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Brown Bag Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Adults
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Rhonda Schrank will lead a discussion of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's biography Lovely One. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the bo...

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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Rhonda Schrank will lead a discussion of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's biography Lovely One. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to read the book in advance.

Let's Get Artsy NP

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
:

Kids and tweens (ages 6 - 12), come and create your very own work of art inspired by famous artists in history! This series will meet on the second Tuesday of every month from Marc...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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Kids and tweens (ages 6 - 12), come and create your very own work of art inspired by famous artists in history! This series will meet on the second Tuesday of every month from March through May.

LEGO: Free Build G

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
School-Age Program
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
:

Kids (ages 5-11) do you love LEGOs? Come create masterpieces with us. Everyone will get scoops of Legos and a building plate. Finished creations will be put on display in the Child...

Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: School-Age Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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Kids (ages 5-11) do you love LEGOs? Come create masterpieces with us. Everyone will get scoops of Legos and a building plate. Finished creations will be put on display in the Children's Room.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 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.

Genealogy Open Research

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
:

Research your ancestors in our computer lab with other genealogy enthusiasts. Discuss strategies for finding specialized information, or receive assistance using the library's free...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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Research your ancestors in our computer lab with other genealogy enthusiasts.

Pals + Pjs best for kids 3-7 after school. Please register at hcplibrary.org. Blue background with icon of moon and stars

Pals and PJs NP

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
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Kids (ages 3-7 with an adult) come join us for an evening storytime with songs and fun. Bring your favorite pal (stuffed animal) and wear your pajamas.  (Pajamas for...

Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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Kids (ages 3-7 with an adult) come join us for an evening storytime with songs and fun. Bring your favorite pal (stuffed animal) and wear your pajamas.  (Pajamas for kids are encouraged but not required).

Chess Club NP

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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Join us for a round or two (or five!) of chess. Boards are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Chess Club meets every third Thursday of the month. No registration requ...

Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
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Join us for a round or two (or five!) of chess. Boards are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Chess Club meets every third Thursday of the month. No registration required.

Friends of the Library Book Sale (Members Only Preview)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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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 ...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
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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 15, 2025 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
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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 encouragement.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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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. DVD...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
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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 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
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. DVD...

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

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 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
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. DVD...

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

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.

Bargain Day | Friends of the Library Book Sale

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
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. Or take home a whole...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
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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. Or take home a whole box for $5! Bags and boxes are provided.

Chess Club G

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens
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Youth of all ages are welcome! Program is drop-in; no registration required.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop
:

Youth of all ages are welcome! Program is drop-in; no registration required.

Coffee mug sitting on top of a woven coaster

Adult Crafternoon Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we explore the art of weaving by making coasters. All materials will be provided. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
:

Welcome crafters! Join us this month as we explore the art of weaving by making coasters. All materials will be provided. No experience is required and all skill levels are welcome!

Genealogy & DNA - Solving Maternal Surname Mysteries

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Speaker
Age Group:
Adults
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Filling in Those Pesky Blanks: Solving Maternal Surname Mysteries with DNA We all have that ancestor with a first name, but no family name. When traditional genealogical techn...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker
Required
Seats Remaining: 79
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Filling in Those Pesky Blanks: Solving Maternal Surname Mysteries with DNA 

Tech Help Drop-In

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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. We can get you started with:e-books and au...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science/Tech
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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. We can get you started with:

Event image with "Genealogy Jam" displayed over maps, a census record, and family tree.

Genealogy Jam

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Local History Room at Greenfield
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
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Join our on-staff genealogy and local history librarian, Charity Munro, for a casual "Genealogy Jam" session. Drop in to ask questions, get help researching online, or have an...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop
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Join our on-staff genealogy and local history librarian, Charity Munro, for a casual "Genealogy Jam" session. Drop in to ask questions, get help researching online, or have an informal conversation about genealogy.

Movie & Games G

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Games, Movie
Age Group:
Teens
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Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to celebrate the end of the school year with a fun afternoon of a movie & games! 

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Movie
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Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to celebrate the end of the school year with a fun afternoon of a movie & games! 

MYO: Mini Bullet Journal NP

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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This is the perfect opportunity to start journaling! Join Miss Leah and make your own mini bullet journal. Supplies provided. Ages 9-18; no younger siblings please.

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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This is the perfect opportunity to start journaling! Join Miss Leah and make your own mini bullet journal. Supplies provided. Ages 9-18; no younger siblings please.

Bookmobile stop: Shirley

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile