Sylvania
6749 Monroe St.,
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
419.882.2089
Manager: Erin Connolly
M-Th: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
F-Sa: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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.
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 Road, Maumee, Mott, Oregon, Reynolds Corners, Sanger, Sylvania, Waterville and West Toledo locations.
To pick up materials in the 24/7 Lobby Lockers:
- Log into your account
- Find the materials you would like to reserve
- Select “Request it”
- Choose the location’s “Lobby Lockers” option
- 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:
Family Storytime
(Tu) November 18 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Tu) November 18 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(W) November 19 | 11:30 a.m. — 12:15 p.m. | Sylvania
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.
Family Storytime
(W) November 19 | 6 — 6:45 p.m. | Sylvania
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
(Th) November 20 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
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.
Library Playdate!
(F) December 5 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
Children, and their favorite grown-up, are welcomed to the Library, a fun and exciting place to play and build early literacy skills.
Library Playdate
(F) January 9 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
Children, and their favorite grown-up, are welcomed to the Library, a fun and exciting place to play and build early literacy skills.
Family Storytime
(Tu) January 20 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Tu) January 20 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(W) January 21 | 11:30 a.m. — 12:15 p.m. | Sylvania
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.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) January 22 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
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.
Family Storytime
(M) January 26 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Family Storytime
(Tu) January 27 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Tu) January 27 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(W) January 28 | 11:30 a.m. — 12:15 p.m. | Sylvania
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.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) January 29 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
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.
Family Storytime
(M) February 2 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Family Storytime
(Tu) February 3 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Tu) February 3 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(W) February 4 | 11:30 a.m. — 12:15 p.m. | Sylvania
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.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) February 5 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
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.
Library Playdate
(F) February 6 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
Children, and their favorite grown-up, are welcomed to the Library, a fun and exciting place to play and build early literacy skills.
Family Storytime
(M) February 9 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Family Storytime
(Tu) February 10 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Tu) February 10 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(W) February 11 | 11:30 a.m. — 12:15 p.m. | Sylvania
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.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) February 12 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
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.
Family Storytime
(M) February 16 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Family Storytime
(Tu) February 17 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Tu) February 17 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(W) February 18 | 11:30 a.m. — 12:15 p.m. | Sylvania
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.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) February 19 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
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.
Family Storytime
(M) February 23 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Family Storytime
(Tu) February 24 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Preschool Storytime
(Tu) February 24 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 3-5, and their grown-ups, will enjoy stories, songs and movement designed to get them ready for kindergarten.
Toddler Storytime
(W) February 25 | 11:30 a.m. — 12:15 p.m. | Sylvania
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.
Toddler Storytime
(Th) February 26 | 10:30 — 11:15 a.m. | Sylvania
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.
Family Storytime
(M) March 2 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Family Storytime
(M) March 9 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Family Storytime
(M) March 16 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Family Storytime
(M) March 23 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Family Storytime
(M) March 30 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Family Storytime
(M) April 6 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Family Storytime
(M) April 13 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Family Storytime
(M) April 20 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Family Storytime
(M) April 27 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Children ages 2-5, and their grown-ups, are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play as we share stories, music and movement.
Thankful Turkeys
(Th) November 20 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Sylvania
Make some turkey-riffic crafts and share what you’re thankful for!
Abstract Cut Paper Collage with Molly Miller
(M) November 24 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | Sylvania
Have fun with abstract art, inspired by Kandinsky! Abstract art is all about using shapes, colors, and lines to express feelings. You can create your own abstract cut paper collage.
STEM Challenge: Jingle Bell Maze
(Tu) December 9 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Sylvania
Design a maze to get the jingle bell from the North Pole back home.
Handmade Cards
(Tu) December 16 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Sylvania
Make a handmade card for a special someone using stamps, stickers, and a variety of art supplies.
Saturday Morning LEGO Crew
(Sa) December 27 | 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. | Sylvania
Creative play with Legos! We provide the bricks, and you make your own creations.
STEM Challenge: Hexbug Grand Prix
(Tu) January 13 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Sylvania
Construct an epic Grand Prix race course with KEVA planks for battery-powered Hexbugs to navigate!
Colorful Trivet Designs
(Sa) January 17 | 3 — 4 p.m. | Sylvania
Decorate a cork trivet or coaster for yourself or to give as a gift.
Saturday Morning LEGO Crew
(Sa) January 31 | 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. | Sylvania
Creative play with Legos! We provide the bricks, and you make your own creations.
