The American Woman & World War II

Opens: March 1 - Sept. 20, Main Library, Fact and Fiction Department

Exhibit is viewable during Library hours.

As hundreds of thousands of men were sent off to war in 1941, women were called to action. As they entered factories, enlisted in the military, and took on positions that ensured the safety of both the American people and its economy, the country’s perception of the American woman began to change. This exhibit highlights the monumental roles that women played in World War II, on both the national and local front, through an array of photos, periodicals, and documents from the Toledo Lucas County Public Library collection.

We also have an expanded digital exhibit with additional resources. VIEW NOW

Activities to Go!

Pick up an Activities to Go kit for kids available at all locations at the Grab & Go pick up area starting March 1!

Toledo Women Walking Tour

Listen to the lives of Toledo women who made a difference as you walk, ride, or drive with our four-part podcast. Each episode will take you on a tour of a Toledo neighborhood, highlighting the women who lived and worked in the area.

Theme music was written and performed by Maddison Shutters.

Old West End /West End Neighborhoods

Download walking tour directions HERE

Downtown/Downtown Adjacent Neighborhoods

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South End Neighborhoods

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East Side Neighborhoods

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