Holland
1032 S. McCord Road,
Holland, Ohio 43528
419.259.5240
Manager: Hannah Grohowski
M-Tu: noon – 8:30 p.m.
W-F: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sa: Closed
Su: Closed
Holiday Hours
SERVICES:
We’re happy to be a good neighbor by providing free self-serve meeting rooms. (Self-serve means you may move furniture, but you will need to return room to original set-up. Technology support may be available.) Users of this space must agree to and follow the Library Community Room policy.
Quiet study rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis during open hours. There are often quiet study tables too, but they are within the main library space.
This branch provides a continuous Friends of the Library mini Book Sale area.
PROGRAMS:
Family Storytime
(M) March 2 | 6:30 — 7 p.m. | Holland
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Shots for Tots n Teens
(Tu) March 3 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Holland
Shots 4 Tots is an immunization program for children from birth through 18 years of age administered by professional public health nurses for the Toledo Lucas County Health Department.
Toddler Storytime
(W) March 4 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) March 5 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(M) March 9 | 6:30 — 7 p.m. | Holland
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) March 11 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) March 12 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(M) March 16 | 6:30 — 7 p.m. | Holland
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) March 18 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) March 19 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(M) March 23 | 6:30 — 7 p.m. | Holland
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) March 25 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) March 26 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(M) March 30 | 6:30 — 7 p.m. | Holland
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) April 1 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) April 2 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(M) April 6 | 6:30 — 7 p.m. | Holland
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) April 8 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) April 9 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(M) April 13 | 6:30 — 7 p.m. | Holland
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) April 15 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) April 16 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(M) April 20 | 6:30 — 7 p.m. | Holland
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) April 22 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) April 23 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Family Storytime
(M) April 27 | 6:30 — 7 p.m. | Holland
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Toddler Storytime
(W) April 29 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Have fun at this interactive storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old and their favorite grown-up. Talk, sing, read, write and play together as we share books, songs, rhymes and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Th) April 30 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | Holland
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Unicorn Craft Party
(M) March 2 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Holland
Create sparkly, colorful and amazing crafts to celebrate all things unicorn!
Shots for Tots n Teens
(Tu) March 3 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Holland
Shots 4 Tots is an immunization program for children from birth through 18 years of age administered by professional public health nurses for the Toledo Lucas County Health Department.
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) March 5 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Holland
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
Animal Sculptures with Molly Miller
(M) March 9 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Holland
Explore the whimsical world of artist Alexander Calder and create your own unique animal sculpture.
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) April 2 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Holland
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
On Call for Frogs with Metroparks Toledo
(M) April 13 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Holland
Oh, the sounds of Spring! Get to know our 10 kinds of local frogs by their looks and their calls, learn of their importance to conservation and how you can help protect them.
Lego League
(M) April 27 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Holland
Imagine and build an amazing Lego creation! Compete with other kids to win a first prize ribbon by participating in our Lego challenge.
Shots for Tots n Teens
(Tu) March 3 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Holland
Shots 4 Tots is an immunization program for children from birth through 18 years of age administered by professional public health nurses for the Toledo Lucas County Health Department.
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) March 5 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Holland
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
Gamer's Station
with Nintendo Switch
(Th) April 2 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Holland
Calling all gamers!--stop in for Nintendo Switch gameplay and a variety of fun tabletop games.
Spring Migration and the Birds of Ohio
(Tu) March 24 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Holland
A staff member of the Black Swamp Bird Observatory will go over the importance of northwest Ohio during bird migration, migratory and native birds you can see in Ohio, and how you can help birds.
UToledo Health Mobile Health Unit
(W) March 25 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Holland
The UToledo Health Mobile Health Unit, sponsored by Anthem, provides: health screenings, health education, social services and support, and referrals to specialized care.
Cheese Quiche with Sur le Pouce
(Tu) April 21 | 6 — 7:30 p.m. | Holland
In this hands-on class, learn the art of baking delicious cheese quiche.
