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, birds, and pufferfish, and view a variety of displays and animal mounts located inside the Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center. Children will have an […]

Visit Bluffton University’s Albrecht Gallery located in Sauder Visual Arts Center for the closing reception of "Discovering Order: Exploring and Reinterpreting Nature " by Beth Lindenberger and Jack McWhorter. This art […]

Mandy Patinkin has been fortunate to carve out a varied career including theater, the concert stage, film, television, and as a recording artist.  In his 1980 Broadway debut, Mandy won a Tony Award for his role as Che in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita.  Since then he has taken on roles in a variety of other stage performances.  […]

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 with friends. There will be pancakes, sausage links, and juice for breakfast. All food and snacks will be provided, but please bring a reusable water […]

Mornings with Mommy isn't preschool, and it isn't childcare, it's something different. Mornings with Mommy is a fun and easy way for you to enjoy activities with your children and meet other adults. There will be age appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. And the best part is, we do all the planning, […]

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 a day at preschool. There will also be time for questions from children and adults. Calm those preschool jitters and learn its benefits. This program […]

Mornings with Mommy isn't preschool, and it isn't childcare, it's something different. Mornings with Mommy is a fun and easy way for you to enjoy activities with your children and meet other adults. There will be age appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. And the best part is, we do all the planning, […]

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 in this historic retelling. On this journey, you’ll follow Harriet Tubman, the most recognized conductor of the Underground Railroad. Nicknamed “Moses,” Harriet Tubman lived up […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join your friends at the library for Starter Storytime. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too. Same program as Baby Storytime with a new name.

Drop in to the library 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. Meet in the Children's Programming Room in the Children's Department.

Join your friends for Storytime at the Arlington Branch. You will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy activities together with a new theme each week. Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skill for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.

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 […]

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 a day at preschool. There will also be time for questions from children and adults. Calm those preschool jitters and learn its benefits. This program […]

Go Oilers!  Cheer on University of Findlay’s Women's Basketball team at the Niekamp Arena, located inside Croy Physical Education Center.  See other UF events taking place here! Full Schedule Oct 27, 2 p.m. at Toledo Nov 8, 3 p.m. vs Lake Superior State Nov 9, 5 p.m. vs Saginaw Valley State Nov 16, 5:30 p.m. […]

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 […]

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 your friends at the library for a monthly craft circle where all crafts are welcome!

Go Oilers!  Cheer on University of Findlay’s Men's Basketball team at the Niekamp Arena, located inside Croy Physical Education Center.  See other UF events taking place here! Full Schedule Nov 8, 7 p.m. vs Quincy         Nov 9, 3 p.m. vs Truman State         Nov 14, 7 p.m. vs Northwestern Ohio     Nov 17, 2 p.m. […]

Join your friends at the library for Starter Storytime. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too. Same program as Baby Storytime with a new name.

Drop in to the library 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. Meet in the Children's Programming Room in the Children's Department.

As wildlife artists, we love to create images of animals in nature, but most of the time we are limited to using photographs as reference. Come out to the Discovery Center and join your friends at Hancock Park District to get a close-up view of native animal taxidermy and other wildlife specimens in our collection. […]

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 […]