What should you do when a certain official vital record cannot be found do to fire or other incident? Search for the next best thing. This session will discuss reliable, unofficial records. At each program, authors will speak, followed by a question and answer session. This event is free, but registration is preferred. For other […]

From keynote speaker Peggy Clemens Lauritzen - Those metal signs you see on old buildings or the metal historic markers by the side of the road may offer clues to the lives of your ancestors.   At each program, authors will speak, followed by a question and answer session. This event is free, but registration […]

The Toledo Museum of Art invites you to our annual Block Party! Join us on campus for a lively celebration of art and culture, where neighbors, families, and artists come together to create, explore, and have fun. Enjoy hands-on artmaking, live performances, music, experiential activities, and local food trucks throughout the evening. Arrive curious. Leave […]

Experience Fort Meigs after dark! Led by costumed guides, guests will tour the fort by lantern light, witness a nighttime musket demonstration, and experience the historic battlefield as soldiers did during the War of 1812. Tour times: April 18, 2026 | 8:00pm July 18, 2026 | 8:15pm September 26, 2026 | 7pm Doors open 30 […]

Join living legend and 2017 RWA Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Beverly Jenkins, in conversation with Nikki Payne, for a discussion of her writing, impact and legacy. Romance-Con Presents is an author series devoted to the Romance genre and the authors who make it everything we love. Each program will feature a discussion with […]

Susan Zurenda joins Authors! to discuss her latest book, No Way Out but Through. Thank you to our sponsors! The Library Legacy Foundation | Huntington Bank | UToledo Health | Friends of the Library About the event Join Authors! for a moving and profound evening with Susan Zurenda as she discusses her transformative third novel, No Way Out but Through. Drawing […]

The Pirates of Penzance is a lively and witty comic opera that blends romance, satire, and absurd humor. Created by the legendary duo W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan], the show follows young Frederic, who has been mistakenly apprenticed to a band of soft-hearted pirates. Set along the rocky coast of Cornwall, the story unfolds as Frederic celebrates […]

Lunch at Levis is a lively weekly summer event held at Levis Square in Downtown Toledo, transforming the workday lunch hour into a can’t-miss community celebration. Located at the corner of Madison Avenue and St. Clair Street, Lunch at Levis draws more than 2,500 attendees each week, making it a downtown highlight. Open to downtown professionals, residents, and visitors, attendees can […]

Raise a glass to the Great Lakes during this special History Happy Hour! Inspired by the cocktails served aboard luxury Great Lakes cruises, this hands-on class brings a taste of life on the water to the National Museum of the Great Lakes. The class is held inside the museum’s Great Lakes Community Education Center. Join Bramblewood Bar owner Brittany […]

Tap into a hoppy, good time and join us for Buckeye Broadband ZOOtoberfest presented by JPMorgan Chase! This 21+ beer tasting event with an autumn twist will feature a wide variety of craft brews from over a dozen local and regional breweries. Prepare to groove to live music while sampling seasonal sours, stouts, pale ales, […]

Suicide is something that affects all of us, and we can all play a part in saving lives. Make a powerful difference in your community, and send a message of hope, by walking out of the darkness with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Saturday, October 3 at Toledo Promenade Park. Join others by […]