April 2
Toddler Trails (Ages 0-3
This outdoor, multi-sensory nature play engages toddlers up to three years old, introducing them to nature and promoting environmental preservation. Registration is required.
Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave.
Family Playdate
Join your family and friends at the Library for a night of reading, socialization and play! All ages welcome, but best suited for ages 2-5.
King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd.
April 4
Free First Fridays & Make and Take Craft Day
Visit the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission and a make and take craft every first Friday.
Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green
Upcycled Art: Spring Trees & Animals with 577 Foundation
Craft a one-of-a-kind spring landscape using mixed media and recycled materials. Add a few simple animal shapes to complete your creation.
Lagrange Branch Library, 3422 Lagrange St.
April 5
April Early Stages (ages 3-4) Drop In Class
Join Children’s Theatre Workshop for their monthly Saturday morning Drop-In Class as they explore the theme “Blast Into Space” with songs, crafts, stories and puppets!
Children’s Theatre Workshop, 2417 Collingwood Blvd.
Magic of Fairies
Crafts and treats filled with fairy fun!
Main Library, 325 N Michigan St.
April 7
Hair Style Salon
Practice hairstyles and make accessories!
Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St.
Slime Buffet
Get ready for a gooey, squishy adventure! At the Slime Buffet, you’ll have all the materials you need to create slime just the way you like it.
Washington Branch Library, 5560 Harvest Lane
April 8
Upcycled Art: Spring Trees & Animals with 577 Foundation
Craft a one-of-a-kind spring landscape using mixed media and recycled materials. Add a few simple animal shapes to complete your creation.
Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St.
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April 10
Young Artists’ Club
This isn’t your typical school art class! Explore a wide range of media, from traditional drawing and painting to cutting-edge computer graphics. Registration is required.
Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania
Care and Keeping of Pets with Toledo Humane Society
Learn about how to care for different pets and maybe meet a new furry friend.
Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St.
STEM in the Stacks: Rookie Robotics – Presented by Kool Kat Science
Rookie Robotics is a 4-week class focused on STEM robotics, meeting on Thursday evenings from April 3 to May 5. The class is for kids who enjoy robots and tinkering with electronics. Registration is required.
West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave.
April 11
Playgroup and Parent Talk
A friendly, inclusive space for parents and caregivers of children with and without disabilities! This playgroup is perfect for sensory exploration, safe play and loads of fun for everyone! Registration is required.
The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania
April 12
Youth Fishing Event: Trout Release (Ages 17 & Under)
Oak Openings Mallard Lake and Pearson Lake will be stocked with rainbow trout. Bring your gear or use one of the provided fishing poles and bait available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Oak Openings Metropark, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton
Positively Portable Preschool
A fun mix of stories, catchy songs and playful dance moves — all designed to boost social skills and get ready for school!
The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania
Why Trees Matter: Papermaking with KTLCB
Learn the importance of trees and their impact the environment with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful.
Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St.
April 14
Musically Me
Move, sing, clap and dance to music together with your child! Explore musical variations with ribbons, instruments and our bodies. Registration is required.
The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania
Spring STEM: Bad Art
Create for the sake of creating! Come to the only art class where you can create just what you want.
Main Library, 325 N Michigan St.
Care and Keeping of Pets with Toledo Humane Society
Learn about how to care for different pets and maybe meet a new furry friend.
Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon
April 15
Shots for Tots n Teens
Shots 4 Tots is an immunization program for children from birth through 18 years of age administered by professional public health nurses for the Toledo Lucas County Health Department.
Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd.
Spring STEM: Minecraft
Play Minecraft and related activities with other fans of the game!
Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St.
April 18
Earth Day Experience at Aviva Glendale
A free and fun Earth Day experience suitable for all ages and abilities. Join Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful for a Watershed art project! Bring your own lunch for a picnic and get creative with an upcycled magazine art project.
Aviva Glendale. 5020 Ryan Rd.
Spring STEM: Build It!
Explore and create with a variety of building and engineering tools.
Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St.
April 19
Metroparks Takeover
Experience the thrill of tree climbing, test your aim with archery, conquer a rock wall, and explore much more! Metroparks outdoor skills experts will be on-site to guide you as you discover your next outdoor passion, no matter your experience level.
Main Library, 325 N Michigan St.
April 21
Kool Kat Science
This STEM program will explore the fundamentals of making, coding and robotics. Open to grades 3 – 6. Registration is required.
Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon
April 22
Martial Arts for Kids
Join Sempai Shelly Blanco from Ohio Martial Arts for a fun session learning kicks, punches, self-defense techniques, and lifestyle skills like avoiding bullies and building self-confidence.
Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville
Also at West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave. on Wednesday, Apr. 23 and the Locke Branch Library on Monday, Apr. 28.
Why Trees Matter: Papermaking with KTLCB
Learn the importance of trees and their impact the environment with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful.
Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania
For the Love of Earth! – Recycled Art Making
Upcycle your art making and create a beautiful piece of work using found and repurposed materials.
South Branch Library, 1736 Broadway St.
April 24
Kool Kat Science
This STEM program will explore the fundamentals of making, coding and robotics. Open to grades 3-6. Registration is required.
Oregon Branch Library
3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon
Make It & Take It: Parent Resource Event
Join the Ability Center for a hands-on event and leave with practical tools you can start using in your family life right away! Registration is required.
The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania
April 26
Toledo Repair Cafe
Bring your clothing, small appliances, bicycles, jewelry, housewares and toys for free repairs! Please note, items that require fuel will not be repaired.
Holland Branch Library, 1032 S. McCord Rd., Holland
Go Green Day
Celebrate sustainability with a day of fun for the whole family! Explore the gardens and grounds, enjoy special activities and guests, and tour the first floors of the historic home and Cottage.
The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg
Nancy Drew Convention
Join the library at this celebration of the mystery-solving icon.! Enjoy a Clue game, watch a Nancy Drew film, and get creative with fun crafts.
Main Library, 325 N Michigan St.
April 28
Expressing Poetry Through Vibrations (kids)
Enjoy a evening of tapping into the creativity of the mind by learning new ways to used words in writing poems.
Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will visit Library locations to provide children (aged 17 and younger) with various health services, including school and sports physicals, immunizations, vision and hearing screenings, mental health assessments and more.
April 2: Sanger Branch Library. 3030 W. Central Ave.
April 3: Mott Branch Library. 1085 Dorr St.
April 9: West Toledo Branch Library. 1320 Sylvania Ave.
April 10: Holland Branch Library. 1032 South McCord Rd., Holland
April 16: Sanger Branch Library. 3030 W. Central Ave.
April 4: Lagrange Branch Library. 3422 Lagrange St.
April 8: Mott Branch Library. 1085 Dorr St.
April 23: West Toledo Branch Library. 1320 Sylvania Ave.
April 24: Holland Branch Library. 1032 South McCord Rd., Holland
April 30: Sanger Branch Library. 3030 W. Central Ave.
