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SUMMARY:Romance-Con
DESCRIPTION:Join other romance novel enthusiasts at Main Library for the second annual Romance-Con on Saturday\, November 8!\n\nRomance-Con is a free event that is open to the public but intended for adults. No ticket is required for entry which includes an Author Fair\, author panel discussions\, and activities.\n\nFor a schedule of authors\, workshops\, and discussions and more visit the Toledo Library’s website!
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/romance-con
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,lecture,library
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SUMMARY:Genealogy and Local History Fair
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are beginning your genealogy journey\, diving deeper into your own history\, or chronicling past events of the Toledo region\, the Toledo Library Genealogy and Local History Fair is fun for the whole family. Children’s programs\, local genealogy organizations\, exhibits\, and other special features will be available. \nStay tuned for more event and registration details!
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/genealogy-and-local-history-fair
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:family friendly,history,lecture,library
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SUMMARY:Family Pride Night
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Toledo Pride with friends and family of all ages on the North Lawn of Main Library\, there will be various crafts and activities hosted by the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. Enjoy fun games and activities with Equality Toledo\, Imagination Station\, Metroparks Toledo\, and The Toledo Museum of Art.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/family-pride-night
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:crafts,family friendly,library
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055920
CREATED:20250327T171355Z
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SUMMARY:Toledo Comic Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Toledo Library’s Toledo Comic Arts Festival (TolCAF) brings people together through comics. The festival promotes the diversity of the medium from a wide range of creators\, encourages comics reading\, and celebrates visual literacy. TolCAF features workshops\, lectures\, keynote speakers\, a creator fair\, panel discussions\, and more for comics fans of all ages. \nMore authors\, workshops\, and discussions will be added and announced soon. Stay tuned for more event and registration details!
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/toledo-comic-arts-festival
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,books,family friendly,library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T140000
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SUMMARY:GroveFest
DESCRIPTION:See and learn about live animals\, play nature-related games and make crafts with regional nature organizations during the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums annual GroveFest on Saturday\, June 21. \nGroveFest celebrates nature and wildlife and takes place on the grounds of Spiegel Grove\, an accredited arboretum and the estate of 19th U.S. President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes. This event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, and attendees can stop by any time throughout the event to join in the festivities. Admission is free. \nParticipating organizations are: \n\nBirchard Public Library\nNature’s Nursery\nOld Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Facility\nGirl Scouts of Northeast Ohio\nGreat Lakes Fishery Commission bringing live sea lampreys\nSandusky County Help Me Grow/Home Visiting\nOttawa-Sandusky-Seneca Solid Waste (recycling) District\nProMedica Total Rehab\nSandusky County Public Health – Bicycle Helmets\nToledo Zoo & Aquarium\nShooting Star Farms petting farm\nWood County Park District\nBack to the Wild Wildlife Rehabilitation\nGreat Lakes Community Action Partnership\nErie County Public Health Department\nOttawa National Wildlife Refuge\nOhio Environmental Protection Agency Northwest District Office\nWhispering Meadows Garden Club\nOhio Division of Wildlife\nStone Laboratory\nScouting America – Erie Shores Council\nYMCA of Sandusky County\nSandco Industries\nThe Sun’s Flower\nSandusky River Valley Beekeepers Association\n\nSouth Creek Clydesdales will offer horse-drawn trolley rides through Spiegel Grove for $5 for ages 13 and older\, $3 for ages 6-12 and free for ages 5 and younger. Hayes Presidential volunteers will also share some highlights of Spiegel Grove for those aboard the trolley. \nHot dogs and ice cream will be available. Donations for food are accepted but are not required. \nVisitor parking is off-site only with the exception of those who have handicapped tags for their car. Parking will be available on the street and in ProMedica Memorial Hospital’s parking lots at Buildings A and B\, located at 605. Third Ave. Spiegel Grove is a short walk to the east of the hospital parking lots. A golf cart will be available to shuttle people from the front to the back of Spiegel Grove. \nGroveFest is an opportunity to enjoy nature at Spiegel Grove and to learn about Rutherford and Lucy Hayes’ love of the outdoors. The couple raised cows and chickens and planted trees on their beloved estate. \nLucy Hayes enjoyed fishing\, and she loved nature so much that her official White House china had images of the flora and fauna of the United States\, from deer and raccoons to fish and lobsters. \nHayes Presidential is America’s first presidential library and the forerunner of the federal presidential library system. For more information\, visit their website at rbhayes.org.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/grovefest
LOCATION:Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums\, Spiegel Grove\, Fremont\, OH\, 43420\, United States
CATEGORIES:educational,family friendly,food,history,library
