WE'RE OPEN IN-PERSON, GRAB & GO, ONLINE!
Books & eMedia
Get Started
Search the Catalog Toledo Library App (Apple) Toledo Library App (Google Play)Can't Find It?
Local Author Submission Suggest a PurchaseeMedia Providers
Explore all eMedia Providers Bookflix Flipster Freegal hoopla OverDrive/Libby RBdigital ScienceFlix World Book eBooksMore Materials
Book Bundles Grab & Go Pick Up Get Book and Movie Picks 101 Picture Book Challenge Book & Movie Lists Book Kit Request Book Sales and Materials DonationsLocations
Locations
All Locations Birmingham Heatherdowns Holland Kent King Road Lagrange LockePrograms
Programs by Age
Youth (0-17) Young Children (0-5) Kids (6-10) Teens (11-17) Adults (18+) View Full CalendarOngoing Programs
Activities to Go Authors! Countdown to Kindergarten Saturday Morning with the Library Virtual Book Groups Virtual StorytimesTrending Now
Jack Carr StoryWalk®Services
Career & Economic Success
Business Support Computer and Technology Help Grant & Nonprofit Support Job Search AssistanceCreating & Making
Making at the Library Telescopes Zoom BackgroundsLocal History & Genealogy
Local History Resources Digital Collections & Exhibits ObituariesSupport
Donate Friends of the Library Library Legacy Foundation Literati VolunteerPREK-12 HELP
Get Books
Book Bundles for Everyone Book Kit Request Student Library CardsGet Recommendations
Topics by Grade Level Personalized Recommendations Book Lists by Email Accelerated Reader Search CatalogServices and Programs
Explore All Services and Programs Virtual Class Visits Online Storytimes and Programs Test ProctoringPreschool
Ready to Read Countdown to Kindergarten Childcare Kit Delivery 101 Picture Book ChallengeQuick Links
Scholastic Teachables Tutor.comResearch
Education Research Tools
Career, College & Test Prep Education & Homework HelpResearch by Category
Books & Reading Biography & Genealogy Business & Investments Consumer & Automotive Create, Learn & Make eMedia History, Law & Culture Magazines & Newspapers Science, Technology & Health Toledo & OhioNews
Library Information
About Us Holiday & Saturday Hours Leadership Policies ReportsWhat's New?
By the Numbers COVID Safety COVID Vaccine & Testing Help Employment Opportunities Latest Blog Posts Zoom BackgroundsConnect with Us
Ask A Librarian/Contact Us Doing Business with the Library Stay ConnectedLibrary Love
Share your Library Love Read Other's StoriesMy Card
WE'RE OPEN IN-PERSON, GRAB & GO, ONLINE!
Blog
The Blog of Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Stories tagged with: local history

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.
Continue Reading: Toledo Loves Its Library!
Helping You Meet Those Reading Goals
Posted 02/12/21 by Brittany G
You want to "read harder" this year? We have suggestions!
Continue Reading: Helping You Meet Those Reading Goals
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.
Continue Reading: The Enduring Influence of Rance Allen
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.
Continue Reading: Cards 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.
Continue Reading: The Digital Public Library of America
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.
Continue Reading: Women's Suffrage and Baseball in 1911 Toledo
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.
Continue Reading: Then-and-Now Photography Challenge, Week 3 of Social Distancing
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.
Continue Reading: Then-and-Now Photography Challenge, Week 1 of Social Distancing
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.
Continue Reading: New Tools Available for Exploring Our History
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.
Continue Reading: Exploring Toledo Through Its Architecture
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.
Continue Reading: Postcards from Frogtown: Exploring the Ken Levin Postcard Collection Online
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.
Continue Reading: Toledo Library Receives Donation to its Local History Collection
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.
Continue Reading: Unknown Photograph of Family Member Discovered
Architecture Echoes History
Posted 05/29/19 by April S
Explore the beautiful architecture and fascinating history of Toledo, Ohio.
Continue Reading: Architecture Echoes History
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.
Continue Reading: Join Us In Celebrating The 419!
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.
Continue Reading: New Options for Interacting With Our Digital Content
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.
Continue Reading: Digital Exhibit Showcasing Teenage Views on Literature From the 1960s
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.
Continue Reading: Historical Images, Right in Your Twitter Feed
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.
Continue Reading: Become a Part of Toledo's 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.
Continue Reading: Toledo Streets Newspaper Archive Now Available
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.
Continue Reading: Our Online Toledo Troopers Exhibit is Growing!
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.
Continue Reading: New Digital Photos and How to Decorate With Them for Cheap
Ohio Wetlands
Posted 06/12/18 by Vickie C
Learn about the plants, animals and habitats found in local wetlands.
Continue Reading: Ohio 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!
Continue Reading: 5 Day Summer Itinerary for Toledo, Ohio
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.
Continue Reading: National Day of ListeningGet Blog Updates
Sign up for email notifications about fresh content.
Recent Stories
- Learn about the Asian and Pacific Islander Experience - Adult Reading List
- Poetry Resources for PreK-Grade 3
- Fairy Tales for Adults
- Children's Library & Teen Recommends - Spring 2021
- Boost Your Resilience - Children's Edition
- Earth Day Resources for Preschool-Grade 3
- 2021 Pura Belpré Award Winners
- Poetry Books for Grades 4-5
- Graphic Novels That Aren't About Superheroes
- Mysteries for High School Readers
Categories
- 101 Picture Book Challenge (53)
- Arts, Crafts and Hobbies (88)
- Business and Investing (37)
- Children and Parenting (248)
- Computers and Technology (18)
- Cooking, Home and Garden (83)
- Coronavirus (35)
- Culture and Diversity (82)
- eBooks and Audiobooks (444)
- eMedia (62)
- Fiction (271)
- Health and Wellness (69)
- History and Politics (179)
- Library News (64)
- Local History (59)
- Movies and Music (159)
- Mysteries and Thrillers (86)
- Nature and Travel (86)
- New Books and Movies (93)
- Nonfiction (239)
- PreK-12 Teaching and Learning (195)
- - Grade Levels (89)
- + Preschool/ Kindergarten (29)
- + Early Elementary (1-3) (44)
- + Upper Elementary (4-5) (21)
- + Middle School (6-8) (16)
- + High School: (9-12) (21)
- - Subject Areas (64)
- Read-Watch-Do (13)
- Research and Resources (70)
- Romance (48)
- Science Fiction and Fantasy (92)
- Tech Tools and Making (13)
- Teen and Pre-Teens (113)
- Writing and Publishing (33)