Kent

3101 Collingwood Boulevard,
Toledo, Ohio 43610
419.259.5340
Manager: Kevin Brown

M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Su: Closed

Holiday Hours

SERVICES:

Free, self-serve meeting rooms

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.

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Quiet study rooms

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.

Art displays

There is no art display at this time.

Interested in displaying your work at Main Library?

Propose an art exhibit here!

The Library selects displays to share a variety of artistic mediums, styles, and points of view within the community. Art to be displayed should adhere to local community standards and be appropriate for both youth and adult audiences. Please note—we receive far more submissions than our modest spaces allow.

Art Tatum African American Resource Center

The Art Tatum African American Resource Center was founded in 1989 as a dedicated space to provide cultural, educational, and historical information on African American cultural heritage and experiences. It also recognizes and celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of African Americans who call Toledo home.

Visit the Art Tatum African American Resource Center signature collections page.

For more information about the Art Tatum African American Resource Center, contact Specialist Librarian Megan Goins-Diouf or call 419.259.5340.

PROGRAMS:

Young children (0-5)

Art Museum

(Tu) June 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Art Museum

(Tu) June 24 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Art Museum

(Tu) July 1 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Art Museum

(Tu) July 8 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Art Museum

(Tu) July 15 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Art Museum

(Tu) July 22 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

GROW Healthy Roots: Food and Culture

(W) July 23 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent

Explore how our favorite family recipes tell us about cultural heritage and traditions. Students will help prepare a flavorful recipe inspired by global cuisine that they will enjoy tasting together.

Art Museum

(Tu) July 29 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Art Museum

(Tu) August 5 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Art Museum

(Tu) August 12 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Art Museum

(Tu) August 19 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Art Museum

(Tu) August 26 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Art Museum

(Tu) June 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Tunnel Book Storytelling with Molly Miller

(W) June 18 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Tunnel books are 3D art pieces that tell a story. Explore the storytelling and art process through illusion, depth perception and even a bit of engineering.

Art Museum

(Tu) June 24 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Kid's Night

(W) June 25 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Kick back and relax with some music, movies, games, crafts, snacks, and more - just for kids!

Art Museum

(Tu) July 1 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Roz Puppets presents Percy the Purple Cow

(W) July 2 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

This fun, original story follows a young cow of extraordinary color as she navigates the world. Through silly mishaps, she finds fame and fortune by simply being herself.

Art Museum

(Tu) July 8 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Why Trees Matter: Papermaking with KTLCB

(W) July 9 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Learn the importance of trees and their impact on the environment with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful. Simulating a recycling facility we will turn old paper into paper pulp then into new paper.

Henna Art with Henna Muse

(M) July 14 | 3 — 4 p.m. | Kent

We will use henna to create our own designs on paper, as well as learn the basics of sourcing supplies and making henna paste.

Art Museum

(Tu) July 15 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Art Museum

(Tu) July 22 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

GROW Healthy Roots: Food and Culture

(W) July 23 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent

Explore how our favorite family recipes tell us about cultural heritage and traditions. Students will help prepare a flavorful recipe inspired by global cuisine that they will enjoy tasting together.

Steven's Puppets presents The Wizard of Oz

(Th) July 24 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

"Lions and Tigers and Puppets, Oh My!" is a wooden marionette adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, where Dorothy and friends seek the Wizard while evading the Wicked Witch.

Art Museum

(Tu) July 29 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Sidewalk Chalk

(W) July 30 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

Create a beautiful summer creation with sidewalk chalk!

Art Museum

(Tu) August 5 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Bubble Fun!

(W) August 6 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Unleashing and discovering the magical properties of bubbles!

Art Museum

(Tu) August 12 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Favorite Food Sculptures

(W) August 13 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

Build a sculpture of your favorite food! Whether it’s a pan of pizza, a plate of pancakes, or a pot of potatoes.

Art Museum

(Tu) August 19 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Stress Balls

(W) August 20 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

The start of the school year can be stressful, come make a stress ball to take the edge off!

Art Museum

(Tu) August 26 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Cricut Fun!

(W) August 27 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

Join us for some creative Cricut Fun!

Teens (11-17)

Juneteenth Felt Strawberry Craft

(M) June 16 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Sew a felt strawberry to celebrate Juneteenth!

Art Museum

(Tu) June 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Gamers Guild: Free for All

(M) June 23 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

It’s game night at the Library! Play the latest Nintendo Switch games or try a tabletop board game.

Art Museum

(Tu) June 24 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Patriotic Sweet and Salty Snack Mix

(M) June 30 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Celebrate America with this Red, White and Blue patriotic snack mix!

Art Museum

(Tu) July 1 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Teen Self Defense with Ohio Martial Arts

(M) July 7 | 11 a.m. — noon | Kent

Senpai Shelly Blanco with Ohio Martial Arts makes self-defense quick, easy, and fun!

