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 We hope you enjoy the new and improved Circulation Services Department. We look forward to serving all of your library needs. 

The online library catalogs continue to experience problems following a major software update on Wednesday evening. The Classic Catalog is extremely slow. The Enhanced Catalog is fully functional, but is not displaying cover illustrations at this time. Technicians from our SEO consortium are working to fix the issues. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The PrinterOn mobile printing solution makes the Findlay-Hancock  Public Library’s public printer available without having to connect to the network or install printer drivers.  Patrons can submit documents or photos from any Wi-Fi or Internet connected device (smartphone, tablet, laptop) no matter where they are. Come to the library within 24 hours to print release and pick up documents in the library at the Print Release Station.  Please  click the PrinterOn button on the lower left side of the website to view the instructions. 

A volunteer recruitment meeting for Read for L.I.F.E. tutor training will be held on Friday, September 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Lindamood Room at Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. 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 with no professional training as training is provided.  Volunteers will work two hours per week of instructing others to read.  Registration is required for the recruitment meeting by calling or e-mailing readforlife@findlaylibrary.org.

Friends of the Library Meeting/Program.  Wednesday, October 1.  7:00-8:30 p.m. Mrs. Cindy Romick, Children's Services Manager, will highlight programs and initiatives in the Children's Services Department, including the staff experience at the Mazza Institute. The meeting is open to the public.  

The downtown Findlay Halloween parade will be held this year on October 28 at 7:00 p.m.  Watch for the Ghostbuster's representing the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library! 

Ghostbuster's 2013 Parade - click here

Read for L.I.F.E. will be offering a tutor training class on Friday, November 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 designed to improve literacy in Hancock County through volunteers trained to act as tutors on a one-on-one basis with adult non-readers.  Read for L.I.F.E. estimates that approximately 8-10% of Hancock County adults cannot read well enough to function in today’s society. RFL is an adult literacy programs which provides free reading and math instruction to adults with low literacy skills, English as a Second Language or are working toward the GED.  Anyone 18 years or older and living or working in Hancock County can receive free help by calling 419-422-1712 ext.232.  Registration is required by calling or e-mailing readforlife@findlaylibrary.org. Read for L.I.F.E. is a program of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. 

Due to high winds, the Bookmobile will not be going today (November 24) to Arcadia and Van Buren.