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Rooftop Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the celebration on the rooftop of the Main Library for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration – an unforgettable evening of music\, food\, and community! In partnership with the NAACP Toledo Branch and the Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity\, Inc.\, area residents are coming together to celebrate community. They’ll have DJ MPRESS spinning the vibe\, delicious bites\, and a beer and wine bar.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/juneteenth-rooftop-celebration
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:charity,educational,library,outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250612T203000
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SUMMARY:Live at the Library with Julian Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Toledo Lucas County Public Library welcomes all to our concert series\, Live at the Library\, a series featuring musical talent as they tour the country. This month\, we welcome singer-songwriter Julian Taylor. \nJulian Taylor is a celebrated singer-songwriter whose music weaves together soul\, folk\, rock\, and storytelling in a way that resonates deeply with listeners. With more than 25 years in the music industry\, his career is a testament to perseverance\, creativity\, and authenticity. Taylor’s journey began with the alt-rock band Staggered Crossing\, whose hit “Further Again” became a defining track of the early 2000s. After the band’s disbandment\, Julian re-emerged as a solo artist and leader of the Julian Taylor Band\, delivering fan-favorite albums like Tech Noir and Desert Star\, which showcased his genre-blending mastery.\nHis breakthrough moment as a solo artist came with his 2020 album The Ridge\, a stunning acoustic collection that earned two JUNO Award nominations\, a Polaris Music Prize nod\, and the Canadian Folk Music Award for Solo Artist of the Year. Critics praised its heartfelt lyrics and warm\, soulful vocals\, which offered comfort and connection during challenging times. Taylor’s 2022 album Beyond the Reservoir continued his trajectory\, exploring themes of resilience and growth with a richly layered sound. It received acclaim with additional JUNO\, Native American Music Award\, and Ontario Folk Music Award nominations\, cementing his place as one of Canada’s most distinctive voices.\nWith his heartfelt music and magnetic stage presence\, Julian Taylor creates an unforgettable live experience. He is thrilled to join us at Main Library to meet and perform for the Toledo audience!\n\n\nLive at the Library\, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s free monthly concert series\, welcomes five singer-songwriters from the Midwest and Canada this spring and summer. The lineup features Lucy Kaplansky\, Half Gringa\, Joshua Davis\, Julian Taylor\, and Miss Emily. Live at the Library invites performing artists to take center stage in the Main Library Atrium as they tour the country. The concerts are free and open to the public. \nAdvance registration is encouraged but not required to attend Live at the Library performances. Visit toledolibrary.org/music to register.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/live-at-the-library-with-julian-taylor
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:library,live music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T203000
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SUMMARY:Nancy Drew Convention
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars from across the country are invited to Toledo to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the publication of the first Nancy Drew book\, The Secret of the Old Clock. The commemoration takes place Thursday through Saturday\, April 24-26\, at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Main Library in downtown Toledo. The event kicks off with an evening reception\, followed by workshops\, panel discussions\, hands-on activities\, and film screenings. \nOn Thursday\, April 24\, a special evening reception with the Nancy Drew Sleuths will take place in the Children’s Library at Main Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Known colloquially as “The Sleuths\,” the Nancy Drew Sleuths is a worldwide member organization that fosters the enduring legacy of Nancy Drew. The Sleuths will host a day focused on Nancy Drew history and collecting on Friday\, April 25. The celebration concludes Saturday\, April 26 with a variety of free activities for the entire family throughout Main Library. \nThe character of Nancy Drew has a special connection to Toledo\, Ohio. Original Nancy Drew ghostwriter Mildred A. Wirt Benson (1905-2002) called the Glass City home for over six decades. Under the pen name Carolyn Keene\, Benson wrote 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries between 1930-1953\, including The Secret of the Old Clock\, the first book in the series. \nDuring Main Library’s 2019 renovation\, the Library saw an opportunity to further highlight Nancy Drew’s impact and Benson’s contributions. Jennifer Fisher\, The Nancy Drew Sleuths founder and president and a well-known Nancy Drew collector\, author\, and consultant\, donated her personal collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia—more than 5\,000 objects—to the Toledo Library to be displayed\, researched\, and enjoyed by visitors of all ages. \nThe Toledo Library now holds the largest public collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia in the United States. Objects from the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection are continuously on view in the Saloff Children’s Library at Main Library. \nThursday\nNancy Drew 95th Anniversary Reception\n(Th) April 24 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nInvestigate the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection during a special evening for Nancy Drew fans. Enjoy original art\, artifacts\, a mystery to solve\, light refreshments\, and more. Advance registration required.\n\nFriday\nNancy Drew Sleuths\n(F) April 25 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nJoin the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, an organization of Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars\, for a day of Nancy Drew history and collecting. \n10 a.m. – noon: Nancy Drew history and collecting with Jennifer Fisher\nNoon – 1 p.m.: Lunch break (attendees are encouraged to dine at SAME Cafe or other downtown Toledo restaurants)\n1 – 2:15 p.m.: Film screening – “Nancy Drew… Detective” (1938\, 66 minutes) \nSaturday\nA Real Carolyn Keene Speaks\n(Sa) April 26 | 10 – 11 a.