
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library-Official Page The Library was selected to participate in a national unveiling of NASA space images from the Hubble, Spitzer Space and Chandra telescopes. Join us at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24 for this spectacular unveiling at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. *Did you know that NASA's Spitzer Space telescope is named after Toledo-r......eared scientist Lyman Spitzer, Jr., (1914-1997), who long lobbied NASA and Congress to put a telescope in space. Join us for this International Year of Astronomy!

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library-Official Page Thank you to NBC24 for coming out last night to cover the Library's Batman At 70 program! And thank you to the Toledo Free Press for the amazing COVER story, and to 13abc and to Fox 36 Toledo for all of your fantastic coverage on Batman! Enjoy this story on NBC24:
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The city of Toledo turns into Gotham city as it celebrates 70 years of Batman.

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library-Official Page Holy Toledo Batman! Thank you Toledo Free Press for the amazing Sunday cover story on the Library's Batman At 70 program and exhibit which kicks off TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m. in the McMaster Center at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. The program will feature Jim Beard, local comic book historian, and a live interactive videoc......hat with Greg Rucka, noted comic book writer. We'll see you tonight!

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library-Official Page TLCPL Congratulates Ohio's Public Libraries on Major Ballot Wins in yesterday's elections! Out of 38 public libraries across the state with referendums on the ballot, 81 percent won their victories with a range of 50 to 80 percent voter support. Go Libraries! Read more below:

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library-Official Page Love to cook? Want to learn more budget-friendly and healthy cooking tips for your busy family? Then come out TONIGHT from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Huntington Meeting Room at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., to learn how to cook delicious, healthy meals on a tight budget and with a busy lifestyle. A cooking demonstration w......ill highlight the program! Call 419.259.5207 for more details.

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library-Official Page Did you know? Nearly half of your Library’s funding is generated from state dollars, the other half from property tax dollars. The recent 30 percent reduction in state library funding, coupled with a drop in property tax valuations, has caused a drastic $7.4 million shortfall for 2010. To survive and provide service to...... our patrons, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library has been forced to reduce hours, staff and Library materials. Thanks for your continued support.

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library-Official Page Don't miss the final FREE installment of College Days 2009 @ Main Library scheduled this Saturday, October 24 from 1-3 p.m. Learn everything you wanted to know about Financial Aid from the Library's Teen Specialist Mary Plews.

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library-Official Page A tough economy can wreak havoc on the job market; some companies prey on the unemployed. Don't be a victim! Attend a FREE workshop presented by the Library and the Ohio Attorney General's office designed to inform you on the latest fake check and opportunities scams, as well as give you the tools to protect yourself a......nd your community. Workshop starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the McMaster Center at Main Library. To register, please call 419.259.5209.

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library-Official Page The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents a “Batman vs. Bat-Manga!” FREE program scheduled from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28 in the Children’s Program Room at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. *(Note: This program is not intended for younger children). Batman is an American icon and comic book character that ha......s survived for 70 years – but, did you know that the Japanese “borrowed” him and gave him a bit of a cultural twist? Join Jim Beard, local comic book historian, who will explore this fascinating sidebar to Batman’s history. Which will you prefer? You can read Bat-manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan by Chip Kidd, which is available @ the Library by request.

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library-Official Page Extreme Makeover Home Edition - One Year Later: The Library is pleased to welcome Toledoan Jackie Frisch, an ordained minister, who will share her amazing story of how a national primetime TV show blessed her family of 13 one year ago. Jackie Frisch is scheduled to deliver a FREE and open to the public talk titled “Hea......rts and Hands for Heroes” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10 at the Washington Branch Library, 5560 Harvest Lane. 13ABC Action News anchor Diane Larson is scheduled to introduce Mrs. Frisch, who will talk about how the local community and Extreme Makeover Home Edition blessed her family with a new house and so much more! Info: 419.259.5330.

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library-Official Page Comic and graphic novel memorabilia @ Main Library, on view now through the end of December in the Humanities dept. at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., in downtown Toledo. This display is coinciding with the Toledo Museum of Art's LitGraphic display. Also, patrons have the opportunity to check out comics and graphic nov......els at Main Library! Info: 419.259.5207 www.toledolibrary.org.

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library-Official Page The Library is celebrating "70 years of the DARK KNIGHT in comics" with its BATMAN AT 70 free event from 6:30-8 p.m. on Monday, November 9 in the McMaster Center at Main Library! Join local comic book historian Jim Beard who will host a live, interactive video chat with Greg Rucka, comic book writer and best-selling au......thor. Also, see a special exhibit of vintage comics/collectables, a life-sized recreation of the 'Bat Cave,' and a history of amazing bat-gadgets over the decades. Info: 419.259.5207.

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library-Official Page Neil Gaiman, author of the The Graveyard Book, is coming to Toledo on Monday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Stranahan Theater for the Blade and Library's AUTHORS! AUTHORS! Fall 2009 series. The films Coraline (2009), Stardust (2007), and Beowulf (2007), are all based on Gaiman's novels! Only $10 for adults and $8 for student......s. Tickets are available at all Library locations - Get yours today! You can't miss this! Info: 419.259.5266.



























