Locke Branch

🏢 Toledo Lucas County Public Library — Toledo, Ohio

Locke Branch

Rooted in East Toledo since 1917 and named for Toledo Blade owner David Ross Locke, the Locke Branch on Miami Street continues the legacy of one of the county's original Carnegie-funded libraries.

📞 (419) 259-5310🌐 toledolibrary.org

🕑 Library Hours

Monday 9 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays.

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 703 Miami, Toledo, OH 43605

Phone: (419) 259-5310

Website: toledolibrary.org

📖 About Locke Branch

The Locke Branch serves the East Toledo neighborhood and traces its origins to one of the six Carnegie-funded libraries built in Lucas County. The original Locke Branch, designed by the Stophlet architectural firm, opened on December 5, 1917, and was named for David Ross Locke (1833–1888), the noted satirist and owner of the Toledo Blade. That historic Carnegie building was retired in 2007, when a new Locke Branch was constructed at 703 Miami Street as part of the library system's 10-year capital program funded by a bond levy approved by Lucas County voters in 1995. Today the branch offers the countywide catalog, public computers, Wi-Fi, a children's area, and program space for the East Toledo community.

⭐ What makes this branch special

  • Named for David Ross Locke (1833–1888), satirist and owner of the Toledo Blade
  • Originated as one of six Carnegie-funded libraries in Lucas County, opened December 5, 1917
  • Original building designed by the Stophlet architectural firm and retired in 2007
  • Current Miami Street building built in 2007 under the system's 10-year capital program
  • Serves the East Toledo neighborhood with public computers, Wi-Fi, and children's services

📱 Free with a Toledo Lucas County Public Library Card

Anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Lucas County can get a TLCPL card free and unlock:

📚 Libby / OverDriveeBooks & audiobooks free with your TLCPL card.
🎧 hooplaMovies, music, comics & more, no waitlist.
🎞 KanopyStream films & documentaries free.
💡 Ohio Web LibraryOhio's free statewide research databases.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Locke Branch named after?

It is named for David Ross Locke (1833–1888), a well-known satirist and owner of the Toledo Blade newspaper.

Is the current Locke Branch the original Carnegie building?

No. The original Carnegie-funded Locke Branch, designed by the Stophlet firm, opened in 1917 and was retired in 2007. The current branch at 703 Miami Street is a newer building constructed to replace it.

What part of Toledo does the Locke Branch serve?

The Locke Branch serves the East Toledo neighborhood, located on Miami Street just across the Maumee River from downtown.

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