South Branch
🏢 Toledo Lucas County Public Library — Toledo, Ohio
South Branch
Serving Toledo's south side on Broadway since 1918, the South Branch pairs a dedicated Hispanic Collection with a community room, a 3D printer, and programs for all ages.
🕑 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: 1736 Broadway, Toledo, OH 43609
Phone: (419) 259-5395
Website: toledolibrary.org
📖 About South Branch
The South Branch has served Toledo's south-side neighborhoods along Broadway since 1918, making it one of the longer-established locations in the Toledo Lucas County Public Library system. Reflecting the community it serves, the branch maintains a dedicated Hispanic Collection alongside its general holdings of books, audiobooks, and movies. Visitors have access to a community room, a 3D printer, public computers, and separate children's computers, plus free Wi-Fi and copying, faxing, and scanning services. The branch runs programs for all ages, from early literacy activities for children to resources for adults, functioning as a neighborhood hub for reading, technology access, and community gathering on Toledo's south side.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Serving Toledo's south side since 1918
- Dedicated Hispanic Collection
- 3D printer and public / children's computers
- Community room and programs for all ages
- Free Wi-Fi plus copy, fax, and scan 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:
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the South Branch have a Spanish-language or Hispanic collection?
Yes. The South Branch maintains a dedicated Hispanic Collection, reflecting the south-side Toledo community it has served since 1918.
Can I use a 3D printer at the South Branch?
Yes. The South Branch offers a 3D printer among its technology services, along with public computers, children's computers, free Wi-Fi, and copy/fax/scan services.
Is the South Branch open on weekends?
No. The South Branch is closed Saturday and Sunday. It is open 9 AM to 8:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday, and 9 AM to 5:30 PM Wednesday through Friday.
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