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 Radiance
Book Jacket of BRADY: AN AMERICAN STORY AND THE PRICE OF GREATNESS
Book Jacket of THE MANY PRIVATE LIVES OF MISSY COOKE (ORIGINAL)
Book Jacket of OPERATION SPARROW: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF THE SPIES WHO TRICKED HITLER AND WON THE WAR (ORIGINAL)
Book Jacket of SOPHIE, STANDING THERE
Book Jacket of THE VANISHING FAMILY: LOVE, FATE, AND THE QUEST TO END DEMENTIA
Book Jacket of PLY
Book Jacket of HOLDING LIGHTNING: THE LIFE, LOVES, AND ART OF WHITNEY HOUSTON
Book Jacket of SILENT NIGHTMARES: HAUNTING STORIES TO BE TOLD ON THE LONGEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR
Book Jacket of PLANTYOU QUICKIES: 140+ NOURISHING PLANT-BASED RECIPES FOR BUSY PEOPLE

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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.