Side view of King Road branch's exterior

King Road

3900 King Road,
Toledo, Ohio 43617
419.259.5380

M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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.

Please check our Maker Space page for a full list of options.

Use our 24/7 Lobbies with Smart Lockers to pick up books and materials you’ve placed on hold any time day or night! Currently available at King RoadMaumeeMottOregonReynolds CornersSangerSylvania, Waterville and West Toledo locations.

To pick up materials in the 24/7 Lobby Lockers:

  1. Log into your account
  2. Find the materials you would like to reserve
  3. Select “Request it”
  4. Choose the location’s “Lobby Lockers” option
  5. Click submit

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:

Toddler Storytime

(M) November 17 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

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.

Register

Rhythm & Rhyme Storytime

(M) November 17 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road

Together with their grown-ups, kids ages 2-5 are invited for a special music-based storytime! We will use music, rhythm, and movement for an interactive storytelling experience.

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Babytime

(Tu) November 18 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.

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Toddler Storytime

(Tu) November 18 | 10:30 — 11 a.m. | King Road

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.

Register

Preschool Storytime

(W) November 19 | 11:30 a.m. — noon | King Road

Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.

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Family Storytime

(W) November 19 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road

Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.

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Preschool Dance Party

(M) November 24 | 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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Music and Movement Playdate

(M) December 1 | 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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Inclusive Storytime

(Th) December 4 | 10 — 11 a.m. | King Road

In partnership with the Ability Center, parents and 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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StoryTunes with Live Arts Toledo

(F) December 5 | 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road

StoryTunes is Live Arts Toledo's take on story time for caregivers and children ages 0 to 7 years.

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Baby Dance and Play

(Sa) December 6 | 10 — 11 a.m. | King Road

For our littlest friends! Come bounce, rock, and play during this dance party and playtime made just for you and your grown up.

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Family Storytime

(Tu) January 20 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road

Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.

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Babytime

(W) January 21 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.

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Toddler Storytime

(W) January 21 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road

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.

Register

Preschool Storytime

(Th) January 22 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.

Register

Family Storytime

(Tu) January 27 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road

Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.

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Babytime

(W) January 28 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.

Read More

Toddler Storytime

(W) January 28 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road

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.

Register

Preschool Storytime

(Th) January 29 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.

Register

Family Storytime

(Tu) February 3 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road

Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.

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Babytime

(W) February 4 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.

Read More

Toddler Storytime

(W) February 4 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road

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.

Register

Preschool Storytime

(Th) February 5 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.

Register

Family Storytime

(Tu) February 10 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road

Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.

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Babytime

(W) February 11 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.

Read More

Toddler Storytime

(W) February 11 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road

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.

Register

Preschool Storytime

(Th) February 12 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.

Register

Family Storytime

(Tu) February 17 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road

Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.

Read More

Babytime

(W) February 18 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.

Read More

Toddler Storytime

(W) February 18 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road

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.

Register

Preschool Storytime

(Th) February 19 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.

Register

Family Storytime

(Tu) February 24 | 6 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road

Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.

Read More

Babytime

(W) February 25 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

This storytime focuses on developing your baby's early literacy skills. Babies 0-18 months will be introduced to songs, movement, rhythm and rhyme designed to foster a love of books and reading.

Read More

Toddler Storytime

(W) February 25 | 11 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road

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.

Register

Preschool Storytime

(Th) February 26 | 9:30 — 10 a.m. | King Road

Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.

Register

Thankful Turkeys

(M) November 24 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Make some turkey-riffic crafts and share what you’re thankful for!

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Winter Woodscape with Molly Miller

(M) December 1 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Create a winter decoration for yourself or a friend! Molly will help you create a snowy scape on wood using paint and a collage of materials.

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StoryTunes with Live Arts Toledo

(F) December 5 | 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road

StoryTunes is Live Arts Toledo's take on story time for caregivers and children ages 0 to 7 years.

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Chocolate Making

with Luvable Sweets and Fine Choclates

(Tu) December 9 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road

Enjoy a sweet treat! Luvable Sweets will teach about the chocolate production and how to enjoy the sweets in a healthy and responsible manner!

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Colorful Trivet Designs

(M) December 15 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Decorate a cork trivet or coaster for yourself or to give as a gift.

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Homeschool Hour

(Th) January 8 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | King Road

Come explore our tech tools, create some art, and play fun games with other homeschooling families.

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Winter Craft

(M) January 26 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Join us for a lovely winter craft.

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DIY Bookmarks

(M) February 9 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Using a variety of art materials, create a bookmark as unique as you.

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Homeschool Hour

(Th) February 12 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | King Road

Come explore our tech tools, create some art, and play fun games with other homeschooling families.

Register

Homeschool Hour

(Th) March 12 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | King Road

Come explore our tech tools, create some art, and play fun games with other homeschooling families.

Register

Cyanotype Prints

(M) November 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Create art with the power of sunlight! Cyanotype printing is an easy, fun way to make unique designs with objects, paper, and the power of the sun.

Register

Chocolate Making

with Luvable Sweets and Fine Choclates

(Tu) December 9 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | King Road

Enjoy a sweet treat! Luvable Sweets will teach about the chocolate production and how to enjoy the sweets in a healthy and responsible manner!

Register

Beaded Snowflake Ornaments

(W) December 10 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Craft a one-of-a-kind snowflake ornament using wire and beads—perfect for winter decorating and gifting!

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King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons

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

Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.

Register

Papermaking with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) December 15 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road

Enjoy a fun papermaking activity with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful.

Register

King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons

(Th) January 8 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.

Register

Watercolor Tree Cards

(W) January 14 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Using a wet-on-wet watercolor technique, create festive holiday cards with watercolors.

Register

King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons

(Th) January 22 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.

Register

King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons

(Th) February 5 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.

Register

Light Up Love: Pop-Up Valentine’s

(W) February 11 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Create a light-up, pop-up Valentine! Learn about electricity and circuits by building a working circuit into the card, then decorate it for someone special!

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King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons

(Th) February 19 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.

Register

King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons

(Th) March 5 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.

Register

King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons

(Th) March 19 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.

Register

King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons

(Th) April 2 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.

Register

King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons

(Th) April 16 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.

Register

King's Quest: Dungeons and Dragons

(Th) April 30 | 4 — 5 p.m. | King Road

Let's play Dungeons and Dragons! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, get in on the quest.

Register

King Road Book Club

Take My Hand by Dolen Parkins-Valdez

(Th) December 11 | 2 — 3 p.m. | King Road

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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Dried Floral Wreath Making Workshop

with Luckey Road Lavender Farm

(Th) December 11 | 6 — 7 p.m. | King Road

Create a stunning, long-lasting wreath using fragrant dried lavender and seasonal botanicals in this unique hands-on workshop that combines traditional wreath-making with little bit of weaving.

Register

Papermaking with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful

Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers

(M) December 15 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | King Road

Enjoy a fun papermaking activity with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful.

Register

King Road Book Club

The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs

(Th) January 8 | 2 — 3 p.m. | King Road

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 Road Book Club

Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb

(Th) February 12 | 2 — 3 p.m. | King Road

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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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE:

Design phase: Q1 2031

Construction phase: Q2 2031

Dates are approximate and subject to change.

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