Hancock Area District Library
Hi! Welcome to the Hancock Area District Library, serving the residents of the City of Hancock and residents of the Hancock School District- including all of Quincy Township, Franklin Township and Hancock Township. Scroll down for links to all of our digital collections and resources. Follow us on Facebook for the most up-to-date info regarding news and operational notices. Learn more about our materials and resources by visiting our Library Catalog or our News Page.
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday – Tuesday: 10am - 7pm
Wednesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Sunday: closed
NEW! Library of Things
Check out our new Library of Things: over 100 items you can check out of the library for FREE! Tools, board games, electronic gadgets, outdoor recreation items, WiFi hotspots, musical instruments... there's something for everyone. To browse the Library of Things collection or place a reservation, scan the QR code below or follow this link: Hancock Library of Things. Patrons must be 18 years of age, present a photo ID, have a library card in good standing, and sign a Lending Agreement. You may have two items reserved or checked out at a time.
Information From the Board
| Title | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| HADL 08-07-2026 Board Minutes – DRAFT | 2026/08/14 | Download |
| HADL Signed Millage Resolution | 2026/08/14 | Download |
Programs & Events
We currently have a weekly Storytime (Fridays at 10:30am), a monthly Adult Book Club (the third Thursday every month), and a monthly Jazz Jam Session (musicians and audience welcome!) the first Saturday every month. Check out the calendar below for recurring and special events.
Our Story
As of August 7, 2026, the City of Hancock and the Hancock Public Schools passed resolutions creating the Hancock Area District Library (HADL), which serves residents of the City and those within the School District boundaries (all of Quincy, Franklin and Hancock Townships.) The new Library Board has placed a millage request on the November 2026 ballot to fund the new District Library.
The Portage Lake District Library (PLDL) continues to staff the Hancock Library, including providing books and other materials, access to library databases, interlibrary loans, and programming. The Hancock Area District Library, however, is separate from the Portage Lake District Library, which requires a separate membership.
Library Memberships
Library cards are free for residents of the City of Hancock and Hancock, Franklin, and Quincy Townships.
Library memberships are available to individuals and households outside of the District Library boundaries for a fee:
- Individual non-residents: $25/year
- Family/Household non-residents: $40/year
Digital Content:
We also offer HOOPLA! Download eBooks, Audiobooks and digital magazines to your computer or mobile device. Stream popular movies, documentaries and TV shows through Chromecast, AppleTV, Roku and more. They also offer music albums, comics, MasterClasses and more.
Download the HOOPLA app and sign in with your Hancock Library card and PIN. Instantly borrow with no wait times, no holds. There are 1.2 million titles to choose from! Hancock cardholders can checkout up to 4 titles each month.
Your Hancock Area District Library card gives you access to thousands of free eBooks and Audiobooks, magazines, and more with LIBBY! All you need is the LIBBY app and your Hancock Library card number and PIN.
We also have reciprocal lending agreements with 13 other library groups, so you have access to their collections as well. Contact us to learn how to do a simple, one-time sign up for these!
Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain. KANOPY brings you an ad-free experience of over 31,000 titles that can be enjoyed on your TV (Chromecast, Roku, etc), mobile phone, tablets and online.
Sign up online or download the app to begin enjoying KANOPY for free today! Hancock cardholders receive 20 tickets per month.