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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Do you know how to change a car tire? Check tire pressure and automotive fluids? Want to learn how to do those things and more basic car maintenance? Join your friends at the library outside in back of the library (or in the Bookmobile garage, if raining) to learn how! This program is for teens […]
Learn to throw a bowl on the pottery wheel! This one night wheel class is held in partnership with The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation as part of their Fun for All series. This class is open to those 18 and older. All skills welcome, all supplies provided. Cost is $35, registration required.
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 […]
Decorate a cardboard box to look like a car then go on a road trip adventure to the carwash, a drive-in movie, and more! Please bring in a large cardboard box to decorate. Register all children who will be decorating a car online.
Learn to throw a bowl on the pottery wheel! This one night wheel class is held in partnership with The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation as part of their Fun for All series. This class is open to those 18 and older. All skills welcome, all supplies provided. Cost is $35, registration required.
Join your friends at the library for Japanese calligraphy, toys, and more. Write your wishes on tanzaku (colorful strips of paper) and hang them on our Tanabata tree. This program is presented in partnership with University of Findlay's Mazza Museum and the Japan Outreach Initiative.
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, […]
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!
False Chord Brewing Co. is hosting a market to celebrate all things craft! Local artists and their hand-crafted goods will be on-site, highlighting amazing creatives from all over NW Ohio. The craft market will take place in the City of Findlay Municipal Parking lot (Parking Lot F off W. Crawford St.), 318 Dorney Plaza in […]
Youth ages 7 - 17 are invited to attend a youth pottery workshop! Led by instructor Cindy Meadows this workshop will take place on Saturdays: July 13, 20, and 27. This 3 week workshop will include wheel throwing and glazing. All skill levels welcome, all supplies will be provided. Sign up here!
Level up on your Summer Games at the Mansion and play "Mixologist" for a night! Enjoy an evening inside the historic Jones Mansion, for a night of Cocktail competition and rivalry. Create a cocktail from the roll of dice. The Jones Mansion will provide the spirits, bitters, etc. plus shakers and other bar tools. Create […]
Enjoy a delicious Sunday Funday on Main Street this summer! This will be a ticketed event where you will be able to shop exclusive specials at participating boutiques while enjoying complimentary brunch bites from local eateries and small businesses, indulge in bottomless mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar, and more! Pre-purchase your tickets here, limited […]
All skill levels welcome to this Watercolor Wildflowers art class. This 3 week workshop led by instructor Jennifer Doyle will begin on July 14. Students will learn the basic techniques, work on brush stokes and paint wild flowers. All supplies are provided. Sign up here!
Curious about a visit to the dentist? Want to learn how to best care for your teeth? Join your friends at the library for Storytime with Owens Community College Dental Hygiene students. Enjoy stories, rhyme, sing, and explore dental care with lots of fun activities. 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 […]
Love playing board games and eating snacks? Teens are invited to come hang out and play board games, card games, and puzzles at the library! Both classic games like Clue, UNO, and Jenga, as well as newer games like Hues & Cues, Telestrations, Unstable Unicorns, Exploding Kittens, and Avocado Smash will be available to play. […]
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.
Learn the differences between butterflies and moths with Mike Gilligan from the Hancock County Naturalists. We will the learn the importance of these creatures and which ones you can spot right here in Hancock County.
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 in making a Greatest Achievement Banner and completing a journaling activity with staff from the Family Resource Center. We will concentrate on ways to build positive self-esteem in ourselves and others. To ensure we have enough space and materials, registration is required. This program is for students in grades […]
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 […]
The Toledo Zoo will lead participants on an adventure through animals of folktale and myth. Participants will get hands-on with animal biofacts (skulls and furs) as well as other interactive games. This program is open to those in grades 2-6. Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult, but you only need to […]
The Hancock Historical Museum features film favorites from decades past at their Classic Movie Night! Historical information before and discussion after. Popcorn and refreshments provided. BYOB. Free to the public. Call 419-423-4433 for more information. March 15: Casablanca (PG) 1942 - Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Raines May 17: Laura (PG) 1944 - […]
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.
Take part in a watercolor painting class with Findlay Art League member and instructor Cindy Meadows. During this class you will use watercolor paint to create a picture with the theme of water. All skill levels welcome, all supplies provided. Register here!
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, […]
Multi-instrumentalist artist and original featured musician on Live from Daryl's House show, Eliot Lewis, returns to MCPA live in concert Saturday, July 20 at 7:30pm. Show (and seating) will be onstage in the Donnell Theater for a unique audience experience. Tickets are $25 each, general admission only. Purchase your tickets here!
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.
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 […]
Do you love solving puzzles? Are you excited about the Olympics this summer? You'll need both brains and brawn to recover the stolen gold medals and save the Olympic Games in the library's brand-new escape room game! This escape room was designed with puzzles for grades 4-8. Family members are welcome to sign up too. […]
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.
Do you love solving puzzles? Are you excited about the Olympics this summer? You'll need both brains and brawn to recover the stolen gold medals and save the Olympic Games in the library's brand-new escape room game! This escape room was designed with puzzles for grades 4-8. Family members are welcome to sign up too. […]
Create your own bouquet with beautiful blooms from Anthos Flower Farm at Journey Salon & Day Spa. Cost is $35 per person - only 15 spots available! Text or call Journey Salon & Day Spa at 419-427-2420 to register.
Local businesses partner with Blanchard Valley Center to bring a fun, festive Christmas in July! The objective of the night is to have fun! You will be given missions where you will travel to local destinations in downtown Findlay, finish a task, and move on to the next (think Amazing Race/Minute to Win It style) […]
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.
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!
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, […]
Liverpool Legends are four incredibly talented musicians/actors put together by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison, to honor her brother’s legacy, and re-create the band that changed the world forever. Experience the complete history of The Beatles, this unique one of a kind Beatles show is narrated by Louise Harrison. Liverpool Legends have […]
The best comedians from Chicago and Toledo come to Downtown Findlay. Featuring comedians Jacob Readdy, Malik Miller, and Tim Cruitt. Get your tickets now! Pre-Sale tickets available now for $20, or $25 at the door, if available. Doors open at 6 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m.
Enjoy this visual, musical, & performing arts camp geared towards children and teens with special needs. Teen volunteers are also needed! This daily camp takes place July 29 - August 1. Learn more here!
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! […]
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 […]
Tired of writing alone? Come write with your friends at the library! Bring your own work-in-progress or start fresh with one of our prompts. All writers are welcome. We will meet at Coffee Amici in downtown Findlay. Café purchases not required to participate.
Adults ages 18 and older with pottery experience are invited to take part in an Intermediate Wheel Throwing workshop! This 6 week workshop will take place on Thursday evenings beginning on August 1. This class is for more experienced potters who want to continue to practice and improve their throwing skills. All supplies are provided. […]
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, […]
Enjoy an afternoon in Downtown Findlay during Car Tunes on Main! Cars of all makes and models will line Main Street in Downtown Findlay during this free event. Vehicle Registration will take place 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at LaRiche. This event benefits Open Arms
