West Toledo
1320 Sylvania Ave.,
Toledo, Ohio 43612
419.259.5290
Manager: Ryan Rigaux
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.
PROGRAMS:
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) September 24 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) October 8 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Treasure Chest Storytime with WGTE Public Media
(Sa) October 11 | 10 — 10:45 a.m. | West Toledo
A special storytime utilizing beloved PBS KIDS programming and characters.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) October 22 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) November 5 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) November 19 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) December 3 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) December 17 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Sound Safari with TAPA
(Tu) April 21 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | West Toledo
Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) and the Toledo Symphony Youth Ensemble will perform for children ages 3-10 years old and allow them to explore different instruments.
Create Hojalata Art
Provided by the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center
(W) September 17 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Participants will craft a variation of this traditional "tin work," which has been created in Mexico and Central America for several centuries.
Abstract Cut Paper Collage with Molly Miller
(M) September 22 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
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.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) September 24 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Kid's Gametime
(W) September 24 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Kid's Gametime
(M) September 29 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
After School Club
(W) October 1 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Join us for fun, learning, and creativity at the West Toledo Library's After-School Club!
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) October 8 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Spooky Watercolors
(W) October 8 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Create Sponge Dot Spiders and a Ghostly Landscape with watercolors.
Kid's Gametime
(M) October 13 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Fire Safety Challenge
(W) October 15 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Do you know how to stay safe if there is a fire? Test your fire preparedness with a series of activities and obstacles.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) October 22 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Wildfire Safety with Smokey Bear
(W) October 22 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Smokey Bear and a friendly Wildlife Officer want to show you how to help protect the forest.
Kid's Gametime
(M) October 27 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
After School Club
(W) October 29 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Join us for fun, learning, and creativity at the West Toledo Library's After-School Club!
Martial Arts for Kids
(M) November 3 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Have a blast with Sempai Shelly Blanco from Ohio Martial Arts learning a variety of kicks and punches as well as self-defense techniques.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) November 5 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Paper Pumpkin Crafts
(W) November 5 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Make a simple yet festive paper pumpkin or jack-o-lantern.
Kid's Gametime
(M) November 10 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Thankful Turkeys
(W) November 12 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Make some turkey-riffic crafts and share what you’re thankful for!
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) November 19 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Afterschool Club
(W) November 19 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Join us for fun, learning, and creativity at the West Toledo Library's After-School Club!
Kid's Gametime
(M) November 24 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come and play some games! Have fun with others or just yourself, playing games. There may even be some crafts. You never know what might be happening at West Toledo Kid's Gametime!
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) December 3 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) December 17 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Sound Safari with TAPA
(Tu) April 21 | 4 — 4:45 p.m. | West Toledo
Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) and the Toledo Symphony Youth Ensemble will perform for children ages 3-10 years old and allow them to explore different instruments.
West Toledo Gamers Guild
(Th) September 18 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hang out and play games ranging from Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Ultimate to classic card games like Uno.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) September 24 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
NAMI Creative Teens
(Th) September 25 | 4 — 5:30 p.m. | West Toledo
An engaging art workshop that empowers teens to explore and express their emotions through creative expression while building and strengthening positive coping skills.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) September 30 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
Creepy Public Domain Art
(Tu) October 7 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Get ready for a spooky spin on classic art! We’ll explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s free open-access collection, dig up masterpieces, and add our own unique touches to make new works of art.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) October 8 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
West Toledo Gamers Guild
(Th) October 9 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hang out and play games ranging from Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Ultimate to classic card games like Uno.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) October 14 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) October 21 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) October 22 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
West Toledo Movie Club
(Th) October 23 | 6 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Movie lover? Join us for an evening filled with fun films and lively discussion as we dive into the world of cinema.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) October 28 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
Cyanotype Prints
(Tu) November 4 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
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.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) November 5 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
West Toledo Gamers Guild
(Th) November 6 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hang out and play games ranging from Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Ultimate to classic card games like Uno.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) November 11 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
Teen Hangout
(Tu) November 18 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Come hangout at your library where we have the games, snacks, fun, crafts, and more.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) November 19 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
West Toledo Movie Club
(Th) November 20 | 6 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Movie lover? Join us for an evening filled with fun films and lively discussion as we dive into the world of cinema.