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nStacia Deutsch\, author of more than 300 books\, shares her experience writing the modern Nancy Drew series. \n95 Years of Nancy Drew\n(Sa) April 26 | 11 a.m. – noon | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nJennifer Fisher\, president and founder of the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, discusses Nancy Drew’s 95-year legacy. \n“Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” (1939\, 60 minutes)\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 1 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nThe final entry in the classic film series finds Nancy Drew and Ted investigating a murder in a mysterious old mansion. \nMake a Nancy Drew Souvenir\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 3 p.m. | Main Library Making Lab\nCreate a souvenir button and take a green screen photo. First come\, first served while supplies last. \nNancy Drew Clue Game\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 4 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nTest your sleuthing skills with a Nancy Drew-inspired Clue game and explore the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection. \nUsing Nancy Drew in the Classroom\n(Sa) April 26 | 1 – 2 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nEducator Erika Head shares ideas for using Nancy Drew books in the classroom. \nNancy Drew and The Hardy Boys Discussion\n(Sa) April 26 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nPanelists Michael Gauwitz\, Meredith Jaffe\, and Jennifer Fisher discuss the enduring popularity of Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys. \nThe Nancy Drew 95th Anniversary Celebration at Main Library is free and open to the public. For more details\, visit toledolibrary.org.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/nancy-drew-convention
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,family friendly,library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055920
CREATED:20250317T203155Z
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SUMMARY:Nancy Drew Convention
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars from across the country are invited to Toledo to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the publication of the first Nancy Drew book\, The Secret of the Old Clock. The commemoration takes place Thursday through Saturday\, April 24-26\, at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Main Library in downtown Toledo. The event kicks off with an evening reception\, followed by workshops\, panel discussions\, hands-on activities\, and film screenings. \nOn Thursday\, April 24\, a special evening reception with the Nancy Drew Sleuths will take place in the Children’s Library at Main Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Known colloquially as “The Sleuths\,” the Nancy Drew Sleuths is a worldwide member organization that fosters the enduring legacy of Nancy Drew. The Sleuths will host a day focused on Nancy Drew history and collecting on Friday\, April 25. The celebration concludes Saturday\, April 26 with a variety of free activities for the entire family throughout Main Library. \nThe character of Nancy Drew has a special connection to Toledo\, Ohio. Original Nancy Drew ghostwriter Mildred A. Wirt Benson (1905-2002) called the Glass City home for over six decades. Under the pen name Carolyn Keene\, Benson wrote 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries between 1930-1953\, including The Secret of the Old Clock\, the first book in the series. \nDuring Main Library’s 2019 renovation\, the Library saw an opportunity to further highlight Nancy Drew’s impact and Benson’s contributions. Jennifer Fisher\, The Nancy Drew Sleuths founder and president and a well-known Nancy Drew collector\, author\, and consultant\, donated her personal collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia—more than 5\,000 objects—to the Toledo Library to be displayed\, researched\, and enjoyed by visitors of all ages. \nThe Toledo Library now holds the largest public collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia in the United States. Objects from the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection are continuously on view in the Saloff Children’s Library at Main Library. \nThursday\nNancy Drew 95th Anniversary Reception\n(Th) April 24 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nInvestigate the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection during a special evening for Nancy Drew fans. Enjoy original art\, artifacts\, a mystery to solve\, light refreshments\, and more. Advance registration required.\n\nFriday\nNancy Drew Sleuths\n(F) April 25 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nJoin the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, an organization of Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars\, for a day of Nancy Drew history and collecting. \n10 a.m. – noon: Nancy Drew history and collecting with Jennifer Fisher\nNoon – 1 p.m.: Lunch break (attendees are encouraged to dine at SAME Cafe or other downtown Toledo restaurants)\n1 – 2:15 p.m.: Film screening – “Nancy Drew… Detective” (1938\, 66 minutes) \nSaturday\nA Real Carolyn Keene Speaks\n(Sa) April 26 | 10 – 11 a.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nStacia Deutsch\, author of more than 300 books\, shares her experience writing the modern Nancy Drew series. \n95 Years of Nancy Drew\n(Sa) April 26 | 11 a.m. – noon | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nJennifer Fisher\, president and founder of the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, discusses Nancy Drew’s 95-year legacy. \n“Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” (1939\, 60 minutes)\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 1 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nThe final entry in the classic film series finds Nancy Drew and Ted investigating a murder in a mysterious old mansion. \nMake a Nancy Drew Souvenir\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 3 p.m. | Main Library Making Lab\nCreate a souvenir button and take a green screen photo. First come\, first served while supplies last. \nNancy Drew Clue Game\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 4 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nTest your sleuthing skills with a Nancy Drew-inspired Clue game and explore the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection. \nUsing Nancy Drew in the Classroom\n(Sa) April 26 | 1 – 2 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nEducator Erika Head shares ideas for using Nancy Drew books in the classroom. \nNancy Drew and The Hardy Boys Discussion\n(Sa) April 26 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nPanelists Michael Gauwitz\, Meredith Jaffe\, and Jennifer Fisher discuss the enduring popularity of Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys. \nThe Nancy Drew 95th Anniversary Celebration at Main Library is free and open to the public. For more details\, visit toledolibrary.org.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/nancy-drew-convention
