
Toledo Heights
423 Shasta Drive,
Toledo, Ohio 43609
419.259.5220
Manager: Celeste Taylor
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:
Movie and a Craft: Moana 2 and Lei
(F) August 8 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Spend a quiet afternoon watching a movie and making a beautiful lei to take home.
Steven's Puppets presents The Wizard of Oz
(M) July 14 | 11 — 11:45 a.m. | Toledo Heights
"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.
Favorite Food Sculptures
(M) July 21 | 1 — 2 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Build a sculpture of your favorite food! Whether it’s a pan of pizza, a plate of pancakes, or a pot of potatoes.
Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye 2025 Summer Series
(W) July 23 | 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
The Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye are teaming up with Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries, Meijer, and LMHA to host free hockey and baseball camps all summer long.
Snacklaces!
(M) July 28 | 3 — 4 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Feeling snacky? Make your own snacklace using twine and an assortment of cereals and other treats!
Animals Up Close with Indiana Wild
(M) August 4 | 11 — 11:45 a.m. | Toledo Heights
Embark on an exciting journey through the animal kingdom! Learn about conservation, protecting wildlife, and responsible pet ownership.
Movie and a Craft: Moana 2 and Lei
(F) August 8 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Spend a quiet afternoon watching a movie and making a beautiful lei to take home.
Tinkering Takeover
(M) August 11 | 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Enjoy interactive science and engineering with a spark of creativity during Imagination Station's Tinkering Takeover.
Campfire Fun with Metroparks Toledo
(M) September 15 | 3:30 — 4:15 p.m. | Toledo Heights
What skill helps you purify water, emergency signal, cook food, and more? Learn how to safely build a fire as well as the science behind this incredibly useful tool.
Tissue Paper Marigolds
(M) September 29 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Make tissue paper marigolds to decorate our own Toledo Heights Ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
Blow Painting Monsters with Molly Miller
(M) October 13 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Make a fun monster using watercolor and markers! You’ll blow watercolor paint with a straw to create cool shapes, then turn them into a monster with markers.
Spooky Watercolors
(M) October 20 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Create Sponge Dot Spiders and a Ghostly Landscape with watercolors.
Pumpkin Cookie Decorating and a Movie
(F) October 31 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Decorate a delicious pumpkin shaped cookie while watching Hocus Pocus!
Paper Pumpkin Crafts
(M) November 3 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Make a simple yet festive paper pumpkin or jack-o-lantern.
Camping Fun
(M) November 17 | 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Gather 'round the "campfire" for some stories, s'mores and crafts and make a tent to read in!
Thankful Turkeys
(M) November 24 | 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Make some turkey-riffic crafts and share what you’re thankful for!
Patriotic Sweet and Salty Snack Mix
(M) July 14 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Celebrate America with this Red, White and Blue patriotic snack mix!
Gamers Guild
(F) July 18 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye 2025 Summer Series
(W) July 23 | 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
The Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye are teaming up with Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries, Meijer, and LMHA to host free hockey and baseball camps all summer long.
Gamers Guild
(F) July 25 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Snacklaces!
(M) July 28 | 3 — 4 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Feeling snacky? Make your own snacklace using twine and an assortment of cereals and other treats!
Gamers Guild
(F) August 1 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Movie and a Craft: Moana 2 and Lei
(F) August 8 | 1 — 3 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Spend a quiet afternoon watching a movie and making a beautiful lei to take home.
Gamers Guild
(F) August 15 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Pressed Flower Bookmarks
(M) August 18 | 2 — 3 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Pressed flower bookmarks are a stylish way to keep track of your reading. Combine pressed flowers, drawings, decorative paper, string, and more to create a unique, personalized bookmark.
Gamers Guild
(F) August 29 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Gamers Guild
(F) September 5 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Gamers Guild
(F) September 12 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Gamers Guild
(F) September 19 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Movie and a Craft for Teens
A Minecraft Movie (rated PG, 101 minutes)
(M) September 22 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Enjoy a showing of A Minecraft Movie and create your own unique pixelated art.
Gamers Guild
(F) September 26 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Gamers Guild
(F) October 3 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Gamers Guild
(F) October 10 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Snack Taste Test
(Tu) October 14 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Celebrate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month by trying Latin American snacks.
Gamers Guild
(F) October 17 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Gamers Guild
(F) October 24 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Pumpkin Cookie Decorating and a Movie
(F) October 31 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Decorate a delicious pumpkin shaped cookie while watching Hocus Pocus!
Gamers Guild
(F) November 7 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Gamers Guild
(F) November 14 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Preparing to Pay for College with The University of Toledo
(M) November 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Students will be provided with a comprehensive overview of financial options and strategies to fund their college education.
Gamers Guild
(F) November 21 | 3:30 — 5 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Play the newest games on the Nintendo Switch, such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Just Dance and Mario Kart 8.
Identifying Veteran Graves
(Tu) July 22 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Toledo Heights
An introductory course that will guide in the understanding of the unique and timeless character of government furnished headstones and grave markers.
Cake Pops with Luvable Sweets
(M) August 18 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Create your own cake pops using cupcakes, sprinkles, chocolate, and other tasty treats.
Coffe & Sweets Social Club
Club Social con Cafe y Dulces
(M) October 13 | 4:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Join us for a creative community social hour to learn about available services, programs and resources while sampling sweets with coffee.
Jumbo Cookie Workshop with Sur Le Pouce
(Tu) October 14 | 6 — 7:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
In this hands-on class, you'll make jumbo cookies with Nathalie of Sur Le Pouce.
Sweets & Coffee Social Club
Club Social con Cafe y Dulces
(Tu) November 18 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Toledo Heights
Join us for a creative community social hour to learn about available services, programs and resources while sampling sweets with coffee.
WritersShop: Poetry Series
(Tu) November 25 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Toledo Heights
A monthly poetry writing workshop led by new leaders and new topics. Hosted by Jonie McIntire, Lucas County Poet Laureate, this series will be led by different local poets each month.
WritersShop: Poetry Series
(Tu) December 23 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Toledo Heights
A monthly poetry writing workshop led by new leaders and new topics. Hosted by Jonie McIntire, Lucas County Poet Laureate, this series will be led by different local poets each month.
WritersShop: Poetry Series
(Tu) January 27 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Toledo Heights
A monthly poetry writing workshop led by new leaders and new topics. Hosted by Jonie McIntire, Lucas County Poet Laureate, this series will be led by different local poets each month.
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE:
Construction phase: Q2 2027 – Q4 2027
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Q2 2027 | Dates and locations will be shared as soon as available