Week Calendar

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

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

Librarian Paul McNeil will lead a discussion of Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder by Rachel McCarthy James. 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!

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

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:

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

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

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.

Enjoy stories, songs, bad dance moves, and general silliness at the Sugar Creek's Family Storytime!

For ages 2-6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome. Drop in, no registrations.

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

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!

Unleash your child's creativity this Valentine's Day with Cupid's Craft Corner! This delightful party experience invites kids to craft their own unique cards, spreading love and joy to friends and family.

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.

All ages are invited to this breakdance experience! We will start with a demonstration, then move into a workshop to explore various other street dance techniques. Observers are also welcome!

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

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by decorating your own Valentine’s-themed cookies! There will be a variety of cookies and decorating tools available. And yes, you will be able to eat them afterwards!

Channel your inner author! Join our teen writing club and take part in the exciting experience of creative writing.

Feeling a little sour this Valentine's Day? Whether you are trying to embrace the "single life" or just wanting to take some time to pamper yourself, we will have a variety of unique crafts and snacks to keep you occupied this holiday.

All ages are invited to this breakdance experience! We will start with a demonstration, then move into a workshop to explore various other street dance techniques. Observers are also welcome!

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.

Boldly go where your research has never gone before!

Brett Hardin and Faith Marie are The 78's! Using acoustic instruments and loop technology to present a wide variety of covers and original music, The 78's pack small but play big! Featuring acoustic guitar, bass, melodica, ukul

Wear your pajamas, bring a stuffy and join Sugar Creek for a few bedtime stories. We will also enjoy some flannel board activities as well as a little relaxing yoga, music, and more to get our wiggles out!

The Hancock County Public Library Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month unless specified otherwise. These sessions are open to the public.