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Come and shop for Christmas at the Library! The Scholastic Book Fair will be open at the Library Monday, November 11th - Saturday, November 16th. Books can also be purchased during the Community Christmas Open House on Sunday, November 17th. Support the Friends of the Library through this fundraiser and get great gifts for Christmas.

The 15th Annual Fort Festival of Trees will be held at the Library December 9 - 31, 2019. The Friends of the Library sponsor this wonderful community tradition that highlights businesses, organizations and families in a fun, festive, Christmas display of trees and wreaths.  Visitors to the library vote for their favorite tree and the winner receives their name on a plaque at the Library for "The People's Choice" Award. This is a wonderful community tradition and enjoyed by all. Join us at the Library during our 2019 Fort Festival of Trees.

The Mercer County Council on Aging (MCCOA) will be available at the Library by appointment Tuesday, November 12th from 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM to discuss Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Comparisons. To schedule an appointment, call the MCCOA at 419-586-1644. You will need your current insurance cards and a listing of your medications for your scheduled meeting.

Mandy Martin, a naturalist for the Darke County Parks, will be at the Library on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:00 PM to give a special presentation about Monarch Butterflies. Come listen to this free presentation and learn more about these magnificent, and delicate creatures.

Join us for “Santa’s Ornament and Games Workshop” at the Fort Recovery Public Library on Monday, November 4^th. Take advantage of early release at school and enjoy a holiday activity before the hustle and bustle of the season begins. Kids will be able to craft a holiday ornament to take home and one to place on a tree that will be displayed at the Fort Festival of Trees held at the Library December 9 – 31, 2019. Join us for one of the two sessions, 1:30 PM or 3:30 PM. Pre-registration is encouraged. To register or for more information, contact the Library at 419-375-2869.

Fort Recovery's own Alex Meiring will visit the Fort Recovery Library on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM to share his experiences investigating paranormal activity. Alex has visited many places that have been suspected of being haunted. He will share his findings at this free presentation sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Come join us for a New "Unlock The Box" challenge November 23rd - November 30th. Help the turkey before he gets gobbled up on Thanksgiving! Grab your group of 5 or 6 friends and come see if you can solve the clues and free the turkey. Register by calling the Library at 419-375-2869. Spots will fill up quickly!

Learn more information about becoming a 2020 Census Worker at the Library from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Tuesday, December 10. A recruiter will be available to answer questions and give information about these temporary positions that will be available. 

Come to the Library and visit with Santa on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Get your lists ready and be on your best behavior!

The Library will close at 3:00 PM on New Year's Eve. We will reopen on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 9:00 AM. Have a safe and Happy New Year's!