Love the library. Has books, cds, computers, even a small gift shop. Anything you could use. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Clean and has area for children. Different classes are available, for instance senior classes on the web or things for the children.
This library is the best one I've ever been to & it's right here in our town. It's a huge, gorgeous building with lots of uniqueness & tons of charm. If you love older building & can appreciate truly beautiful architecture, than this is the library for you. They keep it very nice, clean & it has lots of updates. The childrens department is the best & is simply amazing! My niece was in heaven when she we took her to it a few years ago. Parking is underground in their parking garage which is very cheap & very helpful.
The library has a large for sale section run by friends of the library. The hours at the Sanger Branch are really good. The new release selection and reference book selection are well stocked.
This is not only a historic building but also carries a wide array of books. You will not be disappointed in this library.
While people watching at the downtown branch, I saw a woman changing her baby's diaper on the table in the middle of the library, a man emptying tobacco from cigarette butts and rolling a new cigarette, a man that passed out (paramedics were called), loud folks, many people that bring duffle bags/suitcases/bag-lady carts. The conference rooms can hear everything - and each other. This is particularly embarrassing when the AA meeting is in the next room and you are trying to be quiet.
Me included, but I have visited just for the experience.. If your a book worm, or architect lover... Enjoy .. It will be a sad day when toledos libraries die a slow and painful death.
It's actually a huge and beautiful building, full of books. A lot nicer than many libraries. The negatives - a LOT of homeless people inside and other people who were not there for books or library services. It didn't feel super safe. I parked in the underground parking garage which is quite cheap but a car boxed me in and a guy tried to get in my car (it was locked) and I was luckily able to fit my small car through a narrow spot to get away. Scary. I wouldn't recommend women going alone.
Was here for a conference for work. The library was pretty and clean. The various meeting rooms were nice too. I'm not used to being in a "city" library, and I don't know if this is a normal thing, but the number of scruffy-looking men sitting without books was a bit disconcerting (I counted 9). The staff that I came across as I was going between meeting rooms were very helpful and professional. I will visit again should I be in Toledo again.
The Main Library in Downtown is the crown jewel of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, which is one of the best in the nation. The architecture of this building is not to be missed, as when you enter you are greeted by a beautiful mural and glorious Art Deco architecture. The collection is outstanding, and Toledo is lucky to have such a wonderful resource.
This library system keeps getting better. The main building is a classic and the branches have been updated and provide the same, great service. It's so easy to go online and have materials delivered to your local facility. They are also way out in front in providing books and music for downloading. We can be anywhere in the world and, given an internet connection, avail ourselves of an extensive collection. Another great reason to live in northwest Ohio.