Event List

Kids (ages 2-3 1/2 with a caregiver), join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

Kids (ages 5-11), do you love LEGOs? Come create masterpieces with us. Everyone will get scoops of Legos and a building plate. Finished creations will be put on display in the Children's Room.

Families, join in holiday activities, have treats, and watch the original Grinch movie. Kids are encouraged to wear "Grinch" items or your best PJs. Bring a pillow and blanket to make yourself comfortable during the show.

The Hancock County Public Library Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month unless specified otherwise. These sessions are open to the public.

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for Storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read and sang to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the spoken or

Families with kids (ages 2-6), join us for stories, music, activities, and lots of fun!

Participants will be admitted on a first-come/first-served basis as room allows. Upon arrival, please claim a green lanyard for each child attending.

Enjoy stories, songs, bad dance moves, and general silliness at the Sugar Creek's Family Storytime!

For ages 2-6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome. Drop in, no registrations.

Creativity is messy! Explore your inner artist with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress to mess. Ages 2-6 with caregiver.

Have a question about your phone, computer, or tablet? Bring your device and drop in for a quick help session with one of our librarians. We can get you started with:

Come and join us as we move and groove with your little ones! We will dance, sing, and play with musical instruments and props in this fun music and movement based storytime!

Channel your inner author! Join our teen writing club and take part in the exciting experience of creative writing.

Happy Holidays from HCPL! Join us at the Sugar Creek branch for an hour of festive card decorating. If you were waiting for an opportunity to make a pal or loved one a card this season, now is your chance!

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

Youth of all ages are welcome! Program is drop-in; no registration required.

Kids of all ages, come and meet live reindeer! 

The program is an open-house format, so there's no need to register; just drop in anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM.

Join our on-staff genealogy and local history librarian for a casual "Genealogy Jam" session. Drop in to ask questions, get help researching online, or have an informal conversation about genealogy.

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we create homemade holiday cards and gift tags. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome! All materials will be provided.

Kids ages 6-11, bring a sweater or shirt that fits you and decorate it with a variety of provided craft supplies to get in the holiday spirit! We will listen to some festive music while creating our sweaters. 

Kids of all ages, come and meet live reindeer! 

The program is an open-house format, so there's no need to register; just drop in anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM.

Dive into the festive spirit with our exciting Holiday Program at the library! Perfect for kids and families, we will be traveling around the world to see how other countries celebrate Christmas in their own unique way!