Animal courtship displays to attract potential mates are interesting. Displays can involve dancing, vocalizing, chasing, and even feather puffing. Join Hancock Park District and look at courtship displays by spiders, […]
During the Discovery Center overnight, join Hancock Park District and watch the movie Night at the Museum and have popcorn and juice, play the secret code game, and hang out […]
Curious about preschool? Join your friends at the library for a special Preschool Storytime with Something Special Learning Center. We will sing, rhyme, read, and craft while learning all about […]
Bring the past to the present and change the future with this one-woman interactive storytelling experience. Uncover the truth about America’s 200-year-old struggle with slavery when you play a part […]
Chemistry happens all around you. There are chemical reactions outside in nature and there are chemical reactions inside your body. Join Hancock Park District as they talk about the basics of chemistry and try some basic chemistry experiments. You can look at different chemical reactions and properties by making invisible ink and a non-Newtonian fluid […]
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 and newer games will be available to play. You are also welcome to bring your own games to share! Light snacks and water will be provided. This […]
Join Hancock Park District as we build blanket forts with our puppets and new friends. Part of the fun is using our imaginations, like pretending we are exploring a cave or acting like an ant in a colony. Afterward, relax with a coloring page. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program is open to […]
Join students from Japan for an evening of games, crafts, and snacks at the library! This program is presented in partnership with the University of Findlay. This program is for families with children up to grade 6. Older siblings are welcome to attend. Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Please register […]
You might be surprised by the number of insects that can be found on a winter day. Join Hancock Park District as we go hiking in search of insects, like winter ants and snow fleas. As we hike, we will discuss what most insects do during the winter and why some insects are active when […]
Learn about wool and how it was used to create clothing in the 1800s, how fleece of a sheep is spun into useable yarn, and how a spinning wheel works. Help with the yarn making process by using carding combs to prepare the wool and a drop spindle to create string and learn how to […]
