It is time for the 2023 Restaurant Week! The Greater Findlay Restaurant Week invites you to try out something new or support your favorites during dinner hours. Participating restaurants will be offering three course meals at a set price throughout the week. Get all the details here!
The American badger lives in our area, but it is rarely seen. Children can look at Hancock Park District's mounted badger and check out its long claws, which are great for digging. Badger fur, skull, and tracks will be available to look at. Children will hear a story, make a badger puppet, and play in […]
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, 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.
Tales for Tots is a fun story time tailored for toddlers and preschoolers, with each session featuring a different story and reader. Activities, sign language, and songs will be part of the program. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy following the story time! Registration begins at 10:45 a.m. with story time following from 11 - […]
Join us at the Arlington Branch Library for Storytime every Wednesday at 11:15 am for some reading fun, songs, crafts, and socialization with other children!
Join your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects in our makerspace for kids. This month, we will be using LEGOs, Keva Planks, and more to build our own islands. These activities are inspired by our 2023 YouthREAD books, "High and Dry" by Eric Walters and "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn. Children […]
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.
In partnership with the Borderless Relations Committee with support from You Belong, Kids Club: Exploring Diversity seeks to promote cultural awareness and acceptance. During each session, together with your friends at the library, you will read and discuss a cultural story then further explore cultures through activities like watching short movies, making crafts, and enjoying […]
Jerry Sisser, a Findlay resident, was a teacher at Fostoria High School for more than 35 years. He believed education and literacy were the keys to societal prosperity. He was a Scrabble shark! He was also an aficionado of good booze, and a fan of Findlay Brewing Company. The Scrabble Babble combines two of Jerry’s […]
The Mazza Museum, located on University of Findlay's campus, is a favorite of children and their adults alike. At Funday Sunday the Mazza Museum has storytelling, art stations, music, refreshments, shopping and special guests. Registration is required and will open in the weeks leading up to each date. November 6, Forest Frenzy December 4, Christmas […]
Spring is coming and with the changing of the seasons the animals begin to move. This seasonal movement of animals is known as migration. Many groups of animals migrate like […]
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.
Bring the children out to join their friends at Hancock Park District to enjoy a tea with the characters from Alice in Wonderland. Children will hear the story of Alice in Wonderland and then enjoy a tea party where they will learn how to make a mini birthday cake. Afterwards, it will be time to […]
Come to the library to decorate a canvas pouch to store your art supplies, makeup supplies, snacks, or more! Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to come draw their creations with fabric markers on a 9.25” x 6.89” zippered canvas pouch! Supplies are limited and registration is required. Registration required, register at findlaylibrary.org.
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, 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.
Mazza Museum offers fun, themed story times on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month for toddlers and preschoolers. Each session will feature a different story reader. Activities, sign language, and songs will be part of the program.
Join us at the Arlington Branch Library for Storytime every Wednesday at 11:15 am for some reading fun, songs, crafts, and socialization with other children!
Enjoy a step-by-step painting class designed for the success of any age or ability. Perfect for couples, parent-kid bonding, mentors and a way to meet new friends! This class is held the 2nd Thursday of every month. Register with $15 per painter here!
Curious how a lava lamp works? Experiment with scientific principals like density, solubility, and convection then make your own DIY lava lamp. This event is open to students in grades 2-6. Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. This Youtheatre […]
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, 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.
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!
Don't miss the annual Kiwanis Pancake Day! Tickets will be available at the door for $8 for adults and $7 for children. Pre-Sale tickets are available for $1 less from your favorite Findlay Kiwanian, at AAA Findlay, Heavenly Pizza, or online at SmartyPantsFindlay.com. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, raffles, and the return of the Kids […]
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. This Youtheatre […]
Spring is almost here and the temperatures are starting to fluctuate. This means that conditions are right for collecting maple tree sap. Step back in time with Hancock Park District […]
Happy Birthday Ohio! This month our state turns 220 years old. To celebrate, come join Hancock Park District to learn about Ohio's state animals, plants, fossils, and other natural symbols. […]
The University of Findlay Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band present Danzon. Both bands will perform music from around the world and throughout history inspired by dance. The bands will be under the direction of Dr. Wes King, Director of Bands at the University of Findlay. This event is free, however tickets are required.
