Read about local educator and lifelong learner Dondra Coleman’s path to building two successful businesses centered on supporting families. She will be a featured panelist during our Entrepreneurship Week kickoff on November 12.
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After reassessing their career trajectories during times of turmoil, a local photographer and chef founded small businesses and found success.
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With help from the Toledo Library, entrepreneur Angela Hansard’s Lavish Me medical spa is celebrating three years in business. Hear from her at our upcoming Entrepreneurship Week panel in November.
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Local environmental and spiritual leader, Rev. Aaron Baughman, continues our discussion of Feminism and the Environment that will continue at the Sylvania Branch on (Tu) August 20 at 6 p.m.
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Black Philanthropy Month acknowledges the power behind African-descendant giving and the impact behind the dollars. Artisha Lawson of the Toledo Community Foundation shares three call to action activities to commemorate the occasion.
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Local environmental activist, Angie Fitzpatrick, kicks off our discussion of Feminism and the Environment that will continue at the Sylvania Branch on (Tu) August 20 at 6 p.m. Local sustainability advocates will lead a discussion on their journeys to sustainability and what women in Lucas County can do to help.
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Love, loss, friendship, allyship, monsters both real and fantastical, and a whole bunch of LGBTQIA+ teens.
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Several signature collections, each with a dedicated and specialized focus, are housed within the Toledo Library’s over five million books and materials. These collections
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ABOUT THE COLLECTION Gloria Steinem was born in Toledo in 1934 and became one of the leading voices on issues of equality. In
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ABOUT THE COLLECTION Since its creation in 1989, the Art Tatum African American Resource Center has acknowledged African Americans' cultural heritage and lived
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"The Arts Commission’s emphasis is, as far as I can tell, on fostering Toledo as a healthy and vibrant art community, and the most important element of that community is its people. I appreciate the Arts Commission’s robust investment in people."
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The Accelerator Grant is The Arts Commission’s competitive program offering financial support for local artists. Eligible categories of support include equipment and supply support, which attracted one local photographer to apply…
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Obtaining grants to for-profit businesses can be extremely competitive and hard to come by. However, for working artists, one local organization is making a major difference and that’s The Arts Commission.
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A selection of books celebrating immigrant heritage and ability awareness.
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Off the Shelf is the Library's magazine that is sent out 3 times per year.
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OPEN TO ALL! The Toledo Lucas County Public Library proudly welcomes all community members and works to be as accommodating as possible with
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CONNECTING YOU TO COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES Get the help you need directly from community partners at your Library. Explore below for information on
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CONNECTING YOU TO FREE HEALTH SERVICES Get free blood pressure, blood sugar, weight screenings, a flu shot, help with health insurance navigation, and
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SUPPORT FOR YOUR EDUCATION Our community partners can help with: GED program referrals Completing/processing college applications Completing FAFSA applications Student loan default resolution
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A variety of books celebrating Arab American Heritage Month and ability awareness.
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PHONICS AND COMPREHENSION Reading is an exciting time in the early school years. Your child will continue to decode words while they work
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GRADES FOUR AND BEYONDKeep building reading skills with your older student. Encouraging them to find books that interest them, reading aloud with them, and
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Unrestricted GivingYour Toledo Lucas County Public Library is proud to be a 2023 National Medal Winning Library!The National Medal for Museum and Library Service
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The Library Legacy Foundation of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) exists to support and promote the goals of the Library, with
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Your support matters The Library Legacy Foundation relies on the support of generous donors to provide the measure of excellence for the
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General gift giving Thanks for your interest in supporting the Toledo Lucas County Public Library with a gift to the Library Legacy Foundation!
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Winter is approaching quickly, prepare yourself by making some cozy clothes, a warm blanket, and more.
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The first ever Toledo Comic Arts Festival is happening (Th) Nov. 2 (online) and (Sa) Nov. 4, 2023 at Main Library. Here's everything you need to know before you go.
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Check out the Library’s upcoming events and books to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month.
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September 8 is International Literacy Day, and guess what: the Library has literacy resources for you.
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In celebration of Toledo Pride, take a walk in the shoes of contemporary artists, activists, and influencers with these noteworthy memoirs.
