branch, in collaboration with the Eleanor Kahle Senior Center, was a success. We hoped that this program would result in historical information about West Toledo, that we could share, and… it did!
Celebrate a few lesser known holidays and enjoy a selection of good books this summer.
Happy Father’s Day to all of the amazing dads in our world! Just as in real life, there are impeccable dads in fiction too. Here are my favorite father figures in books, tv, and movies.
Digital literacy is learning how to use technology and devices in everyday life. The Library is here to help! Find out how.
Is your smartphone becoming your go-to brain? (Did you use your smartphone to answer that?)
Try your hand at making your own beauty and spa products.
The last leg of the web literacy triangle is participating on the web. This involves aspects of sharing, contributing, attributing, open practice, protecting yourself, and connecting.
