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 A Summer of Stars
Book Jacket of DEAR GRACE: RECIPES FROM YOUR MOTHER, FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER IN LIFE
Book Jacket of Tell your Friends
Book Jacket of Reimagining Grief
Book Jacket of WHERE WILTED FLOWERS BLOOM
Book Jacket of THE ART OF FIGHTING: THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF CONFLICT
Book Jacket of The Book of Chuck
Book Jacket of Take What You Can
Book Jacket of The Secret Dinner
Book Jacket of FOOD IS A FEELING: RECIPES & STORIES, WITH LOVE

Library connections

Romance author signing books.

Visit the Care Mobile

The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is at numerous Library locations to provide children with wellness checks, school and sports physicals, immunizations, vision and hearing screenings, and more. No appointment is needed.
Exterior view of Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.

Get your card!

It’s National Library Card Sign-up Month, and we want to make sure everyone in Lucas County gets their FREE Library card from us this month! Help us meet our goal of 90% of Lucas County residents having a Toledo Library card by signing up online or at any location today.
Youth climbing indoor rock wall.

Help with water bills

If you’re behind on your City of Toledo water bill, you may qualify for the new Debt Forgiveness Program. City representatives will be at all Library locations this fall to help people apply. No appointment is necessary.