Learn the joy of making pottery with hand-building during this multi-week class series. Projects will include pinch pot, coil, and slab techniques to make both functional and decorative ceramics. All skills levels welcome and all supplies are provided. This class takes place on February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, and April 2. This class […]
Join Mazza Museum on March 2 for an afternoon of whimsy and enthusiasm with an award-winning author/illustrator! The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum invites you to enjoy a presentation by Thyra Heder, author/illustrator of picture books, storyboard and scenic artist for movies and TV. A Massachusetts native, Thyra graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s […]
Presented by Eastman & Smith, enlighten your lunch hour at the Hancock Historical Museum on the first Thursday of each month! The Brown Bag Lecture Series features a variety of topics relevant to Hancock County and Ohio in an hour or less. Bring your lunch and enjoy! All lectures are held at the Hancock […]
Gather your friends and learn more about balanced eating on a budget at the library during this presentation from University of Findlay's Occupational Therapy program.
Seton was a naturalist, artist, and author but he was also known in his younger years as a wolf bounty hunter. During his time, wolves were seen as evil killing machines, but Seton’s interaction with one wolf in New Mexico helped to change that viewpoint of wolves and helped spark an environmental movement. Learn about […]
The Jones Mansion's next M is for Murder event is here and they will delve into the Heartland-farming community. Home invasions/Breaking and Entry/Armed Robbery are equally frightening and perhaps deadly. Looking at Hancock County in the 1880's-1900's we find many rural homes ransacked and broken into around midnight. Often by a few crooks, but as […]
Calling all actors, dancers, directors & folks who aspire to be! Be sure to check out the Fort Findlay Playhouse classes taking place this Winter. Each workshop will be tailored to the closest auditions listed at the Fort Findlay Playhouse. Participants will be taught the skills needed to have a successful audition experience in preparation […]
Learn about the Hancock County Farmers’ Market (including its 20-year history!) with Scott Grenerth and get to know your local producers! Participants will have the chance to win a Riehm Produce goodie basket as a door prize! This discussion is part of Findlay-Hancock County Public Library's CommunityREAD programs.
Whether you are planning your own garden or looking forward to visiting the local produce stand, how can you keep the taste and nutrition all year long? Extension Educator, Jennifer Little, introduces home food preservation techniques, including canning, freezing, and drying. See some of the equipment and learn simple steps to get started. Taste some […]
Agriculture continues to be the number one industry in Ohio. Farming is hard work and many factors in agriculture are out of a farmer’s control. That can make things stressful for the entire family. This presentation will discuss the unique stressors that can impact farming families and the supports available to help. This event is […]
Join Findlay Art League instructor Cindy meadows for an hour of playing in the clay at FAL! Registration is for two people on the wheel, all skill levels welcome and all supplies are provided. Sign up here!
Join FAL member Thomas Carley for this hands-on pour painting class. Thomas will teach you the "Rainbow Swipe" technique. You'll learn to mix your own colors, and apply them to canvas to create your own stunning masterpiece! All the necessary materials to create your 12x12 canvas will be provided. Creations will stay at FAL to […]
Drop in to the library and receive basic tech help! Some examples include: -Basic computer use -Microsoft Word -Internet -Email -Library Resources -Basic smart phone use Bring your own device or practice on one of the library laptops. No repair computers/devices. Held the Third Tuesday of the month. January, May, June, July, August, September, October, […]
The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library's 2025 CommunityREAD selection is Gaining Ground: A Story of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, and Saving the Family Farm by Forrest Pritchard. Learn more about the […]
Free to the public-- 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. Call 419-423-4433 for more information. This month's movie is The Wizard of Oz - hosted by the Ray Browne Association (RBA) from Bowling Green State […]
Join Findlay Art League instructor Cindy meadows for an hour of playing in the clay at FAL! Registration is for two people on the wheel, all skill levels welcome and all supplies are provided. Sign up here!
During this 2 hour workshop taught by FAL member Patty Brown you will discover how a simple black marker can produce a stunning array of pigments when water is introduced to create majestic lion. This class is open to those 18 and older, all skill levels welcome. All supplies provided. Learn more and register here!
Chris Allen from the Blanchard Valley Poultry Association and Hancock County Park District will be at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library to talk about how to raise chickens – all ages welcome! This program is part of the 2025 CommunityREAD! Don’t forget to read this year’s CommunityREAD book, Gaining Ground by Forrest Pritchard!
Get ready for spring by attending this free seminar on tree care. Tree expert, Joe Puperi, will present what is known as the 3 legs on the stool of healthy trees with proper selection, planting and maintenance. Joe is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, licensed by Ohio Department of Agriculture as a Commercial Pesticide […]
Presented by Eastman & Smith, enlighten your lunch hour at the Hancock Historical Museum on the first Thursday of each month! The Brown Bag Lecture Series features a variety of topics relevant to Hancock County and Ohio in an hour or less. Bring your lunch and enjoy! All lectures are held at the Hancock […]
