South
1736 Broadway St.,
Toledo, Ohio 43609
419.259.5395
Acting Manager: Unique Britton
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.
This branch provides a continuous Friends of the Library mini Book Sale area.
PROGRAMS:
Handmade Cards
(Tu) December 16 | 4:45 — 5:45 p.m. | South
Make a handmade card for a special someone using stamps, stickers, and a variety of art supplies.
STEM Challenge: Jingle Bell Maze
(F) December 19 | 2 — 2:30 p.m. | South
Design a maze to get the jingle bell from the North Pole back home.
Movie and Hot Chocolate
Frozen 2 (103 min), PG
(Tu) December 23 | 12:45 — 2:45 p.m. | South
Drink a cup of delicious hot chocolate, then settle in for a cozy, winter movie.
STEM Challenge: Paper Airplane Palooza
(Tu) January 13 | 4:45 — 5:45 p.m. | South
Test different paper airplane designs! Which go the farthest? The fastest? Straightest flight path? Have the most hang time? The best acrobatic tricks? The only way to find out is to test it yourself!
Shrinky Dink Trinkets
(Tu) February 3 | 4:45 — 5:45 p.m. | South
Make personalized trinkets, key-chains, pins, or jewelry for yourself or to give as gifts.
Colorful Trivet Designs
(Tu) February 10 | 4:45 — 5:45 p.m. | South
Decorate a cork trivet or coaster for yourself or to give as a gift.
Alpine Tree Painting
(Tu) December 9 | 4:45 — 5:45 p.m. | South
Bring snowy Alpine trees to life with your creativity in this whimsical painting adventure.
STEM Challenge: Jingle Bell Maze
(F) December 19 | 2 — 2:30 p.m. | South
Design a maze to get the jingle bell from the North Pole back home.
Perler Bead Keychains
(Tu) January 6 | 4:45 — 5:45 p.m. | South
Create your own unique keychain using Perler or “fuse” beads. Recreate your favorite character, emoji, logo, or create a design of your own!
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) March 9 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | South
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) April 27 | 10 — 11 a.m. | South
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.
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) August 10 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | South
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
SNAP Sign-up with Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank
(Tu) December 9 | 10 a.m. — noon | South
Get assistance with signing up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and connections to other community resources that offer food assistance benefits.
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(F) December 12 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | South
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
(W) December 17 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. | South
Speak with a representative from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board about local agencies that provide mental health help, addiction treatment, and area support groups.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) January 7 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | South
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.
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(F) January 9 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | South
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
(W) January 21 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. | South
Speak with a representative from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board about local agencies that provide mental health help, addiction treatment, and area support groups.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) February 4 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | South
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.
Seed Saving in the Vegetable Garden
(M) February 9 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | South
Plan ahead for your summer garden with Samantha Day from the 577 Foundation as she discusses seed saving techniques.
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(F) February 13 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | South
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
(W) February 18 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. | South
Speak with a representative from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board about local agencies that provide mental health help, addiction treatment, and area support groups.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) March 4 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | South
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.
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) March 9 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | South
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(F) March 13 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | South
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
(W) March 18 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. | South
Speak with a representative from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board about local agencies that provide mental health help, addiction treatment, and area support groups.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) April 1 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | South
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.
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(F) April 10 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | South
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
(W) April 15 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. | South
Speak with a representative from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board about local agencies that provide mental health help, addiction treatment, and area support groups.
Seasonal Painting with Molly Miller
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) April 27 | 10 — 11 a.m. | South
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.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) May 6 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | South
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.
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
(W) May 20 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. | South
Speak with a representative from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board about local agencies that provide mental health help, addiction treatment, and area support groups.
Papermaking with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) June 1 | 10 — 11 a.m. | South
Enjoy a fun papermaking activity with Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) June 3 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | South
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.
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
(W) June 17 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. | South
Speak with a representative from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board about local agencies that provide mental health help, addiction treatment, and area support groups.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) July 1 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | South
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.
Native Americans: Presented by Heritage Sylvania
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) July 6 | 10 — 11 a.m. | South
Learn how Native Americans in our region lived while exploring original artifacts then make a model of a teepee or wigwam.
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(F) July 10 | 10 a.m. — noon | South
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
(W) July 15 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. | South
Speak with a representative from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board about local agencies that provide mental health help, addiction treatment, and area support groups.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) August 5 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | South
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.
Inclusive Storytime for Adults and Teens
Programming for Adults and Teens with IDD and Peers
(M) August 10 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | South
An interactive Storytime focused on adult learners of various abilities. Join us for some stories, activities, and fun!
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(F) August 14 | 10 a.m. — noon | South
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
(W) August 19 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. | South
Speak with a representative from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board about local agencies that provide mental health help, addiction treatment, and area support groups.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) September 2 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | South
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.
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(F) September 11 | 10 a.m. — noon | South
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
(W) September 16 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. | South
Speak with a representative from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board about local agencies that provide mental health help, addiction treatment, and area support groups.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) October 7 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | South
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.
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(F) October 9 | 10 a.m. — noon | South
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
(W) October 21 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. | South
Speak with a representative from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board about local agencies that provide mental health help, addiction treatment, and area support groups.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) November 4 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | South
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.
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB
(F) November 13 | 10 a.m. — noon | South
The Pathways HUB system is a free program to help connect you to medical and social services throughout the community.
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
(W) November 18 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. | South
Speak with a representative from the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board about local agencies that provide mental health help, addiction treatment, and area support groups.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) December 2 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | South
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.
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE:
Construction phase: Q1 2030 – Q2 2030
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Q1 2029 | Dates and locations will be shared as soon as available
