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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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Touch-A-Truck

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Get an up close look at a tractor-trailer, fire truck, and police car on Tuesday, July 2 at 6:00 PM, behind the Library. Representatives from Cheeseman Transport, Southwest Mercer Fire Department and the Fort Recovery Police Department will bring vehicles for kids to look at, climb in, and ask questions. Join us for this free event that is part of the 2019 Summer Reading Program.

Story Time

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Babies through elementary school students are invited with a guardian or parent to join us for a fun Story Time and craft at the Library on Friday, June 14th at 10:30AM. This program is part of the 2019 Summer Reading Program.

Outdoor Games

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All kids are invited to join us for Outdoor Games at the Library on Friday, June 21st at 10:30 AM. Bring your energy and have fun playing games that are Out Of This World! This program is part of the 2019 Summer Reading Program.

Crafts

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Calling all artists: Join us for crafts at the Library on Friday, June 28 at 10:30 AM. Kids of all ages and a parent/guardian are invited to participate in this free program that is part of the 2019 Summer Reading Program.

Story Time

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Babies through elementary school students are invited with a guardian or parent to join us for a fun Story Time and craft at the Library on Wednesday, July 3 at 10:30 AM. This program is part of the 2019 Summer Reading Program.

Story Time

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Babies through elementary school students are invited with a guardian or parent to join us for a fun Story Time and craft at the Library on Monday, July 15 at 1:30 PM. This program is part of the 2019 Summer Reading Program.

Summer Reading Program Finale

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Join us on Wednesday, July 17th as we celebrate another successful Summer Reading Program with food, prizes, and a pool party. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be served at 5:00 at the Shelter house at the pool park with prizes given at 5:45. Children and their families can swim at the pool at no charge for the remainder of the evening. Thanks for participating in our 2019 Summer Reading Program!

Used Book Sale

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A used book sale will be held at the Library May 28 - June 1 during regular library hours. Books are buy one, get one free, for Members of the Friends of the Library.

Medicare 101

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Join Dave Painter, from the Ohio Department of Insurance, as he shares an overview of Medicare benefits and options at the Library on Monday, June 17th at 1:00 PM. This program, sponsored by the Mercer County Council on Aging, is a free presentation. For additional information, please call 419-586-1644. 

STEM Activity

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Students in grades 2 and above are invited to joins us for a fun STEM space activity at the Library on Friday, June 14th at 10:30 AM. This activity will be held the same time as a Story Time for the younger kids. Bring the whole family up for some fun and learning at the Library!