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Check out these book recommendations from Wellness Book Club and learn about our upcoming meditation and mindfulness classes.
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Whether you’re just beginning your Genealogy journey or are looking to dive deeper, our Genealogy Fair will be fun for the whole family. We’ll have children’s programs, local genealogy organizations and exhibits throughout Main Library, and special lectures by nationally-recognized generalist Dr. Adina Newman.
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WAIT - THERE’S MORE! The calendars on pages 16 - 21 can’t hold all of our hundreds of programs across 20 locations! View
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April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate by writing your own poem or reading some of these picks from Jonie McIntire, Lucas County's Poety Laureate!
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The Toledo Comic Arts Festival (TolCAF) is happening Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Main Library!
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The John Wick films have melded martial arts and vengeance action into an art form. Here’s what to read and to watch after seeing Wick take down an army of assassins.
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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN? Written and Illustrated by Eric Pfeffinger, Adult Services Librarian It was Aristotle who said, “Functioning
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LOOK OUT TOLEDO! Here come the community leaders of the future by Terri Carroll, Director of Communications Today’s youth have gone through a
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Off the Shelf is the Library's magazine that is sent out 3 times per year.
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BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TO THE LIBRARYby Allison Fiscus, Adult Services CoordinatorInternet access – food availability – vaccine appointments – test kits – support for students
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BRINGING THE LIBRARY TO THE COMMUNITY by the Ready to Read, Mobile Services, and Home Delivery teams As the previous article showcases, bringing community
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Find all of your adult programs and classes including arts, crafts, hobbies, book groups, writing groups, business development, computers & technology, cooking, food, gardening, HSE / GED and ESOL, health & wellness, history, genealogy, travel, and performance & special events.
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Celebrate Welcoming Week with Toledo Library and Welcome Toledo Lucas County. Welcoming Week celebrates Toledo's certification as a welcoming place for all! The
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Our first Immigrant Heritage Month storyteller is Ting Li, who comes from a city called Dalian, in China. Arriving as a student, Ting Li has since found her way to Toledo, where she experienced "numerous moments that people from a greater Toledo community radiated warmth towards each other."
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BE HERE NOW Calling all makers, doers, dreamers, and creatives The Library has what you need for this moment of now by Rebecca
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LIBRARY TO THE RESCUE by Lauren Boeke, Assistant Youth Services Coordinator and Mom When my oldest child started elementary school, I was amazed
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We are proud to announce that the Better Toledo series is back for 2023! A personal and professional development series to ensure “you will do better in Toledo.”
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BRINGING RESOURCES TO YOU Get the help you need directly from community partners at your Library. Services include: Legal help Education help Food
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We’re bringing our small business and nonprofit know-how to Library locations throughout Lucas County.
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The Library Legacy Foundation raises funds to plan for the future security of the Library, purchases books, materials and technology for the system, and funds impactful Library programming, including Authors! and Summer Read.
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At the Library, we think emerging community investments, opportunities, and national recognition are changing the trajectory of our region. With our incomparable staff and resources, the Library is positioned to fuel this positive momentum. We’re proud to be part of this region of makers, doers, and dreamers and invite you to join us in driving our strategic priorities to create a bright future for the community.
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To keep our Library safe and welcoming, we ask all Library visitors to read and follow rules and guidelines.
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Friends of the Library (FOL) is a non-tax deductible 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that encourages and promotes ongoing development and use of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library through volunteer opportunities and support for programs, branch activities and levy campaigns.
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Are you an international newcomer interested in finding out about community, economic, educational, and social resources? Do you want to find a way to celebrate the diverse cultures that make Toledo and Lucas County a wonderful place to visit and live. Or you may be interested in learning a new language. Let our staff connect you to information and resources.
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Connecting you to election information, learning how to run for office, civic programming, and documents for public comments.
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Books and artifacts inside the Local History & Genealogy Department lay a foundation of who we are today in Toledo and Lucas County. Whether you’re a new arrival or lifelong resident, (re)discover what makes our region great.
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The Library has partnered with Owens Community College and Penta Career Center to provide High School Equivalency (HSE) (previously GED) and English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes across the community.
