All locations will close at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 27 and will be closed on Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving.
Book Groups
Branch Hosted Book Groups
Join us for lively and enlightening book discussions hosted by 15 of our Library locations. New members are always welcome and it's free to join! Copies of books will be available at the corresponding Library location one month prior to each discussion. We offer a variety of themed book groups as well, including:
- Under 200 Club (featuring short books)
- Feminist Book Group
- Science Fiction Book Group
- And so many more!
Toledo Heights Book Discussion
Tuesday Nov. 26
at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Toledo Heights
Join us each month for a lively and enlightening discussion. Copies of each month's selection are available at the branch one month prior to the discussion. New members are always welcome.
Event Details for Toledo Heights Book DiscussionWaterville Book Discussion
Tuesday Dec. 3
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Waterville
Join us each month for a lively and enlightening book discussion. Copies of each month's selection are available one month prior to the discussion.
Event Details for Waterville Book DiscussionToledo Murderino Book Club
Wednesday Dec. 4
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sylvania
A book club for true crime devotees - with discussions covering books, documentaries, and podcast about past and recent true crime events.
Event Details for Toledo Murderino Book ClubWest Toledo Book Group
Thursday Dec. 5
at 2:00 p.m.
Location: West Toledo
Join us the 1st Thursday each month for a lively and enlightening discussion. New members always welcome
Event Details for West Toledo Book GroupTrue Story Book Club
Saturday Dec. 7
at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Reynolds Corners
True Story is a book club that meets the first Saturday of the month to discuss nonfiction of all sorts. New members are always welcome.
Event Details for True Story Book ClubPoetry Writing Group
Monday Dec. 9
at 6:30 p.m.
Location: King Road
Join us for this monthly writing session. Work with your fellow poets to craft your best poems. The group meets on the second Monday of the month.
Event Details for Poetry Writing GroupBooks on Tap
Now at three locations
If you find a great book is best served with an icy cold brew, join us at our Books on Tap! Our Books on Tap groups are held at the following three great breweries and local pubs:
- The Attic on Adams (with Kent Branch)
- Earnest Brew Works (with Maumee Branch) and
- Inside the Five (with Sylvania Branch)
Books on Tap
Tuesday Dec. 10
at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Library in the Community
Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one. Meetings take place at Inside the Five Brewing, 5703 Main St, Sylvania, OH 43560. 21 and over only.
Event Details for Books on TapBooks on Tap
Thursday Dec. 12
at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Library in the Community
Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one. Meetings take place at the Attic on Adams located at 1701 Adams St, Toledo, Ohio 43604.
Event Details for Books on TapBooks on Tap
Wednesday Dec. 18
at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Library in the Community
Talk books, socialize, and relax with a cold one. Meetings take place at Earnest Brew Works at 4342 S Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH 43614. 21 and over only.
Event Details for Books on TapWine Book Groups
New for fall 2019
You’ve joined us at local breweries for Books on Tap – now we are offering two new groups for those who love wine with their words! Discuss books, socialize and enjoy wine! 21 and over only.
Line by Line by Wine
Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian, 5453 Monroe St.
Vines and Lines
Taste Wine Bar, 6801 Central Ave., Suite C
Line by Line by Wine
Wednesday Jan. 15
at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Library in the Community
Join us to discuss books, socialize, and enjoy wine at the Bottle Shop at Mancy's Italian located at 5453 Monroe St. Toledo, Oh 43623.
Event Details for Line by Line by WineVines and Lines at the Taste Wine Bar
Wednesday Jan. 22
at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Library in the Community
Join us to discuss books, socialize, and enjoy wine at The Taste Wine Bar located at 6801 Central Ave Suite C, Toledo, OH 43617.
Event Details for Vines and Lines at the Taste Wine BarLine by Line by Wine
Wednesday Feb. 19
at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Library in the Community
Join us to discuss books, socialize, and enjoy wine at the Bottle Shop at Mancy's Italian located at 5453 Monroe St. Toledo, Oh 43623.
Event Details for Line by Line by Wine