Need assistance with your small business or nonprofit organization? Toledo Library’s team of specialist librarians is ready to help entrepreneurs and nonprofit professionals looking to move their ideas forward.
 
Explore our offerings below, sign up for our newsletters, or get in touch via business@toledolibrary.org or 419.259.5214.

Meet with us

We offer many avenues for support, including one-to-one appointments, classes, drop in hours, outreach to branches and more.

Databases

The Library has helpful online and in-library databases and resources to help you grow your small business or nonprofit.

Classes and Programs

Explore classes tailored to small business owners and nonprofit professionals on bookkeeping, marketing, grant writing, and more.

Nonprofit support

Let our staff help you start a nonprofit, find funding, research prospective donors, and develop a strategic or fundraising plan.

Small business support 

Learn about the industry you’re interested in, assess your competition, define your goals, create a business plan, and more.

Stay in the know

From monthly newsletters to blog features, be the first to hear of new classes and get helpful tips delivered right to your inbox.

Protect your ideas

Got a great idea? Understand how to best protect it with copyright, trademark or patent.