Toledo Lucas County Public Library

UPDATE: Kent, Lagrange, West Toledo, and Point Place Branches will be CLOSED today due to the ongoing North Toledo hazmat incident.

Instarec by Rebecca K El Cucuy is Scared Too! by Donna Barba Higuera Ramón is scared. He has his first day at a new school. That's even scarier than El Cucuy, the monster that lives in the cactus pot! Request it 📚 https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2313787

Instarec by Rebecca K Adela's Mariachi Band by Denise Vega Adela loves her family's mariachi band, but how can she be a part of it? Could she sing? Could she play la trompeta? La vihuela? Can she dance? Request it 📚 https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2396509

Instarec by Rebecca K My Abuela Is a Bruja by Mayra Cuevas A young girl discovers all the ways her Abuela is magical and hopes that one day she can be a Bruja just like her. Request it 📚 https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2418971

Main Library will close at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 due to a power outage.

Which reader are you?

Pride and Poetry with Jonie McIntire! Read, watch, and experience poetry about and by LGBTQIA+ authors—and share your own. 🗓️ Thursday, August 6 🕐 6:30 - 8 p.m. 📍 West Toledo Branch No registration is required for this free program! https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/16198307

Sign up for the Toledo Library's Romance Readers newsletter! Published monthly, this newsletter features staff recommendations, upcoming romance author events and book clubs, and themed reading lists to match your mood! 💗 📝 www.toledolibrary.org/newsletter-sign-up/

This would catch a lot of you.

WOW!!! 🤩 We have officially passed our goal of 20,000 participants in our Summer Read challenge! Have you been reading over the summer, but haven’t signed up yet? You can still register and record your days — we trust you! Visit any branch to sign up, or register online at https://ow.ly/brAj50Zv3fE

Celebrate Toledo Pride week with the Library at our annual Family Pride Night! Friends and family of all ages are welcome for fun activities and crafts! 🗓️ Wednesday, August 12 🕐 6 - 8 p.m. 📍 Sanger Branch

Instarec by Jules H Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward In a quiet coastal town that hides a sinister past, three teenagers will find their lives inexorably changed. This novel is a triumph of psychological horror and metafiction. I couldn't put this book down and I dare you to try!

We’re this 🤏 close to reaching our Summer Read sign-up goal! Have you been reading over the summer, but haven’t signed up yet? You can still register and record your days — we trust you!

Instarec by Eric P One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad This book is an eloquent, gutting, and highly personal reflection on power and dehumanization: part memoir, part philosophy, part incendiary agitation. Request it 📚 https://ow.ly/nXhm50Zrt8x

Swipe ⬅️ to see which new books our staff are excited about this week! Place your holds: https://ow.ly/600850ZrUSm

Loved The Odyssey? Try these books that explore Greek mythology next! See the full list: https://ow.ly/8LEE50ZrWCT

📚 Book Sale! 📚 Build your home or classroom library with gently-used, well-loved books for $1 each. 🗓️ August 6 - 8 📍 1301 N. Reynolds Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615 🔗 https://ow.ly/8f9150ZqMwM

Just in time for Shark Week, dive into adventure with these jaw-some graphic novels featuring sharks! 🦈 https://ow.ly/Zl7m50Zs4Xx

Instarec by Rebecca K Frida Kahlo's Flower Crown by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez Discover all the ways Frida bloomed throughout her life, just like her flower crown. Request it 📚 https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2407002

Enjoy good books, lively conversation, and an activity with our Homeschool Book Clubs! https://ow.ly/aM1B50Zq2nQ

Instarec by Rebecca K Fix-It Familia by Lucky Diaz Chavo and his family can fix just about anything! Can they save the day when disaster strikes at a neighborhood fiesta? Request it 📚 https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2400952

Join us for a brief introduction to audio editing with Audacity!💡🧵 Audio Editing 101: Audacity for Podcasting (Tu) July 28 | 6 — 7:30 p.m. | West Toledo For more details visit https://ow.ly/P8ON50ZqIVE

From art history to murder mysteries, there is something for everyone in this selection of new books coming to the Library! Place your holds now: https://ow.ly/xc6650Zoit5

Try these 10 stories to help you and your child learn some American Sign Language signs. Request the books: https://ow.ly/RcMW50ZoYjs

Hear from University of Toledo experts and gain fresh insights into the events transforming our world. International Law and War July 23 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Main Library How the Ukraine War Is Reshaping Europe and NATO August 13 | 3 — 5 p.m. | Main Library https://ow.ly/tGxU50ZnwKX

Explore movies and documentaries that trace the nation’s past and reflect how it continues to evolve. 🇺🇸 Stream now 🎬 https://ow.ly/z7NG50ZmVe8

Instarec by Allyson B For Whom The Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn Lily has died and decides to open a help desk... in Hell. This is a story of life, the afterlife, healing, friendship, and ultimately, moving on. With some romance and a lot of humor to keep things fun.