UToledo Health Mobile Health Unit
(W) April 22 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Holland
The UToledo Health Mobile Health Unit, sponsored by Anthem, provides: health screenings, health education, social services and support, and referrals to specialized care.
Edible and Medicinal Plants
With Midwest Native Skills Institute
(Tu) May 19 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Holland
There are hundreds of plants to eat in the woods and some that you shouldn’t. These classes will show you which are which and how to enjoy them!
Small Town PRIDE
(Tu) May 26 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Holland
Join the Harris-Elmore & Genoa Public Libraries for their "Small Town PRIDE" traveling book club! This engaging group brings together community members to discuss LGBTQIA+ literature.
UToledo Health Mobile Health Unit
(W) May 27 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Holland
The UToledo Health Mobile Health Unit, sponsored by Anthem, provides: health screenings, health education, social services and support, and referrals to specialized care.
Resin Beach Scene with Shannon
(F) June 12 | 10 a.m. — noon | Holland
Using nontoxic, food grade resin (no masks or ventilation needed), participants will create a beautiful beach scene.
UToledo Health Mobile Health Unit
(W) June 24 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Holland
The UToledo Health Mobile Health Unit, sponsored by Anthem, provides: health screenings, health education, social services and support, and referrals to specialized care.
Chocolate Fondant Cake with Sur Le Pouce
(Tu) July 21 | 6 — 7:30 p.m. | Holland
In this hands-on class, learn the art of making a delicious "moelleux au chocolat" (chocolate fondant cake).
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE:
In 2019, the Toledo Library enlisted HBM Architects and Interior Designers to develop a facilities master plan that examined its locations and provided a list of priorities and recommendations to help move TLCPL forward. This working plan was based on data collected during 2018 and continues to evolve based on the changing needs of the communities the Library serves. Below are key takeaways for the Holland Branch.
A digital copy of the full 200-plus page facilities master plan is available upon request.
Branch overview (based on 2018 data)
Service population: 30,835 (7.2% of total service population)
Median age: 41
Households with children: 30.5%
Households: 12,360
Mean household income: $73,864
Population living below the poverty line: 12%
Gross square feet: 13,250 square feet
Year constructed: 1984
Collection size: 87,166 items
Programs: 328 in 2018
Meeting room size: 1,415 square feet
Meeting room capacity: 94 people (meeting room is sub-dividable)
General Observations
- This branch is very undersized for the amount of visits, circulation, and use it sees on a daily basis.
- It is identical to the Washington Branch but flipped horizontally. Both branches have the same layout, shelving, and interior palette.
- Either need to expand and completely rework the layout or build new.
- The branch is currently crowded with too many shelves, no seating, and poor sightlines.
- There are limited display opportunities.
- The display to the right hand side of the entry is good but very cramped and crowded.
- The interior is dated, crowded, and has dead corners with limited visibility.
- The branch’s location next to the park creates a nice environment and presents opportunities for shared programming and resources.
Design phase: Q4 2025
Construction phase: Q3 2026 – Q3 2027
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Completed activities:
- Buehrer Group Architecture & Engineering, Inc., a Maumee-based design firm, is chosen to lead the architectural planning and design of the expanded Holland Branch.
- Secured additional property footage for expansion from Holland Township on Sept. 3, 2024.
Current activities:
- The community listening sessions have all concluded. Stay tuned for more project updates!
- Construction management selection
What’s next:
- Design phase
- Construction decisions around access
The community listening sessions have all concluded. Read the full report.
The Holland Branch was built in 1984 to replace the Bookmobile Service at Strawberry Acres Park. As the community and its population grew, the Branch outgrew its capacity to handle increased customer visits and expanded collections. In 2002, it was renovated. Holland continues to serve the needs of a large and diverse community with materials, internet access, programs, classes, and meeting space.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