Art Museum

(Tu) July 8 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Henna Art with Henna Muse

(M) July 14 | 3 — 4 p.m. | Kent

We will use henna to create our own designs on paper, as well as learn the basics of sourcing supplies and making henna paste.

Art Museum

(Tu) July 15 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Gamers Guild: Free for All

(M) July 21 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

It’s game night at the Library! Play the latest Nintendo Switch games or try a tabletop board game.

Art Museum

(Tu) July 22 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

GROW Healthy Roots: Food and Culture

(W) July 23 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent

Explore how our favorite family recipes tell us about cultural heritage and traditions. Students will help prepare a flavorful recipe inspired by global cuisine that they will enjoy tasting together.

Teen Central

(M) July 28 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Enjoy a craft, play a game, or hang out with friends at Teen Night!

Art Museum

(Tu) July 29 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Gamers Guild: Free for All

(M) August 4 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

It’s game night at the Library! Play the latest Nintendo Switch games or try a tabletop board game.

Art Museum

(Tu) August 5 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Teen Central

(M) August 11 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Enjoy a craft, play a game, or hang out with friends at Teen Night!

Art Museum

(Tu) August 12 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Teen Central

(M) August 18 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Enjoy a craft, play a game, or hang out with friends at Teen Night!

Art Museum

(Tu) August 19 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Smoothie Science

(M) August 25 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

Explore the science of smoothies! Teens will follow a recipe to create their own smoothie mixtures using different fruits, vegetables, and liquids, then predict the resulting color.

Art Museum

(Tu) August 26 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Kent

All ages are welcomed to come explore art with the Toledo Art Museum.

Jazz Film Screening

I Called Him Morgan (91 Min), NR

(W) June 18 | 6 — 7:45 p.m. | Kent

A film program devoted to exceptional films with a flair for Jazz.

Cybersecurity Workshop for Seniors

(Sa) June 21 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Learn cybersecurity practices and recognize common cyberattacks. Learn how to know if a cyberattack has happened, what actions to take, and how to keep yourself safe on the internet.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Tu) June 24 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Kent

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) June 26 | 1:30 — 2 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) June 26 | 2 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) June 26 | 2:30 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) June 26 | 3 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Art Tatum Book Club

James by Percival Everett

(Th) June 26 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Kent

A discussion group dedicated to readings from the Library's Art Tatum African American Resource Center.

Cybersecurity Workshop for Seniors

(Sa) June 28 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Learn cybersecurity practices and recognize common cyberattacks. Learn how to know if a cyberattack has happened, what actions to take, and how to keep yourself safe on the internet.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(Tu) July 1 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Kent

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Tu) July 8 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Kent

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) July 10 | 1:30 — 2 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) July 10 | 2 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) July 10 | 2:30 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) July 10 | 3 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Tu) July 22 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Kent

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) July 24 | 1:30 — 2 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) July 24 | 2 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) July 24 | 2:30 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) July 24 | 3 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Art Tatum Book Club

Wild Girls: How the Outdoors Shaped the Women Who Challenged

(Th) July 24 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Kent

A discussion group dedicated to readings from the Library's Art Tatum African American Resource Center.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(Tu) August 5 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Kent

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) August 7 | 1:30 — 2 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) August 7 | 2 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) August 7 | 2:30 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) August 7 | 3 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Tamales with Hotbox Bistro

(Sa) August 9 | 1 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent

Learn how to make tamales. Participants will learn how to roll tamales themselves and either steam them during the program or take them home to steam and share with others.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Tu) August 12 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Kent

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) August 21 | 1:30 — 2 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) August 21 | 2 — 2:30 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) August 21 | 2:30 — 3 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

Technology One-to-One

(Th) August 21 | 3 — 3:30 p.m. | Kent

Spend one-to-one time with a librarian to learn a new device, navigate a website, use Excel, and more.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Tu) August 26 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Kent

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

Art Tatum Book Club

Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

(Th) August 28 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Kent

A discussion group dedicated to diverse voices, perspectives, and authors. We'll aim to construct a meaningful conversation about anti-racism and embrace the diversity of our community.

Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities

(Tu) September 2 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Kent

Owens Community College will be on hand to discuss the different adult learning paths that Owens offers and the financial assistance opportunities available, including grants and scholarships.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Tu) September 9 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Kent

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education

(Tu) September 23 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Kent

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.

Art Tatum Book Club

Everything Inside by Edwidge Danticat

(Th) September 25 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Kent

A discussion group dedicated to readings from the Library's Art Tatum African American Resource Center.

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE:

Construction schedule and status

Design phase: Q1 2030

Construction phase: Q2 2030 – Q# 2030

Dates are approximate and subject to change.

Community listening sessions

Q1 2030 | Dates and locations will be shared as soon as available