Week Calendar

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

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

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

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public Friday through Monday. 

Marciann McClarnon Miller will lead a discussion of Virginia Evans's New York Times bestselling novel The Correspondent. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

For kids ages 2–3½ with their caregivers, join us for stories, music, crafts, and lots of fun!

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.

For kids ages 3½–K, join us for crafts, stories, playtime, and songs!  

Families with kids (ages 2-6), join us for stories, music, activities, and lots of fun!

For children ages 2½–5 with their caregivers. 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!

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we paint small plant pots. 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.

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

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

Looking to be a part of a group with other like-minded creatives? Young artists of all abilities and interests are welcome to attend the Hidden Hues Art Club! Once a month, we will focus on a different medium/artistic process.

Join author and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Lacretia Roberts, as she presents her new book, The Safe Parent's Guide to Parenting with a Narcissist.

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.

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

On this night, Friends of the Library members get first choice shopping the members-only preview sale, which includes gently-used books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and video games.

Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffy and join Sugar Creek for a few bedtime stories. We will also enjoy flannel-board activities, 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.