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The noon ball drop

Toledo Library Director Sheri McFate pouring the “champagne” for the celebration. PHOTO BY MICHAEL NEW YEAR DAVIS
One little girl celebrities the new year with a story. PHOTO BY MICHAEL NEW YEAR DAVIS
Everyone counts down anticipating the ball drop and a new year. PHOTO BY MICHAEL NEW YEAR DAVIS
Kids were entertained by a wide variety of games and activities. PHOTO BY MICHAEL NEW YEAR DAVIS
Axl Blocker, a whirlwind of fun, running from activity to activity. PHOTO BY MICHAEL NEW YEAR DAVIS
The face painting station had one of the longest lines at the event. PHOTO BY MICHAEL NEW YEAR DAVIS

TOLEDO – Some locals started 2024 a little early. At the Toledo Library, the year ended around noon instead of midnight as a disco ball reflecting all the wonderful faces of the children cascaded from the ceiling. Noisemakers and glasses of ginger ale were handed out for all to celebrate.

Before the dropping of the ball, everyone was laughter and smiles as they played games and had some end-of-the-year fun betwixt the stacks. The library provided an amazing event for all who wanted to end 2023 on a high note and kick off 2024 with a bang.