All Library locations are currently closed to walk-in customer visits. Many services including Grab & Go pick up, printing and faxing, and computer use by appointment are available. Call any location for help.
Resources for Pre-K – 12 Teaching and Learning
No matter where you are teaching or learning this year, the Library is here to help. On this page, you can request a class visit or book collection, watch recorded Library programs and storytimes, get Library cards, booklists by email, search our catalog for Accelerated Reader books, and explore our topic collections. Helpful video links show you (and your students) how to access our learning, research, and reading resources. We also have:
- Live homework help and tutoring is available daily from noon to midnight at Tutor.com.
- Free printable worksheets and activity pages on hundreds of topics can be found at Scholastic Teachables.
- No printer at home? Contact your nearest library for help printing up to 10 free pages per day.
- Sign up for our helpful Educator Newsletter for tips on using all our resources to help your students learn.
If you can’t find what you need on this page, please call us at 419.259.5200 or send email to Ask a Librarian.
VIRTUAL CLASS VISITS
15 or 30-minute virtual class visits via Zoom or through your preferred platform. Customized visit to meet your students’ needs, including: storytimes for preschool - third grade; a guided tour of the Library website for digital reading or project research; and book talks.
REQUEST A TIMECLASS BOOK COLLECTIONS
Are you looking for books for your students based on a topic and age level? Or do you need multiple copies of the same book? Or are you a licensed childcare provider looking for books to be delivered? Request Book Kits for pick up at any Library location.
REQUEST A COLLECTIONONLINE STORYTIMES
Great books for pre-school and emerging readers read by our children’s librarians and special guests including Toledo Fire Chief Brian Byrd, Dr. Romulus Durant, Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, and more.
WATCH NOWSTUDENT LIBRARY CARDS
Do you or your students need a Library card? It’s free and easy for anyone to sign up for eCards which provide almost instant access to all digital resources. Call 419.259.5200 to discuss options for getting cards to all of your students and/or special school access passes.
SIGN UPBook Lists
Stay up-to-date on new materials and book suggestions by subscribing to one (or multiple!) of our monthly book lists.
BrowseAccelerated Reader / Lexile
Find books for specific grade levels with our Accelerated Reader and Lexile Search Tool.
Read, Watch, Do
Activities for PREK-3
NEWEST THEMES:
Even small acts of kindness can change the world.
Continue Reading: Spread Kindness for PreK-3Explore our differences and similarities. What makes you special? What does community mean?
Continue Reading: Better Together for PreK-3Read-Watch-Do! - Learn about elections and voting with these eBooks, movies and activities.
Continue Reading: Elections & Voting for PreK-3Check out our full list of Read, Watch, Do topics below. Make a suggestion by email at Childrens.Library@toledolibrary.org
Topics by Grade Level
Suggest a topic or request a digital booklist by email at Childrens.Library@toledolibrary.org
VIDEO TUTORIALS
Click on any link to view helpful tutorials.
Resources
eMedia
Easy to use eMedia including audiobooks, comics, eBooks, eMagazines, music, movies and television for all ages.
Find A Toolfor eMediaEducation and Homework Help
Get on-demand tutoring, test preparation, writing assistance and homework, science project and term paper help in over 40 subjects.
Find A Toolfor Education and Homework HelpActivities to Go
We're bringing Library activity programs to you! Visit any location where we will have Activities to Go envelopes in bins outside. Each envelope has directions and supplies for fun activities at home for preschoolers, kids ages 5 - 10, and teens. If you can't get to a location, you can download the directions for each packet below. Take a picture of your creation and tag us on social media!
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Mission
Engage all of our communities, inspire lifelong learning and provide universal access to a broad range of information, ideas and entertainment.
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