Event List

Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans.

Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans.

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

The Midnight Mojo is a high-energy piano rock band performing a lively mix of well-known favorites across genres and decades. Expect an engaging, upbeat show with piano-led arrangements, strong vocals, and a full band sound.

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

Kids (ages 2–3½ with a caregiver), join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

Kids (ages 3½–K), join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

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

Join Brown Bag for an offsite meeting at Beckenholdt Park. We'll meet at the covered picnic tables next to the amphitheater behind the facilities.

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

Books to Badges: Girls Exploring Parks & Possibility is a free, girls-only summer program for girls in grades K–3, created through a partnership between Girl Scouts of Central Indiana and the

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 displayed 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

Join us for stories, songs, and fun for kids of all ages with an adult. 

Kids (ages 2-6) and their families, join us for stories, music, activities, and lots of fun!

Join us for stories, songs, and fun for kids of all ages with an adult. 

Discover The American Revolution, a landmark series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This presentation offers selected excerpts from the series, highlighting military history and strategy during the American Revolution.

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 during this fun, music-and-movement storytime!

Let's get crafty! Kids of all ages can create the craft of the day. 

Children ages 8–12 may attend independently, but adults must remain in the building. Children under age 8 must be 
accompanied by an adult. 

Teens (ages 12–18), drop into the Teen Room every Thursday (June 4–July 23) to participate in the summer Mario Kart tournament. You will be racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Teen Room's Nintendo Switch 2.