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Youth Programming Grant Applications Now Being Accepted in Toledo

Toledo is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Youth Services Grant Program, an initiative designed to expand high-quality youth programming across the city. The...

Toledo Lucas County Public Library Shares the Most Popular Books of 2025 for Local...

These are the books kids keep coming back to. Based on what families checked out at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library's branches in...

What’s on Our Bookshelf this January 2026

After the rush of the holidays, January gives families permission to slow down. As routines return and winter settles in, books become an easy...

McCord Student Leads Composting Project

Riley Stramel, an eighth grader at McCord Junior High in Sylvania, has come up with a project that’s worth its weight in gold—specifically black...

Why Classical Education Matters in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence is everywhere—in classrooms, workplaces, even living rooms. As algorithms get smarter and faster, the question grows sharper: what skills will students need...

2025 Education Guide

Explore Toledo’s best educational programs, including early childhood education, music, dance and specialized learning support. Each of these programs offers a nurturing environment where...

Sylvania’s School Superintendent Drives Toward Improvements, Innovation

“I tend to be one that kicks the status quo.”  Dr. Veronica Motley is not easily satisfied. “Okay isn’t good enough, and good enough...

Art Classes for Kids to Enjoy: Toledo Area Favorites

Does your child have an awesome imagination? Maybe they love to color or play with Play-Doh? Well the fine arts might just be something you’d like to have them explore further. We have some great options for art classes in the Toledo area where little Picassos can learn and create!

What’s on Our Bookshelf this April

I Loved You First By Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush The final third installment the "Sisters First" trilogy by the former first daughters, this...
Matt Shirey - OMEYA Winner

Local Band Director Wins Toledo Symphony’s Outstanding Music Educator Award

Matthew Shirey, Northwood Local Schools band director, was recently recognized by the Toledo Symphony (TSO) as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Music Educator...
"Say Cheese!: A Lift-the-Flap Book of Farm Photos" by Sophie Aggett

What’s on Our Bookshelf this March

Downpour: Splish! Splash! Ker-Splash! By Yoko Ohnari Young readers will enjoy following along with a boy as he celebrates a refreshing storm on a hot summer...