The Toledo Lucas County Public Library will host Art Loop: Literati, a free, family-friendly event featuring poetry and author readings, live music, word games, literary-themed art activities.

The free event, co-sponsored by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St.

More than a dozen local artists and arts organizations will set up in the Main Library atrium, offering a variety of hands-on activities. Highlights include letterpress printing, collaging, and creating zines.

Visitors will be able to stop by the small glass meeting room for word games, bookmark crafts, and the chance to type poems on vintage typewriters.

Lucas County Poet Laureate Jonie McIntire will host poetry performances and author readings through

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