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The BIG IDEA is TLCPL’s action plan to build, improve and grow in inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
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Have fun while learning at our weekly programs filled with books, rhymes, and activities designed to help your child be ready for kindergarten.
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We hope that this list of both fiction and nonfiction titles for your middle grades reader will inspire ability awareness.
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We finish “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Sci-Fi Subgenres” with our last two subgenres, one old and one new. Until next time, live long and prosper!
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The Library has partnered with the Ability Center to increase awareness of literature that focuses on, includes, and/or is created by people with disabilities. Take a look at these great books for children!
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Youth Services Librarians love to read, too! Check out what your favorite Children’s and Teen Librarians at Main Library are reading, whether it be a picture book about penguins, a middle grade adventure in a treehouse, vampires in Louisiana, or a time-traveling phone booth!
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Summer learning resources and activities to help prevent the summer slide.
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To continue honoring Asian American and Pacific American Heritage Month (and beyond, we’ve compiled a short list of novels for our young adult and older audience by Asian and Asian American voices, available to you at your local library! Simply click the available links below to place a hold! Thank you for your continued support.
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News items about police violence involving Black Americans have become so prevalent even young kids can't help but become aware of them. Here are some books to help them make sense of it all.
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The list below is a great starting point to learn more about the Asian and Pacific Islander experience for the teen audience.
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Since its start in 2007, The Ohioana Book Festival provides readers opportunities to connect with Ohio writers. Check out this list of adult titles from the 2021 festival!
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Learn more about Ohio's 529 plan and start saving for college!
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Check out what your Children's and Teen librarians have been reading lately!
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Whether you have a new creative piece you've been working on or you have been itching for the inspiration to begin writing, our upcoming writing workshops may be the place for you.
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Why not choose a just one day a week to get unplugged? Encourage your family to take a digital diet away from all devices, just for a single day! A one-day “fast” from technology is a great way to refresh your senses, add spontaneity to your life and reconnect with your family!
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Before she died in January, the masterful Cicely Tyson performed in 29 movies and 68 TV programs. The library has some of them.
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KEEP YOUR 2022 RESOLUTIONS WITH THE LIBRARY! 1. Read more This one is almost too easy… With more than 3 million materials
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TAKE THE NEXT STEP with the Library’s small business and nonprofit know-how at a branch near you by STEPHANIE ELTON The inspiration for
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EVERY CHILD DESERVES A FULL BOOKSHELF The Toledo Library’s partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands access to books for every child in
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WHAT DO YOU SEE WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE OF TOLEDO AND LUCAS COUNTY? At the Library, we think emerging community investments, opportunities,
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If you work with/support a nonprofit that has experienced financial difficulties during the pandemic, your Toledo Lucas County Public Library is here to assist.
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From creating video games to designing web pages, from programming robots to developing apps, coding is the superpower you need. The Library introduces free software and classes to get you exploring this exciting field.
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Do you own a Nintendo Switch and the popular game Animal Crossing: New Horizons? TLCPL wants to be your Nintendo friend! Learn more about our new virtual library program series, Gamers Guild: Animal Crossing Crew.
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October 5, 1925 was the grand opening of the Birmingham Branch Library!
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Steinem Sisters Collection has teamed up with The Bethany House to spotlight the Silent Witness Project, an awareness initiative for domestic violence. Read further for more information on domestic violence amidst the pandemic, links to resources, as well as book recommendations from our very own Steinem Sisters Collection.
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The Library's Mobile Services team brings the Library to you through innovative, on-the-go services.
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Want to share a piece of your most recent poetry or prose as well as hone your skills as a writer? Registering for one of our weekly writing workshops may be the plan for you.
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I often mention to Library customers that grant writing is a holistic process in which the entire nonprofit organization is evaluated from its leadership to its long-term sustainability and everything in between. More than just the grant proposal is considered in the funding decision.
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TLCPL remembers one of the community's kindest, most altruistic voices, Helen E. McMaster.
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Library is among community partners that want to ensure your health and safety.
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TLCPL among only a few systems nationwide to house this role.
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Main Library and Heatherdowns Branch to Host Monthly Assistance.
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In their own words, Main Library customers describe the value of the Library.
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Through Career Exploration Sessions, the Toledo Library and Owens Community College are ready to kick start your next profession.
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Black History Month puts a spotlight on African American history and accomplishments as a people and culture. Our past, present and future can be
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Books on Tap is nearly one and a half years old! Here's what we've learned about talking books and brews in some of our favorite local taprooms.
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Number of children in state system expected to reach 20,000 this year.
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Happy New Year from your Library! Make 2020 your best year yet by taking advantage of the many resources, materials and programs we offer. We hope to see you often!
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Series of discussions highlights useful skills for business owners.
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App allows for easy scanning of items in Library catalog.
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Libraries statewide serve as key community resource, particularly for vulnerable groups.
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Classes develop basic skills of video game and website creation.
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Explore a selection of imaginative and delightful picture books centering around a love of books and the Library.
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The grant will allow Maumee Branch to bring a Comic Book Club to two local middle schools.
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New program makes available free and discounted offers from area partners.
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Long-standing Toledo Library department reaches customers across the region.
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Bring your clothes and small appliances in need of fixing to the Toledo Repair Café at Birmingham Branch.
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Access the most recent information from our staff on books, movies, programs, and services.
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A wealth of resources is available to excel during this, or any, school year.
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Babytime books and activities that involve touch and body part identification help lay the groundwork for learning from others.
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Mott Branch program emphasizes creativity and skills in advance of third grade test.
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Cultivating a lifelong love of books and reading early on has innumerable benefits
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Fascinating nonfiction picture books for kids interested in science and scientists.
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What does your child need to know before entering Kindergarten?
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Women take center stage in these thrilling spy movies and television programs.
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Technology use at the Library can be fun and social for area youth.
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The Toledo Library is one of the many Ohio libraries who participates in Legislative Day – and this year, will proudly share the following information and accomplishments about our system.
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Librarians are working with area youth to create handmade, heartfelt gifts to show a little kindness to people in our community. It's part of a concerted programming effort to engage area youth in a meaningful way.
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West Toledo Branch Manager Andrea Francis was named as one of Library Journal's 2019 Movers and Shakers - Innovators!
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In celebration of Women's History Month, join the Steinem Sisters Collection for HerStory: Intersectional Feminism. Featuring four of the Toledo region’s most celebrated women’s activists and forward-thinkers, this special program will investigate how the feminist movement can be more diverse and inclusive through a renewed focus on intersectionality.
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The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is launching two new initiatives aimed at capturing the stories of its community through storytelling and photography.
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Equal Pay Day is the symbolic marker of how long it takes for women to earn as much as men did the preceding year. Continue reading to learn more about this incredibly important issue that should concern everyone in our modern society.
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The power of play is undeniable ... from brains to social skills, play has enormous benefits for children that last a lifetime.
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Libraries provide life changing services to their communities every day.
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Notable fiction and nonfiction books for adults, teens and children ... to read during Black History Month and beyond.
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Celebrate the beauty and power of African American poetry.
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The Library has programs and resources designed to help the entire family on their wellness journey.
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Forget the New Years Resolutions! No matter what time of year it might be, each day is a new opportunity to make realistic changes in our lives and feel better for it.
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The Library and Metroparks are great community resources that enrich the quality of life in the communities in which they serve.
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Love to crochet, embroider, knit, sew or weave? Then you'll love these great cozy mysteries.
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Libraries don't always have to be serious places of quiet study. A lot of what the Library does is about having fun.
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Find out how the Library can help you make and preserve memories to share with loved ones.
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Community resources made possible by people working together in Lucas County.
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Renowned playwright Dr. John S. Scott and his collective works were recently inducted into the Library’s Toledoana Collection, which features works by prominent Toledo and Northwest Ohio authors.
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Tutor.com is the world's largest and highest-rated online tutoring company with a community of more than 3,200 expert tutors and 14 million one-to-one online tutoring sessions served.
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As part of its continued effort to address the digital divide and provide free technology training to customers, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) is hosting a series of Device Advice programs this fall.
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The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is partnering with 11 other public library systems in the U.S. and Canada to explore ways libraries can reach and engage entrepreneurs in their communities — particularly people of color, women, immigrants and veterans.
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Get to know the committee that arranges Hispanic Heritage events, provides community outreach and more in the Toledo Lucas County Public Library system.
