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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.


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Instant Pot 101

soup bowl and spoonTuesday, February 26th at 6:00 PM, Alison Homan will be at the Library to give a demonstration with her Instant Pot. You can make delicious foods in a fraction of the time that it would take with conventional methods. Join the Friends of the Library as she shares two (2) soup recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less, but taste as if they've been simmering all day. 

Create A Fairy Garden

Pink flower blossomJoin us at the Library, Tuesday, May 7 at 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm, and create your own summer fairy garden. Presenter, Jenni Smith, will show us how to use small objects and lots of imagination to make a pretend home for fairies. Materials will be provided and all ages are welcome to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost for this event is $5.00 per person and registration is required. Money must be paid in advance for this event. Please stop by the Library by April 30th to make your reservation. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Rockin' Rockets

child in space with rocket cartoonCome, learn and explore different ways to power rockets during this outdoor program with Mrs. Niekamp at the Library on Wednesday, June 19 at 1:30 PM. This program is part of the 2019 Summer Reading Program.

Music & History with Matthew Keeler

Music notes floating out of a bookJoin us for a trip back in time.  Matthew Keeler, a Musical Antiquarian, will be joining us at the library on Tuesday, June 25th, at 10:30 AM to share a fun program showcasing music and instruments of the past. Kids of all ages will enjoy this musical journey! This program is part of the 2019 Summer Reading Program and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.