Honor those who have sacrificed it all during the annual Memorial Day Parade in Downtown Findlay. At 9:00 a.m. there is a memorial Bridge Ceremony on the Main Street Bridge to honor our soldiers. The Parade starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. in front of the American Legion on West Front Street, turns south onto S. […]
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
Come craft with your friends at the library on the last Wednesday of each month! Adults and teens 16+ are welcome. This month's craft is Mindfulness Art.
Do you have a WIP (work in progress) sitting around waiting to be finished? Do you just need to set time aside to work on a craft? Want to spend time with other crafty people? Join us for our monthly craft circle where all crafts are welcome!
Need help choosing your next book? Enjoy having a snack while you read? Want to receive a few fun goodies this month? Teens in grades 8-12 can register with their email address to get a Teen Tote filled with teen library books selected especially for them, along with some other goodies like snacks and bookmarks! […]
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
Fridays in the summer mean its Rally in the Alley season! Enjoy snacks from local restaurants as you tap your toes to some of the region’s best bands. This is a free event, libations available for purchase. 2024 Line-Up May 31: 100 Proof, snacks provided by The Baking Company & Bread Kneads June 14: GSJ, […]
SummerREAD 2024 is here! Join your friends at the library for a celebration that is perfect for the whole family and folks of all ages. The first session will run from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., starting with a ribbon cutting and library-wide activities. Face painting will run until noon. An evening session from 4 […]
Join your friends at the library for Storytime! Together you will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy themed activities together. Children will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.
Join your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects in our makerspace for kids! Enjoy different projects each week. Drop in between 2 - 3:30 to participate. June 4: Cards & Stickers June 11: Storybook STEM June 18: LEGOs and More June 25: Rock Painting July 2: OzoBot Robots July 9: Puzzles […]
Join your friends at the library in making meditation jars and talking about the benefits of sleep with staff from the Family Resource Center! To ensure enough space and materials, registration is required. This program is for students in grades 6-12.
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
Jennifer Little is a trained A.H.A. Healthy for Life Facilitator and will be presenting a series adapted from the American Heart Associations Well-Being Healthy for Life Educational Experiences, 2024: A Year of Well-Being. During this series she will continue to explore nutrition and wellness-related topics while sampling some tasty recipes that go along with the […]
Join your friends at the library for Storytime! Together you will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy themed activities together. Children will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.
Enlighten your lunch hour! Join the Hancock Historical Museum for on the first Thursday of the month at noon, unless otherwise indicated, for a lectures based on local history. Lectures are free for Museum members and the cost of regular admission for nonmembers. Please call the Museum at (419)423-4433 with questions. January – NO LECTURE […]
Don't miss the weekly Hancock County Farmers' Market! Held at MCPA's Festival Grounds, the Hancock County Farmers' Market is held rain or shine. The market has a large selection of vendors with local, in-season produce, baked goods, flowers, herbs, and more. Plus, check out the special informational programming each week for adults and children of […]
Play bingo at the library and win book prizes! Books for Pre-K through grade 8 are available. Please register all family members who plan to attend to we can provide tables and chairs for everyone. Register online! This program is also available on Zoom.
Tired of writing alone? Come write with your friends from the library! Bring your own work-in-progress or start fresh with one of our prompts. All writers are welcome. Join our Facebook Group! We will meet at Coffee Amici in Downtown Findlay. Café purchases not required to participate.
Celebrate 30 years of saving and changing lives at the Women’s Resource Center this June! Join us as we honor those who came before us and as we praise God for his sustaining faithfulness. The Anniversary Celebration will take place on Thursday, June 6th, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. This year’s event will be hosted at […]
MCPA is offering a variety of partner-style dancing classes, with a new offering every month! Classes will be taught by 2-time regional Dancing with the Stars award-winning instructor Timothy Frost, who focuses on the social enjoyment of ballroom dancing! Fun and easy for anyone to try, sign up today! No partner is needed, but as […]
Findlay's Biggest Block Party returns to MCPA this summer! Live music from North to Nashville with guests the Eric Sowers Band with food trucks, libations, dancing and fun. This is a family-friendly event! Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for children, strollers are free.
