Event List

Filters
Age Group
Writing Club

Homeschool Writing Club NP

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Books/Writing
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Calling all young writers age 11-14, join us for the monthly writing club! We will practice writing to different prompts and share our work, as well as provide feedback and encoura...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: Youth Program Room NP
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Books/Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
:

Calling all young writers age 11-14, join us for the monthly writing club! We will practice writing to different prompts and share our work, as well as provide feedback and encouragement.

friends of the library

Book Donations

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Greenfield
Program Type:
Books/Writing, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
:

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library. Drop off your gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and video games at the Bookmobile garage ...

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Books/Writing, Community Event
:

Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library.

Image of a braided keychain

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Braided Keychains G

All Day
Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Teens and tweens (ages 9-18) will create braided keychains. All materials will be provided in kits at the children's desk while supplies last!

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
:

Teens and tweens (ages 9-18) will create braided keychains. All materials will be provided in kits at the children's desk while supplies last!

Image of a braided keychain

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Braided Keychains NP

All Day
New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Teens and tweens (ages 9-18) will created braided keychains. All materials will be provided in kits at the children's desk while supplies last!

Library Branch: New Palestine
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
:

Teens and tweens (ages 9-18) will created braided keychains. All materials will be provided in kits at the children's desk while supplies last!

Chess

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
:

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 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
:

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
:

Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to explore the world of robotics and coding. All necessary materials will be provided. 

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
:

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.

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.

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
:

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
:

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.

Union Suit Rally

Union Suit Rally Concert

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Concert
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
:

Catch a special unplugged performance by hillbilly country-rock band Union Suit Rally. Their music is a raw, layered blend of country, rock, folk, Americana, and bluegrass - captur...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Concert
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
:

Catch a special unplugged performance by hillbilly country-rock band Union Suit Rally.

Nerf Dart Photo

Nerf War NP

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
:

Youth and families, come celebrate the start of summer with a Nerf war! We will meet on the lawn on the south side of the building. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottl...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
:

Youth and families, come celebrate the start of summer with a Nerf war! We will meet on the lawn on the south side of the building. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle.

Queen Grubby holding a test tube and wearing safety glasses

Teen Summer STEAM Challenge: Week 1

All Day
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts, Games, Science/Tech
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens (grades 6-12) participate in the Teen Summer STEAM Challenge to earn extra prizes. These activities can be found under "Activity Badges" in Beanstack when you register for "T...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts, Games, Science/Tech
:

Teens (grades 6-12) participate in the Teen Summer STEAM Challenge to earn extra prizes. These activities can be found under "Activity Badges" in Beanstack when you register for "Teen Summer Reading Club 2024." 

Mothman Suncatcher

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Mothman Suncatcher G

All Day
Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Tweens and teens (ages 9-18) make a Mothman Suncatcher (Mooncatcher?) with this kit!  You can claim a kit at the Children's Desk in Greenfield while supplies last.

Library Branch: Greenfield
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
:

Tweens and teens (ages 9-18) make a Mothman Suncatcher (Mooncatcher?) with this kit! 

You can claim a kit at the Children's Desk in Greenfield while supplies last.

Mothman Suncatcher

Tween/Teen Take & Make: Mothman Suncatcher NP

All Day
New Palestine
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Tweens and teens (ages 9-18) make a Mothman Suncatcher (Mooncatcher?) with this kit!  You can claim a kit at the Children's Desk in New Palestine while supplies last.

Library Branch: New Palestine
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
:

Tweens and teens (ages 9-18) make a Mothman Suncatcher (Mooncatcher?) with this kit! 

You can claim a kit at the Children's Desk in New Palestine while supplies last.

Image of Amazon John.

Amazon John G

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them. ...

Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them.

Image of Amazon John.

Amazon John G

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them. ...

Required
Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them.

Image of Amazon John.

Amazon John NP

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them. ...

Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them.

An image of a charm bracelet

Maker Monday: Charm Bracelets G

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
GBC Community Room A & B at Greenfield
Program Type:
Arts/Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
:

Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to create charm bracelets! All supplies necessary will be provided. 

Library Branch: Greenfield
Room: GBC Community Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts/Crafts
:

Teens (grades 6-12) drop in to create charm bracelets! All supplies necessary will be provided. 

Image of Amazon John.

Amazon John NP

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
GBC Community Room NP at New Palestine
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them. ...

Required
Library Branch: New Palestine
Room: GBC Community Room NP
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
:

Join funologist Amazon John on a Silly Safari. Meet and learn about furry, feathered, scaly and really weird animals. After the show, pet the animals and take pictures with them.