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 LOOK AT ME
Book Jacket of CRYING ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR: A MEMOIR
Book Jacket of MY PRESSURES: THE BIZARRELY TRUE STORY OF ANDY SERKIS
Book Jacket of TMI: MEMOIRS OF A GO-GO
Book Jacket of HOW TO GET ADDICTED TO APPRECIATION: THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF NOTICING AND VALUING THE GOOD IN YOUR WORLD
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Book Jacket of Sweet Pea
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Book Jacket of PRUDENCE MARSH IS NOT A NOBODY ANYMORE
Book Jacket of The Spirits

Library Connections

Romance author signing books.

Join our podcast

Subscribe to The Local Thread podcast from WGTE for the Library’s weekly discussion about the books everyone’s buzzing about — from bestsellers and literary favorites to the stories sparking conversation in book clubs everywhere.

Youth climbing indoor rock wall.

Find a Storytime!

To learn to read, children need exposure to lots of words, pictures, songs, and ideas. Our Storytimes are an effective – and fun! – way to foster early literacy.
Exterior view of Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.

Healthcare services 

Equitas Health, Mercy Health Community Nurses, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, Shots 4 Tots n Teens, and UToledo Health Mobile Health Unit all have visits at multiple Library locations for kids and adults throughout the fall season!