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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.

Helping You Meet Those Reading Goals

Posted 02/12/21 by Brittany G

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

The Enduring Influence of Rance Allen

Posted 01/19/21 by Brett C

Just as Thomas Dorsey, “the Father of Gospel,” merged jazz and blues with gospel to mesmerizing effect, Rance Allen used the music he was exposed to during his youth – rhythm & blues, jazz and rock & roll – to shape a style that was the foundation for contemporary gospel music.

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.

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.

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.

Then-and-Now Photography Challenge, Week 3 of Social Distancing

Posted 04/08/20 by John D

Safely explore the natural splendor of our community, while enjoying a break from your home.

Then-and-Now Photography Challenge, Week 1 of Social Distancing

Posted 03/23/20 by John D

Safely explore the natural splendor of our community, while taking the opportunity to take a break from your home.

New Tools Available for Exploring Our History

Posted 10/24/19 by John D

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

Exploring Toledo Through Its Architecture

Posted 10/11/19 by John D

"Architecture of Northwest Ohio," a digital library devoted to sharing and preserving Toledo's rich architectural heritage, hit a milestone of uploading its 100th unique commission.

Postcards from Frogtown: Exploring the Ken Levin Postcard Collection Online

Posted 07/08/19 by John D

A massive collection of colorful vintage postcards were recently donated to the Library. Continue reading to learn more about this unique collection documenting Toledo history all the way back to the 1890s.

Toledo Library Receives Donation to its Local History Collection

Posted 07/01/19 by Library News

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library received a special donation with items significant to the Tuskegee Institute as well as local African-American history.

Unknown Photograph of Family Member Discovered

Posted 06/27/19 by Gayle H

Recently, a local researcher visiting the Local History and Genealogy Department made a surprising discovery while doing a routine search of the Toledo Blade on microfilm.

Architecture Echoes History

Posted 05/29/19 by April S

Explore the beautiful architecture and fascinating history of Toledo, Ohio.

Join Us In Celebrating The 419!

Posted 03/19/19 by Jill C

Join the Library, WGTE, Friends of Sidecut Metropark, the Maumee Valley Historical Society and others in celebrating 419 History Day for 2019.

New Options for Interacting With Our Digital Content

Posted 02/11/19 by John D

The Local History and Genealogy department of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library has loaded a number of digitized books onto Internet Archive as an alternative means of accessing them. We also shared all the metadata about our digital collections as open data, which is now accessible through GitHub.

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Digital Exhibit Showcasing Teenage Views on Literature From the 1960s

Posted 01/14/19 by John D

A new digital exhibit showcasing book reviews done by students in the 1960s with links to revisit these classics is now available on the Library website.

Historical Images, Right in Your Twitter Feed

Posted 01/08/19 by John D

Get a fresh historical image of Toledo, Ohio delivered to your Twitter feed every day by subscribing to @tlcpldc.

Become a Part of Toledo's History!

Posted 12/18/18 by John D

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library has launched a program to collect photos from the public to be preserved as part of our local history collections. Contribute your photos (physical or digital) to become a part of Toledo history.

Toledo Streets Newspaper Archive Now Available

Posted 12/11/18 by John D

The Local History and Genealogy department of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library has partnered with Toledo Streets, the local nonprofit news organization that helps those experiencing poverty with the opportunity to economically empower themselves. The first 74 issues of the newspaper are now available online through the Library.

Our Online Toledo Troopers Exhibit is Growing!

Posted 10/25/18 by Gayle H

Check out the newest additions to our Toledo Troopers online exhibit, thanks to a donation of several unique items from former Toledo Troopers player Beverly Severance.

New Digital Photos and How to Decorate With Them for Cheap

Posted 09/26/18 by John D

The Local History and Genealogy department of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library works to make our materials available as widely as possible by scanning books, maps, architectural drawings and photographs. They are made available through our partnership with Ohio Memory - here are some photo collections added in August.

Ohio Wetlands

Posted 06/12/18 by Vickie C

Learn about the plants, animals and habitats found in local wetlands.

5 Day Summer Itinerary for Toledo, Ohio

Posted 05/07/18 by Angela B

Are you visiting Toledo, Ohio this summer and wonder what to do and where to go? Or, are you a native Toledoan looking for something different? Check out these unique ideas for this summer!

National Day of Listening

Posted 11/09/17 by April S

The National Day of Listening is an opportunity to sit down to have a face to face conversation - and really listen.

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