Experience art with your young ones while getting them Kindergarten ready! Class includes a step-by-step painting while we work together on shapes, colors, counting, and much more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended ages are around 3-7 years (or similar skill level). Register here with $15 per painter
Today is Learn About Butterflies Day. Learn about the life of a butterfly, how they are different from moths, and why they are important to the environment. Join Hancock Park […]
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, 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.
Join us at the Arlington Branch Library for Storytime every Wednesday at 11:15 am for some reading fun, songs, crafts, and socialization with other children!
Do you know how to catch a leprechaun? This is your chance to bring the children out and join Hancock Park District to build a leprechaun trap that they can […]
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 field journals and learning how to draw local animals. We will be joined by the Hancock Park District to learn more about these animals. This program is recommended […]
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, 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.
This event is for children ages 5-12 with an accompanying adult. The tea will highlight Jill Barklem’s Brambly Hedge series of books, about the everyday lives of wood mice living in the English hedgerow. Guests are encouraged to bring a doll and come dressed for a tea party! Learn about proper Victorian tea party etiquette […]
What will the weather be like? It’s hard to say, but join Hancock Park District as we learn about whatever weather Mother Nature brings our way. If there are clouds, […]
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.
Want to learn how to fold origami? Come join along with other teens at the library to learn how to fold origami with Japanese students from the University of Findlay. All skill levels are invited to attend. This program is for teens in grades 6-12. Registration is required, register at findlaylibrary.org.
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, 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.
Join us at the Arlington Branch Library for Storytime every Wednesday at 11:15 am for some reading fun, songs, crafts, and socialization with other children!
In this musical comedy, the best spellers in the county gather at Putnam Valley Middle School to match wits, spelling words like “sygyzy,” “capybara,” and “qaymaqam,” all while navigating the ups and downs of adolescence. With music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, with additional material by Jay […]
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, 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.
Nature is the scene for this program and it’s time to get wet and muddy. Children should wear rubber boots or old shoes and prepare to dance, skip, and hop down the trail with their friends at Hancock Park District. Be on the lookout for puddles and muddy areas, and then stomp right through them. […]
In this musical comedy, the best spellers in the county gather at Putnam Valley Middle School to match wits, spelling words like “sygyzy,” “capybara,” and “qaymaqam,” all while navigating the ups and downs of adolescence. With music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, with additional material by Jay […]
In this musical comedy, the best spellers in the county gather at Putnam Valley Middle School to match wits, spelling words like “sygyzy,” “capybara,” and “qaymaqam,” all while navigating the ups and downs of adolescence. With music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, with additional material by Jay […]
Calling all train enthusiasts, young and old, for NWORRP's bi-annual Model Train Show! You’ll find the train barn filled with tables occupied by vendors displaying and selling model trains, toy trains and railroad memorabilia. Admission is $5 for adults, children under 12 free accompanied by an adult. Quarter scale train rides will be available for […]
It is National Purple Day and time to put on your favorite purple clothing and hike the trails with Hancock Park District in search of purple objects. Perhaps you will […]
Hancock Park District's story time is about dinosaurs that lived long ago. How tall are you? The Brontosaurus was seventy feet long and its name means “thunder lizard.” Scientists believe […]
Spring is finally here, so join your friends at the library to celebrate by decorating a flowerpot! Space is limited and registration is required, register at findlaylibrary.org. Please register everyone […]
Children and animals love to dig. Children dig for treasures, while animals dig for food or to build homes. While digging in Hancock Park District's indoor sandbox, children might find […]
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Blanchard Valley Center is celebrating all month long. The culmination to the month-long celebration is the annual Celebrity Basketball Game where local […]
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, 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.
Join us at the Arlington Branch Library for Storytime every Wednesday at 11:15 am for some reading fun, songs, crafts, and socialization with other children!
Join Hancock Park District to learn about the different stages a star has as it lives its life in space. Take a look at examples of red giants and white […]
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too.
Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school. Again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. Worse, he’s angered a few of them. Zeus’s master […]
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.
Celebrate National Woodworking Month by visiting Hancock Park District's McKinnis Family Workshop. Learn about different tools used for drilling holes on the farm and about the types of projects that would require a hole. Then try your hand at drilling holes into a piece of wood by using a pair of tools called a bit […]