Preparing to Pay for College
Presented by The University of Toledo
(Tu) November 25 | 4 — 5 p.m. | West Toledo
Students will be provided with a comprehensive overview of financial options and strategies to fund their college education.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) December 3 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
(W) December 17 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visits Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Sa) September 20 | 10 a.m. — noon | West Toledo
Meet with others who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Ohio Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project
(Th) September 25 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
For women without insurance and who meet the eligibility requirements, the Ohio Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) can help you receive these lifesaving screenings.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(Th) September 25 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Nurses are at select locations to conduct free flu shots (Oct-Jan), blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Eleanor Kahle Senior Center
(Tu) September 30 | 10 a.m. — noon | West Toledo
Meet members of the nearby Eleanor Kahle Senior Center and learn about the programs and services they offer to older adults!
Acrylic Painting with Molly Miller
(Tu) September 30 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Paint a fall scene with acrylic paint on a canvas board.
West Toledo Book Club
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
(Th) October 2 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
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.
West Toledo DocuFilm Series
(M) October 13 | 6 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Enjoy a documentary film screening with light refreshments and friendly conversation.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Sa) October 18 | 10 a.m. — noon | West Toledo
Meet with others who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
Goblin by Josh Malerman
(Tu) October 21 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
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.
Senior Medicine Safety
Presented by The Pat Miller Foundation
(W) October 22 | 11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. | West Toledo
Learn to avoid common risks and potential interactions when taking prescriptions and over the counter medicines.
Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Ohio Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project
(Th) October 23 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
For women without insurance and who meet the eligibility requirements, the Ohio Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) can help you receive these lifesaving screenings.
Mercy Health Community Nurses
(Th) October 23 | 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Nurses are at select locations to conduct free flu shots (Oct-Jan), blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
Paranormal Encounters with Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters Society
(M) October 27 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo
Learn about some of Toledo's most haunted locations with Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters Society.
West Toledo Book Club
West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
(Th) November 6 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
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.
West Toledo DocuFilm Series
(M) November 10 | 6 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
Enjoy a documentary film screening with light refreshments and friendly conversation.
Jumbo Cookie Workshop with Sur Le Pouce
(Tu) November 11 | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
In this hands-on class, you'll make jumbo cookies with Nathalie of Sur Le Pouce.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Sa) November 15 | 10 a.m. — noon | West Toledo
Meet with others who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
West Toledo Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
(Tu) November 18 | 7 — 8 p.m. | West Toledo
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.
Dried Floral Wreath Making Workshop
with Luckey Road Lavender Farm
(M) December 1 | 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo
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.
West Toledo Book Club
Lady Bird and Lyndon by Betty Boyd Caroli
(Th) December 4 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
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.
Knitting, Crocheting, and Needle Arts Club
(Sa) December 13 | 10 a.m. — noon | West Toledo
Meet with others who knit, crochet, embroider, and more. Bring your works in progress or just come to learn. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome!
West Toledo Book Club
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
(Th) January 8 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books - that's what this book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo Book Club
James by Percival Everett
(Th) February 5 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books - that's what this book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo Book Club
The Radium Girls by Kate Moore
(Th) March 5 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books - that's what this book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo Book Club
Matrix by Lauren Groff
(Th) April 2 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books - that's what this book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo Book Club
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
(Th) May 7 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books - that's what this book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo Book Club
Trouble Island by Sharon Short
(Th) June 4 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books - that's what this book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo Book Club
Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano
(Th) July 2 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books - that's what this book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo Book Club
Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
(Th) August 6 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books - that's what this book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
West Toledo Book Club
The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez
(Th) September 3 | 2 — 3 p.m. | West Toledo
Good conversation, friendly faces, and great books - that's what this book group is all about. We're looking forward to seeing you at our lively and engaging book discussion.
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE:
Construction phase: Q2 2030 – Q3 2030
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Q4 2029 | Dates and locations will be shared as soon as available
