Welcome to the Library – Page 100 – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

A close-up view of a silver faucet with water running out of its opening.

How the Library Fixed My Sink (Twice!)

The guide helped me dismantle the faucet and find the small parts that needed replacing. And yes, I did spray water in my face cartoonishly, but only once!

Collage advertisement for "relatable and engaging novels" that uses several book covers. Book titles include: "Miss You," "The Supremes Sing the Happy Heartache Blues," "The Summer of Sunshine and Margot," "The Editor," "Love at First Like," "The Shortest Way Home," "Ghosted," "Tomorrow There Will Be Sun," "Extra-ordinary Adventures," "The Bookish Life of Nina Hill," "The Travelling Cat Chronicles," "Chemistry," "Elsewhere Home," "Fight No More," and "Now That You Mention It."

15 Relatable and Engaging Novels You’ll Enjoy Reading from Start to Finish

Engaging books with relatable characters and interesting storylines.

A collaged advertisement for date night movie ideas. Movie titles include: "Game Knight," "The Thin Man," "Charade," "Date Night," and "Burn After Reading."

5 Comedic Crime Capers Perfect for Date Night

Funny crime movies full of action, adventure and romance.

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.

A collaged advertisement for various teen graphic novels. Some of the titles included are: "Amulet," "Bad Machinery," "PrinceLess," "American Born Chinese," "Delilah Dirk," "Bone: The Dragonslayer," "Illegal," "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," "Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur," and "In Real Life: IRL."

10 Noteworthy Graphic Novels for Teens

A variety of graphic novels for young adults that are sure to entertain.

A little girl points at text in a Christmas themed picture book she is reading.

Encouraging a Love of Reading from a Young Age

Cultivating a lifelong love of books and reading early on has innumerable benefits