Event List

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.

Hey kids ages 6–11!
Are you a fan of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and can’t get enough of Greg Heffley’s hilarious adventures? Then don't miss our epic celebration of Jeff Kinney’s awesome book series!

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!

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

Whether you love to journal or simply need a way to keep track of your homework, come and decorate a journal of your own! Journals and decorating supplies will be provided. This event is for teens (grades 6-12) only.

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

Maricann McClarnon Miller will lead a discussion of Laurie Lico Albanese's historical novel Hester. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance. Ask for a copy at the library’s information desk.

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

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. 

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

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

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.

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.

Celebrate invaluable invertebrates — bugs we can't live without — in this free educational event sponsored by Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Hancock County Master Gardeners Association. Kids welcome!

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!