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Dogs are the star of the show in these books geared towards second and third graders.
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Have you heard our exciting news?! TLCPL is now the home of the only public library feminist collection in Ohio.
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Tracy K. Smith, the U.S. Poet Laureate, is taking poetry outside the box.
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A very brief overview of the spy fiction genre along with a sampling of well-known spy novels.
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Free range, organic eggs, raised in your backyard sound heavenly? Let your Library help you gather some relevant facts, before you make an eight year commitment to raising chickens.
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With recent news heavily focused on Facebook and user data, we decided to weigh in on the subject by shedding a little light into the world of social media privacy.
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How can the Library help the average person learn more about personal finance and financial literacy?
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The Library is proud to partner with Foundation Steel offering technology and language training in order to strengthen the local workforce - and so far, it's produced highly successful results!
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March is Youth Art Month at your Library! Make time to get unplugged and immersed in some family art time.
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Think spring gardens, warm sunshine, blossoms, sprouts, and gentle breezes.
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On Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m., we hope you will join us in celebration of the Creativity Lab’s first anniversary.
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What’s a podcast and why do my friends keep talking about them? Read on to find out how to jump onto the most informative bandwagon around.
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Over the course of the last 12+ months and 8 training classes later, I without a doubt have a more informed knowledge of how the World Wide Web operates and what it can offer.
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Feel like there’s nothing interesting to read/watch/listen to lately? We can help!
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Stop in, pick up a FREE flashlight (while supplies last) and share a photo for a chance to WIN!
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Launched in 2009, Welcoming Week is a national initiative aimed at bringing citizens closer together.
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Visit our branches or Main Library for a Latino cultural event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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We're about to witness history folks - by way of the Great American Eclipse! Mark your calendars for August 21, and join us for solar eclipse viewing safety workshops.
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Building off of the last Web Literacy blog, writing on the web takes a deeper dive into creating the web.
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Building off of the last Web Literacy blog, reading on the web takes a deeper dive into exploring the web.
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Where can you find a wild party on a weekday morning? Look no further than Babytime!
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With any spy story, there’s something compellingly magical about people sneaking around and getting away with it, but the best spy stories are the ones that really happened.
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Celebrate Ireland with a pot of tea, a batch of scones and a taste of Celtic culture with a selection of Emerald Isle titles.
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Putting a unique touch on the holidays just got easier thanks to your Library! Here are a few quick ideas to inspire you using some of our Makerspace equipment and programs!
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Meet the Haynes family - They began using the library when daughter Alysa and son Orlando were children, and have kept using it ever since.
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Libraries and national parks are essential components of a robust and healthy community. Continue reading to learn more.
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Come to the library to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with dancing, art, music, food and more!
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At the West Toledo Branch Library, we like to do what we call "pop up programs." Each week we do a different activity. So far, our favorite is the Bubbly Lava Lamps.
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Close to 3 million Americans suffer from Hoarding Disorder. Continue reading to learn more about this complex topic.
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From Printmaking to Painting and Sculpture. Make U Mobile Art Labs inspire creative expression at your local library.
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The Toledo Lucas County Public Library presented numerous Make U Mobile Art Lab programs in 2016 and have many more scheduled for this summer. Continue reading to learn more.
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With so many locations across Northwestern Ohio, the Metroparks of Toledo are one of Toledo’s most fantastic and bountiful resources, offering some of the area’s greatest outdoor fun.
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At the Kent Branch Library, we do our children's programs a bit different from most other branches. We allow any age 0-18, we do not have registration, and children come in late and leave early. So, when the Make U Mobile Art Labs were offered to Kent, I knew it would be interesting.
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As we mark the half way point in our grant funded Mobile Art Labs, we are pleased to share that the reception we have received has been great! Kids and parents alike have been very responsive to the goals of the Curiosity Creates Grant, and most importantly, everyone is having a lot of fun!
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Get lost in a fantasy world through a book, breathe new life into a community organization in your local library’s meeting space, or explore the digital world of a computer game. The Library has a new opportunity to offer creative exploration to its patrons through Make U: Mobile Art Labs with programs in drawing, painting, printmaking, installation art, 3D sculpture and digital photography.
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