Activities & Amusements

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library

206 Broadway St., Findlay, OH 45840

With an extensive selection of books ranging for children to adults, as well as resources for research and genealogy, the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library hosts many events daily for all ages – starting with starter storytimes to senior wellness programs, adult book clubs to the Youth Advisory Board.

Make sure to visit the library’s StoryWalk, located at Riverside Park, Findlay City Schools Preschool. and at Benton Ridge Park.

Event Space
Blanchard Room: 27 people
Younger Room: 25 people
Lindamood Room: 66 people
3 Tutor Rooms: 2-3 people

Upcoming Events at Findlay-Hancock County Public Library

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SummerREAD Kick OffJun 01

Join us for the official start of summer reading! The library will host a day jam packed with activities for all ages to celebrate SummerREAD 2026: Unearth a Story! Visit...

Jun 01

Bookmobile Parties

StorytimeJun 02

Join us for Storytime at the library, designed for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. Each week features a new theme, with activities that include singing, rhyming, reading, crafting, and interactive...

Jun 02

Storytime

Jun 02

Makerspace: LEGO and More

Jun 02

Bookmobile Parties

Jun 02

Teen Night: Paint & Sip

Bookmobile PartiesJun 02

Summer is here and we are ready to party! This event is perfect for the whole family with activities, games, snacks, and more fun at each of our Bookmobile stops....

Jun 02

Bookmobile Parties

Jun 03

Mini Meet-Up

Jun 03

Starter Storytime

Jun 03

Arlington Storytime

Passport Picnic: IndiaJun 03

Grab your lunch and your sense of adventure; this month, Passport Picnic is headed to India! Join the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library for a monthly midday journey that brings the...

Jun 03

Passport Picnic: India

Jun 03

Virtual Author Talk: Mary Savig

Jun 03

Bookmobile Parties

Jun 03

Bookmobile Parties

Writer’s Support GroupJun 03

Tired of writing alone? Come write with us! Bring your own work-in-progress or start fresh with one of our prompts. All writers are welcome. We meet at Coffee Amici in...

Jun 03

Writer’s Support Group

Jun 04

Storytime

Jun 04

50 North Book Discussion

Jun 04

Bookmobile Parties

Bookmobile PartiesJun 04

Summer is here and we are ready to party! This event is perfect for the whole family with activities, games, snacks, and more fun at each of our Bookmobile stops....

Jun 04

Bookmobile Parties

Jun 04

Dino Yoga

Jun 05

Mini Meet-Up

Jun 05

Starter Storytime

Arlington SummerREAD Kick OffJun 05

SummerREAD 2026 is here! Join us for a dino-mite celebration at the Arlington Branch Library. This event is perfect for the whole family with activities, games, snacks, and more fun!

Jun 05

Arlington SummerREAD Kick Off

Jun 06

Dino Yoga

Jun 09

Sylvia’s Spinach Storytime

Jun 09

Summer Connect: The Family Center

MakerspaceJun 09

Join us in the Lindamood Room for our Kids' Makerspace, where we explore art, science, and engineering through various fun projects each week, including a special focus on Perler beads....

Jun 09

Makerspace

Jun 09

Teen Game Night

Jun 09

Board of Trustees Meeting

Jun 10

Mini Meet-Up

Starter StorytimeJun 10

Join us for Starter Storytime at the library, a delightful program designed for children ages birth to 36 months and their caregivers. This week's theme is "Dino Farm," where we...

Jun 10

Starter Storytime

Jun 10

Hike for 250 Years! Van Buren State Park

Jun 10

Arlington Storytime

Jun 10

Hike for 250 Years! Van Buren State Park

Eat the RainbowJun 10

Join us for our monthly series, "Eat the Rainbow," where we explore the natural phytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables and discover delicious ways to incorporate them into our diets....