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
Drop-in to design and make some 1" and 2.25" buttons! Supplies will be limited to 3 buttons per teen. Supplies will also be available to make a wall display hanger for your buttons out of fabric and a wooden dowel rod. This program is for teens in grades 6 - 12.
Supporting small businesses isn't just for one day - support local year-round with Second Saturdays! Plan to visit your favorite small businesses as they offer specials, promotions, discounts, and more!
Join your friends at the library for a movie in the Lindamood Room at the library. On Memorial Day weekend 1921, white rioters destroyed 35 blocks of Tulsa, Oklahoma's Greenwood District, a prosperous hub of African-American-owned businesses. As many as 300 dead was covered up for generations.
Local poet Kerry Trautman will be leading casual writing activities at Findlay Art League during Second Saturday. These drop-in writing activities will include Ekphrastic poetry using artwork in the gallery. This is free and open to all ages, no experience or supplies needed.
The best comedians from Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Toledo come to Downtown Findlay. Our events have been selling out well in advance, get your tickets now! Save $5 with pre-order tickets, available online for $20, or $25 at the door. Order Tickets online. Doors open at 6 p.m., the show begins at 7 p.m.
This summer Findlay is celebrating 50 years of being named Flag City USA! Join your friends at the museum for a family fun day celebrating this milestone on Sunday, June 9th from 1-4pm. The free, family-friendly event will feature: - Patriotic games and crafts. - Special exhibit highlighting 50 Years of Flag City USA. - […]
Looking for a way to keep track of your travel memories this summer? Even if you're not planning to leave town, you're sure to have some adventures worth remembering! Pick up one of the library's Teen Take & Make: Travel Journal Kits! Kits include a blank journal, gel pens, an assortment of stickers, and some […]
Are you a middle-school student? Maybe you're starting middle school in the fall? Maybe you've already been in middle school for a year or two? Would you like a space to learn how to navigate the changes and challenges that come with being a middle-school student? Then join us for our Middle School Survival Guide […]
What makes a farmers' market so special? Lets find out with folks from the Hancock County Farmers Market! We will read a story about animal friends who visit a farmers' market and the meal they share made with local foods. We will also step into a storybook farmers' market to visit vendors and fill our […]
Join your friends at the library for Storytime! Together you will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy themed activities together. Children will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.
Join your friends at the library for Adaptive Storytime, a program designed with accommodations for children with varying abilities. Together you will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy themed activities together. This program is special because it can be individualized to meet children's needs with flexible pacing, more interactive opportunities, and sensory play. […]
Join your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects in our makerspace for kids! Enjoy different projects each week. Drop in between 2 - 3:30 to participate. June 4: Cards & Stickers June 11: Storybook STEM June 18: LEGOs and More June 25: Rock Painting July 2: OzoBot Robots July 9: Puzzles […]
Come on down to Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) for the Mainstage Season Announcement, an interactive game show style event on Tuesday, June 11 starting at 5:15 pm. At the event, volunteer contestants will take the stage to compete in game show-inspired battles, featuring beloved classics like Family Feud, Hollywood Squares, Jeopardy, and […]
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
Play bingo and win books! Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to come to the library to play bingo and win free books! Middle grade and teen books will be available to win.
Join Katy Mercer for an evening of yoga bliss. This slow flow yoga class will focus on breathwork, gentle movement, and meditation. Participants will experience deep relaxation for the body, mind, and soul. Class will culminate with sound healing. Please bring a yoga mat & water bottle to class. Registration is required, register for this […]
Don't miss the weekly Hancock County Farmers' Market! Held at MCPA's Festival Grounds, the Hancock County Farmers' Market is held rain or shine. The market has a large selection of vendors with local, in-season produce, baked goods, flowers, herbs, and more. Plus, check out the special informational programming each week for adults and children of […]
Become a kitchen detective! Search for clues in the kitchen to figure out what was cooked. Then learn to make it yourself. This program is open to grades 2-6. Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult, but you only need to register children who will be attending. Because it is a food […]
Discover how Findlay earned its nickname, Flag City USA, in an enlightening presentation from Joy Bennett, Curator and Archivist at the Hancock Historical Museum. Learn about the people who made it happen and the celebrations that have defined the city over 50+ years. Join us to explore Findlay's enduring legacy as a symbol of American […]
Fridays in the summer mean its Rally in the Alley season! Enjoy snacks from local restaurants as you tap your toes to some of the region’s best bands. This is a free event, libations available for purchase. 2024 Line-Up May 31: 100 Proof, snacks provided by The Baking Company & Bread Kneads June 14: GSJ, […]
Take a 3.1 mile tour of Findlay, Ohio on foot to celebrate our community in the one and only Flag City, USA. There'll be something for everyone, including food and brew from local establishments, a fun course, activities for the kids, as well as a one-of-a-kind t-shirt, refreshments, free photos, finish line video and finisher […]
Participate or sit back and enjoy a monthly Downtown Cruise. This open event invites you to bring your vehicles for a Downtown cruise Enjoy dinner and drinks in Downtown Findlay or take advantage of King’s Concessions food truck who will be set up in Downtown. This informal gathering is organized by Blu Goose Motorsports.
The Lima Symphony Orchestra presents Symphony Storytime, a unique and hands-on musical experience for children and families. Members of the Lima Symphony Orchestra will share stories accompanied by a musical performance, with lots of opportunities for attendees to join in the fun! This event is part of The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation's Fun for All […]
Explore woodland animals with the Hancock Park District during Storytime at the library. There will be a story and learn more about animals in our local woods. Themed craft and activities, too. This program is for children and their caregivers.
Join your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects in our makerspace for kids! Enjoy different projects each week. Drop in between 2 - 3:30 to participate. June 4: Cards & Stickers June 11: Storybook STEM June 18: LEGOs and More June 25: Rock Painting July 2: OzoBot Robots July 9: Puzzles […]
Do you love being creative? Join your friends at the library for a teen art night! Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to come hang out and create art! Supplies will be available for painting, collaging, origami, Perler beads, and more! You are also welcome to bring any art projects you are working on to […]
Explore woodland animals with the Hancock Park District during Storytime at the library. There will be a story and learn more about animals in our local woods. Themed craft and activities, too. This program is for children and their caregivers.
Join your friends at the library for an activity and discussion on the potential dangers of social media (chatting online, sharing online, and cyber bullying) with staff from the Family Resource Center! To ensure we have enough space and materials, registration is required. This program is for students in grades 6-12.
Don't miss the weekly Hancock County Farmers' Market! Held at MCPA's Festival Grounds, the Hancock County Farmers' Market is held rain or shine. The market has a large selection of vendors with local, in-season produce, baked goods, flowers, herbs, and more. Plus, check out the special informational programming each week for adults and children of […]
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
If you're a fan of Pokémon between ages 6-18, then join your friends at the library for an afternoon of fun! This program is in partnership with Post Board Gaming who will be running Pokémon activities for different age groups. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult, but you only need to register […]
Fridays in the summer mean its Rally in the Alley season! Enjoy snacks from local restaurants as you tap your toes to some of the region’s best bands. This is a free event, libations available for purchase. 2024 Line-Up May 31: 100 Proof, snacks provided by The Baking Company & Bread Kneads June 14: GSJ, […]
Take part in a watercolor painting class with Findlay Art League member and instructor Cindy Meadows. During this class you will use watercolor to create a scene with the theme of picking up seashells. All skill levels welcome, all supplies provided. Register here!
Come to the Jones Mansion and celebrate a Victorian Summer Afternoon Tea! Enjoy a carefree and indulgent afternoon brimming with the flavors of Summer of 2024. Mind your Manners, though, as you will learn some secrets about the Victorians table manners. The Summer Tea will feature English Scones with fruited jam and clotted cream: Sweet […]
Are you a middle-school student? Maybe you're starting middle school in the fall? Maybe you've already been in middle school for a year or two? Would you like a space to learn how to navigate the changes and challenges that come with being a middle-school student? Then join us for our Middle School Survival Guide […]
Join your friends at the library for Storytime! Together you will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy themed activities together. Children will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.
