Event List

Marciann McClarnon Miller will lead a discussion of Virginia Evans's New York Times bestselling novel The Correspondent. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

For kids ages 2–3½ with their caregivers, join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

For kids ages 3½–K, join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we paint small plant pots. All materials will be provided. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome!

You are also welcome to bring your own personal project to work on!

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.

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 their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp

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

Research your ancestors in our computer lab with other genealogy enthusiasts.

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:

For children ages 2½–5 with their caregivers. 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.

On this night, Friends of the Library members get first choice shopping the members-only preview sale, which includes gently-used books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and video games.

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

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

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

This final day of the Friends of the Library book sale is clearance day. A standard paper grocery bag full of books sells for $3; a plastic grocery bag for $2. Or take home a whole box for $5! Bags and boxes are provided.

Unleash your creativity and embark on a whimsical adventure with our enchanting Leprechaun Trap Making Program!

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

Babies (up to 24 months) and their caregivers, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.  When babies are read to and sung to, they experience the rhythm and melody of language even before they understand the sp

For kids ages 2–3½ with their caregivers, join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

For kids ages 3½–K, join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

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.