Jun 10

Eat the Rainbow

Jun 10

Bows & Blasters Book Discussion: The Fifth Season

Jun 11

Sylvia’s Spinach Storytime

Jun 11

Family Night: Pet Care 101

Virtual Author Talk: Matt DinnimanJun 11

Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of...

Jun 11

Virtual Author Talk: Matt Dinniman

Jun 12

Mini Meet-Up

Jun 12

Starter Storytime at the Park

Jun 15

Symphony Storytime

Fur, Feathers, & Scales Storytime with the Hancock Park DistrictJun 16

Learn more about Ohio wildlife with fur, feather, and scales! Explore bird feathers, coyote furs, snakeskins, and turtle shells with the Hancock Park District during Storytime, located in the Lindamood...

Jun 16

Fur, Feathers, & Scales Storytime with the Hancock Park District

Jun 16

Makerspace

Jun 16

Teen Night: Black Out Poetry Art

Jun 16

Camp Delaware Documentary

Mini Meet-UpJun 17

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...

Jun 17

Mini Meet-Up

Jun 17

Starter Storytime

Jun 17

Arlington Storytime

Jun 17

Teen D&D Group

Thrills & Chills Book Discussion: Crocodile on the SandbankJun 17

SummerREAD 2026! Unearth a Story In June, Thrills & Chills will be reading the first book in the Amelia Peabody Series- Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters. When strong-willed...

Jun 17

Thrills & Chills Book Discussion: Crocodile on the Sandbank

Jun 18

Fur, Feathers, & Scales Storytime with the Hancock Park District

Jun 18

Virtual Author Talk: Ted Page

Jun 18

Stitching Together Craft Circle

Family Night: Summer Scavenger Hunt at OakwoodsJun 18

Enjoy an evening at Oakwoods Nature Preserve (1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay) while completing an outdoor scavenger hunt! Families will receive a scavenger hunt list at the Richard S. "Doc" Phillips...

Jun 18

Family Night: Summer Scavenger Hunt at Oakwoods

Jun 19

Mini Meet-Up

Jun 22

Puzzle Race

Jun 22

Charitable Giving and Your Financial Strategy

StorytimeJun 23

Join us for Storytime at the library, where preschool-aged children and their caregivers can enjoy singing, rhyming, reading, crafting, and themed activities each week. This week's theme is "I Dig...

Jun 23

Storytime

Jun 23

Summer Connect: Northview Primary

Jun 23

Makerspace

Jun 23

Makerspace: Air Dry Clay

Teen Trivia NightJun 23

Ready to test your knowledge of random facts? Join us for a night of trivia at the library! This program is for teens in grades 6 – 12. Space is...

Jun 23

Teen Trivia Night

Jun 24

Mini Meet-Up

Jun 24

Starter Storytime

Jun 24

Arlington Storytime

Storytime at the ParkJun 25

Join us for a day of fun and learning at our Summer Connect event, featuring Storytime at Riverside Park’s Waterfalls Pavilion! This engaging program is designed for preschool-aged children and...

Jun 25

Storytime at the Park

Jun 25

Tween Drawing Club: Paint Kindness Rock with the Family Resource...

Jun 26

Mini Meet-Up

Jun 26

Starter Storytime at the Park

Family Day at Litzenberg: How is it Made? From Sheep...Jun 29

Let’s go for a “spin” back in time... Join staff from the Hancock Park District to learn about how wool is turned into yarn. Families will get hands-on practice carding...

Jun 29

Family Day at Litzenberg: How is it Made? From Sheep...

Jun 30

Makerspace

Jun 30

Teen Night: Journaling

Jul 01

Mini Meet-Up

Arlington StorytimeJul 01

Join us for Storytime at the Arlington Branch. We will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy activities together with a new theme each week. Your child will have...

Jul 01

Arlington Storytime

Jul 01

Writer’s Support Group

Jul 02

50 North Book Discussion

Jul 02

Family Night: Plant Care & Self Care

Mini Meet-UpJul 03

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...

