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SummerREAD 2024
Sign up for SummerREAD for an amazing summer of reading, games, activities, fantastic programs, great prizes, and more! Find out more about SummerREAD below.

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Family Book Bingo

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Play Bingo on Zoom to win book prizes! (Books are for PK-Grade 6 readers) Please register below, and before the event, a staff member will send you a link to join us on Zoom, the link to a digital bingo card,(which you can print or play online), and the list of prize books. Prize books can be picked up inside the library or through our curbside service (just call 419-422-1712 when you arrive) starting Saturday June 5!

Pigeons & Piglets & Parrots, Oh My! Researching Animals in Our Ancestors' Lives

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From horses to house pets, animals have played important roles in the lives of our ancestors. Join us for a Zoom presentation in conjunction with SummerRead 2021 to learn about tracking down the Tails and Tales of the four-legged friends in our families past. Registration is required.

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Money Monday: Money Basics

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Join us for Money Monday! Andrew Stepleton from Edward Jones is going back to basics! Well discuss budgeting, credit cards, the importance of good credit, paying off debt, check writing, and how to balance a checkbook. Registration is required. Please register below or at the library reference desk.

FHCPL Board Meeting

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Meeting of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Board of Trustees

Animal Storytime with the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium

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Presented by The Toledo Zoom and Aquarium, join us for a special animal-themed story and visit with an animal friend! Register below and library staff will send you a link to join us on Zoom. Only one registration required per family, but please be sure to register at least the evening before the event to be sure you get a link. This program is being sponsored by the Friends of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library.

Teen Chalk It Up! Chalk Contest

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Teens, grades 6 to 12th can join in the fun of decorating the librarys sidewalk. Bring your own chalk or use ours and design a square of our sidewalk with your take on this summers theme, Tails and Tales. This program is weather permitting.

Tiny Book Crafts @ The Loft

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Youth ages 13 to 18 can join Miss Erin at the Loft to make some mini book crafts and hang out in the teen friendly space. The Loft is located at 129 E. Crawford St. and is on the 4th floor. This is a safe space designated just for youth ages 13-18. Participants will be required to sign an agreement form regarding following the rules at The Loft upon arrival. More information about the Loft can be found at https://focusrwc.org/the-loft/

SummerREAD Storytime

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Join us for a very fun Tails & Tales SummerREAD Storytime at Riverside Park! New animal themed stories, songs, activities, and a take & make craft each week! Storytime is for children of all ages, accompanied by a caregiver. Programs held outside will be cancelled if a Thunderstorm warning has been issued one hour prior to the start of the program. All programs will be cancelled if a tornado watch or tornado warning has been issued one hour prior to the start of the program.

SummerREAD Storytime

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Couldn't make it for the 10:00 am Storytime, don't worry. We'll have the same storytime at 11:00 am! Join us for a very fun Tails & Tales SummerREAD Storytime at Riverside Park! New animal themed stories, songs, activities, and a take & make craft each week! Storytime is for children of all ages, accompanied by a caregiver. Programs held outside will be cancelled if a Thunderstorm warning has been issued one hour prior to the start of the program. All programs will be cancelled if a tornado watch or tornado warning has been issued one hour prior to the start of the program.