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  • Internal view of the Local History Department.

    TPS Students Use Library Research to Honor Fallen Heroes

    Students of teacher Joe Boyle recognize area soldiers in special ceremony.

  • Local business owner Moni Featchurs of Premier Screenings is seen standing before a display that shows his business logo. Below the logo is text that reads "An A-List Experience" and "Premier Screenings LLC. Inflatable Screen & Party Favor Rentals." To the right stands Moni and to the left stands another man that also works for Premier Screenings.

    Toledo Business Grows With Valuable Library Resources

    Premier Screenings owner plans expansion with digital tools.

  • The words "Rachel Recommends" sit above a photo of a woman holding a book over her mouth. The book has a woman's mouth smiling as she drinks from a glass bottle with a straw coming out. The image of the woman has a pink filter over it to match the pink background.

    Rachel Recommends: Christmas Movie Edition

    Warning: This post is completely self-indulgent.

  • View of Main Library's Studio Lab.

    Studio Lab Hosts Tech Tools for Customer Creations

    3D printer, Cricut cutting machine, and heat press all available for public use.

  • A book lies open on a whicker table top. In the background is an out of focus planter with a green plant in it.

    ‘What Does the Library Mean to You?’

    In their own words, Toledo Library customers describe the value of the Library.

  • A silhouette view of a family includes a little girl holding her father's hand, while her father holds the mother's hand, and the mother holds the hand of a younger child, whose other hand is held by their older sibling. Before them is a colorful sunset sky with red, orange, yellow, blue, and pink colors being shown in the clouds. There are also birds flying in the upper left corner of the scene, and tree branches with leaves bordering the family.

    Presence is a Present

    Think "outside of the gift box" this holiday season.

  • Front view of the Children's Library Ship at Main Library. Above the ship is a banner that reads "George K. Saloff Family Children's Library."

    Redesign Brings ‘Wow’ Factor to Saloff Children’s Library

    Renovations further improve popular area of Main Library.

  • A postcard from the Ken Levin Toledo Postcard Collection, donated by Toledo resident, Ken Levin. The old postcard illustration says "The Peninsular Engraving Company" in the bottom right corner. It also shows "The Toledo Frog Number 2" and the words "I'm Flying High" as the frog sits on a flying contraption and squeezes a horn.

    November Then-and-Now Photography Challenge

    Learn how Toledo has changed over the years and show off your photography skills!

  • School supplies are strewn about a blue surface. Included in the supplies are children's scissors, markers, colored pencils, paints, and various colorful toys.

    Scholastic Teachables Presents Thousands of Printable Worksheets for Students

    New service provides Toledo Library customers access to quality educational material.

  • Internal view of the Local History Department.

    New Tools Available for Exploring Our History

    Enhancements to the Library's website allow for searching across digital collections, browsing by time period and exploring a map full of rich content.

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Toledo Lucas County Public Library's logo located in the bottom left corner. When clicked, this icon brings you back to the website's homepage. The logo is made of a red square with a white T and L inside the square. This is to the left of stacked black text that reads "Toledo Lucas County Public Library."

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