Jul 03

Mini Meet-Up

Jul 07

Storytime

Jul 07

Summer Connect

Jul 07

Makerspace

Teen Night: Scratching the SurfaceJul 07

What’s going on under the surface? There’s so much to explore! Staff from the Family Resource Center will join us for a discussion about the healthy expression of our emotions....

Jul 07

Teen Night: Scratching the Surface

Jul 08

Mini Meet-Up

Jul 08

Starter Storytime

Jul 08

Arlington Storytime

Adult Cooking ProgramJul 08

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Jul 08

Adult Cooking Program

Jul 08

Bows & Blasters

Jul 09

Storytime at the Park

Jul 09

Family Night: Cooking Up History

Starter Storytime at the ParkJul 10

Join us for Starter Storytime at Riverside Park’s Waterfalls Pavilion! We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments while enjoying the great outdoors! This program is...

Jul 10

Starter Storytime at the Park

Jul 14

Dino Dental Storytime

Jul 14

Makerspace

Jul 14

Board of Trustees Meeting

Teen Night: Birdhouse DecoratingJul 14

Time to unearth some fun with birdhouse decorating! Join us for a night of hands-on crafting where we will decorate birdhouses for our summer gardens. All supplies will be provided. ...

Jul 14

Teen Night: Birdhouse Decorating

Jul 15

Mini Meet-Up

Jul 15

Starter Storytime

Jul 15

Arlington Storytime

Teen D&D GroupJul 15

Join the FHCPL Teen Dungeons & Dragons Group! Step into a world of fantasy, teamwork, and imagination. Whether you are new to D&D or an experienced adventurer looking for new...

Jul 15

Teen D&D Group

Jul 15

Thrills & Chills Book Discussion

Jul 16

Dino Dental Storytime

Jul 16

Passport Picnic: China

Stitching Together Craft CircleJul 16

Do you have a WIP 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...

Jul 16

Stitching Together Craft Circle

Jul 17

Mini Meet-Up

Jul 17

Starter Storytime

Jul 18

Escape Room: Fossil Museum

Escape Room: Fossil MuseumJul 18

Do you love solving puzzles? Join us for our brand-new fossil-themed escape room. Search the museum and solve the clues…before time runs out! This escape room was designed with...

Jul 18

Escape Room: Fossil Museum

Jul 18

Escape Room: Fossil Museum

Jul 19

Escape Room: Fossil Museum

Jul 20

Adult Book Bingo

StorytimeJul 21

Join us for Storytime at the library, where preschool-aged children and their caregivers can engage in a fun-filled session of singing, rhyming, reading, crafting, and themed activities. This week's theme...

Jul 21

Storytime

Jul 21

Summer Connect

Jul 21

Makerspace

Jul 21

Teen Collage Night

Mini Meet-UpJul 22

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...

Jul 22

Mini Meet-Up

Jul 22

Starter Storytime

Jul 22

Arlington Storytime

Jul 23

Storytime

Summer ConnectJul 23

Get ready for an adventure! Summer Connect brings together Findlay-Hancock County Public Library and other community organizations for a day of fun, games, and exciting activities. Plus, kids can take...

Jul 23

Summer Connect

Jul 23

Tween Drawing Club: Under the Garden

Jul 24

Mini Meet-Up

Jul 24

Starter Storytime

Tween Science Day: All About Geodes with Hancock Park DistrictJul 24

Learn what a geode is, how they form and lots more about these very special rocks from Chris Allen of the Hancock Parks District. Participants will also be able to...

Jul 24

Tween Science Day: All About Geodes with Hancock Park District

Jul 25

1000 Books Celebration

Jul 29

Mini Meet-Up

Jul 29

CrafterWork

Children's EventJul 30

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Jul 30

Children's Event

Jul 31

Mini Meet-Up

Aug 03

Slow Flow Yoga

Aug 05

Mini Meet-Up

Writer’s Support GroupAug 05

Tired of writing alone? Come write with us! Bring your own work-in-progress or start fresh with one of our prompts. All writers are welcome. We meet at Coffee Amici in...

