Lagrange
3422 Lagrange St.,
Toledo, Ohio 43608
419-259-5280
Email Manager Katie Midgley
M-Tu: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
W-F: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sa-Su: Closed
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.
Programs:
Shrinky Dink Trinkets
(F) August 7 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Lagrange
Make personalized trinkets, key-chains, pins, or jewelry for yourself or to give as gifts.
Arts and Audiobooks
(F) August 21 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Lagrange
Stop by and listen to the beginning of a popular chapter book while we do simple, relaxing arts and crafts.
Tinkering Takeover
(F) September 11 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Enjoy interactive science and engineering with a spark of creativity during Imagination Station's Tinkering Takeover.
Gamers Guild
(Th) September 17 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Create a Catrina Mask
Provided by the Sofia Art and Cultural Center
(F) September 18 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
We will be painting masks of La Calavera Catrina, which resemble the sugar skulls commonly seen during Day of the Dead, and adding flowers and other embellishments to create a fun and decorative mask.
Why Trees Matter: Papermaking with KTLCB
(F) September 25 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Lagrange
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.
Gamers Guild
(W) September 30 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Creepy Crawlers
With the Imagination Station
(Th) October 1 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Lagrange
Worms and bugs can seem scary and gross. By observing these critters up close, learning more about their behaviors, and exploring their environmental benefits, we realize how vital they are.
Gamers Guild
(W) October 7 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(W) October 14 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(Th) October 22 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Beginning Needle Felting for Kids with Toledo Museum of Art
(F) October 23 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
A creative, hands-on fiber art class. Learn beginner needle felting techniques while creating a fun seasonal project.
Gamers Guild
(W) October 28 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(W) November 4 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Let's Dance! An Introduction for Kids
(Th) November 12 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Lagrange
Bring your groove and introduce yourself to dance with Toledo Ballet! In this movement class, you'll warm up and learn basic choreography with a professional dancer. Welcoming to all levels.
Lotus Flower Tealights
(F) November 13 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Layer paper petals and press them together to make this gently glowing tealight that looks just like a lotus flower!
Frame a Friend!
(F) November 20 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Decorate a picture frame and “frame a friend”! These small magnetic picture frames are perfect for lockers and refrigerators.
Gamers Guild
(W) November 25 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(W) December 2 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(W) December 9 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(Th) December 17 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Pom-Pom Creatures
(F) August 14 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Lagrange
Let your imagination run wild! Make pom poms by hand and turn them into anything you can imagine!
Arts and Audiobooks
(F) August 21 | 2:30 — 3:30 p.m. | Lagrange
Stop by and listen to the beginning of a popular chapter book while we do simple, relaxing arts and crafts.
Cyanotype Prints
(F) September 4 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
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.
Gamers Guild
(Th) September 17 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(W) September 30 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Snack Taste Test
(F) October 2 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Celebrate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month by trying Latin American snacks.
Gamers Guild
(W) October 7 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(W) October 14 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Teen Fear Factor
(F) October 16 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Conquer your fears through gross, messy, and fun challenges.
Hand-Sewn Stuffies with Alexis Norris
(M) October 19 | 4 — 6 p.m. | Lagrange
Learn and practice beginner hand-sewing techniques as you create a small plushie to take home.
Gamers Guild
(Th) October 22 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(W) October 28 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(W) November 4 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Painted Bookends
(F) November 6 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Decorate a pair of bookends for your favorite shelf!
Gamers Guild
(W) November 25 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(W) December 2 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(W) December 9 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(Th) December 17 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Lagrange
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Chess Club for Adults
(Tu) August 4 | 5 — 8 p.m. | Lagrange
Learn the basics of chess or improve your game play by mastering strategies and connecting with other chess fans. All skill levels welcome. This club is intended for adults.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(M) August 10 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
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.
Chess Club for Adults
(Tu) August 11 | 5 — 8 p.m. | Lagrange
Learn the basics of chess or improve your game play by mastering strategies and connecting with other chess fans. All skill levels welcome. This club is intended for adults.
TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education
(W) August 19 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Lagrange
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(M) August 24 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
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.
Chess Club for Adults
(Tu) August 25 | 5 — 8 p.m. | Lagrange
Learn the basics of chess or improve your game play by mastering strategies and connecting with other chess fans. All skill levels welcome. This club is intended for adults.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(M) September 7 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
Nurses are at select locations to conduct free blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Health Literacy
with Mercy Health Community Health Navigators
(M) September 7 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
A Community Health Navigator is at select TLCPL locations to provide resources on finding reliable health information, communicating with health care professionals, and using the MyChart app.
