Hancock County
Public Library

Programs and Services

Genealogy and Local History

The Hancock County Public Library has a genealogy and local history section. It contains books on genealogy and local history, census schedules, and some microfilms. Items in this collection are non-circulating, but may be photocopied for $.10 per page for books and $1.00 per page for microfilm.

Printers, Fax, and Photocopy Machines

A fax machine is available for outgoing and incoming faxes. The charge for outgoing faxes is $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. The charge for incoming faxes is $.10 per page.

Photocopies are available for $.10 per copy. Computer printer copies are also $.10 per page.

Interlibrary Loans

Materials may be requested for customers from other libraries. 

Meeting Rooms

The library has a meeting room available for club meetings and functions. The meeting room must be reserved. Please call 423-733-2020 or send e-mail for more information.

Book Sale

Hancock County Public Library holds an annual book sale.  All of the proceeds benefit the library. If you would like more information about the book sale, how to donate books, or how to volunteer at the library, please contact the library director.

Summer Reading Program

The Hancock County Public Library participates  in the Tennessee Summer Reading Program.

The popular summer program, sponsored by the Tennessee State Library and Archives, the Hancock County Public Library, and generous area sponsors includes programs for children ages 3—8.

The theme for the 2010 Summer Reading Program  is

Make a Splash Read (Ages 3-8)    Make Waves @ Your Library (Tweens & Teens)

Send us e-mail: hcpl@discoveret.org