Do you love solving puzzles and cracking secret codes? Our at-home escape room kit contains puzzles and props to create a fun escape room in your own home. Kits can be picked up starting December 13th and are available in the Children's Department at the Main Library, at the Arlington branch, and on the Bookmobile […]
Join us for a cozy morning at the library! Sit back, relax, and warm up with a delicious cup of hot cocoa. Elevate your cocoa experience by adding marshmallows, a candy cane, or both! Bring a friend or meet someone new and play a board game, work on a puzzle, do some adult coloring, or […]
Last year the American Ornithological Society, the group that decides the names of birds, announced that all North American birds named after a person or has a name that could be offensive or misrepresent will have its name changed. That means around 80 species of birds are having their names changed. You may be upset […]
During the Christmas season, it is a tradition to go out and count as many birds as you can in your area. Come along as Hancock Park District takes part in the Hancock County Naturalist’s Annual Christmas Bird Count. We will talk about the history of Christmas bird counts and what kind of birds we […]
Local craft show featuring Not Your Mamas Grilled Cheese, roasted coffee truck and 25+ vendors to get last minute shopping done! Don't miss the festive fun at this event held at Circle P!
Join your friends at The Hancock Hotel for lunch by Mancy's Steakhouse and a fun afternoon with friends creating a spectacular live floral centerpiece to adorn your table this holiday season! Register here!
Start the holiday season with a fun fireside story at the historical McKinnis House. The fire will be warm and cozy as we enjoy the story The Biggest, Best Snowman. After the story, we will make molasses-on-snow candy just as the pioneers did in 1847. Meet at the McKinnis House. This free program is open […]
The Old Millstream Ringers Community Handbell Choir will present its annual Christmas concert, Christmas Bells are Ringing, featuring well-known carols and other holiday favorites. The ensemble. directed by Gail Malloy, includes 13 musicians from throughout the community in the 5-octave bell choir. During the concert, audience members will be invited to sing along. The concert […]
Stroll through our campus, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Join the Hull family as they celebrate Christmas in the 1890's. Enjoy live musical entertainment this evening by Standard Time Jazz Quintet, crafts and games, storytelling, and a visit by Father Christmas! Refreshments provided. Admission is only $1.00 per person!
Decorating a Christmas tree was a simple, but fun activity in the 1800s. Families might string strands of popcorn or cranberries to hang on the tree. Mom might even allow the children to bake gingerbread cookies as decorations. Dad and the boys would carve little animals as gifts. Visitors at Hancock Park District's McKinnis House […]
