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Read for L.I.F.E. will be offering a tutor training class on Friday, February 9, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Lindamood Room.  Potential adult volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and are asked to commit to one year or more of volunteering.  Volunteers must be literate, however, no professional training or education is required.  Read for L.I.F.E. is looking for volunteers to teach reading, writing, English, life skills and subject areas of the GED including math, social studies, and science.  Registration is required by calling or e-mailing readforlife@findlaylibrary.org.

Click here for more information about the Read for L.I.F.E. program. 

With Hoopla, you can stream audiobooks, movies and music to your phone, tablet or computer anywhere at anytime. Hoopla is free with your Findlay-Hancock County Public Library card!  https://www.hoopladigital.com/

Give the Gift of Reading this year!  For more information about the Gift of Reading, click here.  Donations to Gift of Reading may be made at the check-out desk in the library lobby area or by mail at Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, Gift of Reading, 206 Broadway, Findlay, OH 45840. For further information call the library at 422-1712.

The Book Cellar will be closed on Monday, October 30 and re-open at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1 due to ductwork repair.  For more information about the Friends of the Library and the used book shop, click here.

What is Hoopla?

Hoopla is a digital media service that enables you to borrow a great selection of eBooks, audiobooks, movies, television shows and music via your browser, smartphone or tablet. Easy to use. No waiting to borrow. Automatic returns. Library patrons are allowed to check out 10 items per month. To access Hoopla and to stream content, you must be connected to the Internet. To register, you will need a valid email address, your library card number and your pin. 

How long do I keep what I've checked out? 

Movies and TV content: 3 days
Music Albums: 7 days
Audiobooks: 21 days
eBooks: 21 days
Comic Books: 21 days

To learn more, visit https://www.hoopladigital.com

There will be a critical and informational showing of the Italian horror film 'Five Dolls for an August Moon' on Monday Oct. 30th, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Lindamood Room. The film was directed by Mario Bava and stars William Berger, Edwige Fenech and Ira von Furstenburg. A second Italian horror film 'Suspiria' Halloween night will be shown on Tuesday Oct. 31st, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Lindamood Room. Directed by Dario Argento and starring Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Joan Bennet and Alida Valli. Due to the graphic nature of horror films this presentation is intended for mature viewers. No registration is required.

Attend an intermediate basket weaving class to be held on Saturday, November 4 from 9:30-4:00 p.m.  Meet in the Lindamood Room.   The class is for experienced basket weavers.  A $17.50 material fee is due at the time of registration.  Registration must be completed by October 28 at the Adult Services Desk.