Did you know that one of the best Art Deco art installations in Toledo was made of glass? Catch the audio tour at tlcpl.org/vitrolitetour
Main Library is home to a remarkable display of glass mosaic murals called Vitrolite, a popular product of the Libbey Owens Ford Company in the 1930 and 1940s. With your phone and ear buds, make your first stop of the tour in the Central Court and then continue the tour to the Children’s Library. You will gain a greater appreciation for the design, installation, and preservation of this unique glass and understand why people visit Main Library from all over the world.
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Adults |
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Art, Displays, & Exhibits |
Historic Main Library “Jewel of the Community” – showcases stunning Art Deco design paired with cutting-edge modern architecture. Features include “Vitrolite” glass mosaic murals and a soaring atrium in the Wintergarden. Customers appreciate the
underground parking and the on-site Library Café and Classics Gift Shop.
Main serves customers from downtown, all of Lucas County, and surrounding areas. Customers rely on services from specialized departments such as Local History and Genealogy, Audio Visual, and the Tech
Center which contains 80 public computers. Business Technology supports job seekers, entrepreneurs, businesses, and more. The “Metro” draws teens for gaming activities and college resources, and students benefit from Homework Help in Children’s Library.
Mission
Engage all of our communities, inspire lifelong learning, and provide universal access to a broad range of information, ideas, and entertainment.
325 Michigan Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604
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