Local Community Archives
Are you interested in local history? Browse the library's collection of archived newspapers from 1893 - 1973 (scattered collection), from your own home. Digitization of the library's microfilm collection was sponsored by the Fort Recovery Friends of the Library. For help or more information, contact the library at 419-375-2869.Home Page
Closed - Merry Christmas
The Library will be closed Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th to celebrate Christmas. May you all have a safe and Merry Christmas!
Closing Early
The Library will be closing early on Monday, December 31. We will open at 10:00 AM and Close at 3:00 PM to celebrate New Year's Eve. Have a Safe Holiday!
Make Your Mark - Unlock The Box
Can you help us Unlock the Box? We want to you to share your talent and creativity with the world, but the villain, “The Eraser,” has locked all of the drawing paper up. He believes that without it, you will not be able to “Make Your Mark”!
So you can “Make Your Mark”, will you help us find the drawing paper? Join us at the Library Wednesday, December 26; Friday, December 28; or Saturday, December 29 to “Unlock The Box.” Call the Library to set up a scheduled time for your group of 6 at 419-375-2869.
Holiday Hours
The Library will be open 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Monday, December 31st. We will be CLOSED Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for New Year's Day. Normal business hours will resume Wednesday, January 2. Have a safe and Happy New Year's!
Congratulations!
The People’s Choice Award for the 2018 Fort Festival of Trees goes to “Do Small Things With Great Love”, by the Little Flowers. This tree received the most votes out of our 22 beautifully decorated trees. Congratulations to the Little Flowers group! Thanks to everyone that participated, volunteered, donated, and voted during our 2018 Festival of Trees. Have a safe and Happy New Year!
Take Your Child To The Library
Join us on Saturday, February 2, 2019, to celebrate the 8th annual Take Your Child to the Library Day with free events and activities for children and families. The Library will offer stations for kids and parents to explore literacy and learning at their own pace. Launched in Connecticut in 2012, Take Your Child to the Library Day has blossomed into an international celebration with nearly 1,200 participating libraries from 49 states and 5 countries. The brainchild of retired Waterford children’s librarian Nadine Lipman, the event was developed to spotlight libraries as vital community resources that enrich, educate and entertain – and to encourage families everywhere to take their children to their local libraries.
Used Book Sale
The Library will host a Used Book Sale February 4 - February 9. Donations for the book sale are still being accepted. Books for all ages will be for sale as well as DVDs and audio books. Items are buy one, get one free for members of the Friends of the Library. For more information contact the Library at 419-375-2869.
Story Time Canceled
Story Time for today, February 1, has been canceled due to inclement weather. The Library is open, but please use caution if you venture out.
Organize Your Kitchen and Reclaim Your Life
Are you ready to regain control over your kitchen and make it the oasis you know it could be? Tuesday, March 12th, at 6:00 PM join Olive, from Organized by Olive (professional organizer), at the Library as she shares tips and tricks on how to organize your kitchen. This free program is open to the public and is sponsored by the Fort Recovery Friends of the Library. For more information, contact the Library at 419-375-2869.