Join your friends at the library for Adaptive Storytime, a program designed with accommodations for children with varying abilities. Together you will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy themed activities together. This program is special because it can be individualized to meet children's needs with flexible pacing, more interactive opportunities, and sensory play. […]
Join your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects in our makerspace for kids! Enjoy different projects each week. Drop in between 2 - 3:30 to participate. June 4: Cards & Stickers June 11: Storybook STEM June 18: LEGOs and More June 25: Rock Painting July 2: OzoBot Robots July 9: Puzzles […]
Come to the library to make a sweet version of your favorite sushi roll! Teens are invited for a night of candy sushi making! There will be plenty of candy choices for you to recreate your favorite sushi roll, or to create a new one! Registration is required. This program is for students in grades […]
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
Come craft with your friends at the library on the last Wednesday of each month! Adults and teens 16 and older are welcome. This month's craft: Woodland Cat Toys (choice of raccoon, fox, or owl)
Don't miss the weekly Hancock County Farmers' Market! Held at MCPA's Festival Grounds, the Hancock County Farmers' Market is held rain or shine. The market has a large selection of vendors with local, in-season produce, baked goods, flowers, herbs, and more. Plus, check out the special informational programming each week for adults and children of […]
Do you have a WIP (work in progress) sitting around waiting to be finished? Do you just need to set time aside to work on a craft? Want to spend time with other crafty people? Join us for our monthly craft circle where all crafts are welcome!
Do you love to draw? Join your friends at the library for drawing tutorials and hang out with other young artists. This month, we will be making flashlight art inspired by the picture book Flashlight by Lizi Boyd. This program is recommended for grades 2 and up. Space is limited and registration is required.
Fridays in the summer mean its Rally in the Alley season! Enjoy snacks from local restaurants as you tap your toes to some of the region’s best bands. This is a free event, libations available for purchase. 2024 Line-Up May 31: 100 Proof, snacks provided by The Baking Company & Bread Kneads June 14: GSJ, […]
Need help choosing your next book? Enjoy having a snack while you read? Want to receive a few fun goodies this month? Teens in grades 8-12 can register with their email address to get a Teen Tote filled with teen library books selected especially for them, along with some other goodies like snacks and bookmarks! […]
Join Katy Mercer for an evening of yoga bliss. This slow flow yoga class will focus on breathwork, gentle movement, and meditation. Participants will experience deep relaxation for the body, mind, and soul. Class will culminate with sound healing. Please bring a yoga mat & water bottle to class. Registration is required, register online or by […]
Join your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects in our makerspace for kids! Enjoy different projects each week. Drop in between 2 - 3:30 to participate. June 4: Cards & Stickers June 11: Storybook STEM June 18: LEGOs and More June 25: Rock Painting July 2: OzoBot Robots July 9: Puzzles […]
Join your friends at the library as we make kindness rocks and talk about the signs and symptoms of depression with staff from the Family Resource Center. We will also learn how we can support our mental health and well-being. To ensure we have enough space and materials, registration is required. This program is for […]
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
There is no better place to celebrate Independence Day than in Flag City USA! The parade will begin promptly at 11 a.m. at Main and Lincoln St. The parade will run north through Downtown Findlay, ending at the Veterans Memorial on Center Street. Want to participate? Fill out the form to register here! Want more […]
The Hancock Historical Museum will host its annual ice cream social on the front porch of the historic Hull-Flater House from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 4th, following the City of Findlay’s parade. Dietsch’s ice cream, ice cream bars and root beer floats will be available for purchase. The museum will be open, free of charge, […]
Don't miss the weekly Hancock County Farmers' Market! Held at MCPA's Festival Grounds, the Hancock County Farmers' Market is held rain or shine. The market has a large selection of vendors with local, in-season produce, baked goods, flowers, herbs, and more. Plus, check out the special informational programming each week for adults and children of […]
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
