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Santa will visit the Library Tuesday, December 6th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The Festival of Trees is held at the Library in the month of December and is a wonderful display of beauty and creativity. Join us in viewing this great event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The Library will be accepting non-perishable food items January 16 - January 28, 2017 in place of fines during the Annual “Food For Fines” event. $1.00 in fines will be waived for every item donated up to a maximum of $5.00. Fees from lost or damaged library materials are not eligible to be waived.

The public is invited to an evening at the Fort Recovery Public Library with Jackie Sheridan, a local resident, as she speaks about the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse. Jackie is a member of “A Better Life- Brianna’s Hope,” a participant-driven, faith-based recovery group for anyone battling substance abuse. Join us Tuesday, January 17^th at 6:30 PM to be part of the discussion learn more about the support group. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 

Used books, dvds, and audiobooks are available for purchase at the Library February 6th - February 11th. Donations of materials in good condition are accepted and the profits from the book sale benefit the Friends of the Library. For more information about what items are accepted, visit the Friends of the Library page on the Library's website.

Join us for a free workshop for beginners who are interested in starting research on their family genealogy. Karen Bennett, board-certified genealogist, will help you get started at the Library Tuesday, March 14th, at 6:30 PM. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Monica Koldyke Miller, a local author from Indiana, will be giving a presentation at the Fort Recovery Public Library Tuesday, February 21^st, at 6:00 PM. Her discussion will include information about how she got her start in writing and her first published book, “Threads of Betrayal”. Signed copies of her books will be available for purchase at the presentation. This free event is open to the public and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Let's Celebrate Dr. Seuss! Grab Your Hat and Read With The Cat! Join the Friends of the Library as we celebrate with a Birthday party for Dr. Seuss! Enjoy Seuss-filled crafts, stories, activities and games! This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is open to the public.

Good luck to all students participating in the Battle of the Books on Tuesday, March 20th at 6:30 PM at the Fort Recovery Elementary Auditeria. Over 50 students from Fort Recovery and Coldwater will be competing as teams in this battle to determine who has the most knowledge. The students were given a pre-selected list of titles to read and study to prepare for the competition. This event is open to the public. 

Join us Tuesday, April 18th as we "color away the stress" from tax season. The Friends of the Library is sponsoring two free adult coloring sessions: 11 AM - 12 PM and 6 PM - 7 PM at the library. Light refreshments and coloring materials will be provided. Feel free to bring your own materials if you would like.