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,family friendly,library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T055920
CREATED:20250317T203155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T143833Z
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SUMMARY:Nancy Drew Convention
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars from across the country are invited to Toledo to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the publication of the first Nancy Drew book\, The Secret of the Old Clock. The commemoration takes place Thursday through Saturday\, April 24-26\, at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Main Library in downtown Toledo. The event kicks off with an evening reception\, followed by workshops\, panel discussions\, hands-on activities\, and film screenings. \nOn Thursday\, April 24\, a special evening reception with the Nancy Drew Sleuths will take place in the Children’s Library at Main Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Known colloquially as “The Sleuths\,” the Nancy Drew Sleuths is a worldwide member organization that fosters the enduring legacy of Nancy Drew. The Sleuths will host a day focused on Nancy Drew history and collecting on Friday\, April 25. The celebration concludes Saturday\, April 26 with a variety of free activities for the entire family throughout Main Library. \nThe character of Nancy Drew has a special connection to Toledo\, Ohio. Original Nancy Drew ghostwriter Mildred A. Wirt Benson (1905-2002) called the Glass City home for over six decades. Under the pen name Carolyn Keene\, Benson wrote 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries between 1930-1953\, including The Secret of the Old Clock\, the first book in the series. \nDuring Main Library’s 2019 renovation\, the Library saw an opportunity to further highlight Nancy Drew’s impact and Benson’s contributions. Jennifer Fisher\, The Nancy Drew Sleuths founder and president and a well-known Nancy Drew collector\, author\, and consultant\, donated her personal collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia—more than 5\,000 objects—to the Toledo Library to be displayed\, researched\, and enjoyed by visitors of all ages. \nThe Toledo Library now holds the largest public collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia in the United States. Objects from the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection are continuously on view in the Saloff Children’s Library at Main Library. \nThursday\nNancy Drew 95th Anniversary Reception\n(Th) April 24 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nInvestigate the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection during a special evening for Nancy Drew fans. Enjoy original art\, artifacts\, a mystery to solve\, light refreshments\, and more. Advance registration required.\n\nFriday\nNancy Drew Sleuths\n(F) April 25 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nJoin the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, an organization of Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars\, for a day of Nancy Drew history and collecting. \n10 a.m. – noon: Nancy Drew history and collecting with Jennifer Fisher\nNoon – 1 p.m.: Lunch break (attendees are encouraged to dine at SAME Cafe or other downtown Toledo restaurants)\n1 – 2:15 p.m.: Film screening – “Nancy Drew… Detective” (1938\, 66 minutes) \nSaturday\nA Real Carolyn Keene Speaks\n(Sa) April 26 | 10 – 11 a.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nStacia Deutsch\, author of more than 300 books\, shares her experience writing the modern Nancy Drew series. \n95 Years of Nancy Drew\n(Sa) April 26 | 11 a.m. – noon | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nJennifer Fisher\, president and founder of the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, discusses Nancy Drew’s 95-year legacy. \n“Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” (1939\, 60 minutes)\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 1 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nThe final entry in the classic film series finds Nancy Drew and Ted investigating a murder in a mysterious old mansion. \nMake a Nancy Drew Souvenir\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 3 p.m. | Main Library Making Lab\nCreate a souvenir button and take a green screen photo. First come\, first served while supplies last. \nNancy Drew Clue Game\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 4 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nTest your sleuthing skills with a Nancy Drew-inspired Clue game and explore the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection. \nUsing Nancy Drew in the Classroom\n(Sa) April 26 | 1 – 2 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nEducator Erika Head shares ideas for using Nancy Drew books in the classroom. \nNancy Drew and The Hardy Boys Discussion\n(Sa) April 26 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nPanelists Michael Gauwitz\, Meredith Jaffe\, and Jennifer Fisher discuss the enduring popularity of Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys. \nThe Nancy Drew 95th Anniversary Celebration at Main Library is free and open to the public. For more details\, visit toledolibrary.org.
URL:https://develop-review-hart-desti-07sbl4.dev02.devhart.com/event/nancy-drew-convention
LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,family friendly,library
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