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Tween/Teen Chess Club NP

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Tweens and Teens, join us for an afternoon of chess! Game basics will be taught but the emphasis will be on playing chess. Feel free to bring your own board. Group will meet every ...

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop
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Tweens and Teens, join us for an afternoon of chess! Game basics will be taught but the emphasis will be on playing chess. Feel free to bring your own board. Group will meet every Monday afternoon; no registration required.

American Dirt book cover

Brown Bag

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults
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Sandy Miller will lead a discussion of Jeanine Cummins' novel American Dirt. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance. Ask for a copy at...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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Sandy Miller will lead a discussion of Jeanine Cummins' novel American Dirt. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance. Ask for a copy at the library’s information desk.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
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The Hancock County Public Library Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month unless specified otherwise. These sessions are open to the public.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
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The Hancock County Public Library Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month unless specified otherwise. These sessions are open to the public.

Image of a cartoon robot.

Teen Robotics G

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Science/Tech
Age Group:
Teens
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Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to explore the world of robotics and coding. All necessary materials will be provided. 

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Science/Tech
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Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to explore the world of robotics and coding. All necessary materials will be provided. 

Music & Art

Rhythm & Hues NP

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Kids
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Kids age 5-8, join us for hands-on adventures with music and art!

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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Kids age 5-8, join us for hands-on adventures with music and art!

Friends of the Library Book Sale (Members Only Preview)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
:

On this night, Friends of the Library members get first choice shopping the members-only preview sale, which includes gently-used books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and video ...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing
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On this night, Friends of the Library members get first choice shopping the members-only preview sale, which includes gently-used books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and video games.

writers helping writers in Greenfield

Writers Helping Writers

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Grace Rea Study Room 3 at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
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Join a community of writers who gather for inspiration and support. People who attend this monthly meeting discuss their work, give each other feedback, and provide mutual encourag...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Grace Rea Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books/Writing, Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
:

Join a community of writers who gather for inspiration and support. People who attend this monthly meeting discuss their work, give each other feedback, and provide mutual encouragement.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
:

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public. Most hardbacks cost only a dollar, and paperbacks cost 50 cents. Children's books are 50 cents and 25 cents. DVDs,...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing
:

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public.

Most hardbacks cost only a dollar, and paperbacks cost 50 cents. Children's books are 50 cents and 25 cents. DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks are only $1.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
:

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public. Most hardbacks cost only a dollar, and paperbacks cost 50 cents. Children's books are 50 cents and 25 cents. DVDs,...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing
:

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public.

Most hardbacks cost only a dollar, and paperbacks cost 50 cents. Children's books are 50 cents and 25 cents. DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks are only $1.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
:

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public. Most hardbacks cost only a dollar, and paperbacks cost 50 cents. Children's books are 50 cents and 25 cents. DVDs,...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing
:

Shop the Friends of the Library book sale, open to the public.

Most hardbacks cost only a dollar, and paperbacks cost 50 cents. Children's books are 50 cents and 25 cents. DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks are only $1.

Image of a kid and a dog reading together.

Bentley's Buddies & Friends G

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Family
Age Group:
Kids
:

Practice reading aloud with the friendliest audience ever: dogs from Bentley's Buddies & Friends. No need to sign up. Just join us in the Children's Room.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family
:

Practice reading aloud with the friendliest audience ever: dogs from Bentley's Buddies & Friends. No need to sign up. Just join us in the Children's Room.

Image of a kid and a dog reading together.

Bentley's Buddies & Friends NP

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Family
Age Group:
Kids
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Practice reading aloud with the friendliest audience ever: dogs from Bentley's Buddies & Friends. No need to sign up. Just join us in the youth program room.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family
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Practice reading aloud with the friendliest audience ever: dogs from Bentley's Buddies & Friends. No need to sign up. Just join us in the youth program room.

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Bargain Day

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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This final day of the Friends of the Library book sale is clearance day. A standard paper grocery bag full of books sells for $3; a plastic grocery bag for $2. Bags are provided. ...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing
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This final day of the Friends of the Library book sale is clearance day. A standard paper grocery bag full of books sells for $3; a plastic grocery bag for $2. Bags are provided.

Chess

Tween/Teen Chess Club NP

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Tweens and Teens, join us for an afternoon of chess! Game basics will be taught but the emphasis will be on playing chess. Feel free to bring your own board. Group will meet every ...

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop
:

Tweens and Teens, join us for an afternoon of chess! Game basics will be taught but the emphasis will be on playing chess. Feel free to bring your own board. Group will meet every Monday afternoon; no registration required.

Image of dinosaurs in fancy dress clothes, drinking hot tea together

T-Rex Tea Party G

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
:

Children (ages 4-8) are cROARdially invited to a T-Rex Tea Party!  Please dress in dinosaur and/or formal tea party attire.  We will practice good manners (well, as best ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Children (ages 4-8) are cROARdially invited to a T-Rex Tea Party!  Please dress in dinosaur and/or formal tea party attire.  We will practice good manners (well, as best as dinosaurs can!) as we enjoy a storytime followed by juice and co

Adult Crafternoon Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
GBC Community Room A at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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Welcome, crafters! Bring your own crafting project to work on, and join us for conversation and camaraderie. All skill levels are welcome!  Adult coloring pages and colored...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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Welcome, crafters! Bring your own crafting project to work on, and join us for conversation and camaraderie. All skill levels are welcome! 

Bill Fisher | Local Author Series

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Speaker, Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults
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Join us for an evening with William J. Fisher (Bill), a Fortville native and graduate of Mount Vernon High School, as he discusses his latest historical fiction novels. Explore the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker, Books/Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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Join us for an evening with William J. Fisher (Bill), a Fortville native and graduate of Mount Vernon High School, as he discusses his latest historical fiction novels.

Individual Educational Program (IEP) IN*SOURCE Training

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
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The Individual Educational Program (IEP) An Individual Education Program (IEP) is a written document, developed by the case conference committee, that describes how a student wi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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The Individual Educational Program (IEP)

pajama storytime

Pals and PJ's NP

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
:

Kids (ages 3-7 with an adult) come join us for an evening storytime of stories, songs and fun. Bring your favorite pal (stuffed animal) and wear your pajamas.  (Paja...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
:

Kids (ages 3-7 with an adult) come join us for an evening storytime of stories, songs and fun. Bring your favorite pal (stuffed animal) and wear your pajamas.  (Pajamas for kids are encouraged but not required).

Tech Help Drop-In

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Science/Tech
Age Group:
Adults
:

Have a question about your phone, computer, or tablet? Bring your device and drop in for a quick help session with one of our librarians at the Information Desk. We can get you sta...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science/Tech
:

Have a question about your phone, computer, or tablet? Bring your device and drop in for a quick help session with one of our librarians at the Information Desk. We can get you started with: