Homeschool Hour: Full STEAM Ahead

(Th) November 30 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | King Road

A monthly opportunity for homeschooling families to connect while doing fun STEAM activities.

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Music and Movement Playdate

(M) December 4 | 11 a.m. — noon | King Road

A playdate complete with dance, music and stories! This mixed-ability playtime, for children ages 2-5, is offered in partnership with Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

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Snowman Spectacular

(Tu) December 5 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Have some winter fun with these adorable snowman crafts.

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Ability Center Storytime

(Th) December 7 | 10 — 11 a.m. | King Road

Together with their parents, children are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement. Parent discussion and play will follow storytime.

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King's Code: STEAM Club

(Th) December 7 | 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. | King Road

Experiment with coding and other STEAM oriented activities.

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Movie & a Craft: Abominable (PG, 97 min.)

(Sa) December 9 | 10 a.m. — noon | King Road

A teenager and her friends go on a quest to reunite a Yeti with his family.

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Preschool Dance Party

(M) December 11 | 11:30 a.m. — noon | King Road

Join the exciting dance party just for kids ages 2-5! Music and fun will make your sides jingle and those little feet start a-tapping. Wear your best dance outfit and get moving with us.

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Holiday Gifts

(M) December 11 | 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. | King Road

Make a special holiday gift for your loved one from a variety of holiday silver charms, Czech glass, seed beads, cord and elastic. Gift wrap your creation to take home with you!

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Hot Chocolate Bombs

(Tu) December 12 | 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. | King Road

Spice up your hot chocolate with these tasty melting sweets.

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Homeschool Hour: Crafternoon

(Th) December 14 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | King Road

A monthly opportunity for our homeschooling families to come together and connect while enjoying arts and crafts.

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Sounds of the Season

(Th) November 30 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for our annual holiday concert series. Enjoy a variety of local talent.

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Saturday Morning Chess

(Sa) December 2 | 10 a.m. — noon | Main Library

All experience levels welcome!

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Happy Holland Days

(Sa) December 2 | 3 — 4:30 p.m. | Holland

Celebrate the season with face painting, crafts, and storytime.

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Sounds of the Season

(Tu) December 5 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for our annual holiday concert series. Enjoy a variety of local talent.

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Holiday Concert

(Tu) December 5 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Maumee

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for our annual holiday concert featuring the Maumee Community Band.

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Chess Club

(W) December 6 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Heatherdowns

Weekly Chess for all ages and skill levels.

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Sounds of the Season

(Th) December 7 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for our annual holiday concert series. Enjoy a variety of local talent.

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Sounds of the Season

(Tu) December 12 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for our annual holiday concert series. Enjoy a variety of local talent.

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Chess Club

(W) December 13 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Heatherdowns

Weekly Chess for all ages and skill levels.

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Sounds of the Season

(Th) December 14 | noon — 1 p.m. | Main Library

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for our annual holiday concert series. Enjoy a variety of local talent.

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Homeschool Hour: Full STEAM Ahead

(Th) November 30 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | King Road

A monthly opportunity for homeschooling families to connect while doing fun STEAM activities.

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Native American Heritage Crafts

(Th) November 30 | 3 — 3:30 p.m. | Lagrange

Learn about the history of the Native American people and culture through crafts.

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Holiday Gifts

(Th) November 30 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange

Make a special holiday gift for your loved one from a variety of holiday silver charms, Czech glass, seed beads, cord and elastic. Gift wrap your creation to take home with you!

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Sanger Kids Book Group

(F) December 1 | 12 a.m. — 11:59 p.m. | Sanger

A read and complete at your own pace program, featuring a different book title each month chosen specifically for 4-6 grade level readers. Continues all month long.

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Saturday Morning Chess

(Sa) December 2 | 10 a.m. — noon | Main Library

All experience levels are welcome. No registration is needed.

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Introduction to Coding with Kool Kat Science

(Sa) December 2 | 2 — 4 p.m. | Sanger

Join Kool Kat Science for this beginner friendly coding workshop to celebrate Computer Science Education Week!

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Kid Friendly Gift Making

(Sa) December 2 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Main Library

Kids will practice the art of giving by making a craft to give to a friend or loved one.

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Crafternoon

(Sa) December 2 | 2 — 2:30 p.m. | Oregon

Drop in for a monthly craft!

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Origami Penguins

(M) December 4 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Washington

Learn how to fold an origami penguin bookmark to help keep your place as you read this winter!

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Uno Game Tournament

(Th) November 30 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Mott

Do you always win at games or just enjoy playing them to have a good time? Come see how your skills hold up and enjoy time with friends and making new ones!

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Teen Meet-Up

(Th) November 30 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sanger

Come for the snacks, stay for the fun! From games to book discussions, crafts and more, enjoy a relaxed and safe space to meet new people and try something new each week.

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Sanger Kids Book Group

(F) December 1 | 12 a.m. — 11:59 p.m. | Sanger

A read and complete at your own pace program, featuring a different book title each month chosen specifically for 4-6 grade level readers. Continues all month long.

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Sanger Teens Book Group

(F) December 1 | 12 a.m. — 11:59 p.m. | Sanger

A read and complete at your own pace program, featuring a different book title each month chosen specifically for 9-12 grade level readers. Continues all month long.

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Nintendo Gamers' Guild

(F) December 1 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights

Chill out and play the hottest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as MarioKart, Super Smash Bros, Minecraft, Just Dance, and Super Mario Party.

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Teen Cocoa Club

(F) December 1 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place

Come for the Hot Chocolate, stay for the games, books, and activates. It's something different each week.

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Open Arms Transformative Living

(F) December 1 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange

This series offers a safe environment that educates you on what healthy relationships look like. Tools are provided to increase self-esteem, self-worth, and youth safety.

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Saturday Morning Chess

(Sa) December 2 | 10 a.m. — noon | Main Library

All experience levels are welcome. No registration is needed.

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Cup Stacking - Learn to Stack

(Sa) December 2 | 11 a.m. — noon | Maumee

Learn the basic pyramids for competitive cup stacking. Practice and see if you can improve your times!

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Introduction to Coding with Kool Kat Science

(Sa) December 2 | 2 — 4 p.m. | Sanger

Join Kool Kat Science for this beginner friendly coding workshop to celebrate Computer Science Education Week!

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Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club

Circe by Madeline Miller

(Th) November 30 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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One Year Action Plan for Success

(Sa) December 2 | 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. | Main Library

This program will take your business plans and create an operational and strategic plan that will be true to your mission and core values while activating your vision and goals.

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HarperCollins Takeover

HarperCollins is Taking Over Main Library!

(Sa) December 2 | 10 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. | Main Library

International publishing house, HarperCollins, along with a half dozen of their talented authors will be at Main Library on Saturday, December 2, 2023

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Northstar: Microsoft Word for Beginners

(M) December 4 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Mott

Learn how to format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word.

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Northstar: Email Basics Class

(M) December 4 | 6 — 7:30 p.m. | Main Library

Learn how to set up an email account, utilize common email functions, and manage email an account.

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Small Business and Nonprofit Assistance Sessions

(Tu) December 5 | 9:30 a.m. — 5 p.m. | Mott

Receive individualized assistance with business plans, industry research, nonprofit grants, donor research, and more from our team of librarians that specialize in business and nonprofit development.

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Revisiting Toledo History: The Ronald McDonald House

(Tu) December 5 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Reynolds Corners

This WGTE film will tell the story of the first Ronald McDonald House in Toledo, the new structure on 3883 Monroe Street, and the families impacted by "The House that Love Built."

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Resume Assistance

(Tu) December 5 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Main Library

Receive online job searching tips, basic resume assistance, cover letter writing tips, and more.

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Washington Book Club

(Tu) December 5 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Washington

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

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Waterville Evening Book Club

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

(Tu) December 5 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

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King's Code: STEAM Club

(Th) December 7 | 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. | King Road

Experiment with coding and other STEAM oriented activities.

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King's Code: STEAM Club

(Th) December 21 | 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. | King Road

Experiment with coding and other STEAM oriented activities.

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King's Code: STEAM Club

(Th) January 4 | 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. | King Road

Experiment with coding and other STEAM oriented activities.

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Hour of Code

(Th) January 11 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place

Learn the basics of computer coding as we dive into HTML, Javascript, CSS, and more.

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King's Code: STEAM Club

(Th) January 18 | 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. | King Road

Experiment with coding and other STEAM oriented activities.

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Hour of Code

(Th) January 25 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place

Learn the basics of computer coding as we dive into HTML, Javascript, CSS, and more.

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King's Code: STEAM Club

(Th) February 1 | 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. | King Road

Experiment with coding and other STEAM oriented activities.

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Hour of Code

(Th) February 8 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place

Learn the basics of computer coding as we dive into HTML, Javascript, CSS, and more.

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King's Code: STEAM Club

(Th) February 15 | 3:30 — 5:30 p.m. | King Road

Experiment with coding and other STEAM oriented activities.

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Hour of Code

(Th) February 22 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place

Learn the basics of computer coding as we dive into HTML, Javascript, CSS, and more.

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Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club

Circe by Madeline Miller

(Th) November 30 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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One Year Action Plan for Success

(Sa) December 2 | 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. | Main Library

This program will take your business plans and create an operational and strategic plan that will be true to your mission and core values while activating your vision and goals.

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HarperCollins Takeover

HarperCollins is Taking Over Main Library!

(Sa) December 2 | 10 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. | Main Library

International publishing house, HarperCollins, along with a half dozen of their talented authors will be at Main Library on Saturday, December 2, 2023

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Northstar: Email Basics Class

(M) December 4 | 6 — 7:30 p.m. | Main Library

Learn how to set up an email account, utilize common email functions, and manage email an account.

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Resume Assistance

(Tu) December 5 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Main Library

Receive online job searching tips, basic resume assistance, cover letter writing tips, and more.

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Better Toledo | Healing Voices Project by Mónica Ramírez

Sponsored by Human Relations Commission and Welcome TLC

(Th) December 7 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Main Library

Mónica Ramírez discusses the “Healing Voices'' project which addresses the critical gap in focusing on healing personal and community trauma to increase power and drive change for farmworkers.

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Using Medicinal Herbs at Home

(Th) December 7 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Main Library

Mary from Bensell Greenhouse will be on hand to discuss growing and maintaining different types of medicinal herbs. Each attendee will receive their own plant to take home.

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Yoga with SLB Yoga

(Th) December 7 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Main Library

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced yogi, find strength, flexibility, and inner peace on your mat with SLB Yoga.

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Northstar: Microsoft Word for Beginners

(M) December 11 | 6 — 7:30 p.m. | Main Library

Learn how to format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word.

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Authors! with Mitch Albom

(Tu) December 12 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

Please join your National Medal Winner Toledo Lucas County Public Library in welcoming author and philanthropist, Mitch Albom. This is a ticketed event.

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Teen Cocoa Club

(F) December 1 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place

Come for the Hot Chocolate, stay for the games, books, and activates. It's something different each week.

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Teen Cocoa Club

(F) December 8 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place

Come for the Hot Chocolate, stay for the games, book and activities. It's something different every week.

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Create Your Own Ornament

(Tu) December 12 | 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. | Point Place

Get creative and make or decorate your own holiday ornament to hang on a tree or in a window.

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Teen Cocoa Club

(F) December 15 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place

Come for the Hot Chocolate, stay for the games, book and activities. It's something different every week.

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Tinkercad Tinkering

(Tu) December 19 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Point Place

Learn the elements of 3d design and make a model for 3d printing.

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Teen Cocoa Club

(F) December 22 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place

Come for the Hot Chocolate, stay for the games, book and activities. It's something different every week.

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Teen Cocoa Club

(F) December 29 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place

Come for the Hot Chocolate, stay for the games, book and activities. It's something different every week.

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Teen Cocoa Club

(F) January 5 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place

Come for the Hot Chocolate, stay for the games, book and activities. It's something different every week.

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Snowman Spectacular

(Tu) January 9 | 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. | Point Place

Have some winter fun with these adorable snowman crafts.

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Teen Cocoa Club

(F) January 12 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Point Place

Come for the Hot Chocolate, stay for the games, book and activities. It's something different every week.

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Introduction to Coding with Kool Kat Science

(Sa) December 2 | 2 — 4 p.m. | Sanger

Join Kool Kat Science for this beginner friendly coding workshop to celebrate Computer Science Education Week!

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Edible Insects

(Tu) December 12 | 3 — 4 p.m. | Locke

Do you eat bugs with every meal? Most will likely say NO WAY, but we encounter bugs in more ways than we realize. Explore how people all around the world use bugs in their daily lives, including you!

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Edible Insects

(Th) December 14 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Maumee

Do you eat bugs with every meal? Most will likely say NO WAY, but we encounter bugs in more ways than we realize. Explore how people all around the world use bugs in their daily lives, including you!

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Racetrack Challenge

(M) January 8 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Holland

Build a racetrack with KEVA planks and race cars against competitors. Can you build the fastest track and beat them all?

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Winter Fun

(Sa) January 13 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Main Library

Whose tracks are in the snow? Curious about snowflakes and ice? Explore winter weather, how animals cope with the cold, and make a winter craft!

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Edible Insects

(Tu) January 16 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Sylvania

Do you eat bugs with every meal? Most will likely say NO WAY, but we encounter bugs in more ways than we realize. Explore how people all around the world use bugs in their daily lives, including you!

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Geode or Thunder Egg?

(W) January 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

Using short, medium, and long wave UV lights to identify minerals inside Geodes and Thunder Eggs.

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Racetrack Challenge

(Sa) January 20 | 3 — 4 p.m. | Washington

Build a racetrack with KEVA planks and race cars against competitors. Can you build the fastest track and beat them all?

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Geode or Thunder Egg?

(M) January 22 | 3 — 4 p.m. | Mott

Using short, medium, and long wave UV lights to identify minerals inside Geodes and Thunder Eggs.

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Make a Terrarium!

(M) January 22 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Washington

A terrarium is a sealed glass container with slow growing plants inside. Each one is unique! All materials provided.

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Native American Heritage Crafts

(Th) November 30 | 3 — 3:30 p.m. | Lagrange

Learn about the history of the Native American people and culture through crafts.

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Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club

Circe by Madeline Miller

(Th) November 30 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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Music and Movement Playdate

(M) December 4 | 11 a.m. — noon | King Road

A playdate complete with dance, music and stories! This mixed-ability playtime, for children ages 2-5, is offered in partnership with Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

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Waterville Evening Book Club

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

(Tu) December 5 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Waterville

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

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Online Fiction Book Club

Afterlives by Abdulrazak Gurnah

(W) December 6 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Online Programs

When he was just a boy, Ilyas was stolen from his parents on the coast of east Africa by German colonial troops. Now the shadow of a new war on another continent threatens once more to carry him away.

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Ability Center Storytime

(Th) December 7 | 10 — 11 a.m. | King Road

Together with their parents, children are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement. Parent discussion and play will follow storytime.

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West Toledo Book Group

The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

(Th) December 7 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo

Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.

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Better Toledo | Healing Voices Project by Mónica Ramírez

Sponsored by Human Relations Commission and Welcome TLC

(Th) December 7 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Main Library

Mónica Ramírez discusses the “Healing Voices'' project which addresses the critical gap in focusing on healing personal and community trauma to increase power and drive change for farmworkers.

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Sanger Mystery Book Club

Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-off by Darci Hannah

(M) December 11 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sanger

Put on your detective hats and uncover clues as we read and discuss thrilling mystery novels.

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Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club

Circe by Madeline Miller

(Th) November 30 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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Better Toledo | Healing Voices Project by Mónica Ramírez

Sponsored by Human Relations Commission and Welcome TLC

(Th) December 7 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Main Library

Mónica Ramírez discusses the “Healing Voices'' project which addresses the critical gap in focusing on healing personal and community trauma to increase power and drive change for farmworkers.

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Steinem Sisters Collection Book Club

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

(Th) December 28 | 7 — 8 p.m. | Main Library

A discussion group dedicated to feminist reading from the Library's Steinem Sisters Collection.

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Black History Month for Kids

(Sa) February 17 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Main Library

Make a craft and create your own yummy snack to celebrate Black History Month.

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Nature Journaling with Metroparks Toledo

(W) February 7 | 7 — 8 p.m. | King Road

Whether you draw, doodle, write or just spend time in nature, journaling takes your hobbies and interests to a higher level. This program will provide you with the basics on how to get started.

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Meet the Artist

(Sa) February 3 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Maumee

Get to know the featured artist at the Maumee Branch in an informal open house style reception.

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Meet the Artist

(Tu) March 5 | 5 — 6 p.m. | Maumee

Get to know the featured artist at the Maumee Branch in an informal open house style reception.

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