Blog – Page 143 – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

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

Make Back to School a Breeze with Toledo Library

A wealth of resources is available to excel during this, or any, school year.

View of Main Library from the north lawn at sunset.

Renovations Preserve Main Library History

Extensive project blends architectural updates with Main Library highlights.

A close up view of a child's hands holding a small colorful globe. The globe is showing the side where Africa is located.

Using Touch in Babytime to Support Learning

Babytime books and activities that involve touch and body part identification help lay the groundwork for learning from others.

A black and white photo of a woman in a car in the early 1900s. She grasps the steering wheel as she sits in the stationary car and faces the camera. Below the car is a small dog who is also facing the person taking their photo.

Suffrage, Liberation and Checking your Engine

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.

A close-up view of an unfilled ACT Test with a number two pencil sat on top of the paper.

Creating a Village for 3rd Grade Success

Mott Branch program emphasizes creativity and skills in advance of third grade test.

Digital artwork featuring a futuristic, cyber-themed portrait of a woman wearing dark visor glasses. The image is displayed in three variations with different color tints (green, blue, and natural skin tone) and overlaid with a pattern resembling raindrops and binary code.

12 Arresting Dystopian Novels for Adults

Stories exploring dark social and political themes in futuristic settings.

A view of a display within a shopping mall. The focus is on several female mannequins dressed in various outfits and striking different poses. The mannequins do not have hair or facial features. Surrounding them are clothes on wracks that comprise the outfits they are currently wearing.

Shopping as We Know It

What was it like to shop in a store in the year 1919?

A book is open and has its pages folded in a design that creates a pop up art experience that says the word "Audio."

8 Books Written by Podcasters

Believe it or not, several podcasters have come out with books. That's right--you can read your podcast.

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.

September Then-and-Now Photography Challenge

Learn about the ways Toledo has changed over time and show off your photography skills!

A black and white photo of a man holding a magnifying glass up to his right eye. He makes an amusing facial expression with his lips pushed out and mouth slightly open.

15 Amusing Mysteries Designed to Entertain

Books that are mysterious, suspenseful, amusing and engaging. The perfect mix of elements for a really enjoyable reading experience.