Valentine's Day Speed Crafting
(Sa) February 14 | 3 — 4 p.m. | Sylvania
Make something special for those you love!
STEM Challenge: Balancing Hearts
(M) February 16 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Sylvania
Make a fun heart-themed balancing toy using the power of physics!
Saturday Morning LEGO Crew
(Sa) February 28 | 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. | Sylvania
Creative play with Legos! We provide the bricks, and you make your own creations.
Gamer's Guild
(W) November 19 | 3 — 4:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Play Nintendo Switch games such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and more on a big screen TV. Play Minecraft or Roblox with friends on one of our 10 Library iPads.
Gods & Monsters: An Intro to Greek Mythology
(Sa) November 22 | 2:30 — 4 p.m. | Sylvania
We'll discuss the gods and goddesses of Mt. Olympus and the creatures and monsters that run rampant throughout the famous myths. Make a craft to take home, and maybe win a Greek Myth book to keep!
Gamers Guild
(W) December 3 | 3 — 4:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Beaded Snowflake Ornaments
(M) December 8 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Craft a one-of-a-kind snowflake ornament using wire and beads—perfect for winter decorating and gifting!
Holiday Charcuterie for Teens
(W) December 10 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Sylvania
A class focusing on the foundations of charcuterie and a hands-on learning experience crafting the art of charcuterie in a festive way for the holidays.
Gamers Guild
(W) January 7 | 3 — 4:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Alpine Tree Painting
(Th) January 8 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Bring snowy Alpine trees to life with your creativity in this whimsical painting adventure.
Gamers Guild
(W) January 21 | 3 — 4:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Paper Quilling
(Tu) January 27 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania
Let’s relax and create something beautiful! Join us for a beginner-friendly paper quilling workshop where you will learn how to roll, shape, and glue strips of colorful paper to create unique designs.
Gamers Guild
(W) January 28 | 3 — 4:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(W) February 4 | 3 — 4:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(W) February 11 | 3 — 4:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Watercolor Valentine Cards
(F) February 13 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Using a wet-on-wet watercolor technique, create festive holiday cards with watercolors.
Gamers Guild
(W) February 18 | 3 — 4:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Gamers Guild
(W) February 25 | 3 — 4:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8
Build a Beaded Bracelet
(M) November 17 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Build a beaded bracelet for yourself, and make another to gift someone special! You'll get to choose a comfy, stretchy bracelet or a sturdy memory wire bracelet, or both!
Business Blueprint
Presented by The Small Business Development Center
(Tu) November 25 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m. | Sylvania
The Toledo SBDC Business Blueprint workshop is tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs who need guidance in launching their business.
Sylvania Book Club
An Agatha Christie Celebration
(Th) December 11 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required.
Sylvania Book Club
An Agatha Christie Celebration
(Th) December 11 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required.
Sylvania Book Club
Be Ready When The Luck Happens by Ina Garten
(Th) January 8 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required.
Sylvania Book Club
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten
(Th) January 8 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required.
Blood Drive | American Red Cross
Sponsored by the American Red Cross
(W) January 14 | noon — 6 p.m. | Sylvania
This blood drive is conducted by the American Red Cross and is open to qualifying adults and teens aged 16 and older with parental consent.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) January 28 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Sylvania
Nurses are at select locations to conduct blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Sylvania Book Club
The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan
(Th) February 12 | 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required.
Sylvania Book Club
The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan
(Th) February 12 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Good conversation, friendly faces and great books - that's what book club is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion. Registration Required.
Bath Bombs and Sugar Scrubs
with Sequoia Wellness
(M) February 23 | 6 — 7:30 p.m. | Sylvania
Prepare to relax and create a treat for you or someone else!
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) February 25 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Sylvania
Nurses are at select locations to conduct blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) March 25 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Sylvania
Nurses are at select locations to conduct blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) April 22 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Sylvania
Nurses are at select locations to conduct blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) May 27 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Sylvania
Nurses are at select locations to conduct blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) June 24 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Sylvania
Nurses are at select locations to conduct blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) July 22 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Sylvania
Nurses are at select locations to conduct blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) August 26 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Sylvania
Nurses are at select locations to conduct blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) September 23 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Sylvania
Nurses are at select locations to conduct blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(W) October 28 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Sylvania
Nurses are at select locations to conduct blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE:
Construction phase: Q2 2031
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Q1 2030 | Dates and locations will be shared as soon as available
