Upper Elementary students and middle school students are invited to join us at the Library on Wednesday, June 15th at 1:00 PM for a great program. William Blalock, a local who does Flintknapping (makes arrowheads and other primitive stone tools), will be showing different tools that ancient man used.
The 2016 Summer Reading Program is happening now through July 20th at the Fort Recovery Public Library. The theme is "On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!" and we will be encouraging kids to read as well as be active and eat healthy foods. Don't miss the great events planned at your Library. Schedules are available at the Front Desk.
The Library will be closed Monday, May 27th to observe Memorial Day. We will reopen at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 28th.
The Friends of the Library is once again sponsoring a "Back To School Supply Sale" for Fort Recovery Students who are entering grades Kindergarten through 5th Grades. Order forms have been sent home with school-age students, and extra forms are available at the Library. Forms are due June 10, 2016, and parents will be notified at the beginning of August to pick up completed orders. Thanks for your support of our Fundraiser! Please contact the Library for more information.
New Members of the Friends of the Library are always welcome.
If you wish to become a member of the Friends of the Library or renew your membership, please print and complete the membership form available below. Membership forms can also be picked up at the library.
Friends of the Library Membership Form (Google doc)
Membership forms and fees can be returned to the library in person or be mailed to:
* Fort Recovery Public Library
PO Box 309
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
* Members receive special privileges at the book sales, kids' craft days, notifications of special events and more.
* Thank you for your support!
Do you have questions about a tablet, electronic device, or an eReader? We can help. Bring your device to the Library on Mondays at 3:00 and we can help you learn basic applications or features on your device. There are also free books, audiobooks and magazines available for you to download on your device through the Library and we can help you learn how to take advantage of these features. Stop by today for assistance!
Need help picking out children's books? The Library is now offering pre-loaded Story Time bags. Each bag contains 10 books and activity papers. Contact the Library for more details at 419-375-2869.
Do you have an electronic device such as an eReader, tablet, or mobile phone? Did you know free digital books, audiobooks, magazines, and more are available through the library? To access these materials, select the "iDownloads" graphic on the right side of the page in the catalog. Need Help? Stop by the library or give us a call. We are more than happy to help you with this process.
The Ohio Digital Library now offers a "Kids eReading Room" and a "Teen eReading Room" where kids can find books for their reading level and interests for electronic devices. For help or more information stop by the Library!
Novels at Night - Meets the 3rd Monday of the Month (7:00 PM) August - May
Book & Lunch Club - Meets the 1st Wednesday of the Month (10:30 AM) September - May
