Upcoming Events

The Hancock County Master Gardener Association invites you to a crash course on Winter Sowing. Winter Sowing is a simple technique using plastic milk jugs, soil, water, and seeds to create a mini winter greenhouse.

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.

Get ready for the most roaringly adorable tea experience that will transport you millions of years back in time!

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.

Sally Boothe will lead a discussion of Shelby Van Pelt's New York Times Bestseller Remarkably Bright Creatures. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

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

Kids ages 3 1/2-6, join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

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 a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.

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.

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

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.

Kids in grades 1-5, come join us for a Pokemon party celebrating everyone's favorite pocket monsters. 

Please register in advance to ensure enough materials are provided.

Babies (up to 24 months) and a caregiver, join us for storytime fun that combines songs, rhymes, and stories.

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

Kids ages 3 1/2-6, join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we assemble and paint birdhouses. 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!

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 to the HCPL Kids Writing Club!  We will be meeting every third Tuesday of the month and work on a different activity involving writing, such as character development, plot, haikus, and poetry.