Upcoming Events

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

In this program, children will explore themes of sharing and friendship, inspired by the popular children's book, The Rainbow Fish. They will also be decorating a fish shape with colorful materials to mimic the scales of the fish. 

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!

Kids (ages 3-7 with an adult) come join us for an evening storytime with songs and fun. Bring your favorite pal (stuffed animal) and wear your pajamas.  (Pajamas for kids are encouraged but not required).

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.

Teens and Tweens ages 10-17 are invited to play Dungeons & Dragons with the Sugar Creek crew. New and experienced players are welcome. Materials will be provided. 

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!

Join us for a round or two (or five!) of chess. Boards are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. The Rookies meet every third Wednesday of the month. No registration required. Drop in!

Rock painting is a great hobby for kids to do. Not only do they get to create fun paintings on a natural canvas, they get to bring joy to others by sharing or displaying them. If your child is excited to give it a try, join us!

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