Passport services are available by appointment only at Main Library and Sylvania Branch. Call 419.259.5201 to schedule an appointment at Main. Call 419.882.2089 to schedule an appointment at Sylvania.
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Help at the Library Mock citizenship interview requestPlease fill out this form and we will contact you to schedule your mock interview. Apply
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Area nonprofit the Anthony Wayne Youth Foundation is nearing 20 years of providing kids opportunities to see what they're capable of. Executive director Taylor Kervin shares what it takes to keep an organization thriving, plus how AWYF looked to their Library for help.
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View our digital collection of images from the Toledo Troopers, the winningest team in professional football.
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Help from local organizations at four locationsAARP Tax-Aide at Sanger, West Toledo, and MaumeeAARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to anyone, free of charge,
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Building for the FutureWith your support, we are building vibrant, welcoming community-based libraries designed to meet the evolving needs of our neighborhoods. With expanded
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A vision for the new Consolidated Branch Your LibraryIn spring 2024, the Library sent a survey to the Lucas County community to learn
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Check out these 12 titles for teens and pre-teens that feature Latinx characters with disabilities written by Latinx authors.
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October is fast approaching, and the spooky season is nearly upon us. Check out these books to discover all the different haunted locations within Ohio.
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Check out these works by our Genealogy Fair speakers. We are so excited to welcome them to Main Library!
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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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The Steinem Sisters Collection will host a Talking Circle at Oregon Library on (Tu) Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. on human trafficking. Anna Schramm of the Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute will start our discussion of how human trafficking affects our country, state and community.
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Resources to help you discover your unique roots and the people who helped make you who you are!
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Instead of another superhero origin or quest to stop a universe-shattering doomsday device, maybe check out these movies about the people behind your favorite film adaptations.
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Join a TLCPL reading challenge. Pick up tracker cards at any location or track online.
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Explore award-winning stories in Gay and Lesbian Fiction this Pride Month.
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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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Passport services are available by appointment only at Main Library and Sylvania Branch. Call 419.259.5201 to schedule an appointment at Main. Call 419.882.2089 to schedule an appointment at Sylvania.
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Passport services are available by appointment only at Main Library and Sylvania Branch. Call 419.259.5201 to schedule an appointment at Main. Call 419.882.2089 to schedule an appointment at Sylvania.
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Passport services are available by appointment only at Main Library and Sylvania Branch. Call 419.259.5201 to schedule an appointment at Main. Call 419.882.2089 to schedule an appointment at Sylvania.
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Passport services are available by appointment only at Main Library and Sylvania Branch. Call 419.259.5201 to schedule an appointment at Main. Call 419.882.2089 to schedule an appointment at Sylvania.
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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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With over 52,000 job openings expected in the next decade and salaries climbing for volunteer managers, this valuable nonprofit position is one to seriously consider. Whether you're just now considering this path or have been leading volunteers for years, keep reading for tips and tricks from our talk with the Library’s own Volunteer and Partnership Liaison, Talena Reynolds.
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Passport services are available by appointment only at Main Library and Sylvania Branch. Call 419.259.5201 to schedule an appointment at Main. Call 419.882.2089 to schedule an appointment at Sylvania.
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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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Community partners Welcome Toledo Lucas County (Welcome TLC), housed at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, is a cross-sector network of community partners,
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Personalized servicesCenter for International Studies and Programs at the University of Toledo (CISP)CISP supports members of the UT community, domestic and international, in their
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Community classesAmerican Language Institute at the University of ToledoThe American Language Institute (ALI) at The University of Toledo provides students, scholars, and area residents
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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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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 collectionGloria Steinem was born in Toledo in 1934 and became one of the leading voices on issues of equality. In 2014, The
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About the collectionEstablished in December 1989, the Art Tatum African American Resource Center maintains nearly 4,000 printed sources and documentary materials for the study
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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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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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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 beyond Keep building reading skills with your older student. Encouraging them to find books that interest them, reading aloud with
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Building for the Future Join us in reimagining every library building in our system over the next ten years — making them brighter, more
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Unrestricted Giving Your Toledo Lucas County Public Library is proud to be a 2023 National Medal Winning Library! The National Medal for Museum and
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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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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 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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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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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 knowÂ-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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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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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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Access the most recent information from our staff on books, movies, programs, and services.
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