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Library Summer Reading Club Under Way

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is offering Summer Reading Clubs for area residents of all ages from through Saturday, August 7. Preschool through fifth-grade participants will receive prizes based on the amount of time they read, or have someone read books to them. Middle school through adult readers can enter drawings to win prizes for each book they read.

Participation is free. To register, visit any Toledo-Lucas County Public Library location. For more information, visit www.toledolibrary.org or call (419) 259-5207.

 

One-Hour CPR Class Offered By Red Cross

The Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer “CPR for Everyone,” a one-hour CPR overview, on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The fee is $10.00 and includes a take-home kit. The class will take place at the chapter headquarters at 3100 W. Central Ave. Call (419) 329-2183 to register.

Free GED Classes Offered At Penta Career Center

Penta Career Center will offer free GED classes in Toledo, Maumee, Perrysburg and Bowling Green in morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Instruction is individualized and set at each student’s pace. To register or for further information, call (419) 661-6555.

English Literacy And Civics Classes Available

Free classes are available for adults from other countries who want to learn English, study for U.S. citizenship, improve conversational skills and learn about their community. Classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Call Washington Local Schools at (419) 473-2364 for information.

 



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