All locations will be closed on (M) Jan. 20 in observance of MLK Day.
Writing & Publishing
Workshops & Programs
Writing Lab
at Main Library
The Writing Lab at Main Library supports local authors who are seeking to improve their craft in creative writing, poetry and technical writing.
Our writing workshops are a great way to commit to a schedule, meet other writers and help your project become a reality. Bring a writing sample to share and join others in their writing process.
Find an upcoming workshop below.
Getting Ready for Grants
Wednesday Jan. 22
at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Sanger
In this workshop we will examine what grants are and how they work.
Event Details for Getting Ready for GrantsThursday Afternoon Teen Writers Group
Thursday Jan. 23
at 3:30 p.m.
Location: Sanger
Love to write? Bring your creative ideas, get feedback and have some fun. It doesn't matter if you've been writing for years or are just getting started. This club is for writers like you!
Event Details for Thursday Afternoon Teen Writers GroupWriting Retreat
Thursday Jan. 23
at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Main Library
Do you have a New Year’s Resolution to write the next great American Novel, a chapbook of poetry, or collect your memoirs? Find solace in your work while enjoying the silent company of others.
Event Details for Writing RetreatBlogs
Writing tips and resources to inspire your next writing adventure.
Continue Reading: Read, Write, Get InspiredThe Local History and Genealogy department of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library has partnered with Toledo Streets, the local nonprofit news organization that helps those experiencing poverty with the opportunity to economically empower themselves. The first 74 issues of the newspaper are now available online through the Library.
Continue Reading: Toledo Streets Newspaper Archive Now AvailableLearn more about creating powerful plots for your next novel by exploring writing elements like story setting, plot and characters.
Continue Reading: Writing a Good Story is Never Easy: Explore Effective Plot Strategies for Your NovelHelpful Books
Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market
Local Author Submission
Local Author Submission
We're pleased to house the works of many local authors, artists and creators and want to include them in our collection when possible. Local authors/creators are defined as those with an active and current community connection. Local author submissions must meet the Library’s Collection Development Policy.
At this time, we cannot accept:
- Unsolicited materials submitted by persons or publishers outside of northwest Ohio
- Materials with obvious or possible copyright violations
- Materials in electronic format (eBooks, audiobooks, etc.)
