Upcoming Events

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

Tweens and teens, in the spirit of Halloween, come and join us as we transform old Barbies into terrifying zombies that will make the perfect spooky décor! 

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

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

Camilla Paints the Town tells the story of Camilla the Chameleon who has only ever known a world of black and white. But one day, she discovers her colors and begins to see the world with a newfound wonder.

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.

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.

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!

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

Learn all about eradicating invasive plant species and replacing them with natives in this free educational event sponsored by Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Hancock County Master Gardeners Association.

Librarian Paul McNeil will lead a discussion of Ina Garten's best selling memoir Be Ready When the Luck Happens. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

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.

Join us as we turn old thrifted paintings into spooky works of art!

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

Be smart--don’t become a victim of identity theft and scams!  Christy Price and Christa Cummings of First Merchants Bank in New Palestine will equip you with the knowledge and skills that you need to protect yourself from identity theft and f

Kids (0-3 years old) and their grown up, sing and play the listening way! Talking with your baby is like blowing bubbles...the more bubbles you blow, the more your baby's brain will grow! Join us for this one hour playgroup.