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The Library is Open for 113th Season

Library News

June 30th, 2026

Greetings library friends and patrons!  The Hancock Point Library will open for its 113th season at 9 AM on Weds July 1st.   The Library is looking in tip-top shape and our iconic octagonal table is chock-full of crisp new titles for you to pursue.  There is truly something for everyone.

Our summer membership is still only 20$ for the summer, less than the price of a new release hardcover, and you can easily complete your membership through our donation page on our website! Here you can take care of all of your membership needs as well as any additional contribution to support our community library. Fran and I are looking forward to welcoming you to the library this year!

News

*This WEEK Special* ♟️CHESS TOURNAMENT♟️ July 3rd 3-5PM

The Hancock Point Library is pleased to announce the Inaugural Hancock Point Chess Tournament to benefit the Hancock Point Library this Friday 7/3 from 3-5pm. Ages 14+ are welcome to register by noon 7/3 by texting  +1 904 566 3716. Organized by Thomas Karvounis. Entry fee of $20 (cash only) can be brought to the tournament. The games will be timed, and each player will have a total of 10 minutes for each game. The tournament will be single elimination, and the winner will be the first name on the Hancock Point Chess Championship Trophy/Plaque. Please reach out to +1 904 566 3716 for questions or concerns. Spectators are welcome!


Coming Up in July-
 
Weds July 15th @ 4-5PM
Special Tea Time with Washington Post Mystery Book Reviewer Karen MacPherson. 

Learn about new mystery writers, the reviewing process and bring your questions for this casual discussion of all things mystery with Karen MacPherson.

Weds July 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Caroline Bicks – Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King

Caroline Bicks, the University of Maine’s inaugural Stephen E. King Chair in Literature, will discuss her new book at this Special Tea Time. Caroline spent a year exploring King’s early drafts and hand-written revisions, guided by one question millions of Kingʼs enthralled and terrified readers (including her) have asked themselves: What makes Stephen King’s writing stick in our heads and haunt us long after we’ve closed the book? Books will be available for purchase from Blue Hill Books.

Weds July 29th from 3-4 PM *NOTE the earlier Tea Time!*

David Hirzel – How the Heck Did They Do That?  

David Hizel discusses his new book How the Heck Did They Do That? co-authored with Brad Borkin.  Discover the secrets behind history’s greatest achievers in How the Heck Did They Do That? The 11 Traits of Epic Achievement, as the award-winning author and HP resident uncover the powerful mindset, resilience, and vision that unite history’s boldest innovators and explorers.

ALSO July 29th @5:30-6:30

10TH ANNUAL YOUTH GAME NIGHT (a dropoff event)

Games! Snacks! Charades! And maybe some…water balloons? 💦 We’ll see if it’s warm enough:) Bring a friend to this drop-off event for youth ages 5-12. Teens can get volunteer credit for helping out.  

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Teatimes begin next week on Wednesday from 4-5PM on the porch (unless otherwise noted) .


Storytimes begin next Thursday at 10AM. Children birth to age 9 welcome for stories and a craft/activity on the porch. Parent or caregiver must be present.

Thanks for reading to the end and hope to see you soon!

💗📚🌲

Emily Valente

Head Librarian