Welcome to the Library – Page 98 – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

A 3D printed version of the One SeaGate building in Toledo, Ohio.

Artist Replicating Toledo Skyline With Library’s 3D Printer

Technology access proved vital for Brian Woollard's project.

An iPhone is set on top of a iPad in the snow.

With Toledo Library App, Customers Experience New Digital Services

App allows for easy scanning of items in Library catalog.

Ready to Read Kit for Toledo Lucas County Public Library. The kit comes with a "Ready to Read" bag that is black with green and white seams. Several book and learning activities are next to the bag, along with a hand puppet that is a glove with each finger being a different animal. The thumb is a cow, index finger is a big, middle finger is a dog, ring finger is a cat, and pinky finger is a duck. The palm of the glove says "Old MacDonald Had A Farm."

Ready to Read Expands Early Literacy in Lucas County

Since launching in 2014, the program has reached nearly 20,000 families.

A blue paper appears to be laid over a white paper. A part of the blue paper is torn and rolled back to reveal black text that says "Everyone has a story."

Revealing ‘Who We Are’ Through Shared Stories

Toledo Library program celebrates personal narratives.

Internal view of the Local History Department.

TPS Students Use Library Research to Honor Fallen Heroes

Students of teacher Joe Boyle recognize area soldiers in special ceremony.

Toledo Business Grows With Valuable Library Resources

Premier Screenings owner plans expansion with digital tools.

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: Christmas Movie Edition

Warning: This post is completely self-indulgent.

Studio Lab Hosts Tech Tools for Customer Creations

3D printer, Cricut cutting machine, and heat press all available for public use.

A book lies open on a whicker table top. In the background is an out of focus planter with a green plant in it.

‘What Does the Library Mean to You?’

In their own words, Toledo Library customers describe the value of the Library.

A silhouette view of a family includes a little girl holding her father's hand, while her father holds the mother's hand, and the mother holds the hand of a younger child, whose other hand is held by their older sibling. Before them is a colorful sunset sky with red, orange, yellow, blue, and pink colors being shown in the clouds. There are also birds flying in the upper left corner of the scene, and tree branches with leaves bordering the family.

Presence is a Present

Think "outside of the gift box" this holiday season.

Front view of the Children's Library Ship at Main Library. Above the ship is a banner that reads "George K. Saloff Family Children's Library."

Redesign Brings ‘Wow’ Factor to Saloff Children’s Library

Renovations further improve popular area of Main Library.

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.

November Then-and-Now Photography Challenge

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

School supplies are strewn about a blue surface. Included in the supplies are children's scissors, markers, colored pencils, paints, and various colorful toys.

Scholastic Teachables Presents Thousands of Printable Worksheets for Students

New service provides Toledo Library customers access to quality educational material.

New Tools Available for Exploring Our History

Enhancements to the Library's website allow for searching across digital collections, browsing by time period and exploring a map full of rich content.

View from inside the State Library of Victoria located in Melbourne, Australia. Dozens of students are at work on their laptops, reading books, and taking notes in the La Trobe Reading Room.

Public Libraries: A Great Equalizer

Libraries statewide serve as key community resource, particularly for vulnerable groups.