Instarec by Adrienne A The Swans of Harlem by Karen Valbyking Stories that have been marginalized in American history find their voices in this groundbreaking work. Request it 📚 https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2401856

Explore these cookbooks to find delicious recipes that provide adaptive instructions for cooks with disabilities as well as recipes that accommodate specialized diet plans. 🍳🍴 https://ow.ly/HOhF50ZmTrS

🎶 🎧 We all know these artists create fantastic music, but it turns out they're pretty good at writing books, too! Browse this list of memoirs by musicians across a variety of musical genres. ⬇️ https://ow.ly/Yie750Zmtur

Interested in farming and gardening but don't know where to start? These books will teach you how to raise animals and sustainably plant crops in the city. 🐓 🫜 https://ow.ly/iHpz50ZlyAo

Which do you prefer? 📚

Instarec by Morgan WM Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver Cape Carnage is ready for visitors! Fans of enemies-to-lovers and small-town romance tropes will enjoy this dark comedy set in a town where a high body count is a tourist attraction. Request it 📚 https://ow.ly/oElH50ZkOgU

This list of staff picks features books that will enter our collection soon. 📚☕️ Place your holds: https://ow.ly/OPN650ZmqLk

Spend the month with us to learn about the history, culture, and contributions of people with disabilities. Programs include: Adapted Chair Yoga Romance-Con Presents Mazey Eddings Crimp Camp Film Screening Visit www.toledolibrary.org/disabilitypride/ for the full schedule!

Including both fiction and nonfiction, these books offer diverse perspectives, authentic representation, and powerful stories that highlight the disability community. 📚 https://ow.ly/mASY50Zlytn

✨ Discover the art and history of henna! ✨ Learn about the fascinating cultural history of henna while exploring traditional techniques and creative design methods. Registration is required for this free program, reserve your spot today! https://ow.ly/9OgU50Zlj8f

These were our most requested books in June. Are any on your TBR? See what else is trending: https://ow.ly/YtgX50ZlhPs

Join our Content Planning class and leave with a list of content ideas for email marketing, social media, print promotions, and more. 📅 Thursday, July 9 🕒 3 - 5 PM 📍Main Library, Small Business and Nonprofit Department Register for this free program at https://ow.ly/flv450Zl90f

Instarec by Katie A We the People by Jill Lepore Take a deep dive into the U.S. Constitution and what it took to make and change our country. Request it 📚 https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2415845

Get your library cards ready! These books and more are coming to the Library soon. Place your holds: https://ow.ly/6kvv50ZjmXM

Instarec by Eireann G A Field Guide to Summer: Play and Learn in Nature by written by Gabby Dawnay, illustrated by Dorien Brouwers Learn how to make flower crowns, what honeybees do all day, and how to keep cool in the heat in this summer field guide for kids. Request it 📚 https://ow.ly/2Ha750ZgPtp

Summer Read is halfway over! If you have read your 30 days, stop by any location to pick up your completion prize. If you have been reading, but never signed up, you can still register and record your days! www.toledolibrary.org/readingchallenges

Instarec by Cassandra S Mamo by Sas Milledge In this coming-of-age story a young witch, Orla, must answer the question of if she can reconcile her responsibilities with her dreams for her own future. Will she step up and become the witch her grandmother Mamo always wanted her to be?

Sometimes joy isn’t something you find, it’s something you grow. This collection of books invites you to slow down, notice the small moments, and nurture everyday habits that help joy take root and flourish. https://ow.ly/urCL50ZiImo

All Toledo Library locations will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for Independence day.

Instarec by Colleen S Duck on a Disco Ball by Jeff Mack A silly story about what parents might do after kids go to bed... A great and silly bedtime story for kids! Request it 📚 https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2229848

Instarec by Cade C All the Glimmering Stars by Mark T. Sullivan An incredible, heartrending, hopeful book about child soldiers in the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda. Based on the real life story of two survivors, this book shows how the power of love can help us endure hopeless situations.

Summer is here and we have the perfect books to read at the beach or by the pool ⛱️ 🏝️ ☀️ See the full list: https://ow.ly/Hamm50ZhJ5o

Due to a power outage, the West Toledo Branch will be closing at 2:30 p.m. today. We apologize for the inconvenience.