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Welcome to the Library

Welcome to the LibraryLisa Schmidt2025-04-24T19:33:30-04:00

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  • Gothic pixabay image showing a young girl standing in front of a haunted castle as she gazes back at the viewer.

    Supernatural Thrillers

    Supernatural thrillers spanning multiple genres.

  • Close-up view of the Statue of Liberty by her face and raised arm.

    Civic Literacy and Your Library

    How do you know whether or not the information you have is credible, accurate, or true? We're here to help you make educated and informed decisions before casting your ballot.

  • A man sits on a wooden bench reading his book in a grassy field near a beach.

    Great New Nonfiction – Fall 2017

    There are so many wonderful nonfiction titles just waiting for a cozy reading nook and a curious reader.

  • Advertisement for the Toledo Lucas County Public Library's Flashlight Frenzy. A girl holds a flashlight to read a book while being under a blanket. In the shadowed part of the blanket is the Library's logo and the words "#Flashlight Frenzy."

    FREE Flashlights & a Chance to WIN!

    Stop in, pick up a FREE flashlight (while supplies last) and share a photo for a chance to WIN!

  • A group of teens are sitting together on the steps entering a building. They are the players for the Toledo Troopers football team. Their uniforms are green and yellow.

    Gridiron and Grace: A Look Back at the Toledo Troopers

    Explore the history of the Toledo Troopers.

  • An apple pie sits on a wooden table next to three apples and a bundle of pink roses.

    Late Summer Comfort Food

    Easing into autumn is a great time to get back into appreciating comfort food and the joy of cooking for friends and loved ones.

  • A woman lays on her stomach with her legs crossed behind her as she reads a book in a grassy field. She smiles at the book she is reading while wearing a straw hat.

    Wonderful, Upbeat End-of-Summer Reads

    A selection of great reads to help pass the time while you reflect on how much fun you had this summer.

  • A photograph of artist Aman Mojadidi taken by Lorenzo Tugnoli. Aman is seated on the floor in front of a wheelbarrel and wheel that are painted a light green color to match the wall behind him.

    Immigrant Stories through the Art of Aman Mojadidi’s Once Upon a Place

    Visit Main Library, Promenade Park or The University of Toledo starting September 15, 2017 to check out a unique phone booth exhibit.

  • Welcoming Week Blog Cover. The text "We're A Welcomer" is written in light blue on a white background. Below that is a light red line that separates the image's content. The bottom right corner shows the "Welcoming America" logo which shows various colored circles overlapping one another across the United States. To the right of that is the text "Welcoming Week" and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library's logo.

    Welcoming Week: What It Is, Why It’s Important

    Launched in 2009, Welcoming Week is a national initiative aimed at bringing citizens closer together.

  • A toddler has his hands on a Dell laptop's keyboard. He is seated at a table in his family's living room with some crackers and a toy firetruck nearby. The screen is loading with all the white text on a black background.

    $20,000 Grant : Web Literacy Training

    With the second grant period winding down, we reflect on Mozilla's Web Literacy training and the curriculum we have at TLCPL.

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    12 Last Minute Fall Trips from Toledo, Ohio

    If you're looking for a daytrip or a road trip out of Toledo this fall, then this list is for you.

  • A black-and-white view of Main Library from the Toledo Lucas County Public Library with a red balloon on a red string floating through the magazines with a Library card tied to the balloon.

    Get It, Before It Gets You!

    Thirty-one years ago this month, Stephen King’s It made its way to library and bookstore shelves across the globe, and now it's back and on the big screen.

  • A collage of various Athenian painted vases come together to promote the book "The Berlin Painter and His World."

    Looking at Art: A Story in the Round

    The Berlin Painter exhibit is a rare event, an assemblage of pottery from museums around the world. Continue reading to learn more about this fascinating exhibit and the story behind it.

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    Gearing up for ACT and SAT Tests

    The college admissions process can be a bit daunting, but your Library is here to help with a variety of test prep resources.

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    Want Free Stuff? Get The Card!

    September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Let's take a look at all of the amazing things that come along with being a card holder!

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