Event List

Join our on-staff genealogy and local history librarian, Charity Munro, for a casual "Genealogy Jam" session. Drop in to ask questions, get help researching online, or have an informal conversation about genealogy.

Emily Ann and Kelly Thompson present a Celtic concert with traditional songs from Ireland, Scotland, and Canada. Emily Ann plays the fiddle accompanied by her husband, Kelly, on guitar.

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

Get a backstage pass with HCPLibrary's Behind the Scenes Hancock series.

Rhonda Schrank will lead a discussion of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's biography Lovely One. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

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.

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

Most hardbacks cost only a dollar, and paperbacks cost 50 cents. Children's books are 50 cents and 25 cents. DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks are only $1.

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

Most hardbacks cost only a dollar, and paperbacks cost 50 cents. Children's books are 50 cents and 25 cents. DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks are only $1.

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

Most hardbacks cost only a dollar, and paperbacks cost 50 cents. Children's books are 50 cents and 25 cents. DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks are only $1.

This final day of the Friends of the Library book sale is clearance day. A standard paper grocery bag full of books sells for $3; a plastic grocery bag for $2. Or take home a whole box for $5! Bags and boxes are provided.

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we explore the art of weaving by making coasters. All materials will be provided. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome!

Filling in Those Pesky Blanks: Solving Maternal Surname Mysteries with DNA 

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:

Join our on-staff genealogy and local history librarian, Charity Munro, for a casual "Genealogy Jam" session. Drop in to ask questions, get help researching online, or have an informal conversation about genealogy.

Talk to a lawyer and get free legal advice and help with court forms at this monthly pro bono clinic. Please bring any paperwork relating to your case, matter, or question. This clinic is for civil matters only.

Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews.  In this workshop, WorkOne Coordinator Jessica Montgomery will teach you how to prepare a professional resume that reflects your skill, knowledge, and education. 

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.