Welcome Toledo-Lucas County

06/14/2026

We were thrilled to be a part of the festivities to celebrate the opening of international cove and the newly installed Starburst “A 15-foot illuminated sculpture that features community-inspired phrases in multiple languages and reflects the many voices and perspectives that contribute to Toledo’s identity in International Cove.”

Photo of the Week: A great image of the newly installed Starburst"", a 15-foot illuminated sculpture that features community-inspired phrases in multiple languages and reflects the many voices and perspectives that contribute to Toledo’s identity in International Cove.

10 Words Etched in Starburst will be: Community, Home, Welcoming, Resilient, Vibrant, Faith, Diverse, Love, Family, Unity

These words are repeated within the sculpture in following 18 languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

Photo Credit: Doug Hinebaugh

06/11/2026

We are at The Arts Commission Art Loop: Starburst, a free evening of art, music, culture and community at the new International Cove as part of Metroparks Toledo's Watershed Weekend.

We’re here with community partners to share information and resources. We hope to see you!

06/11/2026

✨ICYMI: Highlights from last night's "Ask Us About the US Immigration System" panel! 📸

A big thank you to our moderator Janelle Yeager Metzger, our panelists Eugenio Mollo, Kefa Otiso, Mechelle Zarou, and our highly engaged audience. Together, we dove into tough, important questions around:
➡The green card backlog (quotas vs. government delays)
➡Immediate action steps when a community member is detained
➡How immigration parole works (such as status for Afghan allies)
➡Accountability regarding detention conditions

🙏Thank you to everyone who showed up to learn, share, and support our community!✨

06/11/2026

Today at 4 pm. All are welcome. Come and get what you need.
اليوم الساعة ٤ بعد الظهر. نرحب بالجميع، تعالوا وخذوا احتياجكم.

06/10/2026

ICYMI, don’t forget to check out Henry’s story this

Immigrant Heritage Month gives people across the United States an opportunity to explore our country’s heritage and celebrate the shared diversity that forms the unique story of America.

We are sharing stories showing the way our diverse local communities enrich our daily lives, including this feature on Henry Garcia!

Discover how Henry’s roots in El Salvador and his family's journey inspired him to build a life in Toledo—and how he now dedicates his time to helping Spanish-speaking newcomers navigate vital local resources.

https://ow.ly/XHMP50Z9QBq

Welcome Toledo-Lucas County

06/09/2026

We are setting up for the Ask Us About the U.S. Immigration System event and discussion tonight from 5-7 pm at the Main library. We look forward to seeing you!

06/09/2026

Check out this book of poetry 📕 to commemorate

Instarec by Stefani H
Ink Knows No Borders edited by Patrice Vecchione and Alyssa Raymond
In addition to Pride Month, June is Immigrant Heritage Month. People come to the United States for a variety of reasons and have a wide range of experiences once they arrive. This beautiful volume of poetry is written by immigrants and their children about the joy, pain, struggles, triumphs, and everything in between. If you were ever curious about the immigrant experience and weren’t sure where to start or are an immigrant seeking words that will resonate with your experience, this is the book for you.

Request it 📚 https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2383944

06/05/2026

✨✨Thank you to the participants and our dedicated partner organizations who shared their language skills with our language learners at last night's Multilingual Social Night.

📅We look forward to seeing you all at our next event on September 15. Make sure to register for the event and let us know what language you want to practice here: https://events.toledolibrary.org/event/15742785

🗣️Shout out to our partner organizations: Believe Center Inc. Rana Sana, NAMI Greater Toledo's Middle East and North Africa Education Committee, Toledo Chinese School, Toledo Sister Cities International, Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, and United Muslim Association of Toledo for your enthusiasm and willingness to share your language know-how with our participants!

06/05/2026

Welcome Toledo-Lucas County (TLC) assistance session today is at the King Rd. Branch of your Toledo Lucas County Public Library. Stop by and get connected to resources and information for newcomers, we’re here until 5 pm today.