Welcome to the Library – Page 95 – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

A red thumbtack is pushed into a map that is set on Toledo, Ohio.

Great Ohio Bands and Musicians

Look no further than Ohio for tremendous musical talent!

The words "Rachel Recommends" sit above a photo of a woman holding a book over her mouth. The book has a woman's mouth smiling as she drinks from a glass bottle with a straw coming out. The image of the woman has a pink filter over it to match the pink background.

Rachel Recommends: Autumn 2019 Edition

"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall." Oscar Wilde

A postcard from the Ken Levin Toledo Postcard Collection, donated by Toledo resident, Ken Levin. This postcard reads "The Toledo Frog. No 3." and shows a frog in a sailboat with a woman next to him. Together they are holding one another with one arm. The frog wears a sailor's uniform that says "Toledo" on the front of his top. Other text includes "T.Y.C." on a flag waving in the air above a building in the background. "Close Hauled" is printed in the bottom left corner and to the right is "The Peninsular Engraving Company." There is also part of a handwritten note from the postcard sender that states "cut it out Irma." and is signed by "Helen."

October Then-and-Now Photography Challenge

Learn how Toledo has changed over the years and show off your photography skills!

Collage of various children's picture books with different sizes.

Library-Themed Picture Books Kids Will Adore

Explore a selection of imaginative and delightful picture books centering around a love of books and the Library.

Maumee Comic Book Club Cover. The cover shows a comic book style action bubble that says "WOW!."

Maumee Branch Awarded Grant to Create Comic Book Club

The grant will allow Maumee Branch to bring a Comic Book Club to two local middle schools.

An illustration shows suffragettes walking with a banner that says "Vote" and a secondary banner behind that which doesn't have identifiable text. To the top left of this scene is the text "An Index to the National Citizen and Ballot Box."

“Self-Government is a Natural Right…

The National Citizen and Ballot Box, a suffragette newspaper founded in Toledo in 1876, has been digitized and made available online. This is in continuing celebration of the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment.

Discovery Pass Brings Arts and Events to Library Customers

New program makes available free and discounted offers from area partners.

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.