Toledo Lucas County Public Library is a winner of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. This is the highest honor that can be awarded to a library system or museum in the United States. The award recognizes TLCPLs exceptional commitment to serving as the go-to community connector for the makers, doers, and dreamers who are committed to the regions success.
Book Jacket of THE SCARLET BALL
Book Jacket of CHARLIE'S BOY: A MEMOIR
Book Jacket of FIND ME WHERE IT ENDS
Book Jacket of BABE: ELABORATIO: A TRIBUTE TO MY MOTHER
Book Jacket of BAD WORDS
Book Jacket of THE RUSH: CALIFORNIA GOLD, THE CIVIL WAR, AND THE MAKING OF THE MODERN WORLD
Book Jacket of LIFE OUT OF ORDER (STANDARD EDITION) (ORIGINAL)
Book Jacket of ONE HELLUVA RIDE
Book Jacket of EVERY STORY IS A LOVE STORY
Book Jacket of FREEDOM'S DAUGHTERS: HOW A GENERATION OF BLACK WOMEN RESISTED OPPRESSION THROUGH LITERACY AND EDUCATION

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Romance author signing books.

Learn about Issue 8

The Library will ask voters to consider a new 3.0-mill operational levy on November 3, 2026, to restore hours that were reduced due to state budget cuts and to keep providing great library services to the community.
Exterior view of Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.

Find Mercy Nurses

Mercy Nurses will be at multiple Library locations throughout fall and winter to provide free flu shots and blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. No appointment is needed; all services are first-come, first-served.
 
Youth climbing indoor rock wall.

Get civics help

Check key election dates; confirm or update your voter registration; and find your local, county, state, and federal representatives so you can be ready for early voting, mail-in voting, or election day voting.