Aug 05

Writer’s Support Group

Aug 06

50 North Book Discussion

Aug 06

Passport Picnic: Trinidad and Tobago

Aug 07

Mini Meet-Up

Summer ConnectAug 08

Aug 08

Summer Connect

Aug 09

Language for Life

Aug 10

Adult Book Bingo

Aug 11

Board of Trustees Meeting

Mini Meet-UpAug 12

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...

Aug 12

Mini Meet-Up

Aug 12

Adult Cooking Program

Aug 12

Bows & Blasters

Aug 14

Mini Meet-Up

Language for LifeAug 16

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Aug 16

Language for Life

Aug 19

Mini Meet-Up

Aug 19

Teen D&D Group

Aug 19

Thrills & Chills Book Discussion

Stitching Together Craft CircleAug 20

Do you have a WIP 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...

Aug 20

Stitching Together Craft Circle

Aug 21

Mini Meet-Up

Aug 23

Language for Life

Aug 26

Mini Meet-Up

CrafterWorkAug 26

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Aug 26

CrafterWork

Aug 28

Mini Meet-Up

Aug 30

Language for Life

Sep 01

Teen Program

Mini Meet-UpSep 02

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...

Sep 02

Mini Meet-Up

Sep 02

Writer’s Support Group

Sep 03

50 North Book Discussion

Sep 03

Homeschool Makerspace

MakerspaceSep 03

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Sep 03

Makerspace

Sep 04

Mini Meet-Up

Sep 05

Teen Program

Sep 08

Storytime

Teen ProgramSep 08

More information coming soon. Room: Younger Room

Sep 08

Teen Program

Sep 08

Board of Trustees Meeting

Sep 09

Mini Meet-Up

Sep 09

Starter Storytime

Adult Book BingoSep 09

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Sep 09

Adult Book Bingo

Sep 09

Adult Cooking Program

Sep 09

Bows & Blasters

Sep 10

Storytime

Children's EventSep 10

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Sep 10

Children's Event

Sep 11

Mini Meet-Up

Sep 11

Starter Storytime

Sep 13

Language for Life

StorytimeSep 15

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Sep 15

Storytime

Sep 15

Teen Program

Sep 16

Mini Meet-Up

Sep 16

Starter Storytime

Teen D&D GroupSep 16

More information to come. Room: Younger Room

Sep 16

Teen D&D Group

Sep 16

Thrills & Chills Book Discussion

Sep 17

Storytime

Sep 17

Stitching Together Craft Circle

Children's EventSep 17

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Sep 17

Children's Event

Sep 18

Mini Meet-Up

Sep 18

Starter Storytime

Sep 20

Language for Life

StorytimeSep 22

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Sep 22

Storytime

Sep 22

Teen Program

Sep 23

Mini Meet-Up

Sep 23

Starter Storytime

Storytime at the ParkSep 24

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Sep 24

Storytime at the Park

Sep 24

Children's Event

Sep 25

Mini Meet-Up

Sep 25

Starter Storytime at the Park

Language for LifeSep 27

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Sep 27

Language for Life

Sep 29

Storytime

Sep 29

Teen Program

Sep 30

Mini Meet-Up

Starter StorytimeSep 30

Join us for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while...

Sep 30

Starter Storytime

Sep 30

CrafterWork

Oct 01

Storytime

Oct 01

50 North Book Discussion

Homeschool MakerspaceOct 01

More information to come.

Oct 01

Homeschool Makerspace

Oct 01

Makerspace

Oct 02

Mini Meet-Up

Oct 02

Starter Storytime

Language for LifeOct 04

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Oct 04

Language for Life

Oct 05

Slow Flow Yoga

Oct 06

Storytime

Oct 06

Teen Program

Mini Meet-UpOct 07

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...

