Welcome to the Library – Page 120 – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

A purple banner reads "X-Ray Goggles by Mozilla." Below that is a paragraph that reads "Remix Any Page on the Web: X-Ray Goggles make it easy to see and remix the code behind your favorite web pages. The best part: you don't need any prior coding experience! Just activate Goggles, click on a section and edit. Then, share your remixes with others." Below that is a demo of "Open Your Bookmark Toolbar: If you're using Firefox on a Mac, look at your top menu bar, click View, and make sure Bookmark Toolbar is selected."

Writing on the Web

Building off of the last Web Literacy blog, writing on the web takes a deeper dive into creating the web.

An Amish horse-drawn buggy rolls along a road toward a white barn in the distance.

Amish Love

Looking for a few new Amish romance novels? Want to learn more about the allure of this increasingly popular genre? Continue reading to learn more.

Reading on the Web

Building off of the last Web Literacy blog, reading on the web takes a deeper dive into exploring the web.

Close-up view of three types of food from local Toledo restaurants.

Eat Your Way Through All 20 Toledo Lucas County Public Library Locations

Have you ever visited a Toledo library and wondered where to go for a bite to eat? Well, look no further!

A family tree made in the style of the Power Puff Girls that depicts Arthur and Molly Weasley's family.

A Tree for You, A Tree for Me – At the Library!

We're talking genealogical research and family trees in this edition of "At the Library!"

Mozilla Web Literacy

Did you know the Library has received two $10,000 grants for training staff on Web Literacy?

A father sits on a counter top reading a book behind his two children. His two children are sitting at the kitchen table, laughing while making dough for a pizza.

Kids in the Kitchen

Featuring library and web resources to help you and your family with creative culinary creations.

A close-up shot of an older man's hands holding up soil.

Compost Your Way to a Better Garden

Composting made easy with the aid of library resources.

A collaged advertisement of books on being frugal.

Fabulously Frugal

Explore a variety of resources designed to help you save money and live a fabulously frugal lifestyle.

Comic about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffy is holding a steak with a vampire to the right of her. She looks to the left and says "I think the librarian looked up the wrong kind of stake."

The Sunnydale Side of the Street

You’ve watched every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Now what do you do?

A toddler is seen laughing while being thrown up in the air.

Babytime Rocks!

Where can you find a wild party on a weekday morning? Look no further than Babytime!

A collaged advertisement for humorous books on parenting. Book covers included are: "This is Ridiculous, This is Amazing," "Remarkably Average Parenting," "Dad Is," "Scary Mommy," "Someone Could Get Hurt," and "Reasons My Kid Is Crying."

The Humorous Misadventures of Parenthood

Raising children can be challenging ... and hilarious from time to time.

eMedia Blog with a man wearing a straw hat and pink shirt while holding up an iPad that has the same blue cloudy sky as the one behind him.

A Library Card for the Digital Age

Does your smartphone or tablet go wherever you go? Why not take your Library with you too! With our new eMedia card, you can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies & more - without having to visit us in person.

A girl in a purple outfit sits on the edge of her balcony looking out to a scene with a shooting star and dinosaurs grazing below.

Best of Fantastic Fiction: Clever, Quirky Fantasy and Science Fiction

Fans of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman take note! Dark, clever stories with great characters, compelling plots and a wry appreciation for the weird have been gathered for your consumption.

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

Celebrate Earth Day: Raising Children to be Environmental Stewards

This Earth Day take the time to start a conversation about environmental stewardship. Teaching kids about the need to preserve and protect our environment can be a process that is fun and educational for everyone involved.