Friends of Hancock County Public Library

05/17/2026

Looking for a way to get out of this sticky humidity? Step into the AC and lose yourself in a brand-new world! Whether you’re looking for a thrilling mystery, a faraway fantasy realm, or a classic drama, we have the perfect literary getaway waiting for you.

​Come browse our massive selection and stock up on your summer reads.

​🕒 Sale Hours:

​Today (Sunday): Open NOW until 4:00 PM

​Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM is BOX DAY! Fill a plastic grocery sack for $2, a paper sack for $3, and a box for $5!

​📍 Location: Hancock County Public Library

​Bring your own tote bags and come find your next favorite adventure. See you there!

05/15/2026

Get ready, book lovers! The Friends of Hancock County Public Library quarterly book sale is officially open! 📚✨

Starting today, you can browse through thousands of gently used books, movies, and more. Whether you’re looking for a gripping mystery, a classic novel, or something fun for the kids, we have something for everyone at unbeatable prices.

All proceeds go directly toward supporting our library's programs and services, so you can stock up on your favorite reads while giving back to the community.

Details:

Location: Hancock County Public Library 900 W McKenzie Rd, Greenfield, IN 46140

Time: Doors open at 9:00 AM!

Come early for the best selection! We can’t wait to see you there.

05/15/2026

Calling all young readers!! Are ready for your next big adventure?

It’s time to gear up for our upcoming book sale brought to you by the Friends of Hancock County Public Library. Ask your mom, dad, grandma or grandpa to bring you to the Hancock County Public Library! Heck, beg your favorite aunt, uncle or older sibling who drives to arrange your visit! You won't want to miss this!

We have a special mission for you: grab one of these awesome "Battle of the Books" drawstring bags and fill it to the brim with your favorite kids' books for only $3.00!!!

The Challenge:

Pick Your Bag: Look for the light blue bag which can be found with one of our cashiers at the sale entrance.

Fill It Up: Hunt through our massive selection of children's stories and picture books.

Utilize your allowance (or ask mom or dad! 😆) to pay your bag of goodies for only $3.00!

One Simple Rule: This bag is specifically for kids' books only! No young adult books, please!

Whether you're looking for princes or princesses, a story about your favorite doll, or racecars and fire trucks, there is a treasure waiting for you. Let’s see how many stories you can fit into your "Battle of the Books" drawstring bag!

When: Starting Friday, May 15th, through Monday, May 18th

Where: Hancock County Public Library 900 W McKenzie Rd, Greenfield, IN 46140

Don't just read the story—win the battle! See you there!

05/01/2026

Calling All Book Lovers! 📚

Our next Donation Day is just around the corner, and we need a few extra hands to help manage the stacks! If you have a couple of hours to spare and love being surrounded by books, we’d love to have you join us.

When: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: The Hancock County Public Library Garage

How you can help:

* Greet donors with a smile.

* Assist with unloading boxes and bags.

* Presort books to get them ready for our next big sale.

It’s a great way to meet fellow readers and support the library at the same time. Whether you can stay for the whole shift or just an hour, every bit of help makes a huge difference.

Interested? Drop a comment below or send a quick message to sign up! Or visit https://www.hcplibrary.org/form/friends-of-the-library-volunteer and fill out the form. Someone will reach out to you with more information!

Pro-Tip: Wear comfortable shoes and your favorite "bookish" t-shirt!

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Friends of the Library volunteer. Volunteer duties include tasks for the book sales and donation days. 

05/01/2026

Let’s be honest: your house is already full of books you swear you’re going to read, but your heart still skips a beat when you walk into a library. It’s okay. We’re all friends here.

Specifically, we are Friends of the Hancock County Library, and we are looking for a little love (and by love, we mean donations).

Why give?

Tax Deductible: It’s basically like the government is paying you to be smart.

Community Vibes: You’re funding everything from toddler storytime to that one guy who spends eight hours a day researching 14th-century plumbing.

Karma: Every dollar you donate cancels out one late fee you’ve been avoiding since 2012. (Okay, not really, but it feels true).

Whether it’s the cost of a fancy latte or the price of a hardcover bestseller, your donation helps us keep the "lit" in literature.

11/16/2025

This is it, folks! Last book sale of 2025! And here is EVERYTHING!!! Come and make a great selection at our Bag Day Sale! $2 for a plastic grocery bag, $3 for a paper bag, and $5 for a box! We have all 3 available, no need to bring your own!

And as a special treat, we invite all non-profits, daycare facilities, homeschool teachers, public and private school teachers, assisted living and nursing home activities directors, and anyone that I may have missed to take advantage of our "Cleaning Out the Closet" sale! From 2pm to close on Monday, we invite you to come and collect up to 2 boxes of books, free! All we ask is you bring some kind of proof of your affiliation to show us you are who say you are. Pass the word along and help us "Clean out our Closet!"