Oct 07

Mini Meet-Up

Oct 07

Starter Storytime

Oct 07

Writer’s Support Group

Oct 08

Storytime at the Park

Children's EventOct 08

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Oct 08

Children's Event

Oct 09

Mini Meet-Up

Oct 09

Starter Storytime at the Park

Oct 11

Language for Life

StorytimeOct 13

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Oct 13

Storytime

Oct 13

Teen Program

Oct 13

Board of Trustees Meeting

Oct 14

Mini Meet-Up

Starter StorytimeOct 14

Join us for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while...

Oct 14

Starter Storytime

Oct 14

Adult Book Bingo

Oct 14

Adult Cooking Program

Oct 14

Bows & Blasters

StorytimeOct 15

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Oct 15

Storytime

Oct 15

Stitching Together Craft Circle

Oct 15

Children's Event

Oct 16

Mini Meet-Up

Starter StorytimeOct 16

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Oct 16

Starter Storytime

Oct 17

Early Literacy Program

Oct 18

Language for Life

Oct 20

Storytime

Teen ProgramOct 20

More details coming soon! Room: Younger Room

Oct 20

Teen Program

Oct 21

Mini Meet-Up

Oct 21

Starter Storytime

Oct 21

Teen D&D Group

Thrills & Chills Book DiscussionOct 21

Join us for Thrills and Chills Book Discussion. More information coming soon! Room: Lindamood Room

Oct 21

Thrills & Chills Book Discussion

Oct 22

Storytime at the Park

Oct 22

Children's Event

Oct 23

Mini Meet-Up

Starter Storytime at the ParkOct 23

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Oct 23

Starter Storytime at the Park

Oct 25

Language for Life

Oct 27

Storytime

Oct 27

Teen Program

Mini Meet-UpOct 28

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...

Oct 28

Mini Meet-Up

Oct 28

Starter Storytime

Oct 28

CrafterWork

Oct 29

Storytime

Children's EventOct 29

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Oct 29

Children's Event

Oct 30

Mini Meet-Up

Oct 30

Starter Storytime

Nov 01

Language for Life

Slow Flow YogaNov 02

More information to come Room: Lindamood Room

Nov 02

Slow Flow Yoga

Nov 03

Storytime

Nov 03

Teen Program

Nov 04

Mini Meet-Up

Starter StorytimeNov 04

Join us for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while...

Nov 04

Starter Storytime

Nov 04

Writer’s Support Group

Nov 05

Storytime

Nov 05

50 North Book Discussion

Mini Meet-UpNov 06

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...

Nov 06

Mini Meet-Up

Nov 06

Starter Storytime

Nov 06

Author Fest

Nov 08

Language for Life

StorytimeNov 10

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Nov 10

Storytime

Nov 10

Adult Book Bingo

Nov 10

Teen Program

Nov 10

Board of Trustees Meeting

Mini Meet-UpNov 11

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...

Nov 11

Mini Meet-Up

Nov 11

Starter Storytime

Nov 11

Adult Cooking Program

Nov 11

Bows & Blasters

StorytimeNov 12

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Nov 12

Storytime

Nov 12

Children's Event

Nov 13

Mini Meet-Up

Nov 13

Starter Storytime

Early Literacy ProgramNov 14

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Nov 14

Early Literacy Program

Nov 15

Language for Life

Nov 17

Storytime

Nov 17

Teen Program

Mini Meet-UpNov 18

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...

Nov 18

Mini Meet-Up

Nov 18

Starter Storytime

Nov 18

Teen D&D Group

Nov 18

Thrills & Chills Book Discussion

StorytimeNov 19

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Nov 19

Storytime

Nov 19

Stitching Together Craft Circle

Nov 19

Children's Event

Nov 20

Mini Meet-Up

Starter StorytimeNov 20

More information to come. Room: Lindamood Room

Nov 20

Starter Storytime

Nov 22

Language for Life

Nov 24

Teen Program

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