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(M) September 7 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Lagrange
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(M) September 14 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
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
(W) September 16 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Lagrange
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(M) September 28 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
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.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(M) October 5 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
Nurses are at select locations to conduct free blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Health Literacy
with Mercy Health Community Health Navigators
(M) October 5 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
A Community Health Navigator is at select TLCPL locations to provide resources on finding reliable health information, communicating with health care professionals, and using the MyChart app.
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(M) October 5 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Lagrange
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Equitas Health
(F) October 9 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Lagrange
Equitas supports sexual health needs privately and respectfully.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(M) October 12 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
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.
Inclusive Storytime for Adults
Programming for Adults with IDD and Peers
(M) October 12 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Lagrange
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
A Chocolate Experience with Luvable Sweets
(Tu) October 13 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Lagrange
Create a delicious and customized chocolate bar. In order to allow as many people as possible to enjoy these very popular classes, please only register for this class at one location.
TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education
(W) October 21 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Lagrange
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(M) October 26 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
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.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(M) November 2 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
Nurses are at select locations to conduct free blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Health Literacy
with Mercy Health Community Health Navigators
(M) November 2 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
A Community Health Navigator is at select TLCPL locations to provide resources on finding reliable health information, communicating with health care professionals, and using the MyChart app.
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(M) November 2 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Lagrange
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(M) November 9 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
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.
Acrylic Painting with Shannon
(M) November 16 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Lagrange
Learn to paint birch trees on a rainbow background with alcohol inks and acrylics. This is a fun experimental class that produces beautiful pictures.
TRIO: one-stop shop for help with adult education
(W) November 18 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Lagrange
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(M) November 23 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
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.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(M) December 7 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
Nurses are at select locations to conduct free blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Health Literacy
with Mercy Health Community Health Navigators
(M) December 7 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
A Community Health Navigator is at select TLCPL locations to provide resources on finding reliable health information, communicating with health care professionals, and using the MyChart app.
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(M) December 7 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Lagrange
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(M) December 14 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
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
(W) December 16 | 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Lagrange
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), adults ages 19 and over can receive free one-to-one assistance.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults with IDD and Peers
(M) December 28 | 10 — 11 a.m. | Lagrange
Embrace your artistic skills during this step-by-step guided class. No experience is necessary to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind work of art.
Owens Community College Adult Learning Opportunities
(M) December 28 | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Lagrange
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.
Building for the future:
A digital copy of the full 200-plus page facilities master plan is available upon request.
Branch overview (based on 2018 data)
Service population: 22,597 (5.3% of total service population)
Median age: 31
Households with children: 37.9%
Households: 8,169
Mean household income: $28,271
Population living below the poverty line: 46%
Gross square feet: 8,820 square feet
Year constructed: 2005
Collection size: 24,038 items
Programs: 178 in 2018
Meeting room size: 953 square feet
Meeting room capacity: 50 people
General Observations
- Consider other uses for the tower space.
- Great representation of local culture and Polish heritage of the community.
- There may be space in the entry for a 24/7 lobby.
- The quiet study room is well used and additional study rooms would be helpful.
- Consider developing additional quiet space.
- Children’s area shelving seems high.
In spring 2024, the Library sent a survey to the Lucas County community to learn what you love about your Library and how we could improve our buildings to better meet your needs. This is what 22 Lagrange neighbors said they wanted in an updated space.
| Rank |
Services and amenities |
Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Access to drive-through, pick-up, and drop-off services |
45.45% |
| 2 |
Expanded children’s areas |
40.91% |
| 3 |
Expanded adult areas |
36.36% |
| 4 |
More technology |
36.36% |
| 5 |
Expanded teen areas |
27.27% |
| 6 |
Greater access to audio/visual equipment |
27.27% |
| 7 |
More study spaces |
27.27% |
| 8 |
Additional programming space |
18.18% |
| 9 |
Larger and/or additional meeting room spaces |
18.18% |
| 10 |
More Maker Spaces |
13.64% |
Construction phase: Q3 2029 – Q1 2030
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Q4 2028 | Dates and locations will be shared as soon as available
The Lagrange Branch opened at the corner of Lagrange and Central Avenue in August 1934. In 1979, the Library relocated to the Chester Zablocki Senior Center. By the spring of 2005, the Branch had moved to its current location with a brand-new state-of-the-art, 9,000-sq-ft. Library. In August 2015, the Library renovation included technology and interior improvements.
