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.

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. A $2.00 postage fee for each item will be charged to the customer.

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 participated again this year  in the Tennessee Summer Reading Program titled “Join The Rompin’ Stompin’ Reading Roundup”. 

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

Weekly programs were held at the library.  Our summer reading program kick-off was June 7, 2007 with special guest, Ronald McDonald.  A reptile program with Jason Chadwell from Panther Creek State Park was held June 14th.  "Marshal" Andy Smalls was here June 21st and entertained our guests with rope tricks, cowboy stories, and other old west fun.  A magic show with special guest, Scott Compton, was held on June 29th. 

We celebrated all their reading accomplishments with a pizza party and prizes on July 12th.  Congratulations to all who participated.  Together these children read over 803 books!

 We are looking  forward to the 2008 program.  Information about the 2008 program will be available in April 2008. 

Young Adult Summer Reading Program

Also, this summer tweens and teens from 9 – 18 years old were part of 3rd summer reading program for young adults entitled “Find Your Space @ Your Library”.

The 10 young adults who participated in the program read 122 booking during the month of June.  Incentives were given for books read at the end of the program.

Send us e-mail: hcpl@discoveret.org