History
Dating back to 1838, the library was Ohio's first public library founded using tax money. The main library on Michigan Avenue officially opened on September 5, 1940. The current system was created when the Toledo Public, Lucas County, and Sylvania Public libraries merged. In 2001, the library had a major expansion and restoration, which added 100,000 square feet (9,300 m